Reviews and Ratings for ESEE Knives ESEE-CR2.5-OR Camp-Lore Cody Rowen CR2.5 Fixed 2.5" 1095 Black Stonewashed Plain Blade, Orange G10 Handles, Leather Drop Sheath

ESEE Knives ESEE-CR2.5-OR Camp-Lore Cody Rowen CR2.5 Fixed 2.5" 1095 Black Stonewashed Plain Blade, Orange G10 Handles, Leather Drop Sheathrated 4 stars out of 5 (3 reviews)
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ESEE Knives ESEE-CR2.5-OR Camp-Lore Cody Rowen CR2.5 Fixed 2.5 inch 1095 Black Stonewashed Plain Blade, Orange G10 Handles, Leather Drop Sheath

 

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ESEE Knives ESEE-CR2.5-OR Camp-Lore Cody Rowen CR2.5 Fixed 2.5" 1095 Black Stonewashed Plain Blade, Orange G10 Handles, Leather Drop Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
Ingo
NewYork, Ny
Jan 04, 2026
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Finish, Handle Material, Materials, Overall Quality, Sheath/Scabbard, Weight
Cons: None

Esee CR2.5

I love all ESEE knives so maybe I'm prejudice. But this is a tough well made, sharp OTB, light weight knife. I love it's size , small but strong, the blade is not thin, it has meat to it. Easy to use on ferro rod with 90degree spine. Only thing I'll say is I would like a little jimping on the spine, but that's just me. You can slice and dice with this knife. I recommend it all day long.
ESEE Knives ESEE-CR2.5-OR Camp-Lore Cody Rowen CR2.5 Fixed 2.5" 1095 Black Stonewashed Plain Blade, Orange G10 Handles, Leather Drop Sheath
rated 5 stars out of 5
William
Middletown, Oh
Apr 24, 2021
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

one of Esee's best knives

This knife has grown on me, and I find myself carrying it more and more. It disappears on the hip until you need it, then it's easy to retrieve and use. The handle is great (and is a four-finger fit for me) but it's the blade geometry that really shines. It's thick and almost wedged-shaped, with a steep, full flat grind. That geometry would not work on a larger blade, but it is perfect here. I have batoned many smaller sticks with this and it held up wonderfully. It is stout and you could trust your life to it, despite its small size. You won't regret buying this knife.
ESEE Knives ESEE-CR2.5-OR Camp-Lore Cody Rowen CR2.5 Fixed 2.5" 1095 Black Stonewashed Plain Blade, Orange G10 Handles, Leather Drop Sheath
rated 2 stars out of 5
Arne
Upstate New York
Nov 25, 2021
Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None

Nice looking knife but too thick

I wanted to love this knife, it's the most expensive one I've ever bought. I was going off it's "camp" theme that touted it's small size yet effective blade, that would be suitable for all round camp use and light enough for backpacking. Yes it was light, sharp, and very strong with it's full tang, but it's thicker than average blade made cutting basic food times like apples and bread just plain cumbersome-cutting apples had me crushing them instead of nice neat slices and paring a potato had me worried I was going to cut a finger off. I gave the knife away because it wasn't good for most of what I use a camping knife for, and not any better than the other knives I carry. I camp in the backwoods 20-30 nights a year and typically bring an opinel #7 and a small red rikon paring knife that both are lighter, easier to use around camp, and though not as strong-also haven't broken either despite a decade of use. It's a great looking knife with a very high quality sheath, but useless for me and wish I'd never bought it. Perhaps as a hunting or skinning knife it may be more useful. I guess the name "camp" could have many possibilities, but none that worked for me.