i love 1095 it is still more elastic than premium steel though premium ones hold longer edge (and are much more resistant to corrosion yet they still do once neglected ) but not by a lot especially considering the time factor to sharpen premium steel after heavy use (O the problems if a chip occurred and do not have premium ceramic stones ) . after owning both I will take 1095 and Tool steels over premium steels they are cheaper and do the same job with less fear of using them also after all to wipe them and oiling them is part of the fun Premium steels are for a different purpose than for field and heavy use they are good for folding and small knives the only thing i wish is for small everyday use 1095 not to coat them with something not good to use for food finally the slicing of 1095 is smoother unless i am full of it
very highly informative video full of truth lacking of bull crap just to make a sale . Everyone should be pleased for your Truthful information because you are trustworthy , all the best to you folks and i wish you all your hearts desire , take care .
Exactly. Open and honest and no shady stuff with these guys. They stand behind the product. I have never had to use the warranty service but its sure nice to know it is there.
du bist ein fester idiot! 1095 stahl mit einer 60 RW härte is einfach zu hart, sprich er wird spröde. esee is scheisse! die lösung ist eine dickere klinge und etwas weniger RW härte - fertig. die dickere klinge braucht mehr zeit in der herstellung und ist somit teurer - sprich esee ist scheisse!
Your 1095 is the best. I like that you are being responsive to your customers and keeping the best warranty in the business. I personally like steels like S35 for folders but your 1095 is hard to beat in a fixed blade. That is my preference. Love the new line of handles.
I find it very comforting that this is the standard for testing these knives. We all need gear that'll be there when we finish the activity that we needed the knife for in the first place. This is why I like ESEE.
I'm just going to throw my "you should try 3V" comment into the ring with everyone else. S35VN is excellent but 3V has proven to be a bomb-proof fan favourite for outdoor knives that you really want to beat on. I'm really hoping you guys can offer this steel in the future.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE Excellent. I look forward to getting my 3 in S35VN and think it's a great choice for a stainless option. Just felt I should add to the 3V hype-train.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE If you made an Esee 6 in 3V, I could sell all of my other knives and be happy with that one forever. Perfect design married with the perfect steel.
I live on Vancouver Island and I regularly choose my 12c27 or n690co knives over my 1095/52100/1075 knives due to rust when I'm out filming and exploring. I think this is a great move and ppl like me who are only interested in stainless knives now can think about getting an ESEE again. Take care best of luck ✌️
No problem, ppl also don't realize the extra shop gear and thought power needed to start producing a higher end stainless at a good hrc vs your typical carbon steels, ie plate quenching etc. I also don't think the crazy toughness of 3v matters enough in a 3in blade, I would make corrosion and edge retention the priority. Just my opinion there
You guys need to get your hands on CPM Magnacut. It is a new steel with the strength of 4v/M4 with the edge retention greater than S35vn and corrosion resistance greater than M390. You can run it up to 62-63 HRC without losing strength.
@@Butch_Deezlsteak the creator of Magnacut has shown in tests that it can be ran up to 64 HRC without losing much strength. Obviously the higher you go the more brittle it becomes but it is plenty strong at 62-64. 63 is the ideal balance. At that point it is about twice the strength of S30V.
I gotta say that I appreciate your honest and upfront discussion of your products. I have two of the older D2 Esee 3 knives and like them very much, but the heat and humidity in the summertime in the area I live in causes the blade edges to dull. I have never batoned a knife in my life, so I am not worried about hurting the S35VN blade through that. I am waiting now until the new stainless Esee 3 and the Xancudo come out, as I plan to buy both. I am really getting into a small fixed blade as a EDC knife. I had a Spyderco Yojimbo 2 open up in my pocket and slice me when I reached in, so folding knives have lost some of their appeal to me. Have a great day fellas.
This type of behavior from a manufacturer really is the gold standard. Honest about the materials science, no hype or misinformation, and no changes to the warranty despite major changes in blade materials. This is how it should be.
I recently added an ESEE 3 S35VN to the collection and put on some blue Knife Connection handles - an amazing combo and super comfy/fills out my hand extremely well. I have to say it's such a great little knife and an incredible slicer, with the perfect balance of "not too big and not too small". It's quickly become one of my all-time favorites. With that being said, you guys reallllllllllllllllly need to explore adding (or replacing with) Magnacut and 3V into the range.
Honest, transparent and uses the tools they make ESEE are down to earth and get my nod. Personally I am happy with the 440c Izula for stain resistance and edge retention, not large enough for axe work abuse. Cheers
I just want to say, you guys have a ton of integrity. You are probably the only brand of any sort that I've seen where the video that most frequently comes up when I search you is one where you break your newest and arguably highest end product in testing.
Theres a great steel called Nitro V that a bunch of custom makers are working with often these days, due to its relative balance of desirable attributes (stainlessness, strength, machineability and price), if you are still in the discovery phase it would be a good one to try. S35VN is great though, as long as folks go into it with reasonable expectations. Great video!
love the transparency and honesty here - been looking for a new fixed blade for a while and after seeing y'all in a few videos I think ESEE is the way i'm gonna go!
I appreciate the amazing warranty you have at esee that I never miss treat one of my 7 esse’s i love them and your support makes me want to care for mine even further knowing if I accidentally mess it up I’ll still be happy with your crew and the company, the worst thing I’ve done with my izula is cut out some dragging trim on my wife’s car, because lady driver.. 👍🏼
I can't help but, become a Essee owner because of this video (twisted my arm). Integrity is far and view between these days. The way you listen to customers and the transparency about the products you make is inspiring. Based on what I seen in this video I just purchased the Essee 6 but, I'm sure this Essee 3 in S35V will make it in my arsenal also.✌
Gotta love the no questions asked warranty, brings peace of mind knowing I can be hard on my esees as they're meant to be used and you guys have our backs.
this is a very good knife....but it is different than our 1095 blades and we just wanted out customers to know the differences. If you use this as a knife and not a battering ram you will love it! Thanks again and if you need us, we are here for you.
Im s glad, that you stand by your knives and talk abou the fact that we do need to use the right tool for the right job. I have an izula and esee 3 mil, and i do use them but never for firewood. For those i have my GBs and Hb axes.I do have a great variety of knives and brands but none come with warranty like ESEE.
I think your 440c and 440c in general are very underrated. I do appreciate that you guys are trying different steels and being honest about how it performs. I will be purchasing a zancudo fixed blade to use as a game processing knife.
We agree whole heartedly...many don't understand exactly how good 440c IS and that is is a far cry from 440a/b....but it's not the flash in the market that others are....
@@RandallsAdventureESEE Isn't 154CM very similar to 440C? Crucible turns out powdered and regular 154 and as a foundry they seem to be a very reliable, consistent (I always worry about the upstream supply chain - who makes the ingots, is it a brand or a formula - the knife makers themselves seem pretty good this decade).
I know I'm a couple days late to comment, but would like to add my two cents. I love what you do with 1095 and no nonsense, hard use knives. I own the 4, 6, PR 4, izula, and two izula2's. The izula2's get used the most and I don't baby them. I know you have gotten an earful about 3v and I agree to a degree. I'm around alot of horses and livestock where conditions can get pretty corrosive. An izula 2 in 3v would find a welcome home with me because it's not only tough, but can be almost stainless.
thank you! if we can't build it and stand behind it we won't do it....this video is all about making sure our customers expectations are aligned with our findings or they are at LEAST made aware of the benefits and limitations of these new offerings.
I'd definitely pick up a 3 or Izula II in S35VN for hunting or general purpose use. As far as my camp knife, I'll stick with my Esee 6 in 1095 and my Fiskars hatchet. Those two are the perfect pair for processing wood! That 1095 can take a beating and sharpen right back up with ease, I love it.
You guys will continue to get my business. I bought an ESEE 4 in S35VN a few days ago for general light duty use, but I will be picking up a 5 in 1095 eventually to replace my Kabar
I appreciate that you guys are transparent with your results. Anyone that thinks super steels are “the best” hopefully learned here that there’s a give and take with edge retention and overall toughness.
There are TWO things that I am completely sure of when it comes to this life we are all in. The love that Jesus Christ has for all of us and ESEE knives will stand behind there products. I have SEVERAL of them and I fully expect them to be passed down to my great great grand children! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE and trust your knives! Keep up the good work!
Over the years, I've owed both folding and fix blades in virtually every steel (including super steels) and still to this day, prefer a good 1095 or 01. I also really like a properly heat treated A2.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE Amen And also bladegrind, how the edge is ground, how you sharpen your blade, how you use it and how you maintain it. Good heat treat combined with a polished convex edge is better, than super steels and a bench grinder.
I don't own any ESEE knives right now, but I really appreciate you doing this video. I hear people getting down on 1095 and raving about "super steels" all the time. I don't know about all the high end stuff out there, but I do know that I've never had one of my 1095 knives let me down, no matter the abuse. As far as edge retention goes, it seems like this is primarily a concern from people who don't know how to sharpen and maintain a blade or don't think they should have to. Thanks!
Aaron Peabody That May be part of it but I do understand what people are asking for and as long as people understand the usage characteristics all should be well.
I have the esee 6 and esee 3. I’ve beat the crap out of the 6 and it’s by far the toughest knife I own. I keep the 6 in my truck I can always depend on it. I carry the 3 inverted on my belt and it makes one awesome steak knife!
I bought an Esee Laser Strike and put it to the test last summer working at a summer camp. I couldn't seem to break the thing in all the batoning and abuse I put it through. Great knife, maybe some day I'll be able to use the warranty.
I wonder if the new CPM-Magnacut would do a good job for a stainless esee. It is really tough especially at lower Hrc. It is also nearly rust proof, with similar sharpening and edge retention to S35v
This is a very good video! Good information, decent talk, none of the mishmash which youtube is flooded with. Keep up the good work, guys and thank you for the tips.
I wish I had a picture of my junglas battoning a knotty piece of hedge! Looked like a boomerang! Sprung back true after the fact and its still my most used knife after 8-10 years! Had a wood stove for primary heat and used my junglas to process all my kindling and small logs. 10hrs +- of use per week for years! It’s literally an extension of my arm at this point. I’m confident buying an esee 3 in s35vn, because I will never use it to batton or pry… I already have a tool for that 👍
If you all ever come out with an ESEE 6 in CPM-3V I will be all over that. Love my ESEE-6 blades (I have several, some are user/abusers and some are for display in my knife collection) and having one in uncoated CPM-3V would be excellent.
I have a couple Esse knives and love them. My izula is my main edc; and my 3hm and 6 are my "outdoors" blades of choice. It's pretty awesome that you're offering so many models with g10 handle scales options. I have to admit that i was hyped that you were offering s35vn options for a couple of your knives. Im a huge fan of s35vn as an edc option; but would never choose it in a survival situation (if i actually had a choice). I think it's a great steel for your smaller models such as the izula 1&2 and 3. Those are the knives are use everyday for utility. Thanks for making and standing by amazing products.
How refreshing! Bravo guys.👍 Side note: I have a D2 Zancudo folder that I edc at work (Electrician) have had it for nearly three years, she looks a bit 'weathered' but still performs great, especially with some of the nasty things I use it for. Would replace in a heartbeat if I ever lost her.
This must be the best warranty that we could have ever covered from a product. I was thinking about cold steel made s35 but this video changed my mind to buy the knife from you. Probably not s35 since I would not love to see that my knife is broken when my life is on the line.
I love s35v for a folder but I can’t sharpen it as effectively out in the field. My esse 6 has never been hard to keep shaving sharp despite using it like a miniature machete. Every tool has an ideal steel don’t try to be what your not. No one wants a cpm steel in an axe head.
S35vn is good. But man I hope 3v comes in the near future. A 3 in 3v would be the perfect edc and outdoor knife. 3v holds a edge well & is not difficult to sharpen or maintain. At all. Also don’t rust as easy as other “tool steel” I hope you guys do some serious looking into 3v. Fingers crossed!
The honesty is welcome. You guys pretty much said it all. Personally not surprised by the results. Still planning on getting a Xancudo for a fishing/boat belt knife, no need for batoning. If I ever feel my ol standby 1095 stuff is lacking....my steel and strop remedy the feeling in minutes !
Sweet blades. I currently own 3 awesome Esee products. My question is, would these S35vn blades do well for game prep - like skinning deer or smaller game? I'd like to have somthing less prone to rust as well as somthing that stays sharp for a long period of time. Other than that, I've allways liked Esee and will continue to buy your products. Some of the best in the knife business, and you cant beat the Warranty that's forsure. Thanks for the update on the new products guys. Look forward to owning more and making some videos of me using them..lol
I have a 6P attached to my hip for hard work but now use the 3 in S35VN for camp work like food prep and anything that requires a fine slicing action. I sharpen my 6P every time I go out but with how good the S35VN holds its edge, I have been on six separate camping trips and still have the factory edge on there. Might need a touch up soon but I find that combo works great.
Lol how odd that you guys just came out with this video and I just received your ESEE PR4 today. Love it and just ordered your whiskey brown Armatus sheath from your website can’t wait to get it. Keep up the great work!
Love the Loyalty to their customers, the honest transparency and integrity of ESEE. It shows they want to develop and hone their great products through testing and want to take their costumers along for the ride.
This type of transparency is seriously refreshing. Just picked one of these up for EDC (a bit excessive maybe lol) since I'm a fixed blade guy and I like something with a little heft to it. This thing feels amazing. Absolutely love it. Literally 0 complaints about the knife. Would be nice if the the holes in the sheath were square though so I could mount the belt clip sideways for scout or appendix carry. You guys sell a clip for that?
So what is Bark River doing with their S35vn that ESEE isn't? It's extremely rare that you ever hear of a Bark River breaking. I've abused 3V just as much as I have 1095. It holds an edge at least twice as long as 1095 and it's semi-stainless. I would love to see an ESEE 3 in 3V. Or better yet, a collaboration between ESEE and Bark River to make an ESEE 3. An ESEE 3 in Elmax or 3V available in Bark River handle materials would be amazing.
I can't speak to what BRK is doing....we don't their process or heat treat....I do know they make great stuff and stand behind it....We feel very confident in our heat treat and feel like to get the most out of S35vn this is the Rockwell we need to be at...because of that...there is a yin/yang in edge retention and toughness.
bark river user dont use theire knive ,, thats why ;) they are collector much or less, and yes i saw a couple bark river knive being broken on some fan pages on facebook.
@@vicarious1028 I own a few barkies myself. Broken a few through testing on purpose. The stress levels between bark river and Esee knives are very similar. 3v is tough, and will outlast 1095 no doubt. But it isn’t enough of a difference to justify $300 vs $120. Not to mention, bark river isn’t exactly known for their customer service. I know Esee will replace my knife if it comes to, but I have yet to break any of my esees that I’ve had over the past 10 years. Performance over looks.
Love your honesty and integrity. I would love to review one of your knives on my TH-cam channel. And prove some of the naysayers wrong. We are a bunch of air gunners and all of us have EDC it's a must have in our sport and hobby. I actually got into knife collecting from my air gun adventures. Now we all compete to see who gets the next best knife.
Shane : “ Tell us what you did “ . Patrick : “ I broke It “, Haha Man of many words haha haha haha . Appreciate this . I’m ready to purchase the ESEE 5 or 6 in S35VN ( if avail ). Happy New Year Everyone 🤠🙏❤️🔪💥
I don't know what people wrote in their comments. But if I think of a 'premium steel' with good edge retention and excellent toughness, CPM 3V would be the first steel that came to my mind. As I'm not a premium steel nerd, I'm fine with 1095 for knives designed for hard use. But would like to see you try out 80CrV2 too. It's a very tough carbon steel. It's not as flexible as 1095 but still hard to break. It's even more resistant to shock than 1095 and holds an edge significantly longer. Probably the wrong steel for nerds but a highly capable alternative to 1095.
You should definitely take a closer look at Nitro-V as blade material. I used and abused a similar sized knife from a custom knife maker and edge retention as well as toughness were fantastic. Highly recommended! Great attitude also showing failures and set-backs along the way. I have my izula2 for ages now and it never disappoints. Cheers from Germany...
The knife community hit a low point a few years ago with internet driven destruction tests and "if I only had one do-all knife during the apocolypse" fantasies. Thank you for respecting people that use your knives with your products and education. Cool knife, BTW!
We honestly believe that MANY people know this...but we wanted to do our absolute best to communicate with EVERYONE what our findings were and how to adjust expectations.
No, 3V is significantly more brittle than S35VN and is challenging to field sharpen. I love and have ran 3V in the woods. But it's far from a first choice. (Also not as corrosion resistant)
@@RandallsAdventureESEE Of course. That is what I said. Having ran both steels, I can attest to the corrosion resistance of 35VN in fresh and salt water. Especially in comparison to 3V. Really 35VN is a remarkable steel for the wilderness and or damp environments.
Our obligation is to our customers....so we want to make sure that when we bring new products to market we've done our "homework" so they don't have any surprises. Our S35vn knives will last a lifetime as long as you treat them like a knife and not a battering ram. They WILL take some abuse but not like our 1095 blades but they have phenomenal edge retention.
Very honest, instructive and informative video. I love a nice folder in a premium steel, but all my fixed blades are and will remain some type of 1095 or 1085. Thank you for the video.
One of the many reasons i got my ESEE guardian 3 is this openes about your products. I really admire your truth aproach to things and i think this builds the trust and reputation your company and products deserve. 10/10
I feel like the s35vn version will have more of a limited usage capacity. Almost more of just food prep knife or making feather sticks. I would not want to use it for full out bushcrafting simply for the fact it’ll be harder to sharpen in the field and will chip a heck of a lot more than 1095.
this was one reason we wanted to start the conversation with our customers...if you don't baton or use it for HARD USE...we think it will be great...we (and many of our customers) are used to hammering on our knives and we wanted to be really honest about expectations.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE I'm one of those guys that would love the stainless "super steel" but more for the purposes that NY Blade EDC stated. It's the search for the unicorn knife. My kudos for making the ESEE 6, I love the knife and the abuse it will take but I'd love to have an EDC version that I can use at work, in the wet, turn around and take it camping with my Roselli Axe to have a basher and a cutter. I get pangs of guilt every time my 6 or Izula develops rust on that cutting edge.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE hahaha, for sure, and a bit more timely edge maintenance. I have to fly under the radar with it at work so sometimes that gets put off for a few hours.
@@pinkiewerewolf yeah I feel yah. I stopped using carbon steel for a lot of field knives simply because where I live, in the winter, knives rust inside their sheaths etc. People end up having more problems with sharpening and edge retention with carbon steel than stainless simply because of rust. I strongly recommend m390 which is a steel I've been using for some series of knives and that stuff is simply insane. I used one of my m390 Coldboy series to skin, gut, debone something like 2 sheep and 4 white tail with a week of daily use in between out at my cottage without any sharpening required. A simple strop does a good job of cleaning up the edge too. So carbon steels are slowly loosing their touch. And people who complain about sharpening knives in the field should just stay at home or at McDonald's.
We are just dipping our toe in the market and like we said in the video, there are a myriad of options to choose from....we will be testing more in the future.
@@johnnyra2437 I agree with the Z-Wear pm ,. I own a M8 in Z-Wear pm steel and it's super tough and stays sharp for a long, long time even after beating on it.
@@johnnyra2437 Most people don't know this, but the reason Luke Skywalker threw his light saber away is because his blue blade was cut in half by someone carrying a MBB M-24 in Z-Wear PM.
Right tool for the job also applies to right steel for the job. It’s the age old trade off between hardness and toughness, you’re never going to be able to beat on the S35VN 3 the way you can beat on the 1095, but then the S35VN makes a more favourable hunting/game prep knife. Understanding the limitations of your tools is important. If you have to baton with it, use a wedge and you take all the risk out of the process (I’ve confidently batoned my Avispa with no fear of damage using a wedge).
Very cool adding a high-end stainless option. At that blade size, it's impressive the amount of pummeling you had to do to break it. Sounds like most people with a decent head on their shoulders will respect the limits of the knife and either use a different tool for wood processing, or you could easily fashion a wedge if you felt the need to process something bigger that normally necessary. I have no doubt that stainless Esee 3 would baton through a lot of smaller firewood for a long time if you. Many of us avoid batoning through knots as it is because it's more work. I think S35Vn is a good choice and really helps round out the offerings for the hunters or people who live in very wet climates that still want the robust design of an Esee, or just like supporting the brand and stainless is a better option. I don't care for coatings on small knives (anything under "chopper/big knife" size), so having it without a coating is a big plus for me.
I think you hit the nail on the head when you said use the right tool for the job. I think the s35vn knives have a different job than the 1095. They are perfect for hunting or for an edc fixed blade that you are not going to beat on yet still needs the ESEE reliability. I have been looking for a hunting knife for my wife and that 3 in s35vn should be great.
Ive decided that I really need the izzulla, I have lots of underbrush where I live in North Arkansas "the ozarks" looks a lot more versatile than a standard machete...
Comments are open! Feel free to comment and ask questions below!
i love 1095 it is still more elastic than premium steel though premium ones hold longer edge (and are much more resistant to corrosion yet they still do once neglected ) but not by a lot especially considering the time factor to sharpen premium steel after heavy use (O the problems if a chip occurred and do not have premium ceramic stones ) . after owning both I will take 1095 and Tool steels over premium steels they are cheaper and do the same job with less fear of using them also after all to wipe them and oiling them is part of the fun
Premium steels are for a different purpose than for field and heavy use they are good for folding and small knives the only thing i wish is for small everyday use 1095 not to coat them with something not good to use for food finally the slicing of 1095 is smoother unless i am full of it
my S90V and my 420mV which are the same are custom made and i still prefer the 1095 and RWl34 customs from diving sparrow knives
very highly informative video full of truth lacking of bull crap just to make a sale . Everyone should be pleased for your Truthful information because you are trustworthy , all the best to you folks and i wish you all your hearts desire , take care .
i hope the Xancudo comes with either the plastic or kydex sheet cause i want two
how come no lanyard hole for the other Xancudo please ?
Another example of the integrity of all the folks at ESEE and Randall Adventure Training
We appreciate it....just trying to be transparent...
I agree, great guys at ESEE
REALLY appreciate the honesty!
Exactly. Open and honest and no shady stuff with these guys. They stand behind the product. I have never had to use the warranty service but its sure nice to know it is there.
U guys run one dam good company. Honest, open, and transparent. What a thing that is in today's world. Much respect.
thank you...the only way we know to be....doesn't always make us popular but we are ok with that...we do appreciate those that "get us"
Just makes me want to buy more stuff from ESEE!
This is why I buy ESEE they tell you this product might fail. Not lie and say best thing since slices bread.
We appreciate it!!
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du bist ein fester idiot! 1095 stahl mit einer 60 RW härte is einfach zu hart, sprich er wird spröde. esee is scheisse! die lösung ist eine dickere klinge und etwas weniger RW härte - fertig. die dickere klinge braucht mehr zeit in der herstellung und ist somit teurer - sprich esee ist scheisse!
Your 1095 is the best. I like that you are being responsive to your customers and keeping the best warranty in the business. I personally like steels like S35 for folders but your 1095 is hard to beat in a fixed blade. That is my preference. Love the new line of handles.
I find it very comforting that this is the standard for testing these knives. We all need gear that'll be there when we finish the activity that we needed the knife for in the first place. This is why I like ESEE.
we appreciate it!
I just love that a company makes a video about breaking their own product under stress as its realistic.
I'm just going to throw my "you should try 3V" comment into the ring with everyone else.
S35VN is excellent but 3V has proven to be a bomb-proof fan favourite for outdoor knives that you really want to beat on.
I'm really hoping you guys can offer this steel in the future.
We hear you on 3V...but we wanted to start with a Stainless option...But we are listening.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE Excellent. I look forward to getting my 3 in S35VN and think it's a great choice for a stainless option. Just felt I should add to the 3V hype-train.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE If you made an Esee 6 in 3V, I could sell all of my other knives and be happy with that one forever. Perfect design married with the perfect steel.
@@philremington1741 we are hearing a lot of suggestion for 3V...
@@RandallsAdventureESEE I second the 3V motion.
I live on Vancouver Island and I regularly choose my 12c27 or n690co knives over my 1095/52100/1075 knives due to rust when I'm out filming and exploring. I think this is a great move and ppl like me who are only interested in stainless knives now can think about getting an ESEE again. Take care best of luck ✌️
BC Bushcraft & Survival same to you. We appreciate the feedback.
No problem, ppl also don't realize the extra shop gear and thought power needed to start producing a higher end stainless at a good hrc vs your typical carbon steels, ie plate quenching etc. I also don't think the crazy toughness of 3v matters enough in a 3in blade, I would make corrosion and edge retention the priority. Just my opinion there
You guys need to get your hands on CPM Magnacut. It is a new steel with the strength of 4v/M4 with the edge retention greater than S35vn and corrosion resistance greater than M390. You can run it up to 62-63 HRC without losing strength.
@@Butch_Deezlsteak the creator of Magnacut has shown in tests that it can be ran up to 64 HRC without losing much strength. Obviously the higher you go the more brittle it becomes but it is plenty strong at 62-64. 63 is the ideal balance. At that point it is about twice the strength of S30V.
Yep, they really need to jump on the Magnacut train - I'd buy in a heartbeat
It's also supposed to be decently easy to sharpen. I'd buy that shit so fast if ESEE made a model.
I gotta say that I appreciate your honest and upfront discussion of your products. I have two of the older D2 Esee 3 knives and like them very much, but the heat and humidity in the summertime in the area I live in causes the blade edges to dull. I have never batoned a knife in my life, so I am not worried about hurting the S35VN blade through that. I am waiting now until the new stainless Esee 3 and the Xancudo come out, as I plan to buy both. I am really getting into a small fixed blade as a EDC knife. I had a Spyderco Yojimbo 2 open up in my pocket and slice me when I reached in, so folding knives have lost some of their appeal to me. Have a great day fellas.
I don't know much about knives but I'm really impressed with the honesty in this video.
I like the straight forwardness here... also your Lifetime warranty. Your offerings continue to take my money. Thanks for making GREAT KNIVES.
thank you very much! we appreciate your loyalty.
This type of behavior from a manufacturer really is the gold standard. Honest about the materials science, no hype or misinformation, and no changes to the warranty despite major changes in blade materials. This is how it should be.
It's great that you guys are up front about the pros and cons of different models. I just got an ESEE-4 (1095) and love it!
Glad to hear you are pleased.. we want to do our best to make sure we help customers set expectations out of the gate!
I recently added an ESEE 3 S35VN to the collection and put on some blue Knife Connection handles - an amazing combo and super comfy/fills out my hand extremely well. I have to say it's such a great little knife and an incredible slicer, with the perfect balance of "not too big and not too small". It's quickly become one of my all-time favorites. With that being said, you guys reallllllllllllllllly need to explore adding (or replacing with) Magnacut and 3V into the range.
I love how up front you guys are with this. Kudos to you.
in our eyes it's the ONLY way to be!
Honest, transparent and uses the tools they make ESEE are down to earth and get my nod. Personally I am happy with the 440c Izula for stain resistance and edge retention, not large enough for axe work abuse.
Cheers
I just want to say, you guys have a ton of integrity. You are probably the only brand of any sort that I've seen where the video that most frequently comes up when I search you is one where you break your newest and arguably highest end product in testing.
Glad to see you guys telling folks to use the right tool for the job. Recreational battoning has gotten out of hand.
Theres a great steel called Nitro V that a bunch of custom makers are working with often these days, due to its relative balance of desirable attributes (stainlessness, strength, machineability and price), if you are still in the discovery phase it would be a good one to try. S35VN is great though, as long as folks go into it with reasonable expectations. Great video!
I chipped a benchmade folder on a road chickens neck, it's garbage 🗑️🚮
14c28n has better stats per knifesteel nerds
love the transparency and honesty here - been looking for a new fixed blade for a while and after seeing y'all in a few videos I think ESEE is the way i'm gonna go!
I appreciate the amazing warranty you have at esee that I never miss treat one of my 7 esse’s i love them and your support makes me want to care for mine even further knowing if I accidentally mess it up I’ll still be happy with your crew and the company, the worst thing I’ve done with my izula is cut out some dragging trim on my wife’s car, because lady driver.. 👍🏼
Glad you guys did this testing first😅.
Thx for transparency & 🔪warranty.👍🏻👍🏻
New handles look awesome!
very impressed with the new scales...the Rowens did a great job on those!
I love how much ESEE are responding to commets there are such few companies that do this !
The warranty you guys offer makes the customer confident in the purchase. Thank you.
we stand behind what we build...and we value the trust of our customers! Thank you for your support!
I can't help but, become a Essee owner because of this video (twisted my arm). Integrity is far and view between these days. The way you listen to customers and the transparency about the products you make is inspiring. Based on what I seen in this video I just purchased the Essee 6 but, I'm sure this Essee 3 in S35V will make it in my arsenal also.✌
thank you...we just try to do our best to put out great products and communicate realistic expectations to our customers.
Gotta love the no questions asked warranty, brings peace of mind knowing I can be hard on my esees as they're meant to be used and you guys have our backs.
this is a very good knife....but it is different than our 1095 blades and we just wanted out customers to know the differences. If you use this as a knife and not a battering ram you will love it! Thanks again and if you need us, we are here for you.
I love Patrick's proud smile while stating "I Broke It!"
I can't do nuthin with him....
LOL! Yep. Snapped that blade like a boss. But Patrick flat out said it was excessive. Its great that actually TEST these things. Awesome.
that my friend is call pure integrity, something this world is lacking, just for that you guys are on my next knive list . thank you!
just doing what we felt was best..
Sadly many companies are not this open and honest. ESEE sets what the standard should be.
Im s glad, that you stand by your knives and talk abou the fact that we do need to use the right tool for the right job. I have an izula and esee 3 mil, and i do use them but never for firewood. For those i have my GBs and Hb axes.I do have a great variety of knives and brands but none come with warranty like ESEE.
That was a great job!!! Thanks guys! Real talk is rare.
Thanks for an honest video . 1095 has stood the test of time not as a racehorse , but a tough ass hell Molly mule .
I think your 440c and 440c in general are very underrated. I do appreciate that you guys are trying different steels and being honest about how it performs. I will be purchasing a zancudo fixed blade to use as a game processing knife.
We agree whole heartedly...many don't understand exactly how good 440c IS and that is is a far cry from 440a/b....but it's not the flash in the market that others are....
@@RandallsAdventureESEE Isn't 154CM very similar to 440C? Crucible turns out powdered and regular 154 and as a foundry they seem to be a very reliable, consistent (I always worry about the upstream supply chain - who makes the ingots, is it a brand or a formula - the knife makers themselves seem pretty good this decade).
I know I'm a couple days late to comment, but would like to add my two cents. I love what you do with 1095 and no nonsense, hard use knives. I own the 4, 6, PR 4, izula, and two izula2's. The izula2's get used the most and I don't baby them. I know you have gotten an earful about 3v and I agree to a degree. I'm around alot of horses and livestock where conditions can get pretty corrosive. An izula 2 in 3v would find a welcome home with me because it's not only tough, but can be almost stainless.
Thanks for your honesty guys and for sticking with the no bs warranty.
thank you! if we can't build it and stand behind it we won't do it....this video is all about making sure our customers expectations are aligned with our findings or they are at LEAST made aware of the benefits and limitations of these new offerings.
I'd definitely pick up a 3 or Izula II in S35VN for hunting or general purpose use. As far as my camp knife, I'll stick with my Esee 6 in 1095 and my Fiskars hatchet. Those two are the perfect pair for processing wood! That 1095 can take a beating and sharpen right back up with ease, I love it.
The real question is, at 6:39 who snapped an Esee 5 and how?
Right? That knife’s bladestock is phat with a ph.
I broke one once
@@roughroosterknifesharpenin5531 my I ask how?
You guys will continue to get my business. I bought an ESEE 4 in S35VN a few days ago for general light duty use, but I will be picking up a 5 in 1095 eventually to replace my Kabar
I appreciate that you guys are transparent with your results. Anyone that thinks super steels are “the best” hopefully learned here that there’s a give and take with edge retention and overall toughness.
There are TWO things that I am completely sure of when it comes to this life we are all in. The love that Jesus Christ has for all of us and ESEE knives will stand behind there products. I have SEVERAL of them and I fully expect them to be passed down to my great great grand children! I ABSOLUTELY LOVE and trust your knives! Keep up the good work!
That's high praise....we will do our best to always stand behind our products....we like to build working heirlooms.
Over the years, I've owed both folding and fix blades in virtually every steel (including super steels) and still to this day, prefer a good 1095 or 01. I also really like a properly heat treated A2.
proper heat treat is KEY for sure!!!
@@RandallsAdventureESEE Amen
And also bladegrind, how the edge is ground, how you sharpen your blade, how you use it and how you maintain it. Good heat treat combined with a polished convex edge is better, than super steels and a bench grinder.
I really been likeing hogues exf01 a2, has been holding up really well, 3v is my next choice other than a2 tho
I don't own any ESEE knives right now, but I really appreciate you doing this video. I hear people getting down on 1095 and raving about "super steels" all the time. I don't know about all the high end stuff out there, but I do know that I've never had one of my 1095 knives let me down, no matter the abuse. As far as edge retention goes, it seems like this is primarily a concern from people who don't know how to sharpen and maintain a blade or don't think they should have to. Thanks!
Aaron Peabody That May be part of it but I do understand what people are asking for and as long as people understand the usage characteristics all should be well.
Loved the large essentials survival tin. Good to know the lil esse in that tin is covered.
yes sir!!!
I have the esee 6 and esee 3. I’ve beat the crap out of the 6 and it’s by far the toughest knife I own. I keep the 6 in my truck I can always depend on it. I carry the 3 inverted on my belt and it makes one awesome steak knife!
Mad respect for ESEE for being honest and for putting out great products.
God Bless you all. I love an honest company that backs up their product.
I bought an Esee Laser Strike and put it to the test last summer working at a summer camp. I couldn't seem to break the thing in all the batoning and abuse I put it through. Great knife, maybe some day I'll be able to use the warranty.
I wonder if the new CPM-Magnacut would do a good job for a stainless esee. It is really tough especially at lower Hrc. It is also nearly rust proof, with similar sharpening and edge retention to S35v
I judged your knives by which one I found I wanted to use most, your feedback here is why I'm going to keep grabbing the right knife. Thank you!
We appreciate that trust you put in us! That trust is why we make videos like this.
This is a very good video! Good information, decent talk, none of the mishmash which youtube is flooded with. Keep up the good work, guys and thank you for the tips.
we appreciate it .... we tried to keep it straight and to the point.
I wish I had a picture of my junglas battoning a knotty piece of hedge! Looked like a boomerang! Sprung back true after the fact and its still my most used knife after 8-10 years! Had a wood stove for primary heat and used my junglas to process all my kindling and small logs. 10hrs +- of use per week for years! It’s literally an extension of my arm at this point. I’m confident buying an esee 3 in s35vn, because I will never use it to batton or pry… I already have a tool for that 👍
If you all ever come out with an ESEE 6 in CPM-3V I will be all over that. Love my ESEE-6 blades (I have several, some are user/abusers and some are for display in my knife collection) and having one in uncoated CPM-3V would be excellent.
I don't disagree with you in the least...pushing for 3v on my end.
Best stainless options would be AEB-L or 14C28N for toughness
I have a couple Esse knives and love them. My izula is my main edc; and my 3hm and 6 are my "outdoors" blades of choice. It's pretty awesome that you're offering so many models with g10 handle scales options. I have to admit that i was hyped that you were offering s35vn options for a couple of your knives. Im a huge fan of s35vn as an edc option; but would never choose it in a survival situation (if i actually had a choice). I think it's a great steel for your smaller models such as the izula 1&2 and 3. Those are the knives are use everyday for utility. Thanks for making and standing by amazing products.
Thanks for the comments...This S35vn is a great option for many situations...as long as you aren't having to bang on it!
Good job guys thanks for your honesty . I’m gonna get one anyways in s35 to add to the collection.
I think your personalities and humbleness just sold me on a knife
LoL...that is a first then!! thank you though
@@RandallsAdventureESEE going with the OG 1095 fyi
Love my AGK. 1095 serves me just fine, and is easy to touch up.
How refreshing! Bravo guys.👍
Side note: I have a D2 Zancudo folder that I edc at work (Electrician) have had it for nearly three years, she looks a bit 'weathered' but still performs great, especially with some of the nasty things I use it for.
Would replace in a heartbeat if I ever lost her.
This must be the best warranty that we could have ever covered from a product. I was thinking about cold steel made s35 but this video changed my mind to buy the knife from you. Probably not s35 since I would not love to see that my knife is broken when my life is on the line.
I love s35v for a folder but I can’t sharpen it as effectively out in the field. My esse 6 has never been hard to keep shaving sharp despite using it like a miniature machete. Every tool has an ideal steel don’t try to be what your not.
No one wants a cpm steel in an axe head.
Try only a ceramic rod on your 35v, and you should be very pleased 😁
Clearly Canadian ceramic rods are ‘the shit’!
Don’t leave home without one(when carrying a blade).
Richard Locke speak for yourself, I would love a tomahawk or hatchet in cpm 1v or something similar
Death By Astonishment I want a Vanax machete! Can’t afford that much Vanax unfortunately.
S35vn is good.
But man I hope 3v comes in the near future.
A 3 in 3v would be the perfect edc and outdoor knife.
3v holds a edge well & is not difficult to sharpen or maintain. At all. Also don’t rust as easy as other “tool steel”
I hope you guys do some serious looking into 3v. Fingers crossed!
The honesty is welcome. You guys pretty much said it all. Personally not surprised by the results. Still planning on getting a Xancudo for a fishing/boat belt knife, no need for batoning. If I ever feel my ol standby 1095 stuff is lacking....my steel and strop remedy the feeling in minutes !
The Xancudo will perform great in that application!!
Excellent video and info. Thanks, guys!
thank you...glad you appreciate what we are doing!
Sweet blades. I currently own 3 awesome Esee products. My question is, would these S35vn blades do well for game prep - like skinning deer or smaller game? I'd like to have somthing less prone to rust as well as somthing that stays sharp for a long period of time.
Other than that, I've allways liked Esee and will continue to buy your products. Some of the best in the knife business, and you cant beat the Warranty that's forsure. Thanks for the update on the new products guys. Look forward to owning more and making some videos of me using them..lol
Joshua Genovese it would be outstanding for That and I can’t wait to use it for that purpose!
If you guys make a PR4 in S35VN I promise I'll buy it!
Im going to be reviewing one of your blades very soon, Ive owned a lot of ESEE gear over the years and its time.
I have a 6P attached to my hip for hard work but now use the 3 in S35VN for camp work like food prep and anything that requires a fine slicing action. I sharpen my 6P every time I go out but with how good the S35VN holds its edge, I have been on six separate camping trips and still have the factory edge on there. Might need a touch up soon but I find that combo works great.
Lol how odd that you guys just came out with this video and I just received your ESEE PR4 today. Love it and just ordered your whiskey brown Armatus sheath from your website can’t wait to get it. Keep up the great work!
We will do our level best!
I can see you will be replacing allot of these knives...
Thanks for being so honest , says allot about you guys, much respect
Love the Loyalty to their customers, the honest transparency and integrity of ESEE. It shows they want to develop and hone their great products through testing and want to take their costumers along for the ride.
This type of transparency is seriously refreshing.
Just picked one of these up for EDC (a bit excessive maybe lol) since I'm a fixed blade guy and I like something with a little heft to it. This thing feels amazing. Absolutely love it. Literally 0 complaints about the knife. Would be nice if the the holes in the sheath were square though so I could mount the belt clip sideways for scout or appendix carry. You guys sell a clip for that?
No clips from us but some kydex soft loops will work just fine.
So what is Bark River doing with their S35vn that ESEE isn't? It's extremely rare that you ever hear of a Bark River breaking. I've abused 3V just as much as I have 1095. It holds an edge at least twice as long as 1095 and it's semi-stainless. I would love to see an ESEE 3 in 3V. Or better yet, a collaboration between ESEE and Bark River to make an ESEE 3. An ESEE 3 in Elmax or 3V available in Bark River handle materials would be amazing.
I can't speak to what BRK is doing....we don't their process or heat treat....I do know they make great stuff and stand behind it....We feel very confident in our heat treat and feel like to get the most out of S35vn this is the Rockwell we need to be at...because of that...there is a yin/yang in edge retention and toughness.
bark river user dont use theire knive ,, thats why ;) they are collector much or less, and yes i saw a couple bark river knive being broken on some fan pages on facebook.
@@cjvilleneuve1566 Bark River owners do use their knives. Just not in their backyards making TH-cam videos.
@@vicarious1028 I own a few barkies myself. Broken a few through testing on purpose. The stress levels between bark river and Esee knives are very similar. 3v is tough, and will outlast 1095 no doubt. But it isn’t enough of a difference to justify $300 vs $120. Not to mention, bark river isn’t exactly known for their customer service. I know Esee will replace my knife if it comes to, but I have yet to break any of my esees that I’ve had over the past 10 years. Performance over looks.
So the Zancudo will have a sheath like the 3? When will the Zancudo be available to buy?
MSU Bird Hunter the Zancudo is slightly larger than the Izula and uses the same clip plate. Should be hitting dealers by the end of Feb.
Love your honesty and integrity. I would love to review one of your knives on my TH-cam channel. And prove some of the naysayers wrong. We are a bunch of air gunners and all of us have EDC it's a must have in our sport and hobby. I actually got into knife collecting from my air gun adventures. Now we all compete to see who gets the next best knife.
Just learning about ESEEs… good info in compact video. Thx
Shane :
“ Tell us what you did “ .
Patrick :
“ I broke It “,
Haha
Man of many words haha haha haha .
Appreciate this .
I’m ready to purchase the ESEE 5 or 6 in S35VN ( if avail ).
Happy New Year Everyone 🤠🙏❤️🔪💥
Most of us were hoping for CPM3V
man we hear so many options for all over...3v is a popular one for sure....this was a starting point...let's just leave it at that for now.
I don't know what people wrote in their comments. But if I think of a 'premium steel' with good edge retention and excellent toughness, CPM 3V would be the first steel that came to my mind.
As I'm not a premium steel nerd, I'm fine with 1095 for knives designed for hard use. But would like to see you try out 80CrV2 too. It's a very tough carbon steel. It's not as flexible as 1095 but still hard to break. It's even more resistant to shock than 1095 and holds an edge significantly longer. Probably the wrong steel for nerds but a highly capable alternative to 1095.
I’d be curious about cpm-3v. But yes, super steels can be more brittle from what I’ve seen. Thanks for keeping it real ESEE. I love your blades.
You should definitely take a closer look at Nitro-V as blade material. I used and abused a similar sized knife from a custom knife maker and edge retention as well as toughness were fantastic. Highly recommended! Great attitude also showing failures and set-backs along the way. I have my izula2 for ages now and it never disappoints. Cheers from Germany...
Mike Hardman thank you for the feedback and suggestions. It’s greatly appreciated
The knife community hit a low point a few years ago with internet driven destruction tests and "if I only had one do-all knife during the apocolypse" fantasies. Thank you for respecting people that use your knives with your products and education. Cool knife, BTW!
We honestly believe that MANY people know this...but we wanted to do our absolute best to communicate with EVERYONE what our findings were and how to adjust expectations.
3V would have been the way to go
3V is another great option and one we are exploring...
No, 3V is significantly more brittle than S35VN and is challenging to field sharpen. I love and have ran 3V in the woods. But it's far from a first choice. (Also not as corrosion resistant)
@@AlaskanFrontier1 we know 3V would be a popular option but we really wanted something that was corrosion resistant as well...
@@RandallsAdventureESEE Of course. That is what I said. Having ran both steels, I can attest to the corrosion resistance of 35VN in fresh and salt water. Especially in comparison to 3V. Really 35VN is a remarkable steel for the wilderness and or damp environments.
No its not. I cut cinder block with 3V I made
It is way tougher then s35vn.
Love the honesty and open reputation ESEE has. I’m looking for my first “nice” knife and I’m definitely going with these guys.
Our obligation is to our customers....so we want to make sure that when we bring new products to market we've done our "homework" so they don't have any surprises. Our S35vn knives will last a lifetime as long as you treat them like a knife and not a battering ram. They WILL take some abuse but not like our 1095 blades but they have phenomenal edge retention.
Very honest, instructive and informative video. I love a nice folder in a premium steel, but all my fixed blades are and will remain some type of 1095 or 1085. Thank you for the video.
Glad you get it....that is very important to us!
If you made an ESEE 5 model in CPM 3V I would buy 12 of them. Please.
I would love to see Esee start offering an O1 or 80CRV2 versions of all their knives.
Glad you made that distinction that batoning was only for emergency survival situations!
One of the many reasons i got my ESEE guardian 3 is this openes about your products. I really admire your truth aproach to things and i think this builds the trust and reputation your company and products deserve. 10/10
we appreciate it....and will continue to put it out there!
I feel like the s35vn version will have more of a limited usage capacity. Almost more of just food prep knife or making feather sticks. I would not want to use it for full out bushcrafting simply for the fact it’ll be harder to sharpen in the field and will chip a heck of a lot more than 1095.
this was one reason we wanted to start the conversation with our customers...if you don't baton or use it for HARD USE...we think it will be great...we (and many of our customers) are used to hammering on our knives and we wanted to be really honest about expectations.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE I'm one of those guys that would love the stainless "super steel" but more for the purposes that NY Blade EDC stated. It's the search for the unicorn knife. My kudos for making the ESEE 6, I love the knife and the abuse it will take but I'd love to have an EDC version that I can use at work, in the wet, turn around and take it camping with my Roselli Axe to have a basher and a cutter. I get pangs of guilt every time my 6 or Izula develops rust on that cutting edge.
pinkiewerewolf rust is your knifes way of telling you it’s needs more use! LoL.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE hahaha, for sure, and a bit more timely edge maintenance. I have to fly under the radar with it at work so sometimes that gets put off for a few hours.
@@pinkiewerewolf yeah I feel yah. I stopped using carbon steel for a lot of field knives simply because where I live, in the winter, knives rust inside their sheaths etc. People end up having more problems with sharpening and edge retention with carbon steel than stainless simply because of rust. I strongly recommend m390 which is a steel I've been using for some series of knives and that stuff is simply insane. I used one of my m390 Coldboy series to skin, gut, debone something like 2 sheep and 4 white tail with a week of daily use in between out at my cottage without any sharpening required. A simple strop does a good job of cleaning up the edge too. So carbon steels are slowly loosing their touch. And people who complain about sharpening knives in the field should just stay at home or at McDonald's.
Have you tried 3V steel? I feel like that would be more of a hard use premium steel that could have advantages over 1095.
We are just dipping our toe in the market and like we said in the video, there are a myriad of options to choose from....we will be testing more in the future.
Z-Wear PM would be an even better choice than 3v if thinking about a extremely tough hard working "super steel."
@@johnnyra2437 I agree with the Z-Wear pm ,. I own a M8 in Z-Wear pm steel and it's super tough and stays sharp for a long, long time even after beating on it.
@@joshuagenovese36 agreed... miller bros blades in Z-Wear are undoubtedly the strongest and toughest blades of any maker I know of.
@@johnnyra2437 Most people don't know this, but the reason Luke Skywalker threw his light saber away is because his blue blade was cut in half by someone carrying a MBB M-24 in Z-Wear PM.
Right tool for the job also applies to right steel for the job. It’s the age old trade off between hardness and toughness, you’re never going to be able to beat on the S35VN 3 the way you can beat on the 1095, but then the S35VN makes a more favourable hunting/game prep knife. Understanding the limitations of your tools is important. If you have to baton with it, use a wedge and you take all the risk out of the process (I’ve confidently batoned my Avispa with no fear of damage using a wedge).
well said!! and we agree 100%
Very cool adding a high-end stainless option. At that blade size, it's impressive the amount of pummeling you had to do to break it. Sounds like most people with a decent head on their shoulders will respect the limits of the knife and either use a different tool for wood processing, or you could easily fashion a wedge if you felt the need to process something bigger that normally necessary. I have no doubt that stainless Esee 3 would baton through a lot of smaller firewood for a long time if you. Many of us avoid batoning through knots as it is because it's more work.
I think S35Vn is a good choice and really helps round out the offerings for the hunters or people who live in very wet climates that still want the robust design of an Esee, or just like supporting the brand and stainless is a better option. I don't care for coatings on small knives (anything under "chopper/big knife" size), so having it without a coating is a big plus for me.
Great points and we agree...this knife would be a phenomenal hunting blade!
You can win this argument by tempering the blade and then heat treat only the cutting edge to 60.
Carbon steel for the win.
The honesty of the video makes me want to go and buy an ESSE blade!
I think you hit the nail on the head when you said use the right tool for the job. I think the s35vn knives have a different job than the 1095. They are perfect for hunting or for an edc fixed blade that you are not going to beat on yet still needs the ESEE reliability. I have been looking for a hunting knife for my wife and that 3 in s35vn should be great.
thank you!
Some M4 steel would be wicked.
Unrelated comment, never had a moment's concern over my Essee 6 plain. I trust my life to this knife.
Lyndal Stuart glad to hear it and also a strong reason why we wanted to put this out there.
Ive decided that I really need the izzulla, I have lots of underbrush where I live in North Arkansas "the ozarks" looks a lot more versatile than a standard machete...
I can’t wait for s35vn variations of the izula and the esee 4, which I already found on your website
The E4 should be shipping soon...no firm date but I know it's close
I work my bark river 3v knives very hard. I boton all the time. I love my esse knives in 1095 but hate the coating. You guys are awesome.