Avispa Folding Knife 3.5" Black AUS-8 Blade, Foliage Green FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE, Frame Lock - BRK1301FGB

$36.95

MSRP* : $50.95 | You Save* : $14.00 (27%)
Part #: RCBRK1301FGB | BRK Designed by ESEE
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Description

RCBRK1301FGB: Avispa Frame Lock Folder, Foliage Green

ESEE Knives

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"
  • Overall Length: 8.5"
  • Blade Steel: AUS-8 Stainless Steel
  • Blade Finish: Black
  • Thickness: 0.11"
  • Handle Material: Foliage Green FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon) with Stainless Steel Lock
  • Handle Thickness: 0.37" (9.5 mm)
  • Weight: 4.4 oz.
  • Made in Taiwan

UPC Code: 871374613109

Related Categories

BRK Designed by ESEE, Avispa Folding Knives Series, AUS-8 Blade Steel, Zytel Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Frame Locks, Mike Perrin, Jeff Randall

Product Handle Badge: Zytel Handles
Product Clip Type Badge: Pocket Clip
Product Steel Type Badge: AUS-8 Stainless Steel
Product Lock Type Badge: Frame Lock
Avispa Folding Knife 3.5" Black AUS-8 Blade, Foliage Green FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEErated 3 stars out of 5 (1 review)
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Avispa Folding Knife 3.5" Black AUS-8 Blade, Foliage Green FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE
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Jay R
Memphis, Tn
Mar 09, 2020
Pros: Ease of Opening, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use
Another WASP to Avoid
I purchased this knife well over a year ago. I don't think that I have ever carried it. My opinion of it is probably colored by the fact that I own the RAT-1. It opens fairly easily. This knife does not feel good in my hand. While the edges are not sharp, they certainly are angular. The width is also narrow. Blade centering a slightly off. Lock up is close to 90%. The frame lock release is close to being sharp. This is very uncomfortable to close. I believe that if I used it for extended periods, that the clip would cause a hot spot. As a clip, it functions well to hold the knife in my pocket. If I had never had the RAT-1 in my hand, I would probably recommend this, but this does not hold a candle to the RAT. Therefore, I do not recommend this.