ESEE Knives ESEE-5PB-002 Fixed Blade Knife vs ESEE Knives ESEE-5PVG-007 Fixed Blade Knife

25 inches long, and is a full quarter-inch thick; the blade is a black powder coat that I haven’t been able to test yet, but I’m interested to know how durable it will be over years of use. This thing is heavy. It will cut down small trees and is a little more than I was anticipating. I’m thinking I should have went with the ESEE-4, but won’t be returning it (why return it when I can have both?!)

This knife is a definite work horse. Well worth the money. And 100% American made.👍👍👍🇺🇸

This was my first big purchase as well as my first fixed blade. After weeks of watching YouTube videos review the esee 5 and it's competitors (usually pitted against the Becker bk2 but also compared to other 5" fixed knives) I decided to throw down the money for this knife. I cannot think of anything I don't like about this knife. This seems like the pinnacle of what a survival nice should be

This was the knife that led the way the esee 3 features a broad drop point blade with plenty of belly, which is kind of a hallmark of many of their de...

This knife is pretty big it's a little too much for every day carry but for camping trips or other outdoor excursions I find it to be perfect size. Just the other day I was gutting some fish and when I went to cut the head off the handle of my kitchen knife snapped right off, I pulled out this knife and it worked like a champ. Yeah the $140 price is up their for just a knife but considering this thing will last longer than me it's worth the money.

The 3D handles are a very nice comfort upgrade over the older slab side design. This knife is well worth the price of admission and the warranty is second to none. The ESEE-5 is my favorite of the entire lineup.

It's only drawback is that it's a bit heavy. I'll maybe provide an update when I've had the chance to beat the bejeepers out of it.

This knife is heavy so it probably would never be your EDC. However, if you need to hunt, strip wood, sharpen camping sticks or camping stakes, split small logs, etc. -- we do not foresee any issues.

The Rowen powder coat is phenomenally durable. A great deal of batoning has beaten the coat off the spine of my ESEE 3, but there is merely moderate wear along the side of the blade. Be ye not deceived; this is remarkably little wear in light of the abuse the ESEE 3 has taken. While I have been respectful of the cutting edge, I have otherwise been deliberately brutal so that I could report just how tough it is

Super fine quality, seriously I can't say anything bad. Built like a hand tank, made for serious work and able to get it done. Holds a edge super, grip is crazy good, finish is very durable. Sheath fine and holds well

SOLID LOCK! The sheath also has plenty features for teclocks, molle, and paracord. By far, this is one of my favorite fixed blades I use for every hike and camp trips.

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