Thread: Looking For a New Fixed Blade

I'm looking for a nice, good quality, US made, small fixed blade, somewhere around 3.5". I'd prefer it to be "tactical".

Originally Posted by RedneckRampage

I'm looking for a nice, good quality, US made, small fixed blade, somewhere around 3.5". I'd prefer it to be "tactical".

These guys are all that. I've got one in the 5" + blade and 1/4" thick, it's a bit too much for anthing but serious work but I woulldn't have any reservations about getting one in the 3-4 inch range with 1/8" blade.
http://www.eseeknives.com/ESEE-3.jpg

I don’t know if they are really all that tactical (maybe more Survival/Bush/EDC) but I have had really great luck with the ESEE knives. I have an ESEE-3, ESEE-6, and carry the IZULLA-II every day at work. I use, and what some would consider abuse these knifes. They seem hold up great and keep a good edge.

ESEE Knives

Check out the Benchmade Nimravus cub. Brilliant balance, handling and indexing. Great knife, made in Oregon City. You will find no better customer service including what they call lifesharp. You mail it in they mail it back you pay both ways. Since you are in PDX you can drop off in person and they mail it back to you for free!

You guys got any suggestions on where to buy an ESEE locally in NW Oregon?

Originally Posted by Will_Power

You guys got any suggestions on where to buy an ESEE locally in NW Oregon?

Haven't ran into any local. I used "the-knife-connection" for both my purchases and they were very personal on the phone (to triple confirm inventory) and delivery was very fast for standard USPS type delivery. Pricing was as good as I found anywhere else and better than a lot of places that were closer in proximety.

Originally Posted by Will_Power

You guys got any suggestions on where to buy an ESEE locally in NW Oregon?

Looking at their website the closest dealers with store fronts are in Washington ( Elma & Bellevue). If I remember right I picked all mine up off eBay an saved a little money. I will say I have never been overly impressed with the ESEE Sheaths & Belt Clips, so now I try to find the cheapest deal I can (no extras) and buy or build aftermarket Kydex sheaths for them. There are also some companies that make some high quality custom leather sheaths but you will pay for them.