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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 excellent D2 tool steel. 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, with great steel, at a price point you're sure to be pleased with.
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.
D2 Tool Steel
This semi-stainless tool steel offers great value, thanks to a high degree of edge retention that can often rival more expensive steels.
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 D2 Blade, Olive Drab FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE (5 reviews)
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Avispa Folding Knife 3.5" Stonewashed D2 Blade, Olive Drab FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE
The Wasp is an excellent Knife. The size of this knife is large which fits my 2x hands well. The thumb studs are adequate for opening and the blade opens faster the more you use it. Break in is fairly short. Sharp out of the box with the D2 steel. Comfortable to hold and grip. This thing is a beast, very well built. ESEE design is great. It does have some weight, but I doubt that will bother anyone who carries it. You are not going to break this knife, but I bet you could break a car window with it! Closed of course. I buy a lot of knifes and this one has me hooked, I love it.
Avispa Folding Knife 3.5" Stonewashed D2 Blade, Olive Drab FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE
Storm R
Texas
Jun 12, 2024
Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type
Good knife, but dang did they copy the Ontario Knife CO Rat 1 & 2
Avispa Folding Knife 3.5" Stonewashed D2 Blade, Olive Drab FRN and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE
Fred
DFW
Dec 06, 2023
Pros: None
Cons: None
Great work EDC!
The ESEE Avispa in D2 has been my daily work knife for over a year now. I have beaten it with a 3lb. hammer, pried staples, nails and thin metal wire, cut through drywall and wood, and a plethora of other tasks on the job site. It started to rust a little, so I cleaned it up with WD40. The rust was removed and the action became very smooth. The thumb studs fell out, but that does not bother me. It has been a wonderful daily EDC knife.
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