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Tool Talk => Edged Tools => Topic started by: Zed on February 22, 2018, 07:47:17 PM
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Not started a club in ages,ESEE seems very popular so in thought why not ;) Here is my izula :salute:
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I'm in.....!
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I'm in.....!
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Nice one Jack :salute:
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I had an RC4 and a RC6 at one point; but I think I gave them away....... :think:
Nice knives though!
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I had an RC4 and a RC6 at one point; but I think I gave them away....... :think:
Nice knives though!
:D :tu: I think this Izula will do me as I prefer smaller knives while camping in the UK,nice set up Jack :salute:
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Dont forget the other Ant!
Great little knife for the price and comes off the same line as the Ontario Rat.
ESEE & Ontario are/were related for a long time too.
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Dont forget the other Ant!
Great little knife for the price and comes off the same line as the Ontario Rat.
ESEE & Ontario are/were related for a long time too.
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Nice :salute: I was looking at these recently as well as the rat 1 ,I didn't realise the esee ones was frame locks 8) :tu:
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New pouch set up and the patch I've got coming :salute:
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New pouch set up and the patch I've got coming :salute:
Nice pouch set up Zed! :like: :tu: :tu:
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New pouch set up and the patch I've got coming :salute:
Nice pouch set up Zed! :like: :tu: :tu:
Thanks mate :salute: I though if push came to shove I could just grab this set up as I could start a fire ,fish,repair my self lol and open tinned food and use the compass to get to where I want to go,oh and cut stuff :rofl: just need to get some more paracord as that's always handy,I've got thick string :D
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New pouch set up and the patch I've got coming :salute:
Nice pouch set up Zed! :like: :tu: :tu:
Thanks mate :salute: I though if push came to shove I could just grab this set up as I could start a fire ,fish,repair my self lol and open tinned food and use the compass to get to where I want to go,oh and cut stuff :rofl: just need to get some more paracord as that's always handy,I've got thick string :D
super cool setup,
and excellent versatility in a belt package!! :like: :salute:
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Thanks mate,it's kind of a set up I can throw in my backpack,walk to the heath,and then clip it on my belt but keep the handle hidden ;)
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:like:
(Were you able to get that bottle of Tui suds opened? :P)
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:facepalm:
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Man's gotta do, what a man's gotta do...... :cheers:
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Man's gotta do, what a man's gotta do...... :cheers:
Too right :salute:
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:facepalm:
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good enough :D
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Zed thats a great looking belt kit. :like:
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Zed thats a great looking belt kit. :like:
Thanks mate :cheers: Think it will serve me well on camp trips,plus I can cover the handle from modern knife scared folk :tu: I'm really liking the Izula,I might make some custom handles for it,I'm thinking stag? I'll see what I pick up :salute:
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Stag sounds really cool. Nice thing is you can make scales since the ones they come with are removable. Heck G10, carbon fiber, stag, horn etc etc. Be neat to see with you come up with.
Its a good size blade. I don't have one but from what all I've read and have seen on video its very capable as well. Top warranty too so use it like you stole it.
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Stag sounds really cool. Nice thing is you can make scales since the ones they come with are removable. Heck G10, carbon fiber, stag, horn etc etc. Be neat to see with you come up with.
Its a good size blade. I don't have one but from what all I've read and have seen on video its very capable as well. Top warranty too so use it like you stole it.
:tu: my friend I got it off added the micarta scales as came bare,yeah read they have a good warranty :tu: the 1095 sharpens up very well , I can't wait to get camping now :D
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Just got my new patch and sticker :tu:
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Izula & Laser Strike!
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Just got my new patch and sticker :tu:
Great pic Zed! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Izula & Laser Strike!
Nice combo ezdog! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Thanks Vicman :cheers: very nice ezdog :salute:
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Like the new patch. :like:
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Like the new patch. :like:
Thanks mate :cheers:
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Thanks Nix I love my new Zippo :salute:
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Junglas 2 has landed!
Going to take it out tomorrow for some destruction!!.....trail cleaning
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:like:
Some nice clear trails coming up.
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Took it out today just to take a look and swing it a couple times.
Personally, it still seems like an "in-between" knife. I need something smaller for food prep (going to use Mora in SS) and would still prefer a hatchet for chopping. Time will tell I suppose.
CRAVING some camping! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/b06769565d755a375171a7921f9ce8eb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/ec006f2bfb020137da722808cefd9c2b.jpg)
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Took it out today just to take a look and swing it a couple times.
Personally, it still seems like an "in-between" knife. I need something smaller for food prep (going to use Mora in SS) and would still prefer a hatchet for chopping. Time will tell I suppose.
CRAVING some camping! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/b06769565d755a375171a7921f9ce8eb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/ec006f2bfb020137da722808cefd9c2b.jpg)
How did the Junglas work out for you? Still have it or ???
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Took it out today just to take a look and swing it a couple times.
Personally, it still seems like an "in-between" knife. I need something smaller for food prep (going to use Mora in SS) and would still prefer a hatchet for chopping. Time will tell I suppose.
CRAVING some camping! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/b06769565d755a375171a7921f9ce8eb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/ec006f2bfb020137da722808cefd9c2b.jpg)
How did the Junglas work out for you? Still have it or ???
I had it and used it and loved it! Unfortunately I sold it to help fund the trip home for Christmas, I probably won't track down another, if I'm going to own a knife that size I'll go up to the junglas.
My next ESEE will probably be the Lazer strike, definitely not the prettiest knife ever made but it checks all my boxes and more. I handled a 4 and a 6 in person, the 4 felt useless, too small and the choil doesn't work in my hand.
A lot of of people have recommended the 4hm or 6hm, but the spear point on the strike is the seller for me.
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Took it out today just to take a look and swing it a couple times.
Personally, it still seems like an "in-between" knife. I need something smaller for food prep (going to use Mora in SS) and would still prefer a hatchet for chopping. Time will tell I suppose.
CRAVING some camping! (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/b06769565d755a375171a7921f9ce8eb.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180930/ec006f2bfb020137da722808cefd9c2b.jpg)
How did the Junglas work out for you? Still have it or ???
I had it and used it and loved it! Unfortunately I sold it to help fund the trip home for Christmas, I probably won't track down another, if I'm going to own a knife that size I'll go up to the junglas.
My next ESEE will probably be the Lazer strike, definitely not the prettiest knife ever made but it checks all my boxes and more. I handled a 4 and a 6 in person, the 4 felt useless, too small and the choil doesn't work in my hand.
A lot of of people have recommended the 4hm or 6hm, but the spear point on the strike is the seller for me.
It has some nice features and the fire strike kit in the handle is a nice bonus. I have the 5 and 7 1/2 blades covered. Thanks for your input! :tu:
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I could have this wrong but I think Creek Stewart used one for a while. I seemed to recall his show Fat Guys in the Woods, or something like that where I recall the Laser Strike. Certainly looks like a great knife. One things for sure, you can rest assured Esees warrant is pretty bomb proof from what I read.
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Lovely stuff Vadim :like:
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Lovely stuff Vadim :like:
Thank you! :hatsoff:
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I have these two out for delivery today, can't wait! :cheers:
ESEE 4 & 6 built at the knife connection.
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I have these two out for delivery today, can't wait! :cheers:
ESEE 4 & 6 built at the knife connection.
Lisa, I think you are going to like them! BTW, since you are buying from TKC, and if you happen to have a BK14/24, definitely please check out their extended scale/handle for the knife. It totally transformed that knife into something different and has now became one of my favorite go to.
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Lisa, I think you are going to like them! BTW, since you are buying from TKC, and if you happen to have a BK14/24, definitely please check out their extended scale/handle for the knife. It totally transformed that knife into something different and has now became one of my favorite go to.
Thank you for that tip Comis! :hatsoff: :tu:
I don't have any BK knives yet, but that may change soon.
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I have these two out for delivery today, can't wait! :cheers:
ESEE 4 & 6 built at the knife connection.
Very nice Essee's FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Very nice Essee's FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Thank you Vicman! :cheers:
They arrived!
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Very nice! :like:
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Thank you Vicman! :cheers:
They arrived!
Very cool! :like: :tu: :tu:
Congratulations FB! :cheers:
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Thank you RF52 and Vicman! :cheers:
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:like:. Those are great FolderBeholder.
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:like:. Those are great FolderBeholder.
Thank you Aloha. :cheers: I got bit by the fixed blade bug. :ahhh
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They arrived!
Those look great!
ESEE does a nice knife! :tu:
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Thank you Aloha. :cheers: I got bit by the fixed blade bug. :ahhh
:like: it's a wonderful rabbit hole.
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Those look great!
ESEE does a nice knife! :tu:
Thank you Nix, I like their warranty. :tu:
:like: it's a wonderful rabbit hole.
I'm finding that to be true. :facepalm:
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Two ESEE and a Tops BOB for comparison.
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Two ESEE and a Tops BOB for comparison.
Great comparison pic of 3 great knives FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
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Great comparison pic of 3 great knives FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Thank you Vicman! :cheers:
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I’m in, carry this everyday
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Here's my Izula II and JG3. The JG3 just arrived this weekend. I bought it because I don't care for the Kydex sheath of the Izula II and the JG3 comes with a leather sheath. I know I could have just ordered or made a leather sheath for the Izula II, but in my MTO affected brain it made perfect sense to order another knife.
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The JG3 has a very comfortable handle that fits my hand perfectly, and the leather sheath is really nice. I thought they were closer in size, but the JG3 is a full inch longer than the Izula II. The size difference might make it more difficult to EDC.
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The JG3 has nice lines. The Izula is a nice little knife as well. They are pretty different so it made perfect sense to have both :tu:.
Are they similar in blade thickness?
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The JG3 looks to be the tiniest bit thinner. :cheers:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q90g1sPxB_M
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Nice comparison. I like both sheath materials. Leather is always nice since I live in a hot dry environment plus I treat all my leather. I also like the Izual sheath as well. I did a slight mod to mine to I could wear I horizontal on my belt which is nice option.
I really like the blade shape on that JG3. I'm more a fan of narrow blades vs wide. I also don't mind the coating on the Esee. Its nice however the JG3 is without. Such different knives its no wonder you picked it up. I do hope it works out for you.
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I have been eying this model since I learn about Nesmuk via Nix’s Challenge.
SMKW put two of their exclusives on sale at price I could not resist :whistle:
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That is a nifty looking Nesmuk knife. I hope it works as well as it looks. I saw it on SMKW's sale listings a couple of days ago and would snap one up if I had any money. As it is, I happen to be carrying my JG3 today. I love this knife. :cheers:
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Since our October Fix blade event, I do carry either of my Izula or Izula II, as one sheath is. I figured for neck carry. Works well under my vest.
Have been waiting for the Ashley Game knife in S35VN to be restocked by ESEE, but always admired the JG5 because of the blade shape that would compliment either Izula for day hikes or camping lite overnights.
It actually is a thinner blade than appears and it’s weight is very manageable. I would not use for chopping or baton if, yet it can dispatch up to 3/4” to 1 “ branches for a summer cooking fire to boil water or cook up a packaged one pot meal.
I will test it out on a patio fire this winter, the handle is very comfortable for my xxl hands!
PS: The sheath is top notch! I am planning to treat the insides with mineral oil over the holidays to condition the thick leather open grain.
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SMKW put two of their exclusives on sale at price I could not resist :whistle:
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I am able to resist only due to lack of funds. But I hope to purchase a Candiru or an Izula once I've sold off a few things...
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When ready check out Knife Connections for ESEE. I found them a few months ago and surprised at selection and pricing. They also have custom handles.
Located south of you in northern Ohio west of Toledo.
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Thats a very nice Esee. Those handles look great and I appreciate them doing a leather sheath for this one. Go hard on it as Esee has quite the warranty from all I read.
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Esee Club?
Count me in.
Esee4 new with kydex that was with it back then, bought years ago but somehow never used it. Might as well sell it...
Esee3, a user
Esee Izula I with scales, tested paracord which got messy too quick and the shorter scales that leave the hole open, but only these large scales work for me.
Somewhere there is also an Ontario Rat3 but I cant find it right now. Has a shorter handle thats why I prefer the Esee3 over it.
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A nice looking family of ESEEs Shuya.
I too had issue with Izula handle length until I found some G10 handles from Knife Connection. Provided same handle length and a bit more thickness than my II.
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Lovin' these Esee knives.
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Heres my one and only.
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That is a knifty mod for belt carry!👍😎
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I had a look at The Knife Connection. They have some nice handles on offer. I'd like to try my hand at making my own handles, too.
Some great knives in this thread, y'awl! :tu:
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Here is my ESEE Avispa. I bought this in 2018 at Smoky Mountain Knife Works, an awesome store up in Tennessee.
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I was starting a new job at the time and was pretty broke or I would have bought at least an Izula. Still looking at them pretty hard. This thread makes my Amazon Prime nervous. ::) ::)
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I am able to resist only due to lack of funds. But I hope to purchase a Candiru or an Izula once I've sold off a few things...
I really hate do this😔
But a great price at SMKW posted12/31,
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https://www.smkw.com/esee-izula-ii-desert-tan-w-kit?trk_msg=V3B8ID2P8GVKP4N8FAKCN05444&trk_contact=L1BHHVEK49A2LI0AMFUGUHC6DO&trk_sid=9QHH1U45P3U58VT0FV67I3J3R0&trk_link=2QUK9B54LPVKPCK6F14USACLAC&utm_source=Listrak&utm_medium=Email&utm_term=ESEE+IZULA+II+DESERT+TAN+MICARTA+WITH+SURVIVAL+KIT&utm_campaign=It%27s+New+Years+Eve!
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Of course they'd do that when I don't have the funds. Dammit! :rant:
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Those are some nice blades all! This is the only esee I have, my expat cleaver camp knife :cheers:
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That is sweet. I don't think I've even seen that model before. Very cool thats for sure.
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Thanks aloha! It's probably one of my favorite fixed blades
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Thanks aloha! It's probably one of my favorite fixed blades
It is nice Spartan, a practical camp cook knife.
A tad heavy for a survival bush crafting knife.
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Thanks loop cutter! That's for sure, it's a tad heavy for a backpacking blade :cheers:
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Vadim, is that a Camp Lore CR2.5 with the green micarta? It is a beauty and I think I need one now. :drool:
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Bought an Esse 5 the other day. This thing is a beast! Very nice fit and finish.
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:like: Its a beast for sure. Looks great.
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:2tu:
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Got me an Izula 2 not long ago. This a handy little knife.
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It sure it. Great seeing you Pacu.