Name: Zancudo Folding Knife 3" Stonewashed D2 Blade, Carbon Fiber and Stainless Steel Handles, Designed by ESEE
Brand: BRK Designed by ESEE
Price: 43.16 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 3.250 (4 reviews)

(4 reviews)

3.2 out of 5 stars

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Hkp2000
NorCal

Sep 13, 2018

Pros: Blade Material, Handle Feel, Pocket Clip, Blade Sharpness, Weight, Handle Material, None

Cons: Ease of Opening, Lock Ease of Use

hard opening

I totally agree to the other reviewers (at least 2 as of writing this review) on how opening the knife is hard. Not a big fan of thumb stud + frame lock detent ball opening mechanism myself, much prefer Spydie hole or thumb disc. This will not be my daily user and will not bump my current EDC out of the pocket because of this issue.On the other hand I have Ontario Rat made by the same manufacturer in Taiwan, I believe, and very happy with that knife. Should try "R2D2".I had high hopes for this knife because of D2 blade steel, which I would expect to develop some nice patina over time; pocket clip reversible for tip down carry; 3" blade suitable for urban carry where I live; carbon fiber handle on one side, steel frame lock on the other side - seemed like my Grail knive by the specs.

Marc
North Georgia

Feb 11, 2018

Pros: Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Handle Feel, Weight, Blade Material, Ease of Opening, Overall Quality

Cons: None

Good inexpensive edc

I have to agree with jac review 100%, I have 2carbon and 2 frn versions, cause I am a knife knut. I have a extensive collection mostly upper and high end production, but I do value the inexpensive knives(about 30% of collection) for my rough use and well I like knives. I normally carry 2 sometime 3 blades. A high end, good budget and on a fixed blade at times(I am a outdorsman) the carbon fiber is done well, not perfect but good, blade center is good, d2 seems treated well, holds a good edge and takes a fine edge. I did lighten the tension of lock bar on one as it was a bit stiff to unlock. Pivot stays put (loc tite) overall very good for price. Feel in hand is ok not great but due to being a small knife but ergo helps with that, slim in pocket, clip has been goo so far, not bad, also have a couple avispa's in d2 that are good as well, and has replaced (though I still like) my rat d2's being thinner in pocket but rats feel better in hand, a trade off.

Jac
Texas, USA

Dec 09, 2017

Pros: Blade Sharpness, Lock Type, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Weight, Lock Ease of Use, Blade Material

Cons: None

ESEE Zancudo

I feel bad for the first reviewer because of all the problems he claims to have had with his Zancudo.I purchased mine about a year ago and although not my daily carry knife on a regular basis when I have used it as my EDC I have not experienced any problems with it what so ever. The D2 holds a great edge, the laminate CF scale looks great, no blade movement in any direction when open, perfectly centered when closed, and with a flick of the wrist it snaps open and locks up tight. Mine is very easy to open and close with one hand. The first reviewer must have got a bad one some how. Maybe the ESEE QC Inspector let a bad one slip by. The previous reviewer should have just returned the knife to Knife Center and they would have gladly sent him a replacement knife I’m sure.