If there was ever a knife or knife brand to take a leap of faith on ESEE is probably #1. I think you’ll be happy with it! Aside from the fact that it isn’t that slicey, this is one of the best one-and-done knives you could ever purchase.
Great video! The Izula II is one of the best knives I have ever como across. It is a little machine, you can’t chop a tree but other than that is a really tough and capable blade
Wonderful review; entertaining and informative. I absolutely love the Izula 2…probably my favorite knife at the moment, as well as the Manix and Para 3. Good stuff!
I could or agree more. A folding knife with a steel that stays sharp a long time and a fixed blade that is almost indestructible. I picked up the Izula 2 today to give the setup a go. Also got the esee 3 for something a little bigger. I have to agree with you that the coyotes are bad in the city. My wife takes a lazer sharp spyderco dragonfly for the same reason. Wow that thing is hair splitting sharp.
@@keithcon3505 Nice! The ESEE 4 is high on my fixed blade list, but I haven’t tried any ESEE other than the Izula. But as a guy who hates small knives, the fact that love the Izula so much speaks volumes to me. Good to hear! Those dragonflies are slick looking little knives. Never hurts to have a little something on you when you’re in coyote/predator territory. Whether it be the 4-legged or 2-legged variety… Ignorance is only bliss until shit gets real 🤷♂️
@@oakridgereview1359 Haha, both solid choices! Glad if I was of any assistance. The TDI is actually on my fixed-blade shopping list as well! It just doesn’t seem as versatile for EDC use compared to the Izula 2🤷🏻♂️
@@HardOnGearChannel in my opinion, it's a punching/slashing defensive knife for sure. It's not at all utility. Ive had the TDI L/E (standard) and the Hinderer (long tanto). Both were nice but I found myself not carrying them because of their LACK of utility. I've given them away, and now I found myself maybe getting another, but the Investigator (short standard). Pocket carry style. It's a solid knife, just limited/specific use
@@oakridgereview1359 I totally agree-great point. I should’ve touched more on the efficient stabbing capacity of the izula, but only touched on it briefly during the self-defence portion of the review. Thanks for the feedback!
I use large fixed blades for tactical, bushcraft, camping, gardening, and game and food processing, but always EDC folders. Recently decided to try a small EDC fixed blade. Considered the ESEE Izula 2, Bradford Gardian 3, White River M1, and maybe some others. Settled on the LionSteel H1, and so far, super impressed. If you have a chance to review it, please do. There are not many reviews out there yet.
Roger that. Heck of a nice looking little fixed blade and quite a bargain for M390! Very much like the way the handle sits with that retention ring as well. This one has (as of the last 30 seconds) shot up near the top of my fixed blade wish list, so thanks!
I EDC a WINKLER belt knife in black , and I wear it other strong side scout carry . It has been with me for years. I really like it , and I keep it very sharp.
Super jealous as that it oh so very one of my future grail knives. Again, such a solid choice if you’re only going to buy one fixed blade for EDC 🤘 Scout carry too with that decently large knife eh?! I just can’t handle things driving in my back while I’m driving or sitting, so I’m all about appendix carry. Good on you for being able to make it work!
@@HardOnGearChannel that is what I meant on my left front appendix carry .My wife purchased me a TOOR darter in Ranger Green with serrations on the spine , and it is my new EDC . It is very useful , and sharp! It is CPM3V, and I like that steel a lot.
@@sunbunbradley Ah perfect! the past few weeks I’ve been rocking the this Toor Anaconda IWB at 11-o-clock and it is a tad bit big, but still manageable. The Jank Shank or Darter would definitely be a better carry. That’s a super cool knife. Way to go on the wife’s part 👏👌
Great knife, It’s been on my hip for 2 months now. Get the black blade with the tan scales and die em to whatever makes happy. It is undersize for a lot of tasks but a good urban EDC !
The just released Izula S35VN version adds to available options for this powerhouse lil blade. Hopefully the Izula 2 will be next in line for the upgrade. Thanks for video
I’ve been wondering the same thing-actually been thinking of doing a video discussing it, because I’d be damn temped to splurge on an S35vn Izula 2 to make for a good knife battle/comparison. That blade design and geometry compliments the weaknesses of S35vn so well...
@@John5.56 The big difference is definitely the corrosion resistance, otherwise… S30v/S35vn have better edge retention than 1095. 1095 however is much easier to sharpen and is much tougher (but softer)-meaning the blade edge won’t chip as easily. When 1095 gets dull or takes edge damage, it usually rolls and doesn’t take a lot of work to resharpen. When S30v gets dull or takes edge damage, you can sometimes find small chips in the edge which can cause hang-ups and/or be incredibly annoying to sharpen out. There are definitely pros and cons to each and everyone has their own opinion on which is best for certain tasks.
@@HardOnGearChannel I appreciate the reply and dumbing it down for me hahah. Sounds like s30 or s35 would be better suited for warehouse warriors cutting cardboard vs 1095 being a beater/general use choice. I’m just starting to nerd out on knives and certain steels etc so I appreciate the reply brother.
@@John5.56 No worries! Sorry for the delayed reply’s. I’d say you’ve got the basics figured out from your example in that last comment. It can always be more complicated, but you’ve essentially got the gist of it.
@@HardOnGearChannel to be honest, their izula 1 in s35vn is a sleeper release. i love the steel choice but they should have released that in the izula 2 even if they bump the price to $95 i'd still buy it. i got the set for $5 less (it was originally $85).
@@pinoyedcknives Totally agreed. The Izula 2 is just better than the 1 in every way for me. Wouldn’t want it to be any smaller, therefore just can’t pull the trigger on the 1, S35vn or not… 🤷🏻♂️
@@HardOnGearChannel my izula 2 is coming in a week. try checking out the esee 3 in s35vn. i currently carry my esee 4 s35vn as a neck knife at night and attached on my maxpedition jumbo versipack whenever i go out in the morning for work.
as much as i love getting the izula 1 in s35vn, i can't since i wear large to xl gloves and i won't be able to get a full purchase on the handle compared to the izula 2. plus, i've handled several 1095 knives already that most of them show no signs of rust since i was instructed by my late grandfather to dab a little bit of mineral oil on his knives in the tool shed every 2 months. he even taught me freehand sharpening as a kid.
Esee Izula 2 fits perfectly in a leather guardian 3 sheath!! Ordered one for about 10 bucks and carried it in it for a while now it’s way better than the one it comes with you forget you even have it on
Good to know 👍. I have a feeling I’ll have do to something that like after a couple of years as I wear through that powder coating. Thanks for the suggestion.
Nice vid. I never cared for the looks of these and now I want one.... I think it will pair nicely with an Opinel. I like to carry an edc ficed blade and then for those tasks that require a nice slicer I carry an Opinel, because it hardly adds any weight to the pocket. This Izulla actually looks like it will carry nicely inside the pocket.
Awesome, glad to hear it! The Opinel is something I’ve never been drawn to, but I need to grab one soon to better understand it and compare to it. I can say for sure though, that with a slimmed down sheath carried as a pocket slip, it disappears into your pocket almost as well as a folder 👌 Thanks for the comment!
@@HardOnGearChannel The Opinel is great, since it is so inexpensive, but yet one of the best slicers there is and the carbon variety gets a crazy sharp edge very easily. Probably the easiest knife to get shaving sharp. Try it out, even if you just keep it in the kitchen for tamato slicing. Just put a forced patina on it to protect the steel from corrosion or consider the stainless one.
@@mdubb4855 the no 8 in carbon steel, which I put a forced patina on with vinegar. I also have the no. 9, but for combining it with an edc fixed blade I would stick to the 8 or even the 7. Then when you need to use it infront of a sensitive viewer and you don't want to upset their delicate constitution you use the small and sensible opinel. And for all your private cutting needs at your residence, you can wip out your edc fixed blade (or Cold Steel Espada XL for that matter..) 😜
Sick man! Hope you enjoy it. Be curious to know your thoughts once you’ve had some time to break it in. I hear you on the availability thing. Hard for me to always get the specific models I’m after.
At 2:30 into the video you discuss not getting the belt clip with the knife and sheath unless you buy the kit with it. My apologies but I believe you are mistaken. I recently purchased the Izula & I received the sheath with the belt clip. I did not get the kit accessory. I’m sorry I’m a bit confused about your ratings because you said 3/10 for use/abuse but HOG rating of 9/10 (or was that your apocalypse rating 🤔) but anyway, I think it’s far more deserving of an 8/10 on any scale at the very least. It’s an edc blade, it’s light and small as an edc should be. It’s supposed to piggyback with a larger blade like the ESEE 4/5/6 or something. It’s better for the finer detail work but can do everything. Only drawbacks are the oiling rituals and edge retention as compared to 3V or other super steels but idc. It’s a fabulous blade and I can’t wait to get the ESEE 6. Overall it’s a good video as you were quite thorough 🙌
Apologies for the confusing multiple rating systems haha. This was one of my first videos and I may have over complicated things a bit 😅. The “Current Use & Abuse Rating” is how much wear and tear I had put on that knife, up to that point in time. The rating on my Izula 2 now would be wayyy higher after 2+ years of use. This spring/summer I’ll be pumping out a series of “Long Term Hard Use” Knife Reviews for a lot of the knives I’ve used the most-I’ll make sure to clean up my delivery and rating system before then. Thanks for the comment ✌️
Well I think you went with the right knife! Not sure if you also got the belt clip + mounting clip with yours, but I’ve carried the Izula 2 appendix carry on my sweats for many months and is typically on me if I’m chilling around the house. If not, the pocket slip option works nicely… even better if you pick up an Ulticlip Slim for it 👌
Great review 👏👌nice to see the Izula being used in this video. I have the Esee Izula in 440C and I neck carry it. It's always on me. I basically use it for everything. Alot of food preparation but it's definitely not the best slicer. The stock is definitely too thick but I do like it alot..because if I have to use this knife in a survival situation of any kind I would be able to rely on it for definite 👍😀 I do however carry multiple knives and have a crkt minimalist cleaver on the way..which would be an even better slicing blade for food preparation 😉
Thanks for that! The 440c would be nice for the Stainless properties, but I wouldn’t be able to be as mean to it as I can be with that 1095 carbon 😈 You may want to look into the new S35vn Izula! Just came out last month I believe? The one drawback is that it isn’t a saucer lol... you’re right on that one. That’s what I’ve always got the Manix 2 with me as well. That minimalist should serve you well though 👌
On the original Izula (or if you take the handle scales off of the Izula 2) it’s an anchor point for doing a paracord wrap around the handle. It also serves as an oversized lanyard hole.
It always depends on the context, and TRAINING AND EDUCATION is wayyyyyy more important than what tool you carry… but you could definitely do a lot worse than this knife. Personally, I’d prefer the Esee Izula 2 over a lot of other fixed blades-again context dependant. If you’re looking for something purely for last ditch self defence/to create distance, you may want to look at Shivworks Clinch pick and watch some of Craig Douglas’s videos on how/why/when you would use it.
Nice edc. I have all 3 og these knives too 😂. The Bradford G-necker is the fixed blade i go with most days. But i have 2 izula knives the 1 and 2. The izula 1 with paracord wrap i run as a neck knife and the 2 i run horizontal at 1 o'clock on the belt.
By far it’s biggest downfall. It’s still a knife, so it will cut things, but this is NOT a slicey knife for sure. In nearly every other aspect, it’s absolutely amazing.
Check out the Mil Spie Elite or 3.5. It’s got a lot of the same qualities as the Izula 2 but it has more blade and is a little bit more of a slicer while still being damn near indestructible.
Nice review! If you wanted to try something about the same size but possibly even tougher, try the TOPS Iraq Jac. I think the izula is a better overall knife, but the Iraq Jac is an absolute beast of a small fixed blade
DANG! I was not familiar with this knife. It’s now on my radar-thanks for the suggestion. I really need to do myself a favour and take some time to go through TOPS’ full catalog...
Good review, I carry a pm 2 and a leatherman surge for edc but I have been thinking of carrying a fixed blade instead of my pm 2, I have an esee 5 and love it, would you suggest a Izula 2 over a cr 2.5 from esee for edc
Hard for me the suggest one of the other without all the details and intended use. I'm a big Izula 2 fan, but I've spent very little time reviewing the cr 2.5 nor have I handled it, so I'm afraid I can't give much of an opinion on that. Have you considered carrying a small slicey folding knife in addition to a fixed-blade like the Izula 2? Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers.
Great little knife, but I really like the MagnaCut Sencillo better, for both size and blade shape. Honestly, I think I'm going to go for a TJ Schwarz Confidante one of these days.
Absolutely! Can’t go wrong with the Recon 1 for a tactical knife. Folder vs fixed blade is a whole different conversation though. Fixed blades are almost always a more reliable choice for self-defence (faster deployment, plus less chance of you missing your deployment during a high stress situation).
@@HardOnGearChannel ESEE carbon steel knives are made from 1095 steel. 1095 is a top choice for professional cutlery designed for hard use, it will rust and stain if not properly cared for - especially on the cutting edge and around the laser engraving. This steel does not seem to be of higher quality?
@@royk9028 1095 is one of the most recommended steels for outdoor fixed blades-especially in the hard use category. All high carbon steels are non-stainless. It’s an unfortunate trade-off for extra toughness and edge retention, but well worth it. I live on the salty east coast of Canada and I’ve never had my carbon blades acquire anything more than surface rust, and I really don’t take that good care of them either. You can get more premium steels in fixed blades, but you’ll pay twice as much for them in many cases.
Hey man nice review, i was wondering, can you fit a finger through the hole in the back or is it too small? specifically in a reverse grip can you get your index finger in? and in regular grip the pinky finger? Lastly do you prefer this or the ESEE 3 as an all rounder knife? lol
Hey, good questions! Unless you have extremely small fingers, it’s just about impossible to use that hole as a karambit-style ring-reverse or forward grip. It’d nice though if they made a version with a slightly larger hole for that purpose. I had considered the ESEE 3 (even the Esee 4) over the Izula 2 (I like big knives and a cannot lie) but decided to go with the better carry-ability for the trade off of a little extra function/size. Full disclosure though: the Izula 2 is the first ESEE I’ve owned, so once I get an ESEE 3 I’ll be able to give you a better comparison between the two 👍
@@HardOnGearChannel Haha i too wish the izula was 3.5 inch or atleast 3 inches not 2.8 lol im from nyc one of the strictest knife cities but come on ESEE 😅 Thats a bummer on the ring hole though i think its possible if it was skeletonized right? Cuz the scale covers up some of the ring size? I have seen half scales for the izula 1 that doesnt cover the back ring, anyone know if they have ones for the izula two? so that the back ring can be used for retention xD
@@GeorgeMui Totally agree! My hypothetical first H.O.G. knife design is probably going to be something like the Candiru on Steroids with a comfortable set of scales. The Izula 2 comes close for me though. That’s a ways off into the future yet... but I’ve got some ideas that I’ll continue to build on for when that time comes. I’ll have to take the handles scales off soon and see if my pinky will slip in that ring. I’ll get back to you on that in the next week sometime!
@@HardOnGearChannel oh rly? Nicee good luck on ur journey to becoming a maker xD posta vid of ur future design i will check it out! And yeah definitely let me know if you could fit your pinky and index finger. If it is possible, then I'm pretty sure im buying on cuz that would definitely increase its utility if godforbid u should need to rely on it defensively
Also, apparently these scales that leave the hole uncovered exists for the izula 1www.bladehq.com/item--ESEE-RAT-Cutlery-Izula--5779 i wonder if it fits the izula 2 as well or if there a version for it that i haven't found. Please let me know if anyone knows where i can find one.
Solid recommendation, thanks! Funny, I’ve actually got my first Tops knife coming in the mail now. Was recommended in this comment thread as an improvement over the Izula 2. The unboxing for that knife with be coming very very soon I’m sure… stay tuned!
Great edc trio. I have all 3 Actually. I have a kydex sheath with soft loops for horizontal carry for my Esee. The stock sheath is ok, but kind of meh. Great knife though. Perfect edc sized fixed blade.
Wicked! Yeah I’ve seen those sheaths-it’s tempted me to try getting a custom kydex made for it, but I don’t terribly mind the stock sheath, especially with the belt clip. Lots of better options out there though I’m sure. Thanks for the input 🤙
A last comment..you do however not have to be concerned about any rust/corrosion issues with the Esee Izula 440C.. 1095 is tough really tough and that's a win win....
@@HardOnGearChannel Opinel Carbon knives have been used by sailors years ago and still does..it's survived those situations I'm sure Esee 1095 can do the same.. Patina on carbon steel is always an option
@@chriscoetzee6484 True enough! That also reminds me I need to pick up an Opinel at some point. Not my style or preference at all... but I classic brand I have no experience with.
Nothing to do with open-mindedness-I’ve actually wanted to try the backpacker or Caper from white River for a long time… I’ve just never gotten around to dropping the coin in it. Maybe next year it’ll finally happen. Great suggestion-definitely a knife I know I’d enjoy 👌
@@HardOnGearChannel it really is just the steels of the tools that are so much nicer. My M1 backpacker is my, hiking knife. While my main EDC is a Federalist. I rarely need to sharpen my knives. Even when I have to cut cardboard, and paper all day. I use my knives and yet I take care of them. Same deal with my guns. The old rule of thumb take care of your tools, and they will take care of you. Really shines true.
Definitely being heavily facetious, but it’s only partially a joke. You can defend yourself, but you can’t carry anything on your person with intent of using it as a weapon or even a “tool” for defending yourself. “The police are there to do that” is the common argument given… 🤷♂️
That’s the same in my state that I live in. You can’t carry a knife with the intent for it to be used as a weapon. I carry a knife everywhere I go for self defense against mountain lions. There was a kid near me who saved himself from a mountain lion attack by slashing it across the chest with a buck knife and it ran off. So if I ever get stopped by police and asked what the knife is for, the only wrong answer is “self defense.” I could just say “nothing, just like carrying a knife.” And I CAN use it for self defense. Just can’t carry it with the INTENT of using it for possible self defense.
Have you considered the para-cord handle wrap option? Might be a good compromise. OR: Check out what Great Lakes Prepper did is this video! This might be exactly what you're looking for. th-cam.com/video/N7DSjDoEKyk/w-d-xo.html
Ummm... The sheath is ambidextrous. Just mount the clip on the opposite side and badda bing, it works the same for left or right handed carry. Top is top, bottom is bottom, even in a mirror. 🤷♀
Oh my, was I not able to figure that out way back in this one? Don’t worry, this video was 2 years ago now and I’ve bought wayyy more fixed-blades and messed with way more sheaths. I promise I’m getting less dumb every day 🙃 My updated Long-Term, Hard Use Review of the Izula 2 will be coming out within the next few weeks. I’ll be sure not to make that mistake again-thanks!
He missed the fact they if you want to cut cured meats with it you will leave a residue of black oxide and a metallic taste in your mouth. Other than that it’s a great knife.
100% dude. That’s all TH-cam is... a bunch of opinions 🤷🏻♂️. What’s the best fixed-blade in YOUR opinion? Contribute to the community instead of just being a troll. Thanks for watching ✌️
You concentrating on a blade for self defense, shows you don't know jack about the subject.In reality,a knife is a very poor choice for self defense, for a variety of reasons.That's not to say a knife isn't a deadly weapon,it is very deadly,and that's a major problem for self defense. You see,it's very easy to mortally wound someone with a blade,without inhibiting his short term combat ability.I'm not going into more efficient systems,because the fewer people know those things,the better,(those tools can also be employed for offense as well as defense, and with all those anifa running around,I don't want to give them any ideas)
That’s reasonable enough. Although there are a lot of experienced folks who would agree that having a knife as a backup is better than not having one. Whether I know jack 💩 or not, I tend to agree with that lot. Especially in a place (like Canada) where a person can’t legally carry “weapons”, but can carry “tools” such as knives. Effective striking + grappling, or a bat (or bullet 🤷♂️) to the head is surely more effective at stopping a threat than waiting for them to bleed out from likely less than immediately lethal knife wounds, but since this TH-cam Channel is a part educational/part entrainment based KNIFE CHANNEL, and NOT a self-defence centric one, I’m only really focusing on the knife-related stuff, which I’m sure you can understand, Thanks for your constructive comment and I only hope you can enjoy the rest of the content, despite my inexperienced non-expert qualities, which I’m pretty open about.
I live in the countryside and use my edc knife every day for all kinds of work ... opening bags of animal feed..cutting food for pigs (pumpkin, potatoes, etc.) preparing winter food .. I use it in the kitchen ... on camping ... My opinion edc knife must be stainless and not too thick. it is a knife that should primarily cut food well .. peel the food .. you wear it next to the body where there is a lot of moisture .. and trust me the coating used to protect the knife you do not want near your skin and food. Let go of the nonsense , your life will not depend on such a small knife, and if you have a set of abilities to survive with such a small knife you will survive without it.
For sure, I have a lot of respect for the simple EDC philosophy you have. Most of my coworkers fall in the same category and share your opinion on ideal EDC knives and what is or isn’t practical. The main part of this channel is the information sharing and my giving honest reviews of the knives I use, but the other part of it is the entertainment/satire and the musing around with some nerdy hypothetical banter-which I try to save until the end so that super serious people don’t have to suffer through it. WITH THAT BEING SAID: a couple of months ago while bush camping for work, I had a bear outside of my tent heading my direction and the Izula 2 happened to be what I had on me. Unlikely that I would’ve had to use it, but at that moment (somewhat to your point) I I certainly wished I had a freaking battle-axe on me instead of that little thing. Either way, thanks for your input and comment 👍
@@HardOnGearChannel You're right. Cultural conditions should be taken into account ... America is a big country where the spirit of the first adventurer is still alive, in Europe stainless steels are preferred ... To be honest, knives are like women to me, I may have preferences but I don't have criteria, every knife in my hand is a good knife 😁
If the Izula has one con, it's that the blade could be bigger, BUT it's hard to beat in just about every other category. The Tops Mil Spie Elite might be more up your alley!
@@HardOnGearChannel No, I came for a knife review, and instead I found a video of someone with a mouth thats about 10x too wet heavy breathing into a microphone like he's Darth Vader with a mouth full of marbles. Good luck with hardon gear though
@@michaell.3534 Ah, well thanks for the compliment my friend! I’m a big James Earl Jones fan, so god bless 🙏. I knew my deviated septum/sinus issues would come in handy some day. Thanks for your supportive comment ❤️
Being a gear reviewer… I would think that supporting gear companies… not Amazon.. Knifeworks, DLTtrading, KnifeJoy, etc. would better benefit the companies making the stuff. just my .02
That’s a very valid point. This was one wig my first videos and at the time I hadn’t yet fully engrossed myself in the knife community. Now that I know better, I do try and support mostly my Canadian Knife stores (Blades Canada, House of Knives, etc.) as much as possible. Thanks for the feedback 🤙
10/10 on this review, just discovered your channel better believe I'm going to dig into your videos.
Thanks dude, appreciate the support. Glad you’re digging the content 🤘
Just ordered one myself, I’m stoked! Im not super informed on them, but I love a good knife.
If there was ever a knife or knife brand to take a leap of faith on ESEE is probably #1. I think you’ll be happy with it!
Aside from the fact that it isn’t that slicey, this is one of the best one-and-done knives you could ever purchase.
Great video! The Izula II is one of the best knives I have ever como across. It is a little machine, you can’t chop a tree but other than that is a really tough and capable blade
I just picked up one of these knives. Seems great so far and I can’t wait to put it to work.
Sick! I’m sure it’ll serve you well 🤙
You have a great holistic review, thank you!
I very much appreciate that! 🙏
Wonderful review; entertaining and informative. I absolutely love the Izula 2…probably my favorite knife at the moment, as well as the Manix and Para 3. Good stuff!
Thanks a lot! I still find myself putting this one at the very top of my list 🤘
Was sitting on the couch watching the review and thought, I also like the manix 2. Always in my pocket.
@@keithcon3505 Glad to know I’m not the only that thinks that. They’re a killer duo when paired up too 💪
I could or agree more. A folding knife with a steel that stays sharp a long time and a fixed blade that is almost indestructible. I picked up the Izula 2 today to give the setup a go. Also got the esee 3 for something a little bigger.
I have to agree with you that the coyotes are bad in the city. My wife takes a lazer sharp spyderco dragonfly for the same reason. Wow that thing is hair splitting sharp.
@@keithcon3505 Nice! The ESEE 4 is high on my fixed blade list, but I haven’t tried any ESEE other than the Izula. But as a guy who hates small knives, the fact that love the Izula so much speaks volumes to me.
Good to hear! Those dragonflies are slick looking little knives. Never hurts to have a little something on you when you’re in coyote/predator territory. Whether it be the 4-legged or 2-legged variety… Ignorance is only bliss until shit gets real 🤷♂️
Just bought the Izula 2 Black with Tan Micarta 😍😍
Heck yeah! Solid knife and colour choice 👌
@@HardOnGearChannel it was between this and the Kabar TDI but damn you sold me on this haha
@@oakridgereview1359 Haha, both solid choices! Glad if I was of any assistance.
The TDI is actually on my fixed-blade shopping list as well! It just doesn’t seem as versatile for EDC use compared to the Izula 2🤷🏻♂️
@@HardOnGearChannel in my opinion, it's a punching/slashing defensive knife for sure. It's not at all utility. Ive had the TDI L/E (standard) and the Hinderer (long tanto). Both were nice but I found myself not carrying them because of their LACK of utility. I've given them away, and now I found myself maybe getting another, but the Investigator (short standard). Pocket carry style. It's a solid knife, just limited/specific use
@@oakridgereview1359 I totally agree-great point. I should’ve touched more on the efficient stabbing capacity of the izula, but only touched on it briefly during the self-defence portion of the review.
Thanks for the feedback!
Izula is way better than any folder and I’m happy I have my izula2
I dig it 🤙
I use large fixed blades for tactical, bushcraft, camping, gardening, and game and food processing, but always EDC folders. Recently decided to try a small EDC fixed blade. Considered the ESEE Izula 2, Bradford Gardian 3, White River M1, and maybe some others. Settled on the LionSteel H1, and so far, super impressed. If you have a chance to review it, please do. There are not many reviews out there yet.
Roger that. Heck of a nice looking little fixed blade and quite a bargain for M390! Very much like the way the handle sits with that retention ring as well.
This one has (as of the last 30 seconds) shot up near the top of my fixed blade wish list, so thanks!
I EDC a WINKLER belt knife in black , and I wear it other strong side scout carry . It has been with me for years. I really like it , and I keep it very sharp.
Super jealous as that it oh so very one of my future grail knives. Again, such a solid choice if you’re only going to buy one fixed blade for EDC 🤘
Scout carry too with that decently large knife eh?! I just can’t handle things driving in my back while I’m driving or sitting, so I’m all about appendix carry. Good on you for being able to make it work!
@@HardOnGearChannel that is what I meant on my left front appendix carry .My wife purchased me a TOOR darter in Ranger Green with serrations on the spine , and it is my new EDC . It is very useful , and sharp! It is CPM3V, and I like that steel a lot.
@@sunbunbradley Ah perfect! the past few weeks I’ve been rocking the this Toor Anaconda IWB at 11-o-clock and it is a tad bit big, but still manageable. The Jank Shank or Darter would definitely be a better carry.
That’s a super cool knife. Way to go on the wife’s part 👏👌
Great knife, It’s been on my hip for 2 months now. Get the black blade with the tan scales and die em to whatever makes happy. It is undersize for a lot of tasks but a good urban EDC !
Wicked! Good idea for the scale mod too, I may have to consider that in the future myself 👌
The just released Izula S35VN version adds to available options for this powerhouse lil blade. Hopefully the Izula 2 will be next in line for the upgrade. Thanks for video
I’ve been wondering the same thing-actually been thinking of doing a video discussing it, because I’d be damn temped to splurge on an S35vn Izula 2 to make for a good knife battle/comparison. That blade design and geometry compliments the weaknesses of S35vn so well...
@@HardOnGearChannel Stupid question but what are the big differences between 1095 and s35vn other than the s35vn not rusting ?
@@John5.56 The big difference is definitely the corrosion resistance, otherwise… S30v/S35vn have better edge retention than 1095. 1095 however is much easier to sharpen and is much tougher (but softer)-meaning the blade edge won’t chip as easily.
When 1095 gets dull or takes edge damage, it usually rolls and doesn’t take a lot of work to resharpen. When S30v gets dull or takes edge damage, you can sometimes find small chips in the edge which can cause hang-ups and/or be incredibly annoying to sharpen out.
There are definitely pros and cons to each and everyone has their own opinion on which is best for certain tasks.
@@HardOnGearChannel I appreciate the reply and dumbing it down for me hahah. Sounds like s30 or s35 would be better suited for warehouse warriors cutting cardboard vs 1095 being a beater/general use choice. I’m just starting to nerd out on knives and certain steels etc so I appreciate the reply brother.
@@John5.56 No worries! Sorry for the delayed reply’s. I’d say you’ve got the basics figured out from your example in that last comment. It can always be more complicated, but you’ve essentially got the gist of it.
your video made me pull the trigger to buy the set. i currently have an esee 4 in s35vn and i'd be happy to have another esee in my collection.
Wicked, glad to hear it! If there is one thing I’ve learned in my time using the Izula 2: I need more ESEE in my life.
@@HardOnGearChannel to be honest, their izula 1 in s35vn is a sleeper release. i love the steel choice but they should have released that in the izula 2 even if they bump the price to $95 i'd still buy it. i got the set for $5 less (it was originally $85).
@@pinoyedcknives Totally agreed. The Izula 2 is just better than the 1 in every way for me. Wouldn’t want it to be any smaller, therefore just can’t pull the trigger on the 1, S35vn or not… 🤷🏻♂️
@@HardOnGearChannel my izula 2 is coming in a week. try checking out the esee 3 in s35vn. i currently carry my esee 4 s35vn as a neck knife at night and attached on my maxpedition jumbo versipack whenever i go out in the morning for work.
as much as i love getting the izula 1 in s35vn, i can't since i wear large to xl gloves and i won't be able to get a full purchase on the handle compared to the izula 2. plus, i've handled several 1095 knives already that most of them show no signs of rust since i was instructed by my late grandfather to dab a little bit of mineral oil on his knives in the tool shed every 2 months. he even taught me freehand sharpening as a kid.
Love mine in an Armatus kydex carry weak side horizontal.
Solid 👌
Maybe Izula 2 is not the optimal slicer, but it can slice. My pinky found that out when I looked away for a moment from what I was doing.
Yikes, no arguing it’s slicey-ness there!
Esee Izula 2 fits perfectly in a leather guardian 3 sheath!! Ordered one for about 10 bucks and carried it in it for a while now it’s way better than the one it comes with you forget you even have it on
You might also consider the DPX HEST. I got mine at $108.00 but looks like now costs $120.00; kydex sheath, clip and micarta scales included.
Damn, I really like that one! Right in the same ballpark but with a little more blade for sure. Thanks for the killer suggestion 👊
Why did you take the coating off the spine? Would this allow it to be used on a ferrous rod?
I like to use mustard to put a patina on my carbon steel knives. Can look really good and you don't have to worry about rust as much.
Good to know 👍. I have a feeling I’ll have do to something that like after a couple of years as I wear through that powder coating. Thanks for the suggestion.
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Nice vid. I never cared for the looks of these and now I want one.... I think it will pair nicely with an Opinel. I like to carry an edc ficed blade and then for those tasks that require a nice slicer I carry an Opinel, because it hardly adds any weight to the pocket. This Izulla actually looks like it will carry nicely inside the pocket.
Awesome, glad to hear it! The Opinel is something I’ve never been drawn to, but I need to grab one soon to better understand it and compare to it.
I can say for sure though, that with a slimmed down sheath carried as a pocket slip, it disappears into your pocket almost as well as a folder 👌
Thanks for the comment!
@@HardOnGearChannel The Opinel is great, since it is so inexpensive, but yet one of the best slicers there is and the carbon variety gets a crazy sharp edge very easily. Probably the easiest knife to get shaving sharp. Try it out, even if you just keep it in the kitchen for tamato slicing. Just put a forced patina on it to protect the steel from corrosion or consider the stainless one.
That makes a lot of sense. An Opinel 9? Or the classic 8?
@@mdubb4855 the no 8 in carbon steel, which I put a forced patina on with vinegar. I also have the no. 9, but for combining it with an edc fixed blade I would stick to the 8 or even the 7. Then when you need to use it infront of a sensitive viewer and you don't want to upset their delicate constitution you use the small and sensible opinel. And for all your private cutting needs at your residence, you can wip out your edc fixed blade (or Cold Steel Espada XL for that matter..) 😜
@@danielsmit3524 I think you're right about going smaller with you lunchroom style Opinel.
My I-2 in OD w/ tan handles arrived yesterday.
Wish I could have ordered OD blade with the OD handles on Amazon
Sick man! Hope you enjoy it. Be curious to know your thoughts once you’ve had some time to break it in.
I hear you on the availability thing. Hard for me to always get the specific models I’m after.
At 2:30 into the video you discuss not getting the belt clip with the knife and sheath unless you buy the kit with it. My apologies but I believe you are mistaken. I recently purchased the Izula & I received the sheath with the belt clip. I did not get the kit accessory.
I’m sorry I’m a bit confused about your ratings because you said 3/10 for use/abuse but HOG rating of 9/10 (or was that your apocalypse rating 🤔) but anyway, I think it’s far more deserving of an 8/10 on any scale at the very least.
It’s an edc blade, it’s light and small as an edc should be. It’s supposed to piggyback with a larger blade like the ESEE 4/5/6 or something. It’s better for the finer detail work but can do everything. Only drawbacks are the oiling rituals and edge retention as compared to 3V or other super steels but idc. It’s a fabulous blade and I can’t wait to get the ESEE 6. Overall it’s a good video as you were quite thorough 🙌
Apologies for the confusing multiple rating systems haha. This was one of my first videos and I may have over complicated things a bit 😅.
The “Current Use & Abuse Rating” is how much wear and tear I had put on that knife, up to that point in time. The rating on my Izula 2 now would be wayyy higher after 2+ years of use.
This spring/summer I’ll be pumping out a series of “Long Term Hard Use” Knife Reviews for a lot of the knives I’ve used the most-I’ll make sure to clean up my delivery and rating system before then.
Thanks for the comment ✌️
I work from home so sweatpants is my work attire with a nice shirt for Zoom Meetings, LOL
Well I think you went with the right knife! Not sure if you also got the belt clip + mounting clip with yours, but I’ve carried the Izula 2 appendix carry on my sweats for many months and is typically on me if I’m chilling around the house. If not, the pocket slip option works nicely… even better if you pick up an Ulticlip Slim for it 👌
Great review 👏👌nice to see the Izula being used in this video.
I have the Esee Izula in 440C and I neck carry it.
It's always on me.
I basically use it for everything.
Alot of food preparation but it's definitely not the best slicer.
The stock is definitely too thick but I do like it alot..because if I have to use this knife in a survival situation of any kind I would be able to rely on it for definite 👍😀
I do however carry multiple knives and have a crkt minimalist cleaver on the way..which would be an even better slicing blade for food preparation 😉
Thanks for that!
The 440c would be nice for the Stainless properties, but I wouldn’t be able to be as mean to it as I can be with that 1095 carbon 😈
You may want to look into the new S35vn Izula! Just came out last month I believe?
The one drawback is that it isn’t a saucer lol... you’re right on that one. That’s what I’ve always got the Manix 2 with me as well. That minimalist should serve you well though 👌
Do you carry it outside your outermost shirt or underneath it?
@@timzusa underneath all
The only knife I find that compares is the ka-bar wrench but I'll thinking about "upgrading" to the izula for the customisability and the warranty
I don’t think you’d be disappointed 👌
There’s an ant on the blade. It’s not meant to be a large knife. Great review.
Haha, very true. Thanks.
whats the big hole at the end of the handle for?
On the original Izula (or if you take the handle scales off of the Izula 2) it’s an anchor point for doing a paracord wrap around the handle.
It also serves as an oversized lanyard hole.
Would you say this is a decent seldmf defense knife?
It always depends on the context, and TRAINING AND EDUCATION is wayyyyyy more important than what tool you carry… but you could definitely do a lot worse than this knife. Personally, I’d prefer the Esee Izula 2 over a lot of other fixed blades-again context dependant.
If you’re looking for something purely for last ditch self defence/to create distance, you may want to look at Shivworks Clinch pick and watch some of Craig Douglas’s videos on how/why/when you would use it.
I’m guessing you changed the edge angle too……what’d you go with?
Nice edc. I have all 3 og these knives too 😂. The Bradford G-necker is the fixed blade i go with most days. But i have 2 izula knives the 1 and 2. The izula 1 with paracord wrap i run as a neck knife and the 2 i run horizontal at 1 o'clock on the belt.
Awesome dude! The longer I’ve had this knife the more I love it. All are classics for a reason 👌
I have an Izula coming to me
Awesome! Hope you enjoy it as much as many of us do.
How good of a slicer is it?
By far it’s biggest downfall. It’s still a knife, so it will cut things, but this is NOT a slicey knife for sure. In nearly every other aspect, it’s absolutely amazing.
Check out the Mil Spie Elite or 3.5. It’s got a lot of the same qualities as the Izula 2 but it has more blade and is a little bit more of a slicer while still being damn near indestructible.
Nice review! If you wanted to try something about the same size but possibly even tougher, try the TOPS Iraq Jac. I think the izula is a better overall knife, but the Iraq Jac is an absolute beast of a small fixed blade
TOPS mil-spie elite. Carries great. Longer blade, thinner handle. Bought an Esee Isula 2 anyway just too classic.
DANG! I was not familiar with this knife. It’s now on my radar-thanks for the suggestion. I really need to do myself a favour and take some time to go through TOPS’ full catalog...
Good review, I carry a pm 2 and a leatherman surge for edc but I have been thinking of carrying a fixed blade instead of my pm 2, I have an esee 5 and love it, would you suggest a Izula 2 over a cr 2.5 from esee for edc
Hard for me the suggest one of the other without all the details and intended use. I'm a big Izula 2 fan, but I've spent very little time reviewing the cr 2.5 nor have I handled it, so I'm afraid I can't give much of an opinion on that. Have you considered carrying a small slicey folding knife in addition to a fixed-blade like the Izula 2?
Thanks for watching and supporting the channel. Cheers.
Question: which knife has a thinner blade, the Izula 2 or the Backpacker. Thanks.
The Izula 2 is a decent amount thicker
Great little knife, but I really like the MagnaCut Sencillo better, for both size and blade shape. Honestly, I think I'm going to go for a TJ Schwarz Confidante one of these days.
Luv my New S35VN Izula with Black G-10 Handle Scales' 💪🇺🇲
Heck yeah! 👊👊👊 🇺🇸🤝 🇨🇦
What about Recon 1? It seems big and scary enoughfor self defense
Absolutely! Can’t go wrong with the Recon 1 for a tactical knife. Folder vs fixed blade is a whole different conversation though. Fixed blades are almost always a more reliable choice for self-defence (faster deployment, plus less chance of you missing your deployment during a high stress situation).
You might find this video helpful:
th-cam.com/video/qvx8E7FulOo/w-d-xo.html
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ESEE carbon steel knives are made from 1095 steel. 1095 is a top choice for professional cutlery designed for hard use, it will rust and stain if not properly cared for - especially on the cutting edge and around the laser engraving.
This steel does not seem to be of higher quality?
@@royk9028 1095 is one of the most recommended steels for outdoor fixed blades-especially in the hard use category.
All high carbon steels are non-stainless. It’s an unfortunate trade-off for extra toughness and edge retention, but well worth it. I live on the salty east coast of Canada and I’ve never had my carbon blades acquire anything more than surface rust, and I really don’t take that good care of them either. You can get more premium steels in fixed blades, but you’ll pay twice as much for them in many cases.
@@HardOnGearChannel which fixed blade premium steel knives you recommend?
Hey man nice review, i was wondering, can you fit a finger through the hole in the back or is it too small? specifically in a reverse grip can you get your index finger in? and in regular grip the pinky finger? Lastly do you prefer this or the ESEE 3 as an all rounder knife? lol
Hey, good questions! Unless you have extremely small fingers, it’s just about impossible to use that hole as a karambit-style ring-reverse or forward grip. It’d nice though if they made a version with a slightly larger hole for that purpose.
I had considered the ESEE 3 (even the Esee 4) over the Izula 2 (I like big knives and a cannot lie) but decided to go with the better carry-ability for the trade off of a little extra function/size. Full disclosure though: the Izula 2 is the first ESEE I’ve owned, so once I get an ESEE 3 I’ll be able to give you a better comparison between the two 👍
@@HardOnGearChannel Haha i too wish the izula was 3.5 inch or atleast 3 inches not 2.8 lol im from nyc one of the strictest knife cities but come on ESEE 😅
Thats a bummer on the ring hole though i think its possible if it was skeletonized right? Cuz the scale covers up some of the ring size? I have seen half scales for the izula 1 that doesnt cover the back ring, anyone know if they have ones for the izula two? so that the back ring can be used for retention xD
@@GeorgeMui Totally agree! My hypothetical first H.O.G. knife design is probably going to be something like the Candiru on Steroids with a comfortable set of scales. The Izula 2 comes close for me though. That’s a ways off into the future yet... but I’ve got some ideas that I’ll continue to build on for when that time comes.
I’ll have to take the handles scales off soon and see if my pinky will slip in that ring. I’ll get back to you on that in the next week sometime!
@@HardOnGearChannel oh rly? Nicee good luck on ur journey to becoming a maker xD posta vid of ur future design i will check it out!
And yeah definitely let me know if you could fit your pinky and index finger. If it is possible, then I'm pretty sure im buying on cuz that would definitely increase its utility if godforbid u should need to rely on it defensively
Also, apparently these scales that leave the hole uncovered exists for the izula 1www.bladehq.com/item--ESEE-RAT-Cutlery-Izula--5779
i wonder if it fits the izula 2 as well or if there a version for it that i haven't found. Please let me know if anyone knows where i can find one.
Tops little bugger carries as well as an Izula 2
Solid recommendation, thanks!
Funny, I’ve actually got my first Tops knife coming in the mail now. Was recommended in this comment thread as an improvement over the Izula 2. The unboxing for that knife with be coming very very soon I’m sure… stay tuned!
Great edc trio. I have all 3 Actually.
I have a kydex sheath with soft loops for horizontal carry for my Esee. The stock sheath is ok, but kind of meh. Great knife though. Perfect edc sized fixed blade.
Wicked! Yeah I’ve seen those sheaths-it’s tempted me to try getting a custom kydex made for it, but I don’t terribly mind the stock sheath, especially with the belt clip. Lots of better options out there though I’m sure.
Thanks for the input 🤙
A last comment..you do however not have to be concerned about any rust/corrosion issues with the Esee Izula 440C..
1095 is tough really tough and that's a win win....
Part of me just wants to temp fate using non-stainless steel knives near salty air and water 24-7... just to see how much I can get away with 🤷🏻♂️
@@HardOnGearChannel Opinel Carbon knives have been used by sailors years ago and still does..it's survived those situations
I'm sure Esee 1095 can do the same..
Patina on carbon steel is always an option
@@chriscoetzee6484 True enough!
That also reminds me I need to pick up an Opinel at some point. Not my style or preference at all... but I classic brand I have no experience with.
The holes are so close, I ran a drill bit through the holes and all 4 line up for the screws.
Nice! Good to know 👌
I have used izula 2. Right now I am using a backpacker from white river. You should be more open minded and try it.
Nothing to do with open-mindedness-I’ve actually wanted to try the backpacker or Caper from white River for a long time… I’ve just never gotten around to dropping the coin in it.
Maybe next year it’ll finally happen. Great suggestion-definitely a knife I know I’d enjoy 👌
@@HardOnGearChannel it really is just the steels of the tools that are so much nicer. My M1 backpacker is my, hiking knife. While my main EDC is a Federalist. I rarely need to sharpen my knives. Even when I have to cut cardboard, and paper all day.
I use my knives and yet I take care of them. Same deal with my guns. The old rule of thumb take care of your tools, and they will take care of you. Really shines true.
In Canada you're not allowed to defend yourself against people? Were you being facetious?
Definitely being heavily facetious, but it’s only partially a joke.
You can defend yourself, but you can’t carry anything on your person with intent of using it as a weapon or even a “tool” for defending yourself.
“The police are there to do that” is the common argument given… 🤷♂️
Yea you can't legally do it unless your life is in immediate danger and even then they will try to make you the bad guy.
That’s the same in my state that I live in. You can’t carry a knife with the intent for it to be used as a weapon. I carry a knife everywhere I go for self defense against mountain lions. There was a kid near me who saved himself from a mountain lion attack by slashing it across the chest with a buck knife and it ran off.
So if I ever get stopped by police and asked what the knife is for, the only wrong answer is “self defense.” I could just say “nothing, just like carrying a knife.” And I CAN use it for self defense. Just can’t carry it with the INTENT of using it for possible self defense.
Edge retention better than most stainless steels? Really? Both of my Izulas get blunt if they just lie in the sheath.🙄
The white river backpacker with or without scales is way better than the Izula. Check it out.
Scales too thick. Needs a thinner option.
Have you considered the para-cord handle wrap option? Might be a good compromise.
OR: Check out what Great Lakes Prepper did is this video! This might be exactly what you're looking for.
th-cam.com/video/N7DSjDoEKyk/w-d-xo.html
Ummm... The sheath is ambidextrous. Just mount the clip on the opposite side and badda bing, it works the same for left or right handed carry. Top is top, bottom is bottom, even in a mirror. 🤷♀
Oh my, was I not able to figure that out way back in this one?
Don’t worry, this video was 2 years ago now and I’ve bought wayyy more fixed-blades and messed with way more sheaths.
I promise I’m getting less dumb every day 🙃
My updated Long-Term, Hard Use Review of the Izula 2 will be coming out within the next few weeks. I’ll be sure not to make that mistake again-thanks!
He missed the fact they if you want to cut cured meats with it you will leave a residue of black oxide and a metallic taste in your mouth. Other than that it’s a great knife.
Those pesky urban coyotes... I agree, you just can't be too careful. The better choice would be a self defense Acme anvil.
Dang, why didn’t I think of that! 😅
Your opinion.
100% dude. That’s all TH-cam is... a bunch of opinions 🤷🏻♂️.
What’s the best fixed-blade in YOUR opinion? Contribute to the community instead of just being a troll.
Thanks for watching ✌️
You concentrating on a blade for self defense, shows you don't know jack about the subject.In reality,a knife is a very poor choice for self defense, for a variety of reasons.That's not to say a knife isn't a deadly weapon,it is very deadly,and that's a major problem for self defense. You see,it's very easy to mortally wound someone with a blade,without inhibiting his short term combat ability.I'm not going into more efficient systems,because the fewer people know those things,the better,(those tools can also be employed for offense as well as defense, and with all those anifa running around,I don't want to give them any ideas)
That’s reasonable enough. Although there are a lot of experienced folks who would agree that having a knife as a backup is better than not having one. Whether I know jack 💩 or not, I tend to agree with that lot. Especially in a place (like Canada) where a person can’t legally carry “weapons”, but can carry “tools” such as knives.
Effective striking + grappling, or a bat (or bullet 🤷♂️) to the head is surely more effective at stopping a threat than waiting for them to bleed out from likely less than immediately lethal knife wounds, but since this TH-cam Channel is a part educational/part entrainment based KNIFE CHANNEL, and NOT a self-defence centric one, I’m only really focusing on the knife-related stuff, which I’m sure you can understand,
Thanks for your constructive comment and I only hope you can enjoy the rest of the content, despite my inexperienced non-expert qualities, which I’m pretty open about.
I live in the countryside and use my edc knife every day for all kinds of work ... opening bags of animal feed..cutting food for pigs (pumpkin, potatoes, etc.) preparing winter food .. I use it in the kitchen ... on camping ... My opinion edc knife must be stainless and not too thick. it is a knife that should primarily cut food well .. peel the food .. you wear it next to the body where there is a lot of moisture .. and trust me the coating used to protect the knife you do not want near your skin and food. Let go of the nonsense , your life will not depend on such a small knife, and if you have a set of abilities to survive with such a small knife you will survive without it.
For sure, I have a lot of respect for the simple EDC philosophy you have. Most of my coworkers fall in the same category and share your opinion on ideal EDC knives and what is or isn’t practical.
The main part of this channel is the information sharing and my giving honest reviews of the knives I use, but the other part of it is the entertainment/satire and the musing around with some nerdy hypothetical banter-which I try to save until the end so that super serious people don’t have to suffer through it.
WITH THAT BEING SAID: a couple of months ago while bush camping for work, I had a bear outside of my tent heading my direction and the Izula 2 happened to be what I had on me. Unlikely that I would’ve had to use it, but at that moment (somewhat to your point) I I certainly wished I had a freaking battle-axe on me instead of that little thing.
Either way, thanks for your input and comment 👍
@@HardOnGearChannel You're right. Cultural conditions should be taken into account ... America is a big country where the spirit of the first adventurer is still alive, in Europe stainless steels are preferred ... To be honest, knives are like women to me, I may have preferences but I don't have criteria, every knife in my hand is a good knife 😁
@@johanesgo8096 Ha, a damn fine motto to live by! Cheers 🍻
Bradford Guardian3 or 3.5 is better, better steel, just better.
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Toothpick, to small.
for whaaaa? lol
@@mcd5778 Just to small a blade for me. Have a couple, they stay on the wall. Gave a couple to infantry soldiers. They were happy.
@@OldBadger1 Nice! I just picked up the little fire ant so we'll see if what comes of it. If I had XL hands it'd probably feel like a toothpick
If the Izula has one con, it's that the blade could be bigger, BUT it's hard to beat in just about every other category. The Tops Mil Spie Elite might be more up your alley!
Hardon gear? Really?
Sorry bro, did you come here looking for 🍆 pump reviews or something? I definitely don’t deal with Hard-on Gear. Sorry for the misleading title 😂
@@HardOnGearChannel No, I came for a knife review, and instead I found a video of someone with a mouth thats about 10x too wet heavy breathing into a microphone like he's Darth Vader with a mouth full of marbles.
Good luck with hardon gear though
@@michaell.3534 Ah, well thanks for the compliment my friend! I’m a big James Earl Jones fan, so god bless 🙏. I knew my deviated septum/sinus issues would come in handy some day. Thanks for your supportive comment ❤️
Nah, you struck out on this one. The Guardian 3 is better than the Izula.
Good for you…🤨
Being a gear reviewer… I would think that supporting gear companies… not Amazon.. Knifeworks, DLTtrading, KnifeJoy, etc. would better benefit the companies making the stuff. just my .02
That’s a very valid point. This was one wig my first videos and at the time I hadn’t yet fully engrossed myself in the knife community. Now that I know better, I do try and support mostly my Canadian Knife stores (Blades Canada, House of Knives, etc.) as much as possible.
Thanks for the feedback 🤙