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Avispa is Spanish for Wasp and this frame lock folder is an aptly named large brother to the awesome Zancudo folder. The Avispa was also designed by the survival experts over at ESEE Knives, Mike Perrin and Jeff Randall, and produced by Blue Ridge Knives. It features the same spear point blade shape but in a larger, more capable 3.5" size. With this larger blade, they needed a larger handle and what better knife platform to go with than the awesome Ontario Rat 1. It's a very ergonomic handle that's great for tactical applications and comfortable during prolonged use. The only knock on the Ontario Rat 1 was that it was always a liner lock and never developed into a frame lock. Well, wait no longer - the Avispa is here. The absence of the extra handle scale has produced an extremely slim profile and easy to carry knife with the Avispa. The pocket clip is reversible to all four positions and the knife weighs in at 4.4 ounces. It's another folder we're very excited about here at the KnifeCenter because it gets almost everything right in a folding knife at a price point you're sure to be pleased with.
Features
Full Flat Grind
Frame Lock
Reversible Pocket Clip
Ambidextrous Thumb Stud
Pillar Construction
Specifications
Blade Length: 3.5"
Cutting Edge: 3.25"
Blade Steel: AUS-8 Stainless, Stonewashed
Thickness: 7/64" (2.75 mm)
Overall Length: 8.5"
Handle Material: Desert Tan FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon) with Stainless Steel Lock
Zytel Handles
A nylon polymer that is lightweight and extremely durable, Zytel can be shaped and textured to provide excellent grip.
Pocket Clip
Includes a pocket clip for easy accessibility and a more secure carry.
AUS-8 Stainless Steel
Offering entry-level to mid-range performance, this Japanese-made stainless steel is easy to maintain and has a long history of high quality.
Frame Lock
Developed by Chris Reeve, it functions like a liner lock but the lock is comprised of one of the handle scales. It's an extremely strong and easy to manipulate lock.
Customer Reviews
Avispa Folding Knife 3.5" Stonewashed AUS-8 Blade, Desert Tan FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE (3 reviews)
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Avispa Folding Knife 3.5" Stonewashed AUS-8 Blade, Desert Tan FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE
Bob
Indiana
Jan 17, 2022
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Lock Ease of Use
Almost perfect
Great knife! Looks good, sharp, and cuts great! Feels great and is about the same size handle as a Rat 1. One issue = I like carrying right-side, front pocket, tip-up, and when the pocket clip is changed to this position, it covers and rests on the frame lock making it nearly impossible to close one-handed. Generally, 3 of my fingers are ON the pocket clip, which is ON the frame lock, while I'm attempting to press the frame lock with my thumb. Other knives I have do not have this issue.
Avispa Folding Knife 3.5" Stonewashed AUS-8 Blade, Desert Tan FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE
This is a great knife for the price. As an EDC, the blade is well sharpened upon delivery, easy single handed open and great feel. It is a fairly long knife considering it's 3.5" blade. The look is really pleasing and despite its size is fairly narrow width. I gave this a 5 because for the price this is an excellent VALUE.
Avispa Folding Knife 3.5" Stonewashed AUS-8 Blade, Desert Tan FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE
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