New Stainless Offering

scout1sg · Feb 14, 2011

I have noticed within some of the postings mentioning a new stainless version of the EESE 4 coming out sometime possibly in early summer, I can see where this may be useful for folks in more humid regions but the coating on the standard 1095 does so well already. Are the specs going to be the same and what type of color options (handle scales/blade finish) might there be available?

texastonydobbs · Feb 14, 2011

really has not been hashed out but if we go by the proto type ,it will be 440C SS ESEE4 with Green canvas scales as shown in the pics ,Specs will be roughly the same

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vol375 · Feb 14, 2011

That knife is on my list. For some reason the stainless does it for me. Can't wait to get more info on the upcoming models.

YODELAYHEHOO · Feb 14, 2011

Saw this one at the show... I want one!

TAGannon · Feb 14, 2011

440C. Excellent choice. I still use it to make my knives.

Flexxx · Feb 14, 2011

Cant wait for that sucker to come out....

9point9 · Feb 14, 2011

That would make a nice ESEE diver if you stay on top of it with upkeep.

Orion's Belt · Feb 14, 2011

I'd love an Izzy in some premium(ish) steel. Something like S30V, CTS-XHP or 154CM.

Highwaychild · Feb 14, 2011

I say I'm good on blades for a while, I've got one for eveything i think.
But, when the 440 drops, I'll probably be all in.
I'm glad to see ESEE branch out and go above and beyond the call of duty.
I look forward to proudly pass down a ESEE blade or two on down the line.
Not my 6 though.

Keep up the good work Guys, really enjoy thrashing Your blades.

llcarter · Feb 15, 2011

I will have one of these!

TheGame · Feb 15, 2011

Orion's Belt said:
I'd love an Izzy in some premium(ish) steel. Something like S30V, CTS-XHP or 154CM.

Not that I have anything against the steels, but I really like 440C as a stainless myself. :thumbup:

Orion's Belt · Feb 15, 2011

TheGame said:
Not that I have anything against the steels, but I really like 440C as a stainless myself. :thumbup:

Hell, I'd take a 440C Izzy too!

luckykitty · Feb 15, 2011

Orion's Belt said:
Hell, I'd take a 440C Izzy too!

with that sweet stonewashed finish :thumbup:

tshan · Feb 15, 2011

Ok now i'll bite. Why is 440 so good, last knife I owned in that steel is sitting in my drawer for last 25 yrs, hated the steel and have avoided it ever since. If you can convince me otherwise I will most likely buy another ESEE in that steel. Bought an explorer hollow handle knife when young and stupid, knife was good steel was hard as heck to sharpen and keep sharp.

texastonydobbs · Feb 15, 2011

THe SS ESEE4 is not available yet......
it is all on the Heat treat .....

gregncat · Feb 15, 2011

llcarter said:
I will have one of these!

+1 I'll prolly have to get one for my wife as well

TheGame · Feb 15, 2011

tshan said:
Ok now i'll bite. Why is 440 so good, last knife I owned in that steel is sitting in my drawer for last 25 yrs, hated the steel and have avoided it ever since. If you can convince me otherwise I will most likely buy another ESEE in that steel. Bought an explorer hollow handle knife when young and stupid, knife was good steel was hard as heck to sharpen and keep sharp.

Maybe cause the knife itself wasn't good? It needs to be heat-treated properly, and Rowen definitely know how to heat-treat. :thumbup:

RandomAyes · Feb 15, 2011

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CrimsonTideShooter · Feb 15, 2011

texastonydobbs said:
really has not been hashed out but if we go by the proto type ,it will be 440C SS ESEE4 with Green canvas scales as shown in the pics ,Specs will be roughly the same

Why are the canvas scales called "green"? Is it because they aren't dyed or something?

scout1sg · Feb 15, 2011

Looks nice and good to see some interest for it and I'll back up the comments referring to the importance of the heat treat. ENTREK is a good example.