ESEE 1402986 Knife
- Knife
- Stainless Steel
- 6 ounces
- 7.1 inches
- Better rated than 85%
A compact 3 inch fixed blade with a stainless steel edge and fiberglass handle, light at 6 ounces for everyday outdoor carry.
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How it ranks among the 246 knifes we track
4.8★ across 153 Amazon ratings, Bayesian-smoothed toward the category average.
153 Amazon ratings, weighted on a log scale so huge counts don't drown everything.
Modest tracked demand last month.
Brand identity, imagery, description and spec coverage.
The ProductDome score is separate from the Amazon rating shown above: it combines the Bayesian-smoothed Amazon rating with evidence volume, tracked demand, and data quality across the 246 knifes we track - how the scorecard works · full knifes data report. Confidence: medium - useful but incomplete evidence.Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026. Data-computed, not a hands-on test. Compiled by the ProductDome Research Team.
Overview
The ESEE 1402986 is a fixed blade knife with a stainless steel blade and a fiberglass handle, measuring 7.12 inches overall with a 3 inch blade and weighing 6 ounces. ESEE is a maker known for rugged, field oriented fixed blade knives.
A fiberglass handle over a stainless steel blade points to a knife built for outdoor or utility carry, where moisture resistance and a secure grip matter more than a polished look. At 6 ounces and just over 7 inches overall, it sits in the compact to midsize range for a fixed blade rather than a large survival knife. No sheath or edge grind details appear in the available specs.
- Stainless steel blade
- Fiberglass handle
- 7.12 inch overall length
- 6 ounce weight
Who it's for
Fits outdoor users, campers or tradespeople who want a compact, corrosion resistant fixed blade for general cutting tasks. Not the pick for someone who specifically wants ESEE's traditional carbon steel blade, since this listing specifies stainless steel.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- Stainless steel resists corrosion outdoors
- Light at 6 ounces
- Fiberglass handle adds grip
- No sheath details listed
- No edge grind specified
- Stainless can be harder to field sharpen
Performance notes
Stainless steel resists rust better than carbon steel, which suits a knife likely to see moisture outdoors, though it can be harder to field sharpen to the same edge. The fiberglass handle adds grip and durability without the weight of metal, keeping the whole knife at 6 ounces.
Specifications
| Brand | ESEE |
|---|---|
| Model | 1402986 |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Item Weight | 6 ounces |
| Length | 7.1 inches |
| Size | 3 inches |
| Handle | Fiberglass |
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How it compares
This product against the closest alternatives we track in knifes.
| Product | Amazon rating | Ratings | ProductDome score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESEE 1402986 KnifeThis product | 4.8 / 5 | 153 | 3.8 / 5 |
| WORKPRO W013053AU KnifeWORKPRO | 4.8 / 5 | 9,700 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Victorinox 0.6223.G KnifeVictorinox | 4.8 / 5 | 9,400 | 4.7 / 5 |
| LEATHERMAN 831426 KnifeLEATHERMAN | 4.8 / 5 | 9,800 | 4.6 / 5 |
| Gerber 31-000345 KnifeGerber | 4.7 / 5 | 16,300 | 4.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the ESEE 1402986
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
What is the blade length on the ESEE 1402986?
The listed size is 3 inches, with a 7.12 inch overall length.
What handle material does the ESEE 1402986 use?
Fiberglass.
How much does the ESEE 1402986 weigh?
6 ounces.