My Dreams Come True! ESEE 4HM + Kydex

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  • @wmt.1823
    @wmt.1823 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ordered it and used your link! Can’t wait 😊 thanks for the great job on your videos. Love seeing your family out together! 👍🏼

  • @heathmarcum5390
    @heathmarcum5390 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful scenery! I'll have to give you that and good to see people still spend quality time with family

  • @daryooshfatemi
    @daryooshfatemi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Man the way you feel and watching you being this happy with your knife made my day :D
    I perfectly understand what’s going on inside you.

  • @thibs8839
    @thibs8839 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Only ESEE can refine one of the most "ergonomic".. thank you Aaron 😁 and well crafted blades ever made. Yet another awesome review my friend! Thank you for your input. I totally agree that these new features make this blade rise above many and you are so freaking good at showing that in a real world scenario. I will be ordering one of these to try out as my new military EDC. Props to my favorite outdoor youtuber, keep them coming! 👍

  • @elwha6025
    @elwha6025 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yup, that is a super combo. Love the knife and now love the sheath. Great price too.

  • @billyprendergast6631
    @billyprendergast6631 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great vid young man,Swiss Mora Garberg Hurrah.! MY wife buys me knives on special occasions,so I think it's the Esee4 this year.I'm a hunter and I carry a Mora companion knife in my game bag and a Buck Lite knife on my belt when I'm out hunting for Deer.Great knife for field dressing Deer and rabbits.Health is wealth my friend,stay safe.

  • @andrewwitte4004
    @andrewwitte4004 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review. This is one awesome knife. I love the kydex, and like you, wanted to have it ride lower. Not a big fan of the Esee backer so made myself a nice leather backing with ferro rod holder. This is definitely my go to belt knife.

  • @isaacrenegarcia114
    @isaacrenegarcia114 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Gracias 🙏🏼 por compartir tu aprendizaje y experiencia con los cuchillos essee

  • @johnzane3977
    @johnzane3977 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Been wanting this for awhile now. Great review and now I must buy!!!

  • @shootermcmillan
    @shootermcmillan 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 6 HM that rides in an AZ Welke kydex.....I love it! I had a BHK Scout Platoon but it was just too beefy so I sold it off and got the Esee, I've never looked back.

  • @Macgyver46
    @Macgyver46 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    That carry system you have setup is awesome. Seriously going to look into,getting this ASAP.

  • @roc20621
    @roc20621 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just got issued the esee 4 and was pumped it was the HM version. Can't wait to get back out in the field and put it to work, thanks for the review 👍

  • @DB.KOOPER
    @DB.KOOPER ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For a knife like this leather > kydex. Love the 4HM, it's my hunting /woods knife of choice with a hatchet and my Tops Brakimo in my pack.

  • @grumpyoldwizard
    @grumpyoldwizard 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks like you have a neat family. Congrats.

  • @northwoodsrat6686
    @northwoodsrat6686 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm digging these too ! Been thinking for some time what I would want as a companion blade if I ever wanted to upgrade to a sturdier edge than the super scary sharp but much thinner edges on my Moras , and I think this might be the ticket ! Gotta run , Aaron ; i'm heading over to TKC ;see ya there , brother .

  • @marodriguezsr
    @marodriguezsr 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Aaron thanks for another great review on a very nice knife. It looks like you had a lot of fun using the knife.

  • @david.leikam
    @david.leikam 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review and beautiful country! 😎👍

  • @Chris1428N
    @Chris1428N 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Awesome Blade. It would be cool if you could review a Bark River.

  • @davidelkington8478
    @davidelkington8478 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yep im very impressed too with ESSEE 4

  • @shadyvito
    @shadyvito 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love my 4hm! I have no issue with the leather sheath. I actually make Kydex sheaths and never bothered to make one for it. I do understand your excitement since your not a fan of the leather. I actually got into Kydex because there are a lot of knives I wanted but the sheaths were crap.

  • @ericwhitesell3393
    @ericwhitesell3393 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, finally, someone showing how to set up the mole system for esse

  • @drouleau
    @drouleau 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just got my ESEE 4HM today - blades in the 4" segment are my ideal length/compromise for a fixed blade, and the ESEE 4HM just feels "right". The size and proportions, balance, the feel/egros, etc.....the only thing that could improve it is if ESEE ever upgrades to 3V. Mine did come with the leather sheath since that's the only thing in stock these days, but I actually don't mind it and it was under $100. It's not as bad as I thought it was going to be, retains the knife and doesn't fall out when shaking upside down, and it doesn't have that gaudy "ESEE" on the front of it - it's just blank leather. I'm really looking forward to putting this thing through its' paces.

  • @sopwithcamelus
    @sopwithcamelus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ESEE has been listening to many of us. They're knife users too, lol. Messrs. Perrin, Randall & Co. Have been giving us great knives since the RAT days. They actually deserve their cult following.

  • @kenmarapese9085
    @kenmarapese9085 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent vid, beautiful peak, I like the HM series.

  • @stoneagehunter
    @stoneagehunter ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for another great knife review. I'm planning to pick one of these up from the Knife Connection very soon.
    I'd love to see a review of the 3HM.

  • @lgpadilha
    @lgpadilha 6 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Waiting for a comparison video between Esse 4 x Esee 4 HM

  • @Mike-id8gu
    @Mike-id8gu ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Another great video. I concur with the 4" Esee blade size. However, I opted for the 4PB-008. Esee's outstanding products have become the brand I go to the most.

  • @MrWIbackpacker
    @MrWIbackpacker 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great looking small survival blade.

  • @kakashi1234777
    @kakashi1234777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got it it makes a lot more Sense in a smaller knife. Will be my back up for my esse6

  • @jeffgenchi5863
    @jeffgenchi5863 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my Esees but love my Bark Rivers more. My go to is the Bark River Bravo 1 in CPM 3V. I will check of they make an uncoated model of the 4HM with kydex. My Esee 6 and Izula 2 are lonely.Lol. I can see this bring a great back up knife.

  • @Eric-ew8jt
    @Eric-ew8jt 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great looking functional tool. Not a fan of the sheath but hey you can't have it all in one package. Thanks Aaron for the work you put into these videos

    • @Olliebh088
      @Olliebh088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just bought this from smkw and it came with a leather sheath that I like a lot

  • @micdavey
    @micdavey ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this video review! I had been planning to buy the standard ESEE-4 for the past few months but kept putting it off and I wasn't sure why. After watching this I immediately ordered the HM version. Thanks!

  • @barneygo2010
    @barneygo2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GT: You just made me a Gerber / Becker Knife fan boy.... now the ESEE 4HM?? Hahahahaha Thanks to your professional / serious/ non-hype demeanour; I bought a Gerber BG Ultimate Pro for my wife’s truck, then a StrongArm for my Tacoma, and lately a BK16 for my EDC pack / Get home/SHTF/ BOB / GTFO gear. Ha hah a ha. Keep up the great work. Thanks for the edumacation...... LOL

  • @TictacAddict1
    @TictacAddict1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Every time I cook, my ESEE-3 gets used in the kitchen. Will be adding an ESEE-4 to go straight onto my GHB.

  • @sgtfatrod8901
    @sgtfatrod8901 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Think I shall get one.
    Remove the shoulder with a blended shallow convex & the cutting performance will be vastly better.
    v-edges are repellent.

  • @butchhill5656
    @butchhill5656 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    One happy camper! Happy for you.

  • @chadharner800
    @chadharner800 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My personal preference is the leather but sweet they have both now

  • @thomasschultz4477
    @thomasschultz4477 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Thanks for the great vid Aaron. Had I not already have a "tricked" out BK16, I'd jump on this knife...don't see enough advantages to put my BK16 into retirement. Just my opinion.

    • @barneygo2010
      @barneygo2010 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thomas Schultz I agree. I bought a BK16 as a bushcraft/camp ground/site/backpack/edc pack rig and I’m already in love....

    • @waynecastleman1363
      @waynecastleman1363 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love my BK 9 but probably will buy an an essee4 just for variety lol , Check out Justin Case Tactical I just purchased a M4 Tenesi.

  • @g.h.3049
    @g.h.3049 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have the esee 3, might pick up this esee too

  • @MoosesGearGooReview
    @MoosesGearGooReview 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review man. My main fixed blade is the BK16. I love the knives and the similarities are almost the same. But it look like I will have to give that Esee a try.

    • @greekveteran2715
      @greekveteran2715 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ka-Bar steel has better edge retention

  • @Gimpthulhu
    @Gimpthulhu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm trying to decide between the 4HM and the 6HM, and you may have sold me on the 4. Though my inner kid screams for the larger 6M, it's probably more blade than I realistically need (especially considering that my backpacking setup affords me another option for processing wood that's too big for the 4HM). Now, if there was a HM variant of the Esee 5, my decision would already be made (probably).

  • @thomaswolf6507
    @thomaswolf6507 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just bought one, comes today. The only thing I would have liked more is if it came in a scandi grind. Nearly went with a mora garberg and I've gone through a lot of kabars and etc; seems like we have a similar taste in knife (and sheath!) though.
    I figure if I pair this with my custom mora classic and my larger cutting tools I'll be set.
    Appreciate the video. Liked/Subscribed.

  • @JoeFrohlich
    @JoeFrohlich 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent review.

  • @oscarsanchez2639
    @oscarsanchez2639 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I would love to see you doing a review on the white rivers firecraft 3.5 !!!

  • @benjaminlong4916
    @benjaminlong4916 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The new ones are even better

  • @TheLapierre
    @TheLapierre 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great vid! Some of my favorite knives, love the Esee. Only one missing is the terävä jääkäripuukko, would love to get your thoughts about that as well :)

  • @FPShkED
    @FPShkED 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Aaron. You just made me pick this up! Now i have the izula ii, 4hm-k, 5 and junglas! Hahaha

  • @solomonkane408
    @solomonkane408 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man that nylon belt carry sold me I'm on it . Sometimes the Rat7 is a little big and this has remedied that problem that high ride carry is no go for my rolls lol.

  • @refaiabdeen5943
    @refaiabdeen5943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cheers Mate!

  • @waltero3035
    @waltero3035 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Already have the knife. I need that kydex sheath. Thanks for sharing!

    • @funnyfarmdad9997
      @funnyfarmdad9997 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Walter O same here. I just checked on Amazon and all they have is the kydex for the regular ESEE 4.

    • @chrisfisher916
      @chrisfisher916 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Does it have a 90degree spine?

  • @Caintuckee64
    @Caintuckee64 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks good! Heading for the $ check. :)

  • @robertgray45
    @robertgray45 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome content as usual! LOL I also really loved the few shots of the outdoor trekking!! This may be my birthday present coming up in a couple weeks LOL thank you God bless

  • @stevegareau123
    @stevegareau123 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great knife 👍👍👍👍

  • @justincase6954
    @justincase6954 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think it's best esee soo far

  • @philp411
    @philp411 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another great vid 👍 where were you hiking?

  • @chrisdolin1859
    @chrisdolin1859 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man brother I really really like that Esee 4 HM now..!! I’m in the middle of a pretty big Mod right now though with the BK18..! It’s pretty much done, just waiting on a custom sheath from AZWELKE..!

    • @chrisdolin1859
      @chrisdolin1859 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      And would love to see you review the BK18..!

  • @Wildwestwrangler
    @Wildwestwrangler 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have and love the 6hm

  • @mason6556
    @mason6556 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the video I was wondering if you were going to like this knife because how you felt about the normal esee 4. But can you please please please review the esee pr4 and maybe do a comparison of these two knives.

  • @justinprobst8635
    @justinprobst8635 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s very entertaining when you get excited. 😂

  • @aaronbenns9051
    @aaronbenns9051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like the blocky handle

  • @chokeout412
    @chokeout412 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video.

  • @victorcalderon7343
    @victorcalderon7343 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    @gideonstactical would you recommend this over the sk5? Both close in price

  • @markburns1226
    @markburns1226 6 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    And just like that I need another knife

    • @kakashi1234777
      @kakashi1234777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yup esse needs to slow down my wallet can’t keep up XD

  • @sonfoku73
    @sonfoku73 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    I thinking steel will also has a few competitors to the esee, not ffg but thinner, great sheaths and good quality

  • @MrRogerio31
    @MrRogerio31 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For me, Esee 4 is the best knife ever

  • @patrickdonovan7894
    @patrickdonovan7894 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Guess I'll be picking up one between now and Summer. Gideon, please stop making me spend money. I've already got three pairs of knockarounds, am a devoted Kelty guy, and went with the Shield as opposed to a Glock, based on your recommendations and the fact that you've been spot on.
    I hope you're happy, sir. :-D

  • @msm98908
    @msm98908 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love my well used esee 4, and really want to upgrade to the HM. Still no 90 degree spine though? Come on Esee 🤔🔪

  • @COWBOYJDUB
    @COWBOYJDUB 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    TOPS HOG 4.5 seems like the most logical apples to apples comparison. Would love to see that head to head.

  • @don0giorgio
    @don0giorgio 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're in exceptional mood today, they legalized it in your region?))) Mountains are some, whe have you filmed it?

  • @lancevaughn5337
    @lancevaughn5337 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thoughts on Esse 6 HM as a survival knife?

  • @pyrosis08
    @pyrosis08 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello, which handle ergonomics is the best between the BK16 (with micarta) and the 4HM in terms of comfort for bushcraft use ?

  • @sogeking9395
    @sogeking9395 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are those Knockaround Fort Knocks you are wearing in a few videos? I finally caught a glimpse of the sides and only recognize the logo because I have almost a dozen pairs of them.

  • @juanburgosii2172
    @juanburgosii2172 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice knife. Where are you hiking? It's beautiful out there.

  • @rogernorman9685
    @rogernorman9685 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Is the sheath Tek Lok compatable

  • @KISH351
    @KISH351 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've been wanting to get one as my EDC gear. I own a Puukko knife from Finland. My Esee 4 I can't wait to get mine. I am very stoked on getting this in my every day carry. What's the G-Shock your wearing?. I have that same bad ass watch in my collection.

  • @pawez7307
    @pawez7307 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    How would you compare its cutting capabilities to esee 6 or laser strike?

  • @josho1459
    @josho1459 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Aaron, I just picked up an Esee 4hm from Blade HQ but it came with a leather sheath. I soon decided that I want to scout carry it but the leather sheath doesn't allow me to do so. My question is: Does the kydex sheath from Azwelke allow me to scout carry my Esee 4hm?

  • @geloyspirc
    @geloyspirc 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    how do you feel about the bark river bravo 1 LT compared to this?

  • @meiowalot7570
    @meiowalot7570 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sorry for a dumb question but could this be a general purpose or EDC knife? As opposed to a dedicated camping knife or whatever?

  • @EarlyMist
    @EarlyMist 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That particular Esee model you are referring to comes in at $210 with the leather sheath here in Oz. Your other recommendation, the Kizer LRB which I own two of and have gifted two comes in at a much more realistic $100. My bk16 to buy here now would be about $135 plus with nylon sheath. Anyone in Australia with a sub $100 budget I would recommend the Kizer LRBowie. If you can stretch to $130+ maybe the bk16....but be prepared for extra costs...up to $200+. This Esee...and so many other Esees....are WAY OVERPRICED in Australia. And We can't reap the warranty without paying $50+ to ship the injured blade to the states and back. Esee is possibly one of the most overpriced fixed blade production knife brands in Aus.

    • @blertaer4692
      @blertaer4692 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You that's interesting.

  • @marceloccraul
    @marceloccraul 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you could choose just one, which would you choose? bK16 or Esee4?

  • @barrybueler3356
    @barrybueler3356 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This has been on my list for 2 months only thing I didn’t like was the leather sheath as soon as I saw this video I went back to amazon and found the Kydex version I love leather but there sheath was ugly with a big ESEE running down the whole sheath plus I prefer kydex on carbon steel costs an extra $11-$12 but I’m positive that leather sheath would annoy me great video great knife 👍✌️.

  • @sski1971
    @sski1971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    GT I need your help. I’m torn between the Tops BOB vs the ESEE 4 HM. Once upon a Time about 5 years ago in a review you said you prefer the BOB over the Esee. Do you still feel this way?

  • @dancheru9334
    @dancheru9334 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello, When do you test the ESEE PR4 ? Thank you.

  • @jock-of-ages73
    @jock-of-ages73 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Noice!

  • @bilbobaggins8876
    @bilbobaggins8876 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    never bought an esse due to the handles....like the look of that one, how does esse 1095 compare to KA bar's

  • @mohdzaudikhasni8829
    @mohdzaudikhasni8829 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Aaron just curious waiting you review Cold Steel SR1 TANTO folder, because your review is always awesomeness 🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @christianwilliams4795
    @christianwilliams4795 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So Esee 6hm next?
    I've got this one with the leather sheath and have been enjoying it. It's definitely not worth the $100 price tag. I got mine for $60 and it's definitely worth it at that discount. I do wish it was a little thinner at about 1/8 or so but it's thickness is part of it's charm I think.
    O and the coating went bye bye. I hated it the instant I picked up the knife.

    • @urjnlegend
      @urjnlegend 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How's you get it for $60?

    • @adods9824
      @adods9824 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      $260 down here in Australia:-(

  • @kulmax7.5
    @kulmax7.5 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Привет, как этот нож Esee 4 hm хорошо пойдёт для походов? Заточку держит или часто надо править?

  • @arvin_h690
    @arvin_h690 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there Aaron. Is it possible for you to do a review on crow scout knife from half face blades? I know it is a fairly expensive knife but half face blades is a well known company within the veteran and active duty community and they make absolutely great blades, it would be great if you could introduce a veteran owned company to your civilian subscribers.

  • @EverythingThereIs
    @EverythingThereIs 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did you try to strike a ferro rod with the spine?

  • @camerongunn9966
    @camerongunn9966 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got excited and purchased the leather sheath but wanted the kydex sheath. I can’t find the esee 4 hm kydex sheath anywhere, can someone help me find it thanks.

  • @alistermunroe2149
    @alistermunroe2149 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Arron for the input. Question. Can the ESSE HM series be used as a striker for a flint and steel?

    • @drunknnirish
      @drunknnirish 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to strip the coating but the 1095 will work.

  • @mattc6395
    @mattc6395 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is the 4hm too thick for food prep when camping?

  • @DxSxFx4Him
    @DxSxFx4Him 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why do they only have one color in this style handle? Do you believe they will come out with more?

  • @gowene6851
    @gowene6851 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid, if there is a knife review i need, i watch your channel :) you should have lots more Subscribers.

  • @danmahoney8106
    @danmahoney8106 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    You finally discovered the best knife for the money.

  • @aaronbenns9051
    @aaronbenns9051 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i find with the high riding sheaths if you slide them slightly to your back you hardly know its there

  • @lazylefthand
    @lazylefthand 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still recommend in 2021? Im looking for a durable all around knife to put in my boogaloo gear.

  • @dash8465
    @dash8465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I keep trying to like my 4HM but I just dont. It feels really butt heavy and always works my index finger up against the choil, especially during grip position changes. Held loosely pointed slightly tip-up it wants to slide backwards out of my hand. The regular 4 is similar, but it has a front guard that naturally catches the index finger and maintains a sense of balance.
    I'm also not a big fan of the round handle and how it works with the edge. Without the regular 4's belly and flatter profile the HM feels like it wants to twist in my grip. The round handle doesn't feel like it has good rotational leverage on the edge during notching and similar twist-while-cutting tasks.
    I much prefer the regular Esse 4 w/ contoured g10 in every way, including fine detail work using the choil.
    (For reference I wear large size gloves)
    The kydex sheath with the HM is great though, vastly better than the "just ok" injection molded on that comes with the regular 4..