ESEE Model 5/6 handle scales
ESEE Model 5/6 handle scales
In 2008–2010, ESEE Knives—founded by survival experts Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin after Amazon jungle training—expanded their lineup with the ESEE-5 and ESEE-6, building on the success of the ESEE-3 and ESEE-4
The ESEE-5 (debut ~2009–2010) was designed by military SERE instructors as a hard-use downed pilot's survival knife. It features a 5.25-inch drop-point blade in 1095 high-carbon steel (.25" thick, saber grind, powder coat) for unbreakable toughness, glass-breaker pommel, bow drill divot, and canvas Micarta handles. Weighing 16 oz with 11-inch overall length, it's a crowbar-like tool for extreme scenarios—ideal for survival knives and heavy batoning
The ESEE-6 (debut ~2010) emerged as a balanced wilderness/tactical alternative with a 6.5-inch blade (.188" thick, full-flat grind) for superior slicing, chopping, and efficiency. Weighing 12 oz with 11.75-inch overall length, it offers better cutting performance and lighter carry while retaining ESEE's legendary durability
Both USA-made (Rowen Manufacturing), they embody ESEE's no-nonsense philosophy: 1095 steel toughness, lifetime warranty, and field-proven reliability. The ESEE-5 became a SERE favorite for indestructibility; the ESEE-6 a versatile all-rounder for bushcraft and tactical fixed blades—solidifying ESEE's dominance in survival knives