ESEE Candiru Fixed Blade Knife
The Candiru is the smallest knife ESEE makes, and it earns its place in a kit by disappearing until you need it. Two inches of 1095 high-carbon steel in a skeletonized full-tang frame, the whole thing weighing 1.7 ounces — light enough for neck carry, a pack lid, or a survival tin, and still a serious cutter.
It ships bare-handled so it stays flat and packable. Wrap the skeletonized handle in paracord for grip and a few feet of emergency cordage, or add Micarta or G10 scales if you want a fuller hand-feel. Like every ESEE, it carries an unconditional lifetime warranty.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
1.7 oz Carry Weight
Light enough to forget until you need it — neck, pocket, pack lid or survival tin
Full-Tang 1095 Steel
Skeletonized frame keeps weight down without a joint to fail
Wrap It Your Way
Bare handle takes paracord for grip plus a few feet of emergency cordage, or add scales
Molded Sheath with Clip Plate
Multiple carry positions out of the box
Unconditional Lifetime Warranty
Break it and ESEE replaces it, no questions and no receipt
Made in the USA
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Overall Length | 5.13 in |
|---|---|
| Cutting Edge Length | 2.0 in |
| Maximum Thickness | 0.125 in |
| Weight | 1.7 oz |
| Blade Style | Drop point |
| Steel | 1095 carbon, 55-57 HRC |
| Finish | Textured powder coat |
| Handle | Skeletonized full tang |
| Sheath | Molded with clip plate |
| Origin | Made in the U.S.A. |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
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Supported
Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.
American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
JUNGLE-TESTED SURVIVAL KNIVES
Born in the Amazon jungle. Sharpened by Peru's Air Force survival school. Made in Gallant, Alabama.
ESEE Knives is the sister company to Randall's Adventure & Training (RAT), founded in 1997 by Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin out of frustration with hype-heavy survival marketing. Their first work was alongside Peru's Air Force jungle survival school — Escuela De Supervivencia En La Selva (ESSEL) — training students in the Amazon. ESEE knives are headquartered in Gallant, Alabama and trusted by military and law enforcement teams, film crews, and professional adventurers. The promise: never sell a piece of gear or teach a skill that hasn't been tested in the real world.
- Founded in 1997 by Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin
- Sister company to Randall's Adventure & Training (RAT)
- Origin: Peru's Air Force Jungle Survival School (ESSEL)
- Headquartered in Gallant, Alabama
- Trusted by military, law enforcement, and professional adventurers
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
Will 1095 carbon steel rust?
Yes, if you neglect it. 1095 is a high-carbon steel chosen for toughness and easy sharpening, not corrosion resistance. Clean and dry the blade after use and wipe on a light coat of oil. Surface patina is normal and actually protective; orange pitting is not.
Which ESEE size should I choose?
The Izula and Izula-II are neck and pocket knives at 2.6 inches. The ESEE-4 at 4.5 inches is the do-everything belt knife most people land on. The ESEE-6 at 6.5 inches handles shelter building and wood processing. The 5P-E is a quarter-inch-thick survival tool built to be abused. Bigger is not better — pick for the work you actually do.
How does the sheath carry?
ESEE ships molded polymer or Kydex sheaths that support multiple carry positions — belt, MOLLE, pack attachment or neck carry on the smaller knives. Clip plates and MOLLE-lok hardware are sold separately if you want to change the configuration.
What is the ESEE warranty?
ESEE knives carry an unconditional lifetime warranty. Break it and they replace it, regardless of how, and it transfers to whoever owns the knife. No receipt, no registration. It is the strongest warranty in the category and a large part of why these knives hold their value.
Are these made in the USA?
The fixed-blade knives and the Gibson Axe are made in the United States. Some smaller Izula Gear accessories and printed reference items are imported — the specifications on each page state the origin for that product.
How long does shipping take?
Most orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and we’d rather talk you out of a kit that doesn’t fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 10% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.
