ESEE Izula II Knife Review; After More Than 7 Years Of Use!
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- Howdy Folks! This is my ESEE Izula II Knife Review! I have used my ESEE Izula II for well over 7 years. I believe I have enough experience with the knife to offer an honest review of this little gem!
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Thanks for the video, as a resident of Idaho Falls I was quite surprised to hear they’re made in my town!
Great review. I just picked up an Izula II, and I look forward to using it for the rest of my life.
It will be a knife that can be passed down for generations to come!
Great review! I’m going to purchase one right now.
Congratulations! I hope you like yours as much as I like mine!
Just picked up a Candiru but I'm definitely going to be picking up an Izula soon to go along with my other Esees. Thanks for the nice review. 👍
Im getting one tonight, thanks for the great review
Awesome! I hope you like yours as much as I like mine!
Thank you so much for this video
I've always wanted this knife!! Nice review!
Thank you Trent! I apologize for the delay in replying. Life has be quite chaotic as of late! The ESEE Izula II is a fantastic little work horse. I would recommend it highly!
Love my esee knives. Got the 4 and the 6hm. Met Jeff Randall and the fellas at Bladeshow last year. Super nice, knowledgeable guys. Great video, thanks for sharing!!
WOW! That is VERY COOL! Thanks for sharing this!
Glad to hear it's working well for you!
I apologize in advance for the length of my reply. You have no idea how much I love my Esee knives! My words in the videos are inadequate to express my feelings of them. I own the Izula II, Esee 5, Esee 4, and two Esee 6hms. Of course you know now that my Izula II goes with me every time I hit the woods. My Esee 4 is my my kayaking kit knife. It is perfect for anything I would need a knife for while kayaking. My Esee 5 is my work horse heavy chopper when I don't take a saw or axe. The Esee 6 Hms, that's a long story.
I did a 18th century long hunter presentation at Dave Canterbury's third Pathfinder Gathering. In my kit I had a reproduction 18th century French trade knife that Dave was particularly interested in. A year or so later, Dave sold a limited production knife that was a modern, longer version of that knife. At the price, I could not save enough money in time to buy one. Later on Esee introduced the same knife. I was in the financial position to buy it the day I saw it. I LOVED that knife, however I did not like the sheath. It did not retain the knife well. Eventually Esee introduced the Esee 6hm with a Kydex sheath. I wrote Esee to purchase a Kydex sheath for the Esee 6hm I owned. I was informed that the early production knives were individually manufactured and were not standardized and the sheath would probably not fit properly.
I loved the knife but rarely ever used it due to the sheath, I investigated purchasing a custom Kydex sheath for it but the sheaths were nearly as expensive as the knife, so, I bought another Esee 6hm with a Kydex sheath. True to the word when I received the knife I tried the fit of the origional knife with the new Kydex sheath and it did not fit.
Recently I wet formed the original leather sheath and it fit as well as the Kydex sheath. Now I have two of my favorite knives That I Can And Will Use Extensively!!! There are two more I will be purchasing soon. The Esee 4hm and the Junglas. I own far more Esee knives than any other brand and have used them more than any of the knives I own. For me, they do exactly what I want a knife to do better than any other knives I own and are more durable and rust resistant than any I own. I was very excited by your comment and had to tell you my Esee Story! God Bless You and Your Business. Sincerely, John Timms!
@@boonedockery7220 thank you John! take care!
I absolutely love mine! It is a staple of my EDC. Best little GP knife I’ve ever seen. Nice review!
Thank You! I really need to purchase one for an EDC!
I said it before as well, that izulla ii is phenomenal. My favorite field dressing knife. I was lucky enough to get gifted by my wife the macarda and the skeletonized. Great knives!!
You've got two future family heirlooms there Brother! Ben will see his grand kids use them!
I just ordered the black powdercoat model, I plan to use for everything that it can withstand without abusing it I don’t want to break it but from field dressing to cutting stakes in the kitchen is the purpose I want it for.
Damn dude, nice wife
Well done video with excellent background and audio. The information presented was exceptional., The product superb. Thank you.
Thank you very much Gary! I deeply appreciate Your Kind Words!
My girlfriend bought me Izulla II as a Christmas gift this year and I’m super stoked to have it on my side for the future. Super comfortable and even happier to find out about the warranty on it from this video! That means no matter what happens to it i can always have the idea of her buying it for me regardless if it gets broken or the tip chips or anything. That means a lot to me. Thanks for the video!
I have had a couple folks comment that the warrantee is not as effortless as ESEE says it is. However, of all the people I know personally that own ESEE knifes (and use the hard!) none of them have ever had a single problem that would necessitate using the warrantee. I have no personal reason to believe ESEE would not stand by their products with their warrantee.
Keep making Videos. Thank you for this one
Thank you Jason.
Thank you from England for the review! I've ordered one for myself.
Thank You! I hope you enjoy your Esee II as Much As I Do Mine! Cheers!
Gosh old chap....what on heavens earth are you going to do with that in HRM Britain 🧐.....anything pointy, sharp or slicey is forbidden by the nanny state.....they dont trust you lot with anything more dangerous than a can opener.....🙄
On updating my wardrobe to mostly cargo pants over jeans I've taken to carrying my Izula II in a Sharp Shooter Sheath Systems leather pocket sheath as a pocket EDC. Mine is in dark earth with matching micarta scales. At various times I used to carry it clipped on the belt at work before I retired. Heck of a nice little knife in a just-right size for a general-purpose cutting tool. I find a lot of people seem to think they need a big knife for every task. If you look at generations past of farmers, ranchers, and outdoorsmen, if they used a fixed blade it was often something like the Case Finn or other small fixed blades. Most just used a slip joint pocket knife for nearly everything.
I haven't worn a pair of jeans in years. I agree with you opinion on knife blade length and historical assessment completely! Thank you for sharing this! Have a great evening!
Excellent review...
Thank You!
Great review my friend
Thank You!
Love the knife and that sheath is amazing brother John!! As always brother awesome and informative video brother John thank you for sharing 👍 🙏 😀 God bless you and yours my friend 🙂👍❤🙏👊😁👍🌳🔥⛺🌲
Thank You Very Much Brother Jay! Gods Blessings for you and your family!🙏✝❣
Complimenti per il video, grande coltello Izula ll. SUPER👍
Muchas gracias Maurizio!
I agree wholeheartedly! I picked up a used pink Izula in a trade, which convinced me to get another Izula, an Esee 5, and a Junglas in dark earth!
I still use the pink Izula the most😅
I was accused of being an Esee "Fan Boy" in a comment a while back. I like all of the Esee knives I own and will purchase more, however, I'm straight forward and honest about the things I don't like about them and I will never purchase most of their line for many reasons. That being said that decision is based on designs and my needs, not their lack or deficiencies in any regard! Not to mention their warrantee is one of the best in the industry! I Love My Esee Knives, but a "Fan Boy"? Nah! I want the dark earth Junglas and the Esee 4 HM! I can't wait to be in the position to get them! As far as your Pink Izula goes.... If You Drop It You Can Find It! It may not be tacti-cool but it is Practi-cool! Thank you for all your comments! I have really enjoyed reading them! Have a Blessed Evening My Friend!
I go with the Mtech extreme. I've used it for years and never had a problem. I wasn't using it as a wedge, but I liberally put it through some common use. I don't know if there's any warranty, but it's served me well so far.
I enjoyed watching your video very much.
It was an excellent review of the Izula II.
Take Care,
Aloha🌴🏄♂️🔪🐜🐜
First of all I need to apologize for the delay in replying to your comment, life has been crazy as of late. Thank you very much, I am very pleased you enjoyed the review. The Izula II is an amazing little knife!
Aloha!
got 2 some years ago.untill now i never did use it but is a must to have.
regards from iceland
Welcome to the channel and thank you for commenting! I believe having two is a wise decision! I might have to procure a second (just in case).
Been looking for a good neck knife option under $100 and I think I want to go with an Esee. Great video!
Great video John! Thanks for the information about Esee izula II. Have a great day and be safe.
Thank You! I'm glad you enjoyed it! More Esee Reviews to come. I hope you like them too!
Great video sir. Please consider doing a video on making your wrap/lanyard system.
Thank You! Will Do!
THANK YOU SIR. RESPECT FROM USMC!!!!!!!!...........
Thank You And Semper Fi!
Love mine, need to carry it more
It is a fantastic little tool!
I like your deployment as a neck knife. I want that rigging, too.
Thanks. I really like it.
Love my Isula 2. The perfect fixed blade for EDC. Been thinking of getting a 3 or 4 at some point.
Get a 3, mine does most jobs for me just fine..
6hm
6hm
Great video for a fantastic knife! Have you done a video on how you made your neck lanyard? Really curious about it, haven’t seen another like it before.
Thank You! I have not made a video about the neck sheath system I made. That is a great idea! Thank you! But wait! Oh Darn, I might have to buy another Izula II!😆😅😂😄
@@boonedockery7220 well that would be quite a shame. ;)
I'm buying one of these specifically to include with a compact survival kit based on a Trangia 210 non stick mess tin, stored in a cordura pouch made for the Trangia 210.
I'll remove the scales and wrap Atwood ARM Battlecord or Parapocalypse paracord.
Sheath wrap is Fire Cord Paracord and a necklace of braided Lawson Equipment Ironwire paracord.
Much consideration has been put into content choice, with quality being the main consideration, (eg, dyneema and kevlar sewing threads).
I originally intended to get an Izula, but the hugely positive feedback from owners of the Izula 2 convinced me otherwise.
My take on survival/emergency kits is that whilst you have that luxury of time, choice and of everything you need "being readily accessible, you should really select the best of the type of components you'll include, because if you're ever opening your kit, you're in real trouble, so the inclusion of a Silky F180 instead of a wire saw is immediately appreciated!
During an emergency isnt the time to give serious thought to what should be in your kit, as its lalready too late.
A very compact kit can contain a remarkable amount of good contents with proper wrapping and packing techniques, so every space contains stuff that's useful and welcome.
Wow! This is an amazing comment! Thank you very much for posting it! I can't agree with you more and your plan for the Esee II is brilliant!
Love my Izula II, also used as a neck knife. You mentioned it and I see it mentioned in the comments being used for field dressing, but the ESEE Ashely Game knife is far superior for that task. You just can't beat the Nessmuk style; the long and comfortable handle, but smaller and maneuverable blade.
Adam, Thank You! I actually prefer a longer handle! I will certainly check it out! Thanks again!!!!
@@boonedockery7220 You'll love skinning with that thing. The belly just slides right under the skin (if you keep and brain tan the hides like we do, that's even more important). No hand fatigue. I have good sized hands and there's still room on the handle left. Unlike, say, the ESEE 4 where my hand swallows the entire handle. You won't be disappointed.
@@Swearengen1980 Awesome! Thank You!
Luv my izula s35vn with black g10 handle scales
The Izula's are just too handy! Love them!
I edc this little blade and I greatly appreciate it a whole lot too. I don’t see a fixed blade edc that could replace this as of yet.
Agreed!
Buenas noches desde argentina ciudad de mar del plata, felicitaciones es una obra de arte 👏👏👏👏🇦🇷
Great little companion. Yes, the rust on the engravings is a major annoyance, it's really deep. I also filed down the back for a fire steel, and of course that rusts very quickly, but luckily it's easier to get rid of there. Another "negative" if you use it for food prep, it is so thick that it's difficult to slice with precision without some practice, but that's only an issue if you want your veggies to be thinly sliced. And I can confirm that you can baton the hell out of it, the thickness and geometry of the blade are perfect for that, it's only limited by its blade length, but with the help of a wedge (carved with the Izula of course...) you can split bigger logs. Also, I recommend to release the knife by pushing your thumb on the corner of the sheath before sliding it out, actually pushing the sheath away from the knife first, for a more controlled release, and thus avoid your hand and knife jerking back. This way is also one-handed with no sudden movements, so there's no need to hold the sheath to avoid getting slapped in the face by it, nor ripping open an eventual clasp.
Thank you for this excellent and informative comment! I have seen several instances where people have filed the back of the blade to make a fire steel. I am going to try that on one of my knives. I have used my Izula II on occasion to prep food but rarely. I have used it to cut steak on numerous occasions though. I have an Opinel pocket knife that I use most frequently to process ingredients when I cook in the woods. Thank you for the tip on removing the blade from the sheath. Believe it or not that is usually the way I do it. For the life of me I can't believe I didn't remove it that way on the video? I certainly hope to read many more of your comments in the future! I had no idea how important the comments were until I started posting videos. I view my videos as the beginning of a conversation and the comments are the real meat of the matter! Please continue to share your experience and knowledge! Have a fantastic day!
@@boonedockery7220 Thank you for your informative videos!
Spray it with duracoat renews the black prevents rust. It’s expensive but works great.
Get a s35vn izula if rust bothers you. I have one an I luv mine'
I use Ballistol for rust prevention and it’s mineral oil based and it’s food safe for the most part (I wouldn’t recommend drinking the stuff but a toddler did and he was fine). I also use Burt’s Bees lip balm for the edge and/or etching areas for rust prevention. Sure you can use anything from wd-40 to bacon grease but wd-40 isn’t food safe.
Very good review I subscribe👍
Merci mon ami! Je me suis également abonné à votre chaîne !
@@boonedockery7220 Merci cher ami et tres bonne semaine. ZITO
Sounds like I need to spend more money🙈. When it's your favorite toy, it's your go to toy for sure...😁 . Great info on a beaut blade & nice specs, and ( who knew Warranty went with knife ) Seriously SUPER Tip man! I had no idea on that company's were still doing that.... Shows quality, confidence in their product I reckon..😉. I have a old timer that has exact shape & approximate blade that has been beat on and resharpened and used again for everyday and everywhere and anyway ( within limits )= no prying lol, but otherwise she has been gewd to me when needed🤗. But you have intrigued me now lol.......... well I like the series start sir, chock full of info.. Much love to the fam and you..
Kyle
Thank You Kyle! I just check ebay for prices and the Knife Works prices are much better for new than what I saw for used on ebay. After I purchased my Esee 6HM and discovered they had several knives in the HM line, I became VERY interested in purchasing a few of them. I really love that style/design. The Izula II is quite similar to the HM style/design. I'm curious as to why they didn't start with it? Thanks again Kyle! Much love to you and yours!
Great video, I wish you did a tutorial on how you made the paracord necklace for your Izula II. I have the original one with the TKC extended scales and I’d like to make one for myself. I’m proficient with making the bracelets but the way you made the split up into two necklace part is unfamiliar to me.
I'll put it on my list!
Yours is the black powder coat. Black oxide is bare metal that has been stonewashed and chemically made black (less drag than powder coat when cutting.)
Thank you for that information! It's much appreciated!
I’ve heard the black oxide isn’t as good because it rusts easily, so I’m guessing it’s because it’s bare metal like you said is that a draw back? For the added sliciness in your opinion.
I can’t say anything about Esse knives,they look good and sturdy, I however opted for Mora knives,they’re great and affordable and also they come in many different shapes and sizes..But that’s me, and about knives it’s all about the user and what they’re using it for and that’s why beater knives are most used.People spend $300-500 on a knife and never use it because it’s pretty 🤩???
I love Mora knives! I have several! Another less expensive knife I buy and use are the Opinel Folders. Super sharp out of the package and holds an edge for a long time.
What oil do you use to keep it from rusting
Love my Izula 2 worth very penny. I will admit that I’m hoping they decide to make it in S35VN. As I really don’t use mine as hard use, and the extra edge retention would be a plus. But my little knife has never failed me.
Knife center has them in S35VN 👍
I looked but it appears to be a pre-order for the original Izula not the II. The extra 1/2 inch makes a huge difference in my humble opinion.
@@gingebrien2408 absolutely it does and that’s why I got the extended scales from TKC for it because now it’s the same exact size as the Izula II and I have the color handle I want. I only got the Izula I because I had a $22 discount at DLT and they didn’t have the Izula II but either way I was going to buy the g-10 scales it was just a matter of which ones. I could’ve sworn I seen it in stock somewhere.
I’ll look again but Zi did not see an offering for the Izula 2 in S35VN . Hope your right. Cause I really want the Izula 2 in S35VN. And TKC scales are the best.
@@gingebrien2408 I was mistaken, my apologies I just looked everywhere for it and they’re all OOS. I don’t think they made it in the Izula II length ,unless I’m mistaken they only made it in the original length but I could be wrong. Either way I promise you that you won’t be disappointed with the TKC extended scales. The only thing you lose is the finger ring but it still has a lanyard hole. 👊
The laser etching can be cleaned with an acid and a brush… ferric acid will etch it a little deeper and remove the rust, then you can oil it or do a clear coat to prevent further rust
Awesome! Thank you for the info!
Corrosion X
Great Review Sir!
Tell me wich instrument is playing at the beginning?
Fiddle, mandolin and gutar if I remember correctly. I haven't watched it in a long time.
@@boonedockery7220 Thank you
👍 Nice review. I am not a big Esee fan-boy, but do very much like the Izula 2. For the rust removal issue you mentioned on the etchings, try a brass brush with a little WD40. However, you need to get all the WD40 off as diesel fuel is not food compatible. 🙂
Over the past several years, I have been completely amazed at the number and variety of BC knives available! Esee was the first brand I purchased and you have or will see how I feel about them. I have become quite enamored with Esee's HM line. I own the Esee 6 HM and plan on purchasing the 4HM. They remind me quite a bit of 18th century trade knives I used when I reenacted. Thanks for the rust removal tip! Have a great day!
@@boonedockery7220 Enjoy your Esee knives in all shapes & sizes.
I just got an Izula 2 and I love it. Mine is the black powder coated with gray canvas micarta scales. Ive been seeing a lot of Izula 2's with brown handle scales around TH-cam but I cant find them for sale anywhere. Did yours come with them or did you get them somewhere else?
Mine did come with light brown scales. Check this site out... theknifeconnection.com/tkc-handles/esee-izula-ii/
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I believe you like that knife John.😄
Eh, only A LOT!!!!!!!😀😆😄😅😀😆😄😅
THAT is a very handy slicing knife.
It truly is James!👍😀
I have to get one nice knife
Richard, good luck narrowing one down! There are SO MANY AWESOME knives available now! I think I could spend $10,000.00 dollars on excellent knives and still not make a dent on the potential candidates!
The paracord neck lanyard is killer…..esse knives are bulletproof. My OKC RAT 7 is almost identical to the esse big boy. Lifetime guarantees, but good luck breaking one😂😂😂. D😎🇺🇸
Thank You! And I Agree! I have put these knives through some serious work and other than wear on the finish, they are still as good as new! Have a great day Brother!
New subscriber. I have and use similar gear that is shown in your video list. I haven't used my Izula on game --yet. How does it work as a "bird and trout" or small game knife?
Welcome to the family, AND Thank You For Joining Us! I personally wouldn't use it for any small game I feel a good old fashion pocket knife would be better suited for that task.
Thanks. I will continue to use one of my Trapper style knives or my Buck 102. @@boonedockery7220
Just bought one
Awesome Jeff! I hope you grow to like yours as much as I do mine!
try using wax on your way for wax mixed with mango for them grooves I've used it on guns and bows and arrows and everything else and it's held up good so try that one time thank you
First of all Kenneth, I must apologize for the delay in my reply. Life has been incredibly hectic as of late. What kind of wax? And the actual fruit? Please give me the details, I'm very intrigued! Thank You!
Do you recommend the black powder coating or the black oxide one?
Flynn, I personally prefer the powder coating to the black oxide. I am fairly certain the protection factor of both is comparable. I have knives of both types of finish. It's more of an aesthetic thing with me I guess.
Thats my next knife
Michael, I Love My Izula II! If you purchase one, I hope you like it as much as I do!
My izula 2 wont stay in the sheath i had to give up on neck carry i lost it in the yard luckily i found so i checked the retention and it is very weak i cant trust the sheath but izula 2 is a mini beast
That's unfortunate. Very Fortunate that you found your Izula II though. I originally had a black sheath, but bought the tan sheath at smoky mountain knife works I use now. So far, no retention issues.
I wear my esee izula horizontal carry on my belt at 13:00 position every day . I am a lefty
Very Cool! Did you design your own sheath?
@@boonedockery7220 I used a belt loop from an old diving knife, I had and it matched up perfect with the izula sheath, I used gorilla tape to cover up a handcuff key, sale needle and mini ferro rod on the front of the sheath too, not pretty but very functional. I put some pics up on esse forum if your on there.
Does esee still repair or replace if you ordered it off of bladehq?
I would contact them directly. I've never heard a complaint about their customer service.
What’s the music in the beginning?
The Star Of The County Down performed by The Presley Sisters.
Brass wire brush will clean your rust spots amazingly and not scratch the stronger steel.
Thanks for the tip!
@@boonedockery7220 no prob!. Be careful though. Cheap brass brushes cam just be steel wire coated in brass. That's what the harbor freight 3 brush set is.
Hi 👋🏽 Whats the name of that color on your scales? *handle
They are the original scales that came with it. They were tan. The scales changed color with use.
@@boonedockery7220 thank you very much 🙏🏽
Song?
It's a very slow version of Star of the County Down.
hi
Hello
Wow! That's a long intro!
The warranty isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.
That breaks my heart! Please share the details with me either here or email me at boonedockery1750@gmail.com
@@boonedockery7220 Sorry Boone I tried to reply to your gmail, it was quite lengthy but detailed and for some reason I had a fail to send message. No idea why other than I have a yahoo account. It started by me saying I too was heartbroken
.it had a grind line opposite the direction of the way the sharpening grinds, no problem I can fix that even though I could click my fingernail in it. On the left side the grind was different than that on the right side no problem I can fix that. I quickly realised that all but the last half inch of the blade was razor sharp(the tip) wasn’t getting any better and thought bugger this why am I fixing a problem that wasn’t mine and they have a world famous warranty. I’ll contact the company. I politely explained the problem and some bloke by the name of Perrin politely told me that it was as my skill was probably not right and it would be too expensive to return to America
. Not a mention of the heat treat problem or the quality control problem(wrong way grinder damage).
My last words to you were, I love this little but I don’t believe I can trust it in a tough situation. I also explained that I had over 100 knives both 100 knives that were whisker shaver sharp including my rat3, my esee3 my esee4 my esee6 whisker shaving sharp. No it was my problem and too expensive to return to America. This is going to be garbled because we are in the middle of a massive electrical storm.
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@@blindfredy6128 Esee, Told You That?????? Oh No! That Is Renigging On There Warrantee!!! Plain And Simple! That's Flat out WRONG!!!!
@@johntimms4299 You’re right mate and I don’t believe for a minute that this would happen in North America or Europe but in the Southern Hemisphere things are different. Yes it would have been expensive to return it to America it that wasn’t the point I just wanted the problem fixed but no it was all my problem. I love this little knife but I can’t trust it and I can’t trust Esee.I’m not even sure I can trust my rat 3 or my Esee 3 or my Esee 4 or my esee 6.
@@blindfredy6128 If the company doesn't care to stand by their product and warrantee, they won't care about their customers. If that's the case potential customers shouldn't care about them their products and look toward purchasing knives from someone else.
I drive for Amazon and we're going into peak season I'm considering also carrying my shield. I am definitely going to carry the Izula 2 for pirates and the occasional dog.
Your Wisdom Is Noteworthy and Highly Respected! Prayers for a SAFE Peak Season!
@@boonedockery7220 thank you sir, and thanks for the review this is the opinion I'm looking for someone with real world use not someone who's had it for 90 days and barely used it. If your happy with it after 7 years of use I'm sure it will serve me well.