ESEE-6 specs and steel
The ESEE-6 has a 6.5" drop point blade in 1095, weighs 12 oz and is a fixed blade. Its list price is $175.28; retailers often sell for less.
Specifications
- Blade steel
- 1095
- Blade length
- 6.5"
- Overall length
- 11.75"
- Blade thickness
- 0.188"
- Weight
- 12 oz
- Lock
- —
- Handle
- Linen Micarta
- Blade shape
- Drop point
- Made in
- USA
- Model
- ESEE-6 (ESEE-6P)
- Brand
- ESEE
- List price
- $175.28
Plain-edge black blade with brown molded sheath (ESEE-6P) chosen. Full flat grind, 55-57 Rc; cutting edge 5.75".
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-4 1095
Other knives in 1095
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Specs checked on 2026-10-14 against the maker's product page.