(KnivesShipFree.com photo) The ESEE RB3 now features a Black Oxide Stone Washed finish and ESEE logo. ESEE 3 Survival Knife - Plain Edge Uncoated. I will file down the back of the coated version to strike a ferro rod. The ESEE-3 is a light weight yet heavy duty and high quality fixed blade knife. It just looks/feels/behaves more like a knife to me. ESEE 3P -UC-MB Fixed Blade - Uncoated 1095 High Carbon Drop Point Plain Edge Blade - Micarta Handle Scales - Coyote Brown Sheath with MOLLE Back $117.87 In stock Definitely a better grip for me on the smaller knives. If it was between black and uncoated i would go uncoated. The ESEE-3 fixed blade knife is one of the most versatile survival knives available on the market today. However, I am starting to appreciate the coating as well. I prefer the non-coated but my concern is it has jimping. 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I went with coated only because I love the coyote tan color. Sort by: ESEE Knives ESEE-3P-MB Plain Edge, Coyote Brown Sheath, MOLLE Bac… $188.60. The ESEE-3 is of full tang construction and comes powder coated in black or desert tan. Thank you guys. Apr 18, 2011 #1. Bark River is smart in that they take full advantage if the capabilites of water jet profiling blades and make juducious use of lightening cuts in the tangs. Then I don't have to worry about rust under the handles (assuming we are talking carbon steel). I can find the Esee 3 for $96, and the Rat 3 for $62. Thanks for your input! The handle has Micarta scales and a standard breaker pommel. I stripped my Ontario rat 7 and had no rust issues just oil it and you're good to go. ESEE RC-3 ~ uncoated blade ? For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. ESEE Knives Model 3 uncoated, ESEE-3P-UC: Handle/blade: micarta/1095 carbon steel Blade length: 8,8 cm Weight: 145 gram The 3,I think would be a good choice for a real handy big game knife. ESEE Knives has taken the best features of bushcraft/survival knives and created the outstanding ESEE-6. I'll save the high quality small knife purchase for my next round. The edge won't have a coating either, so it shouldn't affect your sharpening, but it will help to keep the blade free of rust. This product is no longer available. After designing the RAT-3 for Ontario Knife Company, it was the first design brought over when ESEE Knives (Formerly RAT Cutlery) was formed. I prefer an uncoated blade for the aesthetics and less friction. To alternative. The ESEE-3P-UC fixed blade knife features an uncoated 1095 steel blade with a stonewash finish and plain cutting edge. Which will ultimately emit the most sparks? This is a great all purpose size and a lightweight carry for such a strong knife. The ESEE-3 handle is made from Micarta that is secured to the tang by 3 … The ESEE Model 3 is a solid survival knife with a 1095 carbon steel blade. I personally would rather have a coated knife and strip the blade area. New uncoated ESEE knives. The ESEE-3 is a no nonsense survival knife. Esee is a little bigger, but thats pretty much it. Every knife I've had with a finish has worn off anyway. The classic Rat, now ESEE, knives, with MOLLE compatible sheathes and a variety of handle colors. This is the model that started it all. It features a 3.88" blade with multiple color and sheath options. Finish: Uncoated 1095 Steel w/ tumbled finish Removable Canvas Micarta Handles Rounded Pommel w/ Lanyard Hole Ambidextrous Black Kydex Sheath DEALER ITEM ORDER #: ESEE-4P-UC (Plain Edge, Un-Coated Blade) ESEE-4P-UC-MB (Plain Edge, Un-Coated Blade, MOLLE Back) All standard ESEE-4 un-coated knives ship with a black Kydex sheath and Clip Plate. Would striking a ferro rod be as good as if I file down the striking surface on the coated? This is the model that started it all for ESEE Knives. Ontario RAT-3 vs. Esee 3 Hey r/knifeclub ! Th… 21. I would probably go with the uncoated and force a good patina, but that's just me. The handle has Micarta scales and a standard breaker pommel. The ESEE-3 is a premium, high-performance Industry Standard Law Enforcement and Special Operations Fixed-Blade Sheath Knife. I live in a dry climate, and carbon steel is easy to maintain here. Also, as NWprimate mentioned, the coating will begin to wear after a while and you get some cool character. ESEE-3 UNCOATED SPECS: Overall Length: 8.19" Cutting Edge Length: 3.38" Overall Blade Length: 3.88" Maximum Thickness: .125" 1095 Carbon Steel, 55 - 57 Rc. As such, I might lean towards taking the coating off the 3. FREE Shipping by Amazon. The ESEE-3P-UC-MBB Knife is made out of 1095 High Carbon Steel with an uncoated Beads Blast Finish and a Micarta Handle in Desert Tan as well as modified Glass Breaker Pommel with Lanyard Hole. ESEE-3. £149.95 ESEE 3 3D S35V Fixed Blade Knife. Not for any particular reason, I just always do. I don't exactly favor coated blades either. What am I getting for my extra $34? In order to combat this issue, powder coating has been employed on all Izula 2 and versions of ESEE-3. The ESEE-6 has become a very popular choice for an all-around wilderness/outdoor knife, and for good reason. ESEE … The other one was apparently made for, Uncoated and never look back! All I am deciding between the following two knifes. The 1095 steel blade is 3/16" thick with a full flat grind. This model is available through Amazon, BladeHQ, and other online retailers. The ESEE-3 is a brilliant knife for your survival kit and has the bombproof build quality that we really like. 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