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ESEE Avispa Frame Lock Folder w/ D2 Steel

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ESEE Avispa Frame Lock Folder w/ D2 Steel

Oct 10, 2017

Man, this is an awesome looking knife, but i can't get used to the bare metal on one side. Do they all come that way?
And can any of ya'll comment on if the one-scale approach is this style or function?
Thanks

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pyrobunny

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Oct 11, 2017

Bigdog1The Avispa is essentially a frame lock version of the Rat 1 by Ontario, a similar design for obvious reasons. Because it is a frame lock rather than a Liner lock, it has one fully metal side. A lot of frame locks, especially those that use stainless steel, will use a carbon fiber or G10 scale to cut down on weight a little bit, or to look better.

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Bigdog1

Oct 11, 2017

pyrobunnyRoger that pb. I appreciate the information. I don't know much about frame locks.
I've been checking out the Ganzo 727. https://www.fasttech.com/product/3355400 . Looks like another RAT clone . I've got several of the Ganzo autos and have been really just blown away at the quality/$ spent. Crazy good values.

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pyrobunny

284

Oct 11, 2017

Bigdog1I feel that, I've owned a lot of Ganzos before. Solid knives for a good price, but unfortunately my tastes have become a bit more expensive these days.

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pyrobunny

284

Oct 11, 2017

Bigdog1Also, when I said the Avispa is a similar knife, I meant that it was designed by the same people. It isn't a clone, just a similar design in frame lock form. If you're cool with a clone go for it, but a lot of people in the knife community will condemn them, The "axis" style lock Ganzo uses is pretty good, and after a break in period they often will get better and better, with a smooth action.

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Bigdog1

Oct 11, 2017

pyrobunnyI know that feeling. I pulled the trigger on a MT Bounty Hunter model a few months ago. My wife might take legal action if she knew what it cost me ;) Happy hunting

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pyrobunny

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Oct 11, 2017

Bigdog1You as well! Those Bounty Hunters, and the rest of the Star Wars line are awesome , the serrations are just not my thing. I'm trying to keep my collection under $100 0 total right now, but I also have been SO tempted to get my foot in the custom market door... It's rough. Good luck, keep on collecting!

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Bigdog1

Oct 11, 2017

pyrobunnyWill do buddy!

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idoc72

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Oct 11, 2017

pyrobunnyNon-serrated Bounty Hunters just in a Knifecenter. Go for it (I did)! Wonder how that conversation is going to go with the wife in a couple days?!

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pyrobunny

284

Oct 11, 2017

idoc72Ha, wife? Not quite in that stage of my life. More like my bank account balance. And, still can't, because I can't legally purchase an automatic where I live.

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Dr.SteveBruel2

Oct 16, 2017

Bigdog1If you get a knife that is a frame lock, that is the way they come, knives with scales on both sides are usually a liner lock, or a lockback type, that is why it only has a scale on one side.

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Kados

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Dec 14, 2017

Dr.SteveBruel2It is possible to have scales on both sides of a frame lock. The Ferrum Forge Gent does. The lack of them on most knives is essentially just a tradition to show off the lock.

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Dr.SteveBruel2

Dec 14, 2017

KadosI should have stated the obvious, but MOST framelock knives do not have a scale on the lock side. But thanks for pointing that out Cliff Claven . LOL

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Jrummer

Apr 13, 2018

Bigdog1I have this knife and really like it. The scaled side has a great feel. I’d recommend this knife with only one caveat. The thumb action is a little tough at first to get used to. I have some other speed safe assisted knives. But I still carry this knife all the time.

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Warkaven

Apr 13, 2018

Bigdog1Check out the Ganzo F745 in CF or wood. Smoothest Ganzos you'll ever own. Superb blade shape and factory-edge on that well heat treated 440c. That action is so good it's become my fidget toy instead of $200 titanium framelocks. The G7482 Cf is also amazing. I got them both for < $20, unbelievable.

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