Trivisa Koala-G - 2.56" N690 Black Stonewashed Blade, Green Micarta

The Koala-G is Trivisa's compact EDC — a knife built around the principle that the best carry knife is the one you actually have on you. At 5.83" overall and 51.5g, you'll forget it's there until you need it.

The 2.56" blade is N690 steel, finished in black stonewash. N690 is an Austrian stainless steel with a composition sitting close to 440C but refined for blade use — cobalt added to the alloy improves wear resistance and overall toughness, making it a step up from the 440 variants you'll find on most knives at this price. At 60±1 HRC with a black stonewash finish, it holds a working edge well, resists corrosion, and the dark blade finish means it carries cleanly without attracting attention.

The handle is green micarta — a material that gets better with time rather than worse. Unlike G10 which stays consistent, micarta develops a slight patina with carry and use, the texture becoming more refined in the hand over months of daily use. The green colourway on the Koala-G is rich and earthy rather than garish, pairing well with the matte black blade for a combination that looks considered rather than tactical.

The lock is an axis lock — a spring-loaded crossbar that engages the blade tang, making the knife genuinely ambidextrous and allowing one-handed closing without any thumb-near-blade awkwardness. Ceramic ball bearings run the pivot for a fluid, confident deployment that belies the compact size.

For someone after a capable, lightweight folder that disappears into a pocket and delivers every time it's needed, the Koala-G is a strong choice at $104.95.

Key specs: 2.56" N690 blade · Black stonewash finish · 60±1 HRC · Green micarta handle · Axis lock · Ceramic ball bearings · 5.83" overall · 51.5g

 

SPECIFICATIONS

Blade Material: N690 steel
Blade Finished: Black stonewashed
Handle Material: Micarta
Lock Style: Axis lock
Hardness: 60±1HRC
Bearing: Ceramic ball bearing
Overall length: 5.83"(148mm)
Blade length: 2.56" (65mm)
Closed length: 3.27"(83mm)
Blade width: 0.98''（25mm)
Blade thickness: 0.11''(3mm)
Net Weight: 1.81oz(51.5g)