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Great, glad you liked it. I find that I use it frequently due to its small size. Grab and go. Cheers

Thanks for watching. I’ve been thinking I’ll put a finer edge on it and see how it works. Maybe it is more usable for camp tasks then. Cheers

Pistol draw is from the right. Knife lays flat against the back and even provides a little structure to the kit bag. It is more of an up and out draw. I just like how everything is tucked away and clean.

I did end up returning the saw and replaced it with a cordless Makita. After using the Makita for about 2 years, the kobalt seemed more reliable. The Makita likes to throw its chain a lot.

@@mtnboy123 Sorry to hear that. But appreciate your honest take on the two chainsaws.

Same here. I picked up an extra one at the REI closeout on the knife. I think I paid like $120. Figure it is a good investment. Cheers and thanks for watching.

Sabre grind

@@mtnboy123 If water gets inside the handle of S35VN steel, will it rust? Should I remove the handle periodically to clean it?

I think it is the large. I looked and no tag.

Is there a fuel canister installed? Sometimes that can block the latch.

That's a great idea. Merge that with a coloroed rip cord for quick access.

thank you

I agree with some of that. Most of their energy seems focused on the "Gerber gear" marketing approach where they are selling at Dicks, REI and other big box stores along with sporks and camp dish kits.. They do still have some solid military offerings but almost no tactical at all. Even their hunting offerings seem to be waining. For awhile, they were pretty committed to the bushcraft scene but their offerings were expensive and kind of uninspired.

agree totally

Any time!

Thank you! You too!

Thanks for the comment. You had an interesting point about the comparison of the Esee 4 and the lynx. The have very different design and manufacturing philosophies. Where the lyric is essentially hand made, the esee is more of a compilation of parts brought together and assembled. I have an esee 5 and am not as impressed with it as many other out there. The steel has a tendency to rust and needs a coat of oil. This prevent use as a food prep knife. The coating is a thick polymer and will definitely wear in time. I’d definitely go lynx over esee 4.

They have 2 versions of the chest pack. The one I reviewed and another smaller/simpler one I did not look at. If you’re not looking for a CCW, their pouch can be adapted for a small clip on pouch. See 5.11 Skyweight "On-the-Go" Pouch: First Look! th-cam.com/video/9kN37zKdbpg/w-d-xo.html

Thank you, I try

Cool. Maybe different dealership order them with the cars. Mine came with a first aid kit and floor mats.

Agreed, without going to school do you have any suggested references?

Thanks ✌️

No problem. glad you enjoyed it

Yeah, in this case the bench made is (as far as I know) USA made. There is a supply chain in Portland Or. that allows knife companies (Gerber, CRKT, Kershaw, ZT, Leatherman) to completely source within the US. This not only includes materials, but also services such as heat treatment, coating, laser engraving, scales, and 3d milling. In fact, touring the Benchmade factory, you can see most of the process on the factory floor (not sure about heat treatment though). With some USA made knife companies, I'll research and watch factory tour videos and am not sure if the various inputs are all truly "USA made". It would be interesting to really dig into this and try to sus out the different between made and assembled in the USA. I like automobiles where they publish the % of foreign vs. local parts. With all that said, the current bench made is $400+. I just can't justify buying a work knife at that price point when there are so many high quality alternatives out there. I feel like Benchmade is more of a collectors piece now than something your going to work with.

There is a sewn in nylon loop. I was able to slide in the knife sheath and clip in with strap guides. Knife is a SOG Altair fix

Ah ok. Looked like there were no loops on bottom so I was looking at snubby

@@sgrun100 the loops are on the inside of the compartment.

Your welcome. Cheers

No problem. Ironically, a great deal came up and I bought another one. I returned the first one and thought they deserved another chance. I was really satisfied with round 2: SOG Terminus XR LTE: 4 Month Review HD 1080p th-cam.com/video/rcGudNypJfY/w-d-xo.html

@@mtnboy123 I hear you, but it's a pricey knife and it should be perfect. The fact they make you pay return shipping isn't right. I'll think about it though lol.

Great. I ended up replacing it with a Makita which, surprising, is quite finicky compared to the kobalt. I returned it, and Lowe’s was not into it but eventually was convinced. Cheers

thank you

The bolts sit in a slot with an open end. The more you tighten them the more you flex the slot open, thus popping themselves out.

Mid watch. Kind of a blue grey

Materially and craftsmanship, I agree. Cost benefit is part of the equation. When I made the video you could get a B40 under $100. Now they are like $150! So Lionsteel has come come up in the market and deserves to. Looking at comparable prices today, I think I’d have to shift a little more in ESEE’s direction. Plus, ESEE is starting to make their classic knives in better steels like S 30v. Lionsteel has also offered models in better steel also. The whole question might deserve a second look.

@@mtnboy123 Esee only makes one knife in S35VN, don’t think they are planning more. But I don’t see them offering anything new in years!

No problem

I got to use one at a tiny house we were staying at. Cool unit.

I like the knife a lot. Lite, agile, lays flat against body so carries nicely. Still working on a good belt clip but making progress.

I’m liking it so far. Needs some work to make it a good belt knife though

Although I have a few collector knives, it is getting much harder to justify them when they just go in a drawer. I guess, that is what has attracted me to SOG since they not only have good designs, but also above average quality and features for their class. Thanks for watching.

Thank you! Cheers!

Sling I presume. I can, but I am a 2 strapper through and through. Cheers and thanks for watching.

Shure, the code was KALASH2024. Good luck. I also saw an advertisement for a 30% sale for may on GOVX is you qualify. Cheers

@@mtnboy123 Thx for code!. Worked like a charm.

Hopefully, I started to use it on errands this morning and still need to load it out. Cheers

Very cool! I’ll add that trip to my todo list. I imagine you don’t need much in terms of clothing or a particularly heavy sleeping bag. I’m going to experiment this summer by backpacking with a 50L mountaineering pack instead of a traditional backpacking. Not only lighter, but much more minimalistic. Thanks for watching.

Yes, with the new bushcrafters coming out, I’ve been seeing a lot of clearance. For $170, I’d still pickup especially compared to upper $300’s street price for new ones.

Especially since the older model is just to me personally better, and I’ve used both so I can respectfully put my three cents in

Yeah, same could be said about lion steel which is now getting mainstream and the prices are going up.

Agreed. Unless you find a major deal on one, it’s hard to justify buying anymore.

No problem

Glad it was helpful!

Ironically, the best gear shop in Hanoi in a sea of knockoffs was named “not a fake”

Cool, thanks for watching