ESEE does offer some uncoated knives, especially in their newer Camp Lore series, but when they first started out the thick powder-coating unified their entire lineup.įull Tang Construction – All of ESEE’s fixed blades are full tang. The powder coating is thick, and in some cases I’ve found it impedes fine slicing, but it’s crucial for wet climates that will otherwise wreak havoc on a high carbon blade.
This helps keep the rust off them, and is part of the signature look. Powder Coated Blades – As I mentioned, ESEE powder coats the majority of their fixed blade knives. 1095 is a popular choice for outdoor fixed blades, and I think it’s a good one due to its proven capabilities in the field.
ESEE powdercoats their knives to try and mitigate this, but you still have to keep these blades clean and oiled. The only issue with 1095 is that it is not a stainless steel, so it will rust more easily than a stainless steel knife. It is perfect for working with wood and can stand up to the rigors of chopping and batoning. Here are few core components that make an ESEE what it is.ġ095 Blade Steel – ESEE uses 1095 high carbon steel in all their fixed blades. I’ve picked out a few themes in ESEE’s knives. Add the beautiful kydex sheath and you have a tool that will get you through pretty much anything. The comfortable handle is paired to a large carbon steel blade. I’ve used mine for years and it’s my go too yard knife, hurricane preparedness tool, and all around “SHTF” option. That’s because this tool has the ability to chop wood like little else on the market. This is a personal favorite and a perennial best seller for ESEE. Junglas – If you need a knife that has some serious chopping capabilities, then the ESEE Junglas needs to be on your short list. Perfect for batoning tough wood and other bigger jobs, the ESEE-4 is a popular model due to it’s size, solid ergonomics, and durability. It shares the handle of the ESEE-3, but features a bigger and stouter blade. For around $100 it’s a nice knife for the money.ĮSEE-4 – If you are looking for a larger field knife with some batoning capabilities, I think the ESEE-4 is tough to beat. Add a rugged plastic sheath and you have a knife that works great for fire building, whittling or even “bush craft” if you have the skill set. Like the Izula it’s compact and durable, but unlike the Izula it’s a larger knife that comes with handsome G10 or Micarta scales. I’d challenge anyone to break this knife, but if you manged to somehow break it, the Izula is covered by ESEE’s no questions asked warranty.ĮSEE-3 – If you are willing to shell out some more money, the ESEE-3 is a natural choice for a small to medium sized camp or field knife. ESEE offers this one in a variety of colors and you can customize it with a paracord handle wrap, OEM handle scales, or after market scales. It’s a great size for outdoor use or for EDC, and you can’t find a more simple and reliable design. Small, simple, and customizable are 3 words that come to mind to describe this knife, and 3 reasons why it is so popular. Izula – The ESEE Izula and the Izula II is arguably their most popular knife. This is one of the best knife warranties I have come across and it is really cool to see ESEE stand by their products. ESEE offers an unconditional no questions asked warranty that recovers replacement of any knives that get damaged, except for rust. One interesting aspect of ESEE knives is their warranty. ESEE’s no-nonsense high quality knives have created an incredibly loyal following among the knife community. These knives are favored by outdoorsmen and military personnel all around the world. Their knives are typically made of 1095 High Carbon steel and have micarta handle scales and feature durable powder-coated finishes.
ESEE knives are known for being no frills but incredibly durable and functional. ESEE also offers survival training and makes and sells other survival products. Today ESEE is headquarted in in Gallant, Alabama and manufactures their knives in Idaho Falls, Idaho. A legal battle ensued and now RAT knives are branded ESEE knives and RAT and ESEE seem to be used interchangeably although the products are branded ESEE. Eventually RAT wanted to break off from Ontario to have greater control over the manufacture of their knives and the RAT brand. This started out in the late 90’s and continued for over a decade. ESEE originally had the Ontario Knife Company build RAT knives for them. ESEE originally started out as RAT Cutlery (short for Randall’s Adventure and Training), and they still use that name to some extent.
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