ANZA knives opinions

I have a small one...I really like it, thought it was a great knife for the money. I bought mine from Anza directly, and was so impressed with how I was treated as a customer...even for buying around a 20 buck knife. When the little skinner arrived, it had an autographed pic with it from the maker, as well as a letter from the owner, telling me about the maker and about Anza in general. As for the knife, I really like it...good quality and workmanship, and really holds an edge well. I carry it quite a bit, mine is so small I usually just stick the sheath and all in a pocket.
 
They are ugly and the sheaths are also ugly BUT they are unbreakable. If for some reason you wanted to punch through a car door, it wouldn't affect your Anza. They also take a paper cutting edge. They tend to be a great value.
 
A friend bought one at a small gun/knife show a couple of years ago. I was very impressed at how it felt in the hand. Especially for the price. A small one is on my list of things to get this year. ;)
 
Anza has created custom-built knives for me twice, and I was thrilled with the results both times. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

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I like them, my first was in 90, model 713, a 4" hunter ($29 ?). It was my EDC while I renovated the house, pried, hacked and generally beat the crap out of it. Always cleaned right up and took a razor edge. For sentimental reasons it's one of my favorite knives.

My semi-retired EDC's, it's the bottom one.

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I have a few, Charlie did a custom run for me (Model 4 JJ :D) of around 10 knives, It was a variation on the Model 4 with a narrower handle and a finger dip, it's a tank that complies with Colorado's 3 1/2" law. I sold/gave them to friends.

My daughter has an Anza stag handled mini Bodington in her purse !

They're real serviceable knives at a descent price. Charlie Davis is great to deal with, and treats his customers like family. I even won the monthly knife give away once. Showed up with my name etched on it.

It's takes a lot to hurt a shop file !

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Mad_Maxx said:
what do you think about them? heavy duty? well biuilt?
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Hrm. What do I think about my 8 Anza knives. . .

I guess you could say I like them. ;-)

They're not the prettiest things, unless you're someone who appreciates a tool for it's functionality, over it's simple beauty. No mirror polishes, no fancy handles, no mosaic pins. They're very tough, well made, take a great edge, and are very easy to sharpen. They're simple, not fancy. Abuse them, and they just take it and keep working.

All in all, I think they're one of *the* best values available for a inexpensive, but quality, fixed blade knife. Also, their customer service is top notch. Every time I've dealt with them, I've had a very good experience.

Lastly, they'll do custom work to your specs, also. For the quality of the work on a custom knife, their prices are almost unbeatable.
 
jimmyjones said:
They're real serviceable knives at a descent price. Charlie Davis is great to deal with, and treats his customers like family.
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I just want to reiterate this. Charlie Davis really is great to deal with. He's honest, fair, and he really does care about his customers. It's not just lip service.
 
WOW thanks for the great feedback

i think i'll give it a try with the small one, may use it as a backup when camping, toghether with a opinel 8 a Mora (coming) and my kabar like Olivetto,

may buy more for sure, just want to find them on ebay, will send anza a mail too

Max
 
I just trade for one and it comes up scary sharp, seems like a good knife for the price. I'll definitely pick up another one.
 
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