The level of fit and finish on ESEE knives is very high, and one way to confirm that is by examining how the handle and the tang meet together. They provide good grip and the knife feels good in the hand with no noticible “hot spots” after use. The handle scales are nicely milled and rounded. They are fixed onto the tang with 3 allen bolts. The handle scales on the ESEE-3 are made of micarta. Something as simple as WD-40 will be adequate although some prefer specialized knife and gun oils. It’s a high carbon steel, not a stainless steel, so one issue with 1095 is that it will rust if you aren’t careful. 1095 is a durable tool steel that is very good choice for survival knives because it is easy to sharpen, holds a good edge, and doesn’t chip under hard use. The ESEE-3 is made of 1095 high carbon steel. I looked at the plain edge version although ESEE offers this knife in a combo edge as well. The point is reinforced on which is almost critical for use as a survival blade but it also serves well in defensive scenarios.
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The blade is a drop point shape and features a full flat grind, excellent for slicing, and batoning. This makes the knife both strong and durable. The ESEE-3 is of full tang construction and comes powder coated in black or desert tan. Could see the ESEE-3 doing great in a variety of scenarios, from a day hike to life on a ranch.
This is a great all purpose size and a lightweight carry for such a strong knife. The ESEE-3 has a total length of 8.31″, a 3.88″ blade and a weight of 5.2 ounces without the sheath (9.3 ounces with the sheath). If you are looking for a smaller survival knife, or simply want to add a versatile fixed blade to your system, the ESEE-3 could be an excellent choice. These knives (like all of ESEE’s offerings) have been proven in their jungle survival training courses. The ESEE-3 is one of ESEE’s smaller knives designed for anything from general field and utility work, to use as a full on survival knife or bug out bag blade.
This is great for a hard use tool because these knives aren’t cheap. If anything happens to your knife through use or misuse, ESEE will replace it – no questions asked. Something special about ESEE knives is their no questions asked warranty that covers everything but rust. We may get paid an affiliate commission if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of the links on this web page.ĮSEE Knives specializes in outdoor fixed blade knives designed to take a beating and perform in a number of environments.