Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Materials, Finish
Cons: Blade Sharpness
I love this knife!
It feels absolutely great in my large hands. A perfectly balanced and weighted fixed blade. Before purchasing it, I watched and read numerous reviews of bushcraft knives. This ESEE-5P knife (and its bigger brother, the ESEE 6) always stood-out to me. I wanted a fixed blade greater than 5" (check). I wanted full tang construction (check). I wanted thumb jimping (check). I wanted a useful multi-purpose pommel (check). I refused to pay more than $199 (check). I also like the scaled Micarta handles for its grip. Admittedly, the bow-drill divot will probably never get any use from me, but it's nice to know it's there, just in case. It's simplicity, elegant design, sharpening ease, and price sold it for me. The included sheath is sturdy and holds the blade nicely; although, with a slight bit of blade wobble. I suspect I'll probably cave in the future and buy another ESEE knife to pair with this beauty.