ESEE Knives ESEE-6PDE-001 Fixed Blade Knife Black 3D vs CRKT Onion HalfaChance Parang Fixed Blade Knife

ON TOP of that the sheath actually damages your grips where they meet near the finger cut out. -2 stars for a knife that costs you 100+ dollars but comes with a knife shaped plastic cover to protect it while slightly damaging your high end grips? This needs attention.

Good construction and arrived fairly sharp (I sharpened it further to my liking). I'm not a big fan of the curved handle design personally, but this was the first time I tried one and can see how it could appeal to others. Quality sheath too. Overall a good machete

I like that it is about 3/16" thick but, you know, there are other knives with very good blades for far cheaper. The thing that really takes it down 2 or 2.5 stars is that the handle scales are crap.

For the price I probably should not have expected much better though. The handle is nice though, comfortable and easy to hold. The whole thing looks cool too.

Unfortunately this was the second ESEE knife which I bought through Amazon (Amazon fulfillment) which was not impressively sharp out of the box. I know that is not such a big issue to some, but it is to me since I do not wish to start pouring labor into a $130 right out of the box. I am not opposed to taking simple steps such as stropping and using some light oil but if I am in doubt about whether to keep or to return, I do not wish to use sharpening stones right out of the box! I test my knives giving them the simple paper cutting tasks plus cutting other types of paper such as wax paper and junk mail coupon type papers. I would like to see the blade to have a razor sharp edge out of the box by going through these types of paper without much effort

Let's see what CRKT thinks. UPDATE: I've heard from CRKT and at this point they agree to send me a new one! If it all pans out, I'll post a new update. At this point, I'm updating to 2 stars until I have a final verdict. UPDATE: They sent me a new knife no questions asked

and it's thick. You can wack this this thing with all manners of other, harder things and I'm pretty sure it will come out on top. Whether you're skinning an animal, cutting down a tree or even digging a hole with it. I have no doubt that this thing will outlast you

I would replace the grip, but the grip is riveted; not screwed. I would only buy another if the grip was updated, or replaceable. I will update this review after I put the blade to work.

I checked up with ESEE prior to this purchase and while not listed with ESEE, they are a legit reseller. I opted for the purchase here due to free shipping and a slightly less purchase price..

It was decently sharp upon arrival but wore down quickly. I touch up the blade with a whetstone after every use to maintain a good edge. It’s a little heavy but if you intend to use it for breaking down thicker material than the weight is a must to hold up to that sort of impact. Overall for the price it’s not bad just watch out for the handle coming loose

My main problem was the sheath, the sheath came in dented and as a result, it was actually cutting into the handle. It was fist of all very difficult to pull out of the sheath and every time I did it took parts of the handle with it. I have enclosed some photos. The knife was pretty much stuck in the sheath and I feel like in an emergency situation, I would have to ask my attacker to give me a hand with trying to pull the knife out first

I have gone through larger limbs as well with more work. The sheath holds well, but the snaps don’t hug it way to tight. It just does go over the handle, it does grip the runner well just wish it was a little more secure. It’s not uncomfortable on my side either while I’m working

I owned an esee 5 before this knife, and it was hands down the best knife I've ever owned. I did however decide I wanted something very durable but also lighter weight. The blade of the six is a full inch longer and the knife considerably lighter. It may not be as bomb proof as the 5, but it's more durable than most production knives out on the market hands down

Love the weight, great chopper, best I have, my go to. Have 42 acres, lots of maintenance. Use at my lake house. Had 3 places on edge roll over