A Look At Some Of Our ESEE Knives

Jul 28 2020 - 10:20

There are a lot of reasons to buy a new knife. Maybe you need a new hunting knife, an everyday carry knife, or a knife that can handle campsite bushcraft tasks. No matter what kind of knife you’re looking for, there’s a good chance that one of our ESEE Knives will be perfect for the task.

ESEE Knives was founded by two survival experts, Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin. These two spent years in the jungles of Peru operating jungle survival training schools under contract with the Peruvian Air Force. This South American training school was known as the Escuela De Supervivencia En La Selva or School of Jungle Survival AKA ESSEL and was a big influence over Jeff and Mike’s later career designing survival tools that could perform in any environment.

Upon returning to the US, Jeff and Mike were disappointed by the survival equipment they found on the market and began to design knives for several US brands. Over time they decided it was time to start producing knives under their own brand. They took the ES from their “Escuela de Supervivencia” (survival school), added the EE for the core survival tenants of Escape and Evasion, and the ESEE brand was born.

Since they first started designing and marketing their earliest knife models, ESEE Knives has been focused on producing quality knives that will be reliable in any survival scenario. Their survival knives are designed using years of experience in both the Jungles of South America and right here in the great outdoors of the US. Their reliable knives are backed with a no questions asked lifetime warranty and they have grown to become an international brand with ESEE Knives being used by everyone from hunters and bushcraft enthusiasts to special operations and law enforcement personnel.

We are proud to offer a wide range of ESEE Knives products in our store including several popular knife models. Today we’re going to take some time to look at a few of our favorite knives from ESEE Knives in terms of their size and how we like to use them in the field. 

ESEE Candiru

While it’s undeniably fun to have a big powerful knife strapped to your hip or back when you’re out in the woods, sometimes bigger is not always better. If you’re looking for a compact knife with plenty of utility, the Candiru is the perfect option.

This knife borrows its name from a small but mean little catfish in the Amazon known for its tendency to attack and feed on larger fish. Like it’s namesake the ESEE Candiru is small but mighty, with a 2 inch blade and 5 ⅛” overall length. The drop point blade is made with classic 1095 carbon steel and features thumb jimping for extra control. Whether you are looking for a hunting knife for cleaning small game or a compact EDC knife, the Candiru is a great option.

ESEE Camp Lore PR4

Sometimes you need a knife with a little more meat on its bones for tackling some more intense tasks. When it comes to a mid sized knife for bushcraft and other hard tasks, the ESEE Camp Lore is a knife built with bushcraft in mind.

These knives are knife designer Patrick Rollin’s take on the classic spear point sheath knife popularized by famous outdoorsman Horace Kephart in the early 20th century. The 1095 carbon steel knife features a 4 inch cutting edge, 8.9” overall length, and sculpted micarta handles. These quality fixed blade knives are perfect for camping chores and a wide variety of other tasks from hunting to bushcraft.


ESEE Junglas

As we mentioned earlier, there’s always some appeal to having a big sturdy blade with you when you head into the woods. Whether you need to clear some brush or do some serious chopping, the ESEE Junglas(pronounced Hoonglas) is ready to get the job done.

These knives have a 9 ¾” blade with a 16 ½” overall length. The 1095 carbon steel blade takes a 20 degree edge quickly and holds it well so you can really treat these blades like the workhorses they were designed to be. These big knives come with secure kydex sheaths complete with a built in tensioning system so you can get the perfect fit for your knife. The Junglas is the perfect option for anyone looking for a knife that offers the power of a machete in a slightly more compact and ergonomic package.

No matter what kind of ESEE Knives you are looking for, we are sure that you’ll be able to find the perfect option in our store. In addition to these fine ESEE Knives products, you will find hundreds of other quality knives on our site from some of the most popular knife manufacturers in the nation. If you need any help finding the perfect knife to suit your needs, you can always reach out to a member of our team for help by calling 1-866-336-2834 or sending an email to support@theknifeconnection.com.