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ToolGuyd > Hand Tools > EDC, Pocket, & Multitools > ESEE Candiru Neck Knife Sneak Peek

ESEE Candiru Neck Knife Sneak Peek

Feb 29, 2012 Stuart 5 Comments

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ESEE Candiru Knives

ESEE knives has quietly announced their new Candiru fixed-blade knife. The Candiru is smaller than the hugely popular Izula neck knife, and also features a slightly different blade and handle profile.

(There will also be a new ESEE Laser Strike, and new love-it or hate-it “venom green” color scheme.)

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ESEE Candiru Knives Color Options

Although some are calling the Candiru a neck knife, it looks more like a boot knife or compact utility and survival knife. The ESEE Candiru knife also comes with a low-profile Cordura sheath that will definitely improve its carryability. That’s the one issue I have with my Izula – it’s a bit too large and indiscreet for every-day-carrying (EDC) in an urban or office environment.

ESEE Candiru Knife with Sheath
Photo by Jeff Randall
ESEE Candiru Knife Sheath
Photos by Jeff Randall

Official specs are not yet available, but it looks like the Candiru blade may be under two inches in length. The Candiru knife will be priced at about $45-50, sheath included. Optional Micarta and G10 bolt-on handles will also be available at launch, for about $17. There won’t be an official Kydex sheath, but an injection-molded plastic sheath option looks to be in the works.

ESEE Candiru Knives Handle Options

In case you’re not familiar with this style of skeletonized knife, handle scales are optional. Many users prefer to wrap the handles with inexpensive paracord for improved grip and a personalized look.

Like ESEE’s other knives, the Candiru is made in the USA. And if you’re wondering what Candiru means, it’s the name of the parasitic “vampire fish” native to the Amazon River that is known for allegedly swimming up and invading human urethras.

Release Date: ~March 2012

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5 Comments

  1. Dan Richards says

    Feb 29, 2012 at 12:20 pm

    And if you’re wondering what Candiru means, it’s the name of the parasitic “vampire fish” native to the Amazon River that is known for allegedly swimming up and invading human urethras.

    That is terrifying. I’ll never be able to swim in the Amazon again.

    Reply
  2. Israel David says

    Feb 29, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    Don’t try to take one on the plane with you. It goes in a big discard box.

    Reply
    • Andrew Zed says

      Nov 6, 2012 at 5:48 am

      learnt that the hard way 🙁

      Reply
    • Allen says

      Nov 6, 2012 at 10:33 am

      Actually our airport resells them. You can bid over the Internet on various boxes of knives, probably at least fifty in a box.

      Reply
  3. Rahim Jalil says

    Mar 20, 2012 at 3:11 am

    I like knives. They are practical tools that can be used in almost any situation. Esee 3 is my favourite. The Esee Candiru I think will be a fantastic and practical tool for EDC. I am yet to get the Esee 3. It is not easy to get them in Malaysia without buying it from the internet.

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