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.
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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 in-stock orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, not counting weekends and federal holidays. Special-order, dealer-direct, custom, and LYNX Survival Systems orders can take longer. Lead times shown on product pages are estimates, not guarantees.
Typical carrier transit after that: Economy 5 to 7 business days, Expedited 2 to 3, Overnight 1. These are carrier estimates, not guarantees. Some items, such as lithium batteries, aerosols, and safety matches, may be limited to ground shipping.
Free Economy shipping on qualifying orders over $150 to the contiguous US, on eligible products. Oversized, heavy, freight, hazardous-material, dealer-direct, custom-built, and special-order items may be excluded. Oversized and freight items, such as rooftop tents, recovery equipment, and Pro Eagle products, may carry extra shipping charges. If extra charges apply, we'll let you know before the order ships.
Some items ship directly from the manufacturer or a supplier partner on their own schedule, so an order can arrive in more than one package with more than one tracking number. Full details: Shipping Policy.
What’s your return policy?
You have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return on eligible items. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com with your order number, the item, and the reason, and wait for return authorization before you ship anything back. Returns sent without authorization may be refused.
Items must come back in like-new condition: unused, unmodified, unworn, unwashed, and free of odors, dirt, stains, pet hair, and damage, with all original packaging, manuals, accessories, and tags, plus proof of purchase.
For standard parcel items, you pay return shipping unless the return is due to our error, shipping damage, or a verified defect. If we provide a prepaid label, its cost may be deducted from your refund. For oversized, freight, dealer-direct, and special-order items, you pay return shipping unless the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect. Original shipping charges aren't refunded. Some items may carry a restocking fee of up to 15%, and we'll tell you during authorization.
Some items are fulfilled by third-party suppliers and follow that supplier's return policy, so eligibility, refund timing, return shipping, and restocking fees may differ.
Approved refunds go to your original payment method. Allow up to 10 business days after approval, and your bank may take longer to post it. Full details: Return & Refund Policy.
What can’t I return?
These can't be returned or refunded, except where the law requires it:
- Engraved, personalized, customized, and built-to-order products, and special-order products obtained specifically for you
- LYNX Survival Systems survival kits, custom IFAKs, and custom medical kits
- Agency, government, organizational, and contract-built orders
- Gift cards, and sale or clearance items marked final sale
- Food, drink, and other perishable products, including emergency food
- Personal care, hygiene, and beauty products
- Hazardous materials, and flammable liquids or gases
- Opened or used medical products
- Opened water treatment or purification products with broken factory seals
- Anything marked non-returnable on its product page
For built-to-order, custom, and special-order items, exceptions may be made only for verified manufacturing defects, shipping damage, or fulfillment errors. For food and drink, replacements may be issued only for verified manufacturing defects or shipping damage reported within 5 days of delivery, with photos.
Not sure whether an item qualifies? Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com before you order.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories aren't eligible for free shipping, and extra freight charges may apply. If your order needs a shipping quote, we'll contact you before it ships. If you decline the quote, the order may be canceled and refunded. APO/FPO addresses are also excluded from free shipping.
International shipping is available on select products and destinations, and some products may be restricted from international shipping. You're responsible for import duties, taxes, customs fees, brokerage fees, and meeting your country's import rules.
Full details: Shipping Policy.
My package arrived damaged. What now?
Inspect your order when it arrives. If anything is damaged, defective, or wrong, email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery (5 days for food and drink) with your order number, a short description, and photos of the item and the packaging.
You don't pay return shipping on items that arrived damaged or wrong, or with a verified defect. Some items fulfilled by third-party suppliers follow that supplier's policy instead. Reporting after 7 days may limit our ability to pursue a claim with the carrier, and while we may help with a carrier claim, approval is up to the carrier.
Package lost or never arrived? Contact us within 7 days of the expected delivery date. For freight deliveries, inspect the shipment before you sign and note any visible damage on the carrier's delivery receipt.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Call (562) 294-6269, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time, or email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com. We reply within one business day.
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. Current and former U.S. military, military spouses and dependents, and first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can save up to 10% on most of our products through GovX ID.
Verify on our GovX discount page and you'll get a single-use code to enter at checkout. For later orders, log in with GovX ID for a new code (limit one code per day). The GovX code can't be combined with other discounts.
