ESEE/BRK Zanduco quick and dirty first impressions

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jeffwithaj

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It's a very well built knife and a great deal in the 30.00 price range.






I wasn't sure if I'd like the single scale design but it really isn't as bad as I thought it might be.











Mine came centered and scary sharp out of the box. No blade play whatsoever. Flips open with no wrist flick. Fast,very fast.






I heard that it was very close to the RAT 2 and it is. But just different enough to warrant having one of each. I find the lock up of the frame lock of the Zancudo better than the RAT 2's liner lock.





Size might be small for many but for my slightly above average sized hands I get a 3 1/2 finger grasp.






No claims to ESEE manufacturing. Full disclosure on the blade. ESEE only appears on the RAT logo on the blade.





For the price it appears to be money well spent. I plan on spending the next few days with this one to see how it holds up to use. They're all pretty when they're new!
 
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Im looking forward to mine. The stonewash on the frame and clip look good.

How does the G10 feel?
 
Got mine and I'm pretty impressed with it so far. Only thing is mine is pretty stiff to open. So far the best way I've found to open it is to flick it open. Hoping it loosens up some over time. Well worth the money it cost.
 
jkwithawave said:
Im looking forward to mine. The stonewash on the frame and clip look good.

How does the G10 feel?
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It's not G10, just your basic generic nylon, and it's not really all that grippy, but it's fit, finish, and material quality belies its low price. I'm sure it has everything to do with it being manufactured by the premier Taiwanese knife factory owned by Paul Lin.
 
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