ESEE-4 – Green Blade – Brown Handle
The ESEE-4 survival knife is a fixed blade designed and produced in the United States by ESEE Knives, an American brand whose reputation is built on the strength and reliability of its field tools. This version combines a green-finished blade and a brown Micarta handle, two material choices designed for intensive use in outdoor conditions.
The blade is forged from 1095 high-carbon steel, an alloy recognized by field users for its ability to absorb shocks without fracturing and for the ease with which it can be resharpened in the field, even with basic sharpening tools. The green powder coating applied to the blade serves two practical functions: it reduces reflections that could reveal a position, and it provides a barrier against corrosion during prolonged exposure to moisture or harsh weather. The steel hardness ranges between 55 and 57 HRC, which represents a good balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening.
The brown Micarta handle ensures stable grip in any weather conditions, including when hands are wet or gloved. Its ergonomic geometry supports a natural hold during long sessions of use, reducing fatigue in the palm and wrist.
The ESEE-4 comes with a MOLLE-compatible polymer sheath, allowing it to be attached directly to a tactical vest, belt, or backpack equipped with this system. The sheath also integrates a storage pouch for slipping in small survival or maintenance accessories. The entire package is covered by ESEE Knives' unconditional lifetime warranty, applicable to manufacturing defects without restriction of cause or duration.
- Brand: ESEE Knives
- Blade length: 10.16 cm (4 inches)
- Overall length: 22.86 cm (9 inches)
- Blade thickness: 4.8 mm
- Steel: 1095 carbon
- Hardness: 55-57 HRC
- Blade finish: Green (powder coating)
- Handle material: Brown Micarta
- Weight with sheath: approximately 241 g
- Sheath: MOLLE-compatible polymer, with integrated pouch
- Origin: United States
- Warranty: Unconditional lifetime