When I was in the market for a new knife, I really didnt know where to start, I carried (and still do) a CRKT Ignitor…not exactly top of the line, or close to it, So when I went looking for a fixed blade and stumbled upon ESEE knives, and read the great reviews, I took my chances…And wow, talk about some girth in a little package! Couldnt be any happier than with my ESEE 3 
anyone else out there an ESEE fan?
I have what’s called a RAT RC-3, but it’s the same thing, from before they changed their name. Definitely my favorite knife, a great tool. I wish they made flipper-type folders as well, I’d love a quality folding knife.
Yes nice knife! Ive heard once they separated RC knives took a slight dive in quality (from what ive heard)
Ive never had a knife out of the box this sharp! Really neat when you get a quality peice of equipment…(when you arent used to quality)
esee makes a great product and I consider them one of the better knife choices out there in the mass produced arena. I have a couple myself… my wife has a pink izula for her saddlebag. Good steel, practical designs and flat grind edges.
If you love your esee, wait until you experience a Fallkniven though.
Checked them out. The f1looks pretty good!
Can’t beat their warranty either.
I love mine! Great knife…nicely built.
Love my izula.
sent from mah gun,using my sights
Ill be looking to pick one up soon, where are you guys ordering them from?
Very good knife, especially for the money. A lot of people dont like the1095 steel because its not one of the new super steels. 1095 is one of my favorites, sharpens easy and gets shaving sharp.
I have an ESEE 3 a 4 a 6 and an IZULA. They are awesome knives! They hold an edge like no other. They have the best warranty in the business. No questions asked.
I have purchased mine from The Knife Connection and GP Knives. The Knife Connection carries custom factory blades and scales not available anywhere else.
I have an ESEE-3P-DT and a ESEE-6P-CP, I cannot say enough good things about these blades. For the price (IMHO) they are one of the best blades on the market today.
The ESEE 5 is on my wish list.
I have a RAT-5, same as ESEE-5. It is a work horse!
ESEE has a great LEO/MIL discount if you go through their website.
I think there is a difference between the Rat 5 and ESEE 5 in the grind. The RAT is flat ground and the ESEE has a sabre grind.
the ‘RAT-#’ are made by randall on a license, whereas the ‘RC-#’ are made by what used to be RAT (now ESEE). there’s a difference there, however slight.
I like the look of the ESEE, and I’ve never heard anything negative about them.I opted for a Winker, should be here in a couple of weeks. It’s the same “style” of knife. Nice pick BTW.
I recently got an ESEE-4. Great knife! Will look to them when I look for another fixed blade.
If you do an Ebay search for RAT folding knives you will find several choices of suppliers. I have 2 Model 1 Rat folders, 1 OD scales partial serrated and 1 tan plain edge tan scales, both AUS 8, ambi thumb studs, 4 position pocket clip option, 3&3/8" blade length. The pocket clip screws will loosten up after some use, get a#6 torx bit to tighten them up. Chapman Mfgr. in Durham Ct has a nice torx kit w/ ratchet for $18. btw.