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Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Material, Sheath/Scabbard, Materials, Finish, Blade Sharpness
Cons: Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness
Great neck knife
Wow what a knife. I was wanting an Esee for a while. My wife has the 6 and the 4 and those are great knives. I wanted a knife with a 3in blade, in a stainless steel, with an orange handle, and of course made in America. When Esee came out with the s35vn Xancudo it was love at first sight. I carry it as a neck knife. I know it may seem large for a neck knife but at less than a quarter pound I hardly notice it. With me everywhere I go, in jeans, board shorts, pajama pants, doesn't matter what I'm in, used for so much. I've taken it camping several times. It's great for small wood carving, food prep, cord cutting, and any thing else I need it for. While washing the knife I noticed how grippy the handle was. The sheath is perfect for one hand use even worn on the neck. I have tried to shake the knife out of the sheath, nothing. I'm not sure it can shake out. If you need a great all around EDC knife that won't break the bank in a really nice steel the Esee Xancudo is the perfect knife for you.