Civivi Baklash vs ESEE Knives ESEE-4PB-017 Fixed Blade Knife Natural

Perhaps I just received a bad example of what is seemingly a great knife otherwise, but sadly I think it'll see less time in my pocket from here on out.

YMMV. The blade is typical ROWAN, thick and solid.. I still don't get the Powder coat

only I would recommend the G-10 handles for better grip than this particular Baklash model.

The handle on the Esee 4 is ridiculously short. The sheath is fair, but for the price, it should be awesome. I might keep it to leave it in my truck and carry my Gerber Strongarm instead.

But I have butter knives that are sharper than this blade!! I bought two, and both are equally dull and difficult to sharpen. That's a deal killer for me. I'm disappointed.

Used this knife to skin a buck. Knife did ok but dulls easy. The biggest thing is don't let sheath soak in soapy water to get inside clean. Thing will rust in a heart beat and think its bs for price of package

I would return it but I'm past my 30 day window. It seems to be a good knife but if it doesn't hold an edge it's useless

Right away, the 1/4" blade stock lets you know this is a functional, practical tool that's not likely to let you down. It arrived out of the box sharp enough to shave my arm hair..

Only materials could improve, but you would have to pay way more if it was made from a higher grade steel. Can't really beat it for the cost. Great balance, opens with ease, precision manufacturing. Looks and functions like a $100+ knife

They are like gripping a slippery hard piece of plastic. I have micarta handles on my other knives and am considering purchasing micarta handles for this ESEE 4 and ditching these 3D handles. These handles feel slippery to me leave a lot to be desired.