If you bought this knife again, would you get the partially serrated blade, or stay with the plain blade?

I bought the partially serrated version since it is tactical/survival. Esee says to sharpen it just like the plain edge version, hence, there is no issue with sharpening the blade.

ESEE is made in Idaho, USA. When buying ESEE knives, make sure you buy off an authorized ESEE dealer to avoid counterfeits.

Can this be used as a tactical knife?

The ESEE 5 has a very thick blade, which makes it a heavy knife. I've found it's too heavy to hang on my belt, without wearing suspenders under your vest, so most people put it on on the outside of their pack, fasten it to their vest, or hang it Sam Browne style from a cross strap if they're going without a vest. The ESEE 6 and ESEE 4 are lighter knives, though the same basic design and extremely high quality, and can be hung from the belt without pulling your pants down. But to answer your question, any knife in excess of about 3 inches can be used as a "tactical" knife. Most people who are looking for "tactical" stuff are actually wanna-be's with more of airsoft experience than field experience, and are actually looking for "tacti-cool," or the "Crocodile Dundee" look, which I suppose the 5 would fulfill. For actual practical tactical use, I would suggest using a lighter knife like the 6 or 4 inch ESEE. My preference would be the 4. The 6 is really long and rubs against other equipment or your thigh, or gets in the way of other stuff you hang on your gun belt or vest. That's okay for an afternoon of pretend shoot-outs with friends, but day after day it's really irritating. It's barely tolerable until the bullets started flying and you have to "go to ground" in a big hurry and got poked in the ribs by the grip of the overly-long 6. Choose your equipment carefully. Know your limits and the limits of yourself and your equipment. Admit your mistakes in equipment choices, and learn from your mistakes. "If you know yourself and your enemy, you cannot lose in a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not your enemy, you will lose half your battles." - Sun Tzu, The Art of War.

Recommended Uses For Product	Bushcrafting
Brand	ESEE
Model Name	ESEE5P
Special Feature	Adjustable, Replaceable Blades, Reversible
Age Range (Description)	Adult
Included Components	hunting-folding-knives
Handle Material	Alloy Steel
Color	Black
Blade Material	High Carbon Steel
Style	Escape Escape
Blade Length	5.25 Inches
Power Source	Manual
Product Care Instructions	Cleaning and drying after each use to prevent rust
Hand Orientation	Ambidextrous
Item Weight	0.85 Pounds
Blade Shape	Drop Point
Blade Edge	Flat
Reusability	Reusable
Item Length	27.62 Centimeters
Global Trade Identification Number	00811328020980
Orientation	Vertical
Size	5.3"
Manufacturer	Trade Scout, LLC
UPC	500997421760 000000152044 811328020980
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H	15.08 x 4.45 x 2.24 inches
Package Weight	0.74 Kilograms
Item Dimensions LxWxH	1.1 x 3 x 11.8 inches
Brand Name	ESEE
Country of Origin	United States
Suggested Users	womens
Number of Items	1
Part Number	ESEE5P
Model Year	2017
Sport Type	Camping & Hiking

ESEE 5P Black Tactical Survival Knife w/ Sheath

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