![]() Removing the handle scales reveals the hollowed out storage area which contains a Ferrocerium fire starting flint and 2 tinder tabs. The screws are slotted oval head, and the washer works quite well. Tip: Adding a second washer to your setup may make the handle removal easier. A flat washer comes secured to the Kydex sheath, for the purpose of removing the handle slabs. The right side of the handle sports a bow drill divot which shows the extent of thought ESEE put into designing this knife. The removable handles are made of Micarta. The Laser Strike is a great knife for general camp or woods/survival use and for most any bushcraft needs. The blades' textured power coat is exceedingly durable, and will not wear off easily. With Rowen's highly respected heat treat process, you can be sure your blade will hold its edge exceptionally well. ![]() The blade width measures 1.38" from cutting edge to spine, and the razer sharp cutting edge is sharpened to approximately 20 degrees. The 3/4" finger choil area right behind the cutting edge makes the knife adept at delicate tasks such as carving, making fuzz sticks, or slicing food. The overall length is 10", and has a cutting edge of 4.75", making it a great blade for batoning. This knife is well balanced, making it capable for small as well as large tasks. The spear point blade is ideal for drilling and piercing tasks. The flat ground 1095 carbon steel blade is 3/16" thick, yet only weighs 9.5oz, making it excellent for situations where a larger knife is needed yet is light enough to make carrying easy. True to its original concept, the ESEE Laser Strike sets a new standard for bushcraft/survival knife designs. ![]() In 1999, Randall's Adventure and training set out to design a knife named after a late 1990s South American counter-drug operation called "Operation Laser Strike." In 2000, TOPS knives received the manufacturing job for the first Laser Strike, which has since been re-introduced from Rowen Manufacturing. The ESEE Laser Strike combines the best features of bushcraft/survival knives with a fire kit to create a unique hybrid system.
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