ESEE 3P Fixed Blade Knife - Grey Micarta Handle, Coyote Molded Sheath | Survival Knife for Camping, Hunting & Outdoor Adventures

OK, let me start by saying I just got the knife so I have no experience with the durability. HOWEVER! Not only based on the many videos and reviews I've read but also based on the solid heft of this thing I have absolutely no worries about it lasting the rest of my life. Then again, I'm old, hahaha. Anywho, I am a real stickler for detail. Let me tell you, I've examined this baby with my reading glasses on and it is absolutely perfect. The handle scales are perfectly symmetrical, the blade and tang are shaped perfectly and finished beautifully, and the grind is exactly the same from tip to handle and even on both sides. Plus, I gave it the old hair shaving test and it passed easily and the tip is needle sharp. Mine has the micarta handles. From the pictures I couldn't tell if the micarta would be slick or not. No worries! It has a wonderful feel to the hand and also has great traction. I haven't tested it wet yet but I anticipate that it will still have good grip. The sheath is also outstanding. There seems to be a question about whether it's Kydex or plastic. I couldn't tell you which it is, but to me it doesn't matter either way because it does its job with flying colors. It's very solid, retains the knife very well (perhaps a little too well) and it came with the screws and clip to enable you to configure it the way you want. Plus it has a little para cord hanging on the bottom with one of those round clips so you can adjust it. I'm not sure what that's for yet but just letting you know it comes with it. Even the box and packaging is nice - a few stickers and what not in there as well as some survival tips on the back of the box. One other nice thing is the knife and sheath fit nicely in the front pocket of your pants. I've tried it so far on two different pairs of pants and it fits, so at least you have that option if you want. After going back and for between the Izula, the 3 and the 4, I'm glad I settled on the 3 - it seems to be the perfect size for EDC and is capable of just about anything short of batoning large pieces of wood. Not that I'd be afraid of it breaking, it's just that it would be a little too short. Then again, try EDCing a 4 or five inch knife - I don't think it would be too easy. In short, I can't see anyone being disappointed with this purchase. Oh, one last point - I've heard a lot of guys talking about the handle being too short. I have no idea what they are talking about. I have XXL hands and all four of my fingers go around the handle. When choking up on the choil there is at least 1/4" of Micarta left and if you count the exposed tang it's close to 1/2" of handle left. UPDATE: OK I've lived with this knife for a couple of days now and have used it quite a bit. Three things I'd like to add: 1. As others have said, it's not the best at edge holding (at least with cardboard boxes), however it IS very easy to get hair popping sharp again with just a leather strop. I know ESEE's approach is to make a tough blade that can be easily sharpened in the field. In this regard they succeeded. 2. The way the sheath holds the knife against my side is perfect. It might ride a tad high but it stays absolutely snug to the body with NO telegraphing through clothing. 3. Take their advice and add a little Locktite to the clip mounting screws. I just heard "TINK, Tink, tink" a few hours ago because I neglected to do so and lost one of the mounting screws. In place of that one I'm temporarily using a zip-tie. Use Locktite!