I started off with the number 6, but it's a bit too long for general purpose. The Esee 4 is perfect for me and it is very easy to maintain with a 6-in honing Steel. The thing is I don't need it for woodwork just general cutting stuff. I got the clip Point version so if you are into shaving fat wood that clip point is perfect. I splurged and got two of them one clip one non-clip. What can I say they're addictive.
@@MNWoodland For my needs, s35vn by a long shot. I edc it, doing general tasks, plus bushcraft stuff with my kids on my property a few times a month. I wouldn’t say I’ve torture tested it, but I’ve batoned through some heavy stuff where I was really pounding it hard and no issues. So any perceived difference in toughness doesn’t seem to matter for me. It definitely holds an edge better than my 1095 and I don’t really care for the coating on the 1095 esee knives. It creates a lot of friction compared to smooth stonewashed metal. And makes the knives thicker “behind the edge”, at least until it wears off. Plus not good for food prep. And obviously I don’t have to worry much about rust with s35vn, although I haven’t had a problem with the 1095 rusting either.
@@MNWoodlandthey didnt heat treated the s35vn properluly. had my edge chipped cutting down small branches. sucks tho. but the HC is a beast i tell u that
the 4 and the laserstrike are very close…..I have 2-4s and one laserstrike…..the laserstrike stays in my hiking day pack, the 4 stays in my hunting pack
I have Kershaw, Cold Steel, Gerber, Mora, etc - SO many nice blades, but the ESEE 4 just *feels* so right.
I sanded the coating down smooth with 400 grit
I started off with the number 6, but it's a bit too long for general purpose. The Esee 4 is perfect for me and it is very easy to maintain with a 6-in honing Steel. The thing is I don't need it for woodwork just general cutting stuff. I got the clip Point version so if you are into shaving fat wood that clip point is perfect. I splurged and got two of them one clip one non-clip. What can I say they're addictive.
16.5 ring sz xl gloves. the tkc extended handles make this knife work well for me. without going overboard
I just bought my esee 4 for 96.85$ I am excited to get it
Awesome knife just bought one awesome warranty
I’ve got an s35vn version and a 1095. They are a great do all knife. They have a great sheath too
Care to share which one you prefer? I was looking at the S35vn myself.
@@MNWoodland For my needs, s35vn by a long shot. I edc it, doing general tasks, plus bushcraft stuff with my kids on my property a few times a month. I wouldn’t say I’ve torture tested it, but I’ve batoned through some heavy stuff where I was really pounding it hard and no issues. So any perceived difference in toughness doesn’t seem to matter for me. It definitely holds an edge better than my 1095 and I don’t really care for the coating on the 1095 esee knives. It creates a lot of friction compared to smooth stonewashed metal. And makes the knives thicker “behind the edge”, at least until it wears off. Plus not good for food prep. And obviously I don’t have to worry much about rust with s35vn, although I haven’t had a problem with the 1095 rusting either.
@@MNWoodlandthey didnt heat treated the s35vn properluly. had my edge chipped cutting down small branches. sucks tho. but the HC is a beast i tell u that
For a more versatile knife, is the Esee 4 or Laser Strike better?
@@B4neey I don’t have experience with the laser strike, so I can’t give you a clear answer. Maybe someone who has both can chime in.
the 4 and the laserstrike are very close…..I have 2-4s and one laserstrike…..the laserstrike stays in my hiking day pack, the 4 stays in my hunting pack
Yikes! $269.00 on Amazon!! Handsome looking knife, for sure. But, back to the Mora.
Not sure where you’re getting that. It’s just over $100 usd on Amazon. Different country maybe?
@@MNWoodland Yeeesss. Good call. I'm in Thailand. What a difference. Maybe 150% tariff. Time to get a VPN.