ESEE Knives Expat MEDELLIN 3.5 Inches Black Plain Blade Folding Knife – MEDELLIN-01B
April 6, 2018 - Comment
ESEE Knives Expat MEDELLIN 3.5 Inches Black Plain Blade Folding Knife – MEDELLIN-01B
Expat Knives was born out of adventure. Adventures where the right tool can help squeeze every bit of enjoyment out of the experience, rather than detract from it. Tools that last as long as the memories. Tools that reflect life over the horizon: simple and timeless. Whether camping in the Himalayas, building a fire to stay warm in bombed-out bunkers in the Balkans, stalking elk along the Salmon River in Idaho, canoeing the Boundary Waters, or building a bamboo shelter in the Amazon, an adventure is there to be had. Whatever your adventure, Expat Knives are designed to enhance it, to enable you to thrive not only in the field but in the kitchen as well. And with any luck, you may just be fortunate enough for those two places to be one and the same. Get out there. Live life intentionally. Make memories. And take an Expat Knife with you.
Specifications:
Blade Length: 3.50 Inches
Cutting Edge: 3.50 Inches
Closed Length: 4.80 Inches
Overall Length: 8.38 Inches
Blade Material: AUS-8 Stainless Steel
Blade Thickness: 0.115 Inches
Blade Style: Drop Point
Blade Grind: Full Flat
Blade Finish: Black
Handle Material: Black FRN with Stainless Steel Lock
Locking Mechanism: Frame
Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel (Tip-Up/Down, Right Carry)
Weight: 4.1 Ounces
Made in Taiwan
Product Features
- Blade Length: 3.50 Inches. Cutting Edge: 3.50 Inches.
- Closed Length: 4.80 Inches. Overall Length: 8.38 Inches.
- Blade Style: Drop Point. Blade Grind: Full Flat. Blade Finish: Satin.
- Handle Material: Black FRN with Stainless Steel. Lock Locking Mechanism: Frame. Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel (Tip-Up/Down, Right Carry).
- Weight: 4.1 Ounces. Made in Taiwan.
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I took it apart and used a fine file to ‘clearance’ the frame lock interface slightly and … Frame lock, as previously mentioned, is very tight fit when fully engaged and difficult to disengage. I took it apart and used a fine file to ‘clearance’ the frame lock interface slightly and lubed it. Also loosened the torque on the pivot screw just a little. Now can be a one-hand flip-open.Although a little bigger and heavier than I prefer for an EDC, shape and design should make it a good knife for general outdoor camping and hiking use. Overall a good value.
Medellin review Fan of Esee fixed blades. Decided to try a folder from them. Love the blade shape and the price was reasonable. Fit and finish is decent. Frame lock, locks up tight. Blade is reasonably sharp out of the box. Not crazy of the black finish on the blade and steel handle. Too shiny for me. Would have preferred a more matte type finish. I think this will make a really decent beater knife for me. The negatives and the reason for a 4 star review is that the frame lock is hella hard to…