Civivi Baklash vs LionSteel M1 Fixed Blade Knife

Perhaps I just received a bad example of what is seemingly a great knife otherwise, but sadly I think it'll see less time in my pocket from here on out.

I was looking for a 3” fixed blade to try out for EDC and this was the one I was recommended on Reddit. It’s blade shape and handle build fits about 85% of what I’m looking for in a fixed blade and I think I will definitely like it once I get to carrying it. The leather sheath it comes with is very nicely stitched and made. While I am not a fan of leather sheaths due to sweat absorption and increased wear over time, credit where credit is due with such a nice production leather sheath

only I would recommend the G-10 handles for better grip than this particular Baklash model.

A lynyard doesn’t replace the need for larger handle, no place for my pinky. A bit small blade for daily food cutting. I would prefer a kydex sheath since it try to cut the leather sheath if not careful when pulling it out or inserting it in.

I would return it but I'm past my 30 day window. It seems to be a good knife but if it doesn't hold an edge it's useless

The sheath should be the same quality as the knife because without It how can you carry the knife? Nobody buys this to keep in a drawer. For the price of this knife the sheath Should stay stitched longer than a week AND the maker should stand behind their products. No more lion steel for me ever.

Only materials could improve, but you would have to pay way more if it was made from a higher grade steel. Can't really beat it for the cost. Great balance, opens with ease, precision manufacturing. Looks and functions like a $100+ knife

As you can see, these knives are very similar in the overall size and design, slight differences being that the tre has a stonewashed finish versus th...