BLUE RIDGE Knives Zancudo Black/Stonewash Framelock Folder

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Brand ESEE
Model Name Zancudo Black/Stonewash
Special Feature Pocket Clip
Age Range (Description) Adult
Included Components Zancudo Black/Stonewash
Handle Material Fiberglass
Color Zancudo Black/Stonewash
Style Modern
Blade Length 3 Inches

About this item

  • Made in Taiwan.
  • 4" closed
  • ESEE Zancudo Framelock
  • 3" stonewash finish
  • AUS-8A stainless blade

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Product Description

Designed by ESEE Knives Randall's Adventure and Training School of Survival. The word Zancudo is Spanish for Mosquito. The Zancudo is a 4" frame lock tactical folder. Model R1 features a 3" AUS-8A stainless blade with a Stonewash finish. Black G-10 front handle with a Stonewash stainless back. Includes a lanyard hole and Stonewash stainless pocket clip. These Zancudo folders are not manufactured by ESEE, nor do they carry the ESEE logo. The round Randall's Adventure & Training logo was licensed to Blue Ridge for use on these knives. This folder is designed and fully endorsed by Mike Perrin and Jeff Randall. ESEE does not warranty, market or sell these folders. For warranty information contact Blue Ridge Knives.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
142 global ratings

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Customers like the appearance, quality and value of the knife. For example, they say it's a solid EDC pocket knife, the blade is sharp out of the box and the frame lock is solid. They appreciate the comfort, ease of opening and weight. That said, some complain about the stiffness.

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27 customers mention "Appearance"27 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the knife. They mention that it is very sharp out of the box, has a nice sharp edge, and is easy to sharpen. Some say that it comes from the factory hair-popping sharp.

"...The AUS8 blade is razor sharp and holds its edge very well. If you are looking for a lightweight EDC knife at a great price, this is it!..." Read more

"...Sharpens easily...." Read more

"Solid EDC pocketknife.Razor sharp out of the box, blade is perfectly centered...." Read more

"...Super sharp out of the box, great knife for the price. Slim, but very comfortable for everyday use. Great knife all around." Read more

22 customers mention "Quality"17 positive5 negative

Customers like the quality of the knife. They mention that the AUS 8 steel is a great steel to get a razor edge with minimal effort, it's a solid EDC knife, very simple to use, and sturdy. The steel holds its edge and sharpens very well. The blade lock in place and feel very secure. Overall, customers find the knife to be perfect in every way and a stylish, comfortable every day carry knife.

"...I have not adjusted the pivot screw at all and everything is just perfect. The AUS8 blade is razor sharp and holds its edge very well...." Read more

"...the Zancudo better, as well as the bit heavier weight and seemingly more solid frame lock...." Read more

"The AUS 8 steel is a great steel to get a razor edge with minimal sharpening. Super sharp out of the box, great knife for the price...." Read more

"It's a nice knife but not amazing...." Read more

15 customers mention "Value"15 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They say it's a supreme value folder.

"...If you are looking for a lightweight EDC knife at a great price, this is it! Skip the high priced Delica and buy this!" Read more

"...Blade is AUS-8 steel, good balance for this price point and you won't hesitate to use this if you have a chore to do. Sharpens easily...." Read more

"...Super sharp out of the box, great knife for the price. Slim, but very comfortable for everyday use. Great knife all around." Read more

"In my estimation this is the best flipper for the money. High quality carbon steel, comparable to that of a Benchmade or a Spyderco...." Read more

13 customers mention "Comfort"10 positive3 negative

Customers like the comfort of the knife. They say it has a comfortable fit, good grip, and is small enough to be comfortable in a smaller hand. Some say the design is comfortable and has s larger feel in the hand. The fit and finish is nice. Overall, customers are satisfied with the comfort and functionality of the product.

"...Slim, but very comfortable for everyday use. Great knife all around." Read more

"...Definitely a light to medium duty knife. Fit and finish is nice but only one side having texture throws me off a little...." Read more

"The action is not fast, the design is comfortable, the steel and construction seem to be good so far." Read more

"...Handle is easy to hold for small hands, but clip side can be a little uncomfortable...." Read more

10 customers mention "Ease of opening"7 positive3 negative

Customers like the ease of opening the knife. They mention that it opens smoothly and effortlessly, snaps open easily, and flips open nicely. Some appreciate the controlled opening mechanism.

"Knife is exactly as advertised. Smooth action to open the knife. The blade has a nice sharp edge. The textured handle allows for a confident grip...." Read more

"...In the end, I now have a solid edc blade that now opens and closes nicely. Is it worth $30? I'd say so...." Read more

"...out of the box, comfortable fit, good grip, easy sharpen, controlled opening mechanism good when in public or around kids," Read more

"...Very cool. The new Zancudo was just as hard to open and close. I will not buy another Zancudo.Ray" Read more

6 customers mention "Weight"6 positive0 negative

Customers like the weight of the knife. They mention that it is light, slim, and comfortable for everyday use.

"This is the perfect EDC knife! It is so light, but yet I can still get all fingers on the handle...." Read more

"...and I like the blade shape of the Zancudo better, as well as the bit heavier weight and seemingly more solid frame lock...." Read more

"...Super sharp out of the box, great knife for the price. Slim, but very comfortable for everyday use. Great knife all around." Read more

"...It is light and unobtrusive and comes from the factory hair-popping sharp." Read more

5 customers mention "Grip"5 positive0 negative

Customers like the grip of the knife. They say the textured handle allows for a confident grip, and the blade is razor sharp and holds its edge very well. Some say the handle is easy to hold for small hands.

"...The AUS8 blade is razor sharp and holds its edge very well. If you are looking for a lightweight EDC knife at a great price, this is it!..." Read more

"...The blade has a nice sharp edge. The textured handle allows for a confident grip. For the price this is a GREAT knife for everyday carry." Read more

"Arrived razor sharp. Handle is easy to hold for small hands, but clip side can be a little uncomfortable...." Read more

"Sharp out of the box, comfortable fit, good grip, easy sharpen, controlled opening mechanism good when in public or around kids," Read more

9 customers mention "Stiffness"0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the stiffness of the knife. They mention that the lockup and detent are stiff, making it difficult to open and close. Some say that the detent is rock hard and the lock is not very reliable.

"...It is a little stiff opening and closing at first, but I just played with it and after opening and closing about 50 times, it started to loosen up...." Read more

"...It can be a little stiff to use for someone with small hands, but it's getting a bit easier with practice and breaking in...." Read more

"...For those that buy it and notice the stiff lockup and detent,don't lose hope. This knife requires a great deal of break in time...." Read more

"Quite possibly the worst knife I have ever bought on here. No lock up, detent is rock hard, hard to open, even after loosening the pivot, just bad..." Read more

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5 out of 5 stars
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So farvi am very impressed the actual blade length is good as is the handle. When I opened it the blade felt like it had been oiled or rubbed with something else, probably to protect the blade so i was happy about that and it came very sharp so definitely a plus
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Trisha Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Skip Delica and Buy This!!!
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2015
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This is the perfect EDC knife! It is so light, but yet I can still get all fingers on the handle. It is a little stiff opening and closing at first, but I just played with it and after opening and closing about 50 times, it started to loosen up. Now it flies out so fast that you would think it was assisted! The blade centering is perfect and lockup is wonderful. I have not adjusted the pivot screw at all and everything is just perfect. The AUS8 blade is razor sharp and holds its edge very well. If you are looking for a lightweight EDC knife at a great price, this is it! Skip the high priced Delica and buy this!
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Albert
5.0 out of 5 stars An EDC knife with a great shaped blade that you can use hard if needed
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016
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Love the shape of the Zancudo blade and the frame lock. Blade is AUS-8 steel, good balance for this price point and you won't hesitate to use this if you have a chore to do. Sharpens easily. I also have RAT 2, similar size, and I like the blade shape of the Zancudo better, as well as the bit heavier weight and seemingly more solid frame lock. My go to EDC for tougher tasks where I need a rugged blade that I can beat on if needed.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Solid EDC pocketknife. Razor sharp out of the box ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2017
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Solid EDC pocketknife.

Razor sharp out of the box, blade is perfectly centered. It needed to break in for about a week before the frame lock would loosen up enough to allow one handed closure without causing significant thumb pain. The clip resembles the one on the Kershaw Leek. This knife is like an improved Kershaw Leek.

As far as comparisons to the Ontario Rat 2, I prefer the Zancudo's thinner profile, handle shape, and Stonewash finished blade to the Rat's satin finish because the Zancudo's blade is more scratch resistant. Both knives were designed by the same 2 guys...they're probably made in the same factory.

Perspective buyers should be aware that the Zancudo and the larger Avispa are now available with upgrades that aren't yet available through amazon as of February 2017. On other sites it's available with D2 steel blade and carbon fiber (like on race cars) scales/ handle. These are significant upgrades. As of Febuary 2017 the Ontario Rat 2 isn't available with these upgrades.

With these upgrades it would be a 5 star knife for not much more money.
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Duke T.
5.0 out of 5 stars The AUS 8 steel is a great steel to get a razor edge with minimal sharpening
Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2017
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The AUS 8 steel is a great steel to get a razor edge with minimal sharpening. Super sharp out of the box, great knife for the price. Slim, but very comfortable for everyday use. Great knife all around.
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John Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT knife for the price!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2020
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Knife is exactly as advertised. Smooth action to open the knife. The blade has a nice sharp edge. The textured handle allows for a confident grip. For the price this is a GREAT knife for everyday carry.
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chris
5.0 out of 5 stars Best flipper for the money, I own many
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2022
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In my estimation this is the best flipper for the money. High quality carbon steel, comparable to that of a Benchmade or a Spyderco. These really holding edge are very simple to use and are very sturdy. They thought about the design in that it has grip on the side not facing your pocket so you don't rip up your jeans taking in and out. ESSE is impeccable quality, I also own one of their Bushcraft knives. I own several SOG / Columbia River / Benchmade knives, even a couple Andre Thorburn's. This is my daily carry.
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Editor in DE
4.0 out of 5 stars Razor sharp
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2016
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Arrived razor sharp. Handle is easy to hold for small hands, but clip side can be a little uncomfortable. Embarrassed to sound ignorant (I'm a knife novice), but it took me quite a while to figure out how to close the knife---found out by reading reviews. Instructions would have helped. For anyone else wondering, you push on the "lower" metal bar in the handle to separate the two bars at the top. It can be a little stiff to use for someone with small hands, but it's getting a bit easier with practice and breaking in. Good first knife for a novice who wants to graduate from small pen knife.
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G. E.
3.0 out of 5 stars Not my favorite cheap EDC
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2020
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Of all my "cheap" EDC knives, this one is the cheapest feeling. I'm comparing it to a $15 Amazon basics and $15 Kershaw, so when I paid double for this one, I was disappointed. The overall feel of it doesn't inspire a lot of confidence and it doesn't look as good as the cheaper knives. I won't return it, but won't be using it as a primary EDC, either.
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