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It was between the Blackfoot or the Fieldcraft for me, but the Blackfoot was the only one in stock. I'm not much on Scandi, personally, but I know they're very popular.

@@Murphnuge I prefer a convex scandi. For what I mostly do it works the best for me. I re profiled my Blackfoot to a convex edge and it’s still my go to knife I carry it everyday. I just wish sometimes i hade another 1/2 inch of blade. I live in the tropics down in south Florida, I do about of scalloping, lobster netting, flounder giging ect but also a good amount of bow hunting white tail and feral hog and rifle iguana. But I also love to primitive camp on the 10k islands and other small islands while I do it. So it really is an everything knife for me except for the seafood stuff which requires a good filet knife which I also have in my kit.

@@Bear230grain reprofiling to a convex was big in the ESEE community years ago. There are plenty of benefits. It sounds like you know what you need for what you like to do. I'm glad you're out there using your shit!

This is a TOPs product. The Junglas video was a couple before this.

@Murphnuge oops, lmao. Well, then, Tops needs to get with the program and put out some o and vg of their own.

@@user-wd4ge2zh2c Hey, no problem! I appreciate you watching. Reach out to TOPS, they're great folks and may consider it.

Thanks for a great tool! Y'all are a great hang while I'm tuning out work. I appreciate the condolences as well.

When the orange and venom green is available I'll buy one.

@@user-wd4ge2zh2c The idea behind it is sound. I'm stuck too much between worlds to want to be seen.

@Murphnuge if you're talking about camouflage, just remember, the war is over. There's no one out there looking for you. If you're not talking about that then I have no idea what you're talking about lol.

@@user-wd4ge2zh2c You're absolutely right. It's hard to turn that off when I step into the woods.

I'll see what I can do. That sounds like at least two separate videos!

I'm working on it!

Solid choice! I like the looks of the Natchez too. I've not owned a Cold Steel in years. You ain't losing that Junglas anytime soon .

The width of the blade is 2", not thickness. You made me go back to be sure I didn't misspeak, in doing so I noticed I never mentioned the thickness. Thank you for bringing that to my attention!

Thanks for stopping in! I can absolutely appreciate the honesty and the hesitancy to subscribe. I'm a work in progress.

My god shutup you nerd. You think this guy cares?

Thanks for the feedback. I trust everything I have ever used from ESEE. I have half a half dozen or so different ones, but my Junglas is my most used.

Have you tried eBay? They have a few good makers on there doing Esee blades.

@@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223 Thanks

Armatus carry

@@stevog44 thanks..

Thanks for watching! The sheath I have was made by bud at Joufuu Leather. joufuu.com/t/general-sheath-sales

Thank you! I'll head over and check yours out too.

No problem, thanks for watching!

Filmed it yesterday, look for it soon!

Ha! Yeah, got this one in a trade. Years ago, for a ZT 0303. Venom Green wasn't an option then. Everyone around me will be in your debt if your prayers go through. Thanks, buddy!

Thank you! I've definitely put a lot of work in with this blade over the years.

Thank you! I'm working on getting better. I think the only ESEEs I've ever gotten rid of were the ESEE4 and the 5. Nothing at all wrong with either, they were just gifted to people that wanted/needed them more. I think I still have an account on BCUSA. IG follow approved!

Esee rocks!! Have just about all of them except the candiru. Highly recommend

Thanks! I'm a Beckerhead from WAY back. The 9 has a permanent spot in my heart.

I bought a BK9 years ago and was intrigued by all the pro-BK-9 reviews I saw. So I pulled the trigger and got one. Then I find out that the freaking thing has skeletonized handles!!! What the hell? Then I was able to find failure videos of BK9's failing at those weak points on the skeletonized handle. So, a little pissed off, I did some research and decided to go with the Ontario RD9 which is 1/4" 5160 with non-skeletonized handles. Then I replaced the scales with orange TKC G10 handles. On Memorial Day weekend I did a little chopping contest between the BK9 and RD9. I have to say, I was a not impressed with the BK9. It kept slipping out of my hands (and I was wearing tacky leather gloves). The RD9 felt more comfortable and did more damage cutting. Now granite I did have the original black scales on the BK9 that everyone complains about. But still, the geometry of the handle wasn't that comfortable. Just a long opinion here, but that RD9 does a great job for the well under $100 that I paid for it. Too bad they are discontinued. I actually e-mailed Kabar to see if they will ever offer a non-skeletonized BK9 version and they said no.

@@Ruger44Redhawk I have multiple BK9s, I'm a a Beckerhead from WAY back. I've used some BK9s to the point I thought it was abuse, they survived grinning mud. To compare the BK9 and Junglas is a bit unfair. They both have similar warranties, heat treat and demographics. However, they do not have the same intent. The Junglas is a Machete/Long Knife(jungle forward) , the BK9 is more camp knife/combat blade(American West/Frontier) . Seriously, I can go more in depth, but my alcohol fueled mind is outpacing my typing at the moment. The older Camillus BK9 was full tang, only allowing for screw holes. The Ka-Bar version is, as you put it, skeletonized. I'd argue the Camillus version is inferior. The heat treat wasn't quite there with them. Ka-Bar took over and reduced the weight, improved the balance and improved the heat treat of the steel. Give that 9 a chance.

Thank you, sir!

Thanks, brother!

Thanks, Cap! I know you love your 16. I would agree with you on the ergos.

Thank you! My daughter picked a great one, for sure.

Thanks, Chris! Getting an actual videographer has helped a lot.

Thank you! I couldn't agree more, sir.

Yes, sir. It is the standard by which all of my fixed blades are judged. Customization options are just icing on the proverbial cake.

Thank you, for the compliment and the sub! I'm trying.

The write clip is growing on me. I've always had solid clips, so I am still a little skittish of it. Lockbacks may not be as sexy, but they're always in style.

@@Murphnuge All my Spydercos are lockback & that’s how I like em!

I agree! They have more in the works for the real BLADE Show in Atlanta next month.

I think you'll like it, extremely lightweight.

Yep, sure does!

@@Murphnuge I had 412 -

@@rwp722"Had"?

@@Murphnuge If you ever talk to Todd ask him.

@@rwp722 Will do!

I've not personally used a CR 2.5 to process a deer, but having used similar knives to do so, I have full faith this would serve you well.

Ha, no offense, Cap! I'm just not a fan of extra stuff hanging off of the sides. One of my guilty pleasures is perusing other folk's pocket dumps and loadouts. Thanks for watching!

@@Murphnuge You mean you don't want water bottle pockets that also function as trashcans for your kids? lol! But yes same here, load outs are fun.

@@CaptainAiryca ha, mine is old enough to carry her own now!

Also, very "non-threatening" for most daily carry. Very handy!

Same here, hopefully soon!

I keep this one in my daily carry bag usually. I've really grown to love it over the years. Ha, standing by on the 3.0...

Yes, it's great! I've used mine for a lot of little camp chores, but really have only dressed a single squirrel with it. It did very well with that task.

how's the tip holding up? I've heard some people were having issues since its pretty thin.

In a roundabout way, yes. The Tracker led us to designing the M-18. Some have asked for a more compact M-18. Now we're back to where we started in a way.

I'm not familiar with that one, but a quick Google gave me a bit of insight. I may have to get ahold of one of those too!

@@Murphnuge I have been looking for one for years and they font exist anymore.

@@Hammer1978 Damn, I don't need another quest knife.

@@Murphnuge yes, yes you do.

I'm a Hoosier. I don't live in Kentucky, but I'm about an hour away from the state line.

@@Murphnuge oh a dang yankee lol

@@swamprat1177 Ha, I'm a confused Yankee!

Way more belt friendly for a lot of folks!

@@Murphnuge nothing wrong with that!

I totally get you, the sticker shock , I mean. This blade is well worth it.

@@Murphnuge I cannot find these for sale anywhere. Was it a limited run?

@@bryanmchugh1307 State & Union is a premium "custom shop" for Ka-Bar. It's found on the Ka-Bar site. www.kabar.com/products/product.jsp?item=6420

I really should've spoke more to that. It's very comfortable in use. Plenty of grip, but no sharp edges left to cause irritation or hot spots of any kind.

@@Murphnuge Definitely worth the price tag as whole package!

@@MrLeonidas0001 It absolutely is! I'm not sure what current pricing would be. They aren't listed on the site anymore.

@@Murphnuge Hopefully he will do another run 👍🏼😎

It not only looks good, it helps keep the weight down under the 1/2 lb mark. It also works in a pinch grip.

@@Murphnuge I love it 🔪🇺🇸🏴‍☠️