ESEE-4 specs and steel
The ESEE-4 has a 4.5" drop point blade in 1095, weighs 8 oz and is a fixed blade. Its list price is $143.50; retailers often sell for less.
Specifications
- Blade steel
- 1095
- Blade length
- 4.5"
- Overall length
- 9"
- Blade thickness
- 0.188"
- Weight
- 8 oz
- Lock
- —
- Handle
- —
- Blade shape
- Drop point
- Made in
- USA
- Model
- ESEE-4 (ESEE-4P)
- Brand
- ESEE
- List price
- $143.50
Plain-edge black blade with coyote brown sheath (ESEE-4P) chosen. Carbon steel models are 1095; the ESEE-4P-SS (440C) and ESEE-4P35V (S35VN) stainless variants are different steels. Maker page lists only 'Removable Handles' for the carbon models, so handle material is left null. Cutting edge 4.1".
Where to buy
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The steel: 1095
1095 is a carbon steel rated 3/10 for edge retention, 5/10 for toughness and 1/10 for corrosion resistance; it is very high on ease of sharpening (9/10). Full 1095 page.
How 1095 compares
More ESEE knives
- ESEE Izula-II 1095
- ESEE-6 1095
Other knives in 1095
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- Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight VG-10, list $132
- Spyderco Endura 4 Lightweight VG-10, list $143
- Benchmade Griptilian 551-S30V S30V, list $175
Specs checked on 2026-10-14 against the maker's product page.