Post by: Zed on February 22, 2018, 07:47:17 PM
Post by: Nix on February 22, 2018, 08:07:55 PM
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Post by: Zed on February 22, 2018, 08:23:00 PM
I'm in.....!
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Nice one Jack :salute:
Post by: Nix on February 22, 2018, 08:35:42 PM
Nice knives though!
Post by: Zed on February 22, 2018, 08:38:35 PM
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:
Post by: ezdog on February 23, 2018, 03:05:25 AM
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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Post by: Zed on February 23, 2018, 06:53:26 AM
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:
Post by: Zed on February 25, 2018, 03:39:39 PM
Post by: VICMAN on February 25, 2018, 03:51:03 PM
New pouch set up and the patch I've got coming :salute:
Nice pouch set up Zed! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Zed on February 25, 2018, 03:58:52 PM
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
Post by: ThePeacent on February 25, 2018, 04:18:33 PM
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:
Post by: Zed on February 25, 2018, 04:30:37 PM
Post by: zoidberg on February 25, 2018, 08:20:19 PM
Post by: Nix on February 25, 2018, 08:25:32 PM
(Were you able to get that bottle of Tui suds opened? :P)
Post by: zoidberg on February 25, 2018, 08:29:31 PM
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Post by: Nix on February 25, 2018, 08:32:02 PM
Post by: Zed on February 25, 2018, 10:25:48 PM
Man's gotta do, what a man's gotta do...... :cheers:
Too right :salute:
Post by: ThePeacent on February 26, 2018, 02:13:26 PM
:facepalm:
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good enough :D
Post by: Aloha on February 26, 2018, 05:27:34 PM
Post by: Zed on February 26, 2018, 05:58:38 PM
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:
Post by: Aloha on February 26, 2018, 06:32:49 PM
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.
Post by: Zed on February 26, 2018, 07:19:49 PM
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
Post by: Zed on February 27, 2018, 02:28:34 PM
Post by: ezdog on February 27, 2018, 03:05:46 PM
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Post by: VICMAN on February 27, 2018, 03:16:38 PM
Just got my new patch and sticker :tu:
Great pic Zed! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: VICMAN on February 27, 2018, 03:17:09 PM
Izula & Laser Strike!
Nice combo ezdog! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: Zed on February 27, 2018, 05:39:12 PM
Post by: Nix on February 27, 2018, 09:23:15 PM
Post by: Zed on February 28, 2018, 12:35:26 AM
Like the new patch. :like:
Thanks mate :cheers:
Post by: Zed on February 28, 2018, 05:25:31 PM
Post by: NKlamerus on September 29, 2018, 06:20:36 AM
Going to take it out tomorrow for some destruction!!.....trail cleaning
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Post by: sak60 on September 29, 2018, 12:38:53 PM
Some nice clear trails coming up.
Post by: NKlamerus on September 30, 2018, 05:37:47 AM
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)
Post by: Rapidray on January 16, 2019, 01:57:23 AM
Took it out today just to take a look and swing it a couple times.How did the Junglas work out for you? Still have it or ???
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)
Post by: NKlamerus on January 18, 2019, 06:36:38 AM
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.Took it out today just to take a look and swing it a couple times.How did the Junglas work out for you? Still have it or ???
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)
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.
Post by: Rapidray on January 18, 2019, 03:24:06 PM
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: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.Took it out today just to take a look and swing it a couple times.How did the Junglas work out for you? Still have it or ???
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)
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.
Post by: Aloha on January 18, 2019, 03:29:04 PM
Post by: Vadim on May 21, 2020, 10:03:02 PM
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Post by: Vadim on May 22, 2020, 10:24:25 PM
Lovely stuff Vadim :like:Thank you! :hatsoff:
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 09, 2021, 06:46:38 PM
ESEE 4 & 6 built at the knife connection.
Post by: comis on June 09, 2021, 06:56:57 PM
I have these two out for delivery today, can't wait! :cheers: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.
ESEE 4 & 6 built at the knife connection.
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 09, 2021, 07:48:31 PM
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.
Post by: VICMAN on June 09, 2021, 08:30:02 PM
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:
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 09, 2021, 09:24:08 PM
Very nice Essee's FB! :like: :tu: :tu:Thank you Vicman! :cheers:
They arrived!
Post by: RF52 on June 09, 2021, 09:26:26 PM
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Post by: VICMAN on June 09, 2021, 09:27:13 PM
Thank you Vicman! :cheers:
They arrived!
Very cool! :like: :tu: :tu:
Congratulations FB! :cheers:
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 09, 2021, 09:53:16 PM
Post by: Aloha on June 10, 2021, 01:29:21 AM
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 10, 2021, 03:20:29 AM
:like:. Those are great FolderBeholder.Thank you Aloha. :cheers: I got bit by the fixed blade bug. :ahhh
Post by: Nix on June 10, 2021, 03:44:54 AM
They arrived!
Those look great!
ESEE does a nice knife! :tu:
Post by: Aloha on June 10, 2021, 06:10:35 AM
Thank you Aloha. :cheers: I got bit by the fixed blade bug. :ahhh
:like: it's a wonderful rabbit hole.
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 10, 2021, 03:50:56 PM
Those look great!Thank you Nix, I like their warranty. :tu:
ESEE does a nice knife! :tu:
I'm finding that to be true. :facepalm:
:like: it's a wonderful rabbit hole.
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 11, 2021, 08:13:47 PM
Post by: VICMAN on June 11, 2021, 09:03:48 PM
Two ESEE and a Tops BOB for comparison.
Great comparison pic of 3 great knives FB! :like: :tu: :tu:
Post by: FolderBeholder on June 11, 2021, 10:32:15 PM
Great comparison pic of 3 great knives FB! :like: :tu: :tu:Thank you Vicman! :cheers:
Post by: colt 1911 on July 01, 2021, 07:35:53 PM
I’m in, carry this everyday
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Post by: Alan K. on September 06, 2021, 08:43:44 AM
:facepalm:
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.
Post by: Aloha on September 06, 2021, 03:57:06 PM
Are they similar in blade thickness?
Post by: Alan K. on September 06, 2021, 08:53:07 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q90g1sPxB_M
Post by: Aloha on September 07, 2021, 05:35:38 AM
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.
Post by: LoopCutter on December 20, 2022, 06:11:53 PM
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:
Post by: Alan K. on December 20, 2022, 07:40:15 PM
Post by: LoopCutter on December 20, 2022, 08:10:16 PM
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.
Post by: Farmer X on December 20, 2022, 11:15:49 PM
SMKW put two of their exclusives on sale at price I could not resist :whistle::like:
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...
Post by: LoopCutter on December 20, 2022, 11:57:53 PM
Located south of you in northern Ohio west of Toledo.
Post by: Aloha on December 21, 2022, 12:27:22 AM
Post by: Shuya on December 21, 2022, 08:45:14 AM
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.
Post by: LoopCutter on December 21, 2022, 01:11:49 PM
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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Post by: Aloha on December 21, 2022, 06:06:17 PM
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Post by: LoopCutter on December 21, 2022, 06:39:10 PM
Post by: Farmer X on December 21, 2022, 09:19:07 PM
Some great knives in this thread, y'awl! :tu:
Post by: Pacu on December 24, 2022, 04:35:19 AM
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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. ::) ::)
Post by: LoopCutter on December 31, 2022, 06:21:15 PM
:like:
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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Post by: Farmer X on January 01, 2023, 04:31:33 AM
Post by: Vadim on January 02, 2023, 08:19:23 PM
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Post by: Spartan19 on January 06, 2023, 10:50:01 PM
Post by: Aloha on January 06, 2023, 11:41:44 PM
Post by: Spartan19 on January 07, 2023, 04:11:52 AM
Post by: LoopCutter on January 07, 2023, 04:54:51 AM
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.
Post by: Spartan19 on January 10, 2023, 02:32:11 AM
Post by: Tinner on January 16, 2023, 11:30:26 PM
Post by: Pacu on August 13, 2023, 04:29:32 AM
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Post by: Aloha on August 13, 2023, 03:45:09 PM
Post by: Farmer X on August 14, 2023, 06:08:59 AM
Post by: Pacu on January 14, 2024, 05:53:50 AM
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Post by: Aloha on January 15, 2024, 04:43:00 PM
It sure it. Great seeing you Pacu.