ESEE5 Fixed Blade Knife, 3D Contoured Handle, 1095 Carbon Steel, Ambidextrous Kydex Sheath, Made in USA

This is a very stout, strong survival knife!Think 1/4 inch thick with a fill tang, built like a tank and sharp out of the box!3D scales are very grippy. Palm swell will fill your hand. Much better than the ESEE 4.This knife compares favorably to the Becker BK-2.Being so thick it is heavier than some folks will like.

I ended up pulling the trigger on this beauty because I have (and love) the RAT-7 from OKC. That knife is very similar in its shape and purpose, save for being 7" long and having flat handle scales. It is much less expensive ($70-80 range) and might be a good place to start if you are considering this knife but want to see if this general type of knife is useful for you.I loved my RAT-7, but it was just too long to mount on/near my chest area. The flat-ish handle scales of the RAT-7 are fine for me, but I generally don't have the patience to do a bow-drill fire so the utility of the little bow-drill divot is lost on me.I generally find that above 6" I am unlikely to use the knife to its full potential, and below 4" I feel like I ought to have brought a bigger knife. Thus, ~5" is what I consider the Goldilocks length that is "just right" for an outdoor fixed blade. Conveniently enough, 5" is also a convenient size for mounting on plate carriers, chest rigs, etc. so that you're not forced to carry the blade on your belt. (There's nothing wrong with belt/thigh carry, but depending on your activity it can get in the way a bit, move weight distribution off-center, etc.)I must say I am pleased with this knife. The 3D Micarta handle is super comfy, the blade is ultra-durable and will survive whatever beating you can dish out. It is currently my pick for best all-round survival knife.If I had to levy a criticism, it would be that this knife is too thick and heavy. It will not please the gods of ultralight backpacking, ever. But for the intended use of this knife, the thickness and extra steel is necessary. So I suppose I'll be cutting weight in my kit elsewhere.

Awsome quality,size,durability

I own ESEE 3 and 4, and now the 5. What a beautiful and exceptionally crafted knife. Only ESEE puts out a product of this quality. Sharp out of the box, great kydex, yes kydex sheath. Fit and finish are perfect. I bought the FDE and it's a great color combo. The new handles are especially well done and very ergonomic. A good bargain for a knife that you will own for life and pass on to the kids. No doubt this is a very large knife but easy to handle and worth the weight. Highly recommended!

The ESEE-5 Fixed Blade Knife is an absolute beast! Built like a tank, its 3D contoured handle offers an amazing grip, and the razor-sharp blade is tough enough for any survival or outdoor adventure. Reliable, durable, and a must-have for any serious outdoorsman! 🔥🔪

This knife is a BEAST! I take it everywhere. A must have in the north woods. Hiking, foraging, and hunting; it’s held up through it all and is still razor sharp. Totally worth the money. Every outdoorsman needs this knife!

I am 100 on love with this blade. I bought another because I like it so much.

Huge chunk of steel wouldn't worry about hurting it lmao