ESEE 4 at TKC

[Delkancott]

After recently ordering an Izula II from TKC (Dale indeed seems like a great person to do business with), I now have my sights set on an ESEE 4 (not sure on which handle type). However, after looking over TKC all the 4s listed show as Rat Cutlery, does anyone know if that's simply old photos/catalog numbers, or are they actually the Ontario-made RC knives? Or should I just email Dale.

Thanks.

As an aside, any handle material recommendations?

 

[BloodGroove4570]

They are ESEE's for sure..... Just ask Dale if unsure...
The RC is still the ESEE designation of blade... .

 

[CHAIRBORNE]

Yeah, they're just old photos. Everything he carries is ESEE 100%

 

[CrimsonTideShooter]

They are ESEE's for sure..... Just ask Dale if unsure...
The RC is still the ESEE designation of blade... .

Not on mine. Mine says ESEE 4 right on the blade.

 

[BloodGroove4570]

Not on mine. Mine says ESEE 4 right on the blade.

Its still made by Rowen and it is ESEE. And backed by ESEE....

 

[Decklin]

As for the handles, I like the black linen micarta but there will be gaggles of folks that disagree with me and prefer the canvas. I have not handled both but from those that have it sounds like the canvas micarta offers a better grip.

 

[basb]

All ESEE and RC branded knives are Rowen made. I ordered a 4, about 6 months back, and i received a RC-4. Still rowen made.
AFAIK Ontario knives are named RAT-4, RAT-1 etc.

 

[ratamahatta]

Dales great!!!!!

 

[t-k-c]

I do not carry Ontario Knives, all of mine are from ESEE Knives. I just haven't had time to get the pictures updated yet (You guys are keeping me hopping!). I only have a few left with the RAT logo & most of those are in the 3 series.

 

[FunkMasterFlex]

If you're planning on getting a 4 I would highly recommend the g10 handles. They are unbelivably fantastic and completely transform the knife.

 

[RC1254]

Get the ESEE-4 with Dale's G-10's it's worth the little extra!

 

[Delkancott]

Thank you all for the great input. The orange G10 with black blade looks nice too in my opinion.

Now just for the money part...

 

[1066vik]

if you get the bare blade and scales, you'll still need a sheath system.
If you buy a standard ESEE4 and the custom handles, you can sell/trade your original scales on the exchange to get a little of the difference back.

 

[Capt R]

I do not carry Ontario Knives, all of mine are from ESEE Knives. I just haven't had time to get the pictures updated yet (You guys are keeping me hopping!). I only have a few left with the RAT logo & most of those are in the 3 series.

Dave, still have ESEE 5 plain edge black blades left. About to order one of those in the next week

 

[Inkedshooter]

Jeff and Mike have a history of ESEE/Rat knives on their webpage. Gotta kind of look around for it but it's there.
http://eseeknives.com/knives.htm