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ESEE-4 Knife Review

A splurge that's worth it.

Brand: ESEE

Model: 4


Do you need a half-pound knife with a fixed 4.5-inch blade for backpacking? No. But here’s why you might want this one: heirloom materials, durability, and craftsmanship. The 3/16-inch-thick, full-tang steel holds its razor edge, even after a winter’s worth of processing tinder. The grippy composite handle provides precision control no matter the job. $174; 7.9 oz.; eseeknives.com

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