The ESEE 3 is the all-arounder in the lineup. 3.88-inch blade in 1095 steel at half the thickness of the ESEE 5—0.125 inches instead of 0.25. At 5.2 ounces, it's light enough for backpacking and actual EDC. Full flat grind handles feather sticks, food prep, and skinning, where the thicker models would struggle. Available in standard 1095 with powder coat, S35VN for better edge retention and corrosion resistance, and the 3HM with a rounded handle for bushcraft use. Same unconditional lifetime warranty.