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Built for the kind of journeys where gear has to earn its place, the ESEE Medellin II folding knife packs serious capability into a compact, ready-for-anything design. Created by ESEE’s own world-traveling knife designer “Expat,” this knife reflects decades of hard miles, border crossings, and real-world experience. It’s the kind of blade that stays quiet in your pocket but shows up strong when the work starts.
Front and center is a 2.75-inch drop point blade forged from CPM S35VN stainless steel, a high-performance steel known for holding a razor edge and taking a beating without complaint. Cardboard, cordage, camp chores, daily utility—this blade tears through the work with confidence and keeps coming back for more. The drop point profile delivers outstanding control for slicing and precision cuts, while dual thumb studs let you snap the blade open fast and get straight to business. Lockup comes courtesy of a tough crossbar lock that’s smooth, ambidextrous, and built to handle real use.
The olive green Micarta handles bring serious field-ready attitude to the Medellin II. They’re tough, grippy, and comfortable in the hand whether conditions are dry, wet, or somewhere in between. Even better, Micarta develops its own personality over time, giving the knife a worn-in character that tells the story of every mile traveled and every job finished. Inside the pivot, bronze washers keep the action slick and responsive, while the oversized 5mm pivot pin with a #10 Torx head adds muscle and makes adjustments easy.
A deep-carry stainless steel pocket clip keeps the Medellin II riding low and ready, and it’s fully ambidextrous so lefties and righties are equally at home. Compact, tough, and built for life on the move, this knife proves that the best tools are the ones that stay ready without making a fuss.
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