Need advise as to whether to purchase from Amazon or The Knife Connection; I also intend on upgrading the handles from stock to : the text below (TKC G10 Handle for ESSE 5/6 - Black w/Orange Liners and (from TKC's) ESEE Knives: ESEE-5-MBSP-B Complete Assembled Sheath System w/ Black MOLLE Back and Pouch, and an ESSE RAT Patch. The diff. in price is @ $20 -$25 however, if ordered via Amazon, the custom Scales aren't included. Any serious advice out there? Thanks all for the timely input - have already ordered from TKC and awaiting delivery! Will post pics once received and good to go !! TKC G10 Handle for ESEE 5/6 - Black w/ Orange Liners.
Order from TKC, use the knife builder to get the scales etc. you want. Will be cheaper than buying from Amazon and then getting the scales separately. More importantly you will be supporting an ESEE dealer and part of the knife community.