I've always spent around 50 bucks and go through them ,but last straw was when I was doing something on my truck and my folder lock was crap and it folded while pushing down and it cut into my finger real good ,I just bought the esee6 , serrated one ,ya might be over kill for daily carry, but with craziness going on ,I justified it .And it's made in America, that's what I really care about America first as it should be .Good review, and I do go out in the mountains alot so the knife will get used .
@RandallsAdventureESEE7 жыл бұрын
Great Video Tim! Thanks for giving an honest review of our products...Very well done!
@Timothy_Jones6 жыл бұрын
Randall's Adventure / ESEE I was initially very interested in the 6lm but actually decided on the Kabar Turok after personally being told by a Esse rep that I'd have to pay extra for a left handed sheath. Didn't feel like that was very fair. Love the knife!
@grizzlycountry10306 жыл бұрын
The esee 6 original handle is alot better. Should have just made the original with better steel.
@firstname32196 жыл бұрын
Make a Junglas II in Dark Earth !!!
@dash84654 жыл бұрын
Ok, you've had forever now.. so where's the 5HM?? (In S35vn btw.. the thickness/beefy'ness of the 5's profile is worthy, and if yer still skeurd use 3v)
@Eurotrash43674 жыл бұрын
Can we get a sprint run in 3V?
@BladeHQ7 жыл бұрын
And we want to give a big shoutout to Tim's beard. Lookin' strong.
@grizzlycountry10306 жыл бұрын
GAY!
@nomadicbushman29336 жыл бұрын
He should shave his face, buy a dress, and be on Broadway. He disagreed with my pick. He hurt my feelings, so I hurt his. This how it works on KZbin! Im a pissed off little honey badger Tim!!😠😠
@SHADOW-ke6xz6 жыл бұрын
The more square your blade handle is the truer your cuts will be, original esee 6 for me, love mine had it for years
@R3l3ntl3sss4 жыл бұрын
SHADOW good info
@laaaliiiluuuАй бұрын
What do you mean with "the cut will be truer"?
@thomaswolf65072 жыл бұрын
Important to note the 6HM comes in a kydex sheath version, but a good review - thanks!
@terrytaylor92067 жыл бұрын
Agree on your assessment. The 6 is a very handy tool in the woods. Does pretty much everything well. Yes on the choil. Definitely. Good review, brother.
@BadSensation7 жыл бұрын
I would disagree on the sheath verdict - considering the blade is 1095 I'd be more inclined to get the plastic sheath with the drainage holes on the bottom. Leather and 1095 might lead to some rather rusty problems
@R3l3ntl3sss4 жыл бұрын
Mutated Antibiosis good thinking
@RadDadisRad3 жыл бұрын
My TOPS Pig Hunter rusted out after getting it. I got it and left it on my work bench in summer in Iowa, 4 days later I picked it up and unsheathed it and it was rusted rather harshly. I pulled the hardware and removed the handles then went ahead and stripped the coating. I coated it in some unrefined flaxseed oil and then baked it in a toaster oven @ 400F. Multiple coats and now I have what looks like a blackened knife. Buffed on a wheel it has gloss but the surface is super slick. I also refined the edge from the factory edge down to 16.5° angle. I mean it’s a pig sticker not a camp knife.
@thomaswolf65072 жыл бұрын
The 6-HM has a kydex sheath option, not only leather. So, naturally the 6-HM wins on the sheath.
@guns4funcajanajustin7 жыл бұрын
2 outstanding knives I picked the 6 as well over the HM great test and review Tim it's in my top 5 as well
@MAROCK1877 жыл бұрын
I have the Esee 6 now and brought it with me for serveral bushcraft survival trips and i realy love it.
@bluegrasssurvival9196 жыл бұрын
You made a smart choice. It will serve you well.
@chrisdolin18594 жыл бұрын
I own the original Esee 6 with the knife connection handles and Kydex sheath as well as the fire steel loop and esee pouch.. it is an awesome and prolly my favorite set-up I own..! I own several set-ups including a Genesis. I would trust the esee 6 with my life!!! It would be the set-up I would take with me if I could only choose a one knife set-up...!!! I know how to use it and it just works!!!!! From fine tasks (because of the finger Choil) to the chopping ability of the bigger blade and everything in between...! A+ in my bushcraft/survival book for sure...!!! Thanks Tim for the outstanding Vid...👍
@EverydayTacticalVids4 жыл бұрын
Glad to help out by sharing this info! Thanks for watching.
@addicted2tone3497 жыл бұрын
The ESEE 6 with TKC scales are where it's at if you are looking for a bigger woods knife. It's my go to if I'm just taking 1 blade.
@TheBeaver503 жыл бұрын
I’ve heard others say that. I’m ordering my esee 6 soon
@eachday95387 жыл бұрын
Interesting, on paper I would have picked the HM, it looked like the HM would be just as good for getting your index finger up nice and close to the edge, but I can really picture what you are saying about the dedicated finger choil and guard giving more control and security.
@anonymoussources57947 жыл бұрын
_This "ESEE 6hm" has an eerie resemblance to the _*_"DC6"_*_ [French Trade Knife] deal that fell through between ESEE and Dave Canterbury, hummm._
@billpeart7 жыл бұрын
I'm glad that collaboration fell through.
@nomadicbushman29336 жыл бұрын
If it was a DC6, it would cost $50 more.
@michaelcervantez35707 ай бұрын
I have never liked the blocky handles on the esee and ontarios. I am so glad they made the HM.
@dasta76582 жыл бұрын
I'm looking at buying a 6 after purchasing and using the 3,4,5 and the Izula. I have only gotten into ESEE knives this year and previously I thought they were probably over-hyped like Becker knives (I own the BK 3, 7, 9, 16). I can't get enough of the ESEE range and I'm always swapping out which knife I carry when I go hiking and camping. Thanks for this review, it gives me more food for thought on my options. At the moment it is between the 6, 6HM and the CM6. I love the look of the CM6 but the 6 I think is more practical. Thanks again for posting this (albeit several years ago).
@EverydayTacticalVids2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out.
@andygossard42936 ай бұрын
Excellent video dude. The HM sells for $50 more at my closest merchant
@WilliamFrazier14887 жыл бұрын
Ontario Knife Company has never let me down and honestly there knives usually impress me with how well they perform. I wanted for awhile to try out an Esee knife so I think I will get this one first I really like the regular one, not the HM so much.
@willesposito91657 жыл бұрын
Great video man. I saw that it was a 20 minute video for a knife review and I thought why is it so long but man it was super well-produced and very thorough. Great job. I own some esee knives and I love them. The esee 6 is my next purchase for sure.
@EverydayTacticalVids7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Will. It was long but it was fun to make. ESEE 6 is great.
@317jmdam7 жыл бұрын
I agree with your feelings on the two. I've used the Esee 6 for a while now. I picked up the TKC g10 handle scales and some kydex for it. Those two upgrades eliminated any dislikes I had.
@anthonyowens35275 жыл бұрын
Brilliant review on the Esee twins, have been wanting an Esee 6 for a long time but have been putting my purchase off based on unsure utube reviews but this review has really sold it to me. Mostly used in a bushcraft environment I was thinking of combining it with the molle sheath for mamimum versittility.
@daltonramsey95855 жыл бұрын
I have a 4HM. Id love to see them with a handle that has a finger guard like the RB3 for that sense of security.
@Jeepjones854 жыл бұрын
Just bought the esee 6hm with leather sheath, man I’m soo excited, I have looked and looked for something similar to the Pathfinders Dave Canterbury knife their knifes are always on back order and pretty expensive, Thanks for this video I’m a knife enthusiast and love the outdoors, I don’t know why I haven’t seen this knife till now lol !
@shamitoson Жыл бұрын
Try an LT wright. Hands down better than an esee in every way for bushcraft imo.
@michaelcervantez35707 ай бұрын
I to thought it looked like the old trade knife. I like it!
@survivalkraft7 жыл бұрын
Very good to know! I have the Esee 4 and Esee 4 HM. I far and away like the original better. For me it comes down to the sheath and the handle. I don't care for the leather sheath because it is difficult to put the knife in without scoring the inside of the sheath. And as for the handle, I feel as though it twists in the hand more than the original, which prevents me from putting as much downward pressure in a push cut. The Esee 6 is definitely on my list, but I don't know whether I want the Junglas or the 6 first. Thanks for the great video, brother! Take care and God bless!
@rickc43177 жыл бұрын
Nice, well done comparison. One advantage of the clip on the plastic sheath is it will fit fine with MOLLE straps on a pack (That's how I carry mine). Nice music at the beginning of the video, too.
@Lazydogsleep7 жыл бұрын
The ESEE6 HM looks like the DC that didn't seem to work out. I remember seeing that handle last year and liked the simple smooth shape.
@alanmeyers39573 жыл бұрын
Makes you wonder who came up with the handle design,?.
@joelvelazquez18927 жыл бұрын
I would pick the esee 6 because of its versatility.
@twai80364 жыл бұрын
Esee 6 hm with Spyderco PM2 is my dream team
@GWHcraig10887 жыл бұрын
love mine. I carry the standard esee 6 with a sheath pouch and a fire steel on the pouch with a small fishing kit on the inside.. also replaced the standard lanyard on the knife and fire steel with 550 firecord.
@DB.KOOPER5 жыл бұрын
I have a classic 6 and my buddy who I do a lot of trips with has the 6HM. 4 vs 4HM I prefer the HM but with the Esee 6 I like the choil and the extra reach it gives. Being up in the PNW I've even used my Esee 6 as an ersatz machete going through a huge rhody Grove and other small stuff. The 4HM, no contest, LOVE the new vroom handle snd shape bit I'll keep my classic Esee 6 for my personal use. Current set-up is actually the Brakimo with a 9" telescoping "dog bone" Saw and maybe the Jungalas II for clearing trail if we need it. That Brakimo is AWESOME as someone who like to whittle and who's always tasked with fire-making/wood-work.
@HBC2587 жыл бұрын
Good video, I really enjoyed watching it. I own a ESEE 6 and a ESEE 4, both are great knives.
@Eric-ew8jt7 жыл бұрын
I'm a new sub and I have to say it was your 100.00 GHB from Walmart that intrigued me, looking forward to PT 2. Personal preference I'm not a big fan of flat grinds, more a sabre grind guy myself... Good review of both knives thumbs up for sure, not a big fan of the leather sheath (Personal Preference) But i'll stick to my GSO 4.7 and 4.1 Cheers and ATB from Yellowknife Canada
@EverydayTacticalVids7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Eric - I'll be working on that video in the next week or so - had to organize my schedule to get 'testing time' in.
@averagebloke44747 жыл бұрын
Essee 6 all day. Essee 6 is a perfect blade.
@Skinnymoose4 жыл бұрын
@@oregonnative9694 There's no such thing as " perfect steel"
@brothersfromotherslb4 жыл бұрын
Do you guys think the 6hm is strong enough to abuse a bit and batton a lot? (I’m looking for a strong knife to go with a smaller bushcraft knife, and I really like the 6hm.) yesyes I know an axe is better but I want some variety :) .
@MichaelRCarlson2 жыл бұрын
Yes
@patricksteeves257410 ай бұрын
I own this esee 6 now!
@Jeff-vp9vz7 жыл бұрын
They won't strike a ferro rod. Its painful to take a file to a new knife. I did it to a small section. It would be nice if the whole spine was a sharp angle.
@davezito8885 жыл бұрын
Thank you Wish the CM was also compared
@hunterstegen1217 жыл бұрын
Just another great video keep them up!!!
@scottmoore58393 жыл бұрын
Good job, thank you for the comparison..!
@Airik1111bibles7 жыл бұрын
The HM design IMHO is really best for a 3-4 inch blade, once you get a longer blade you definitely need that handle on the 6. HM is 100% a bushcraft shape which if it were me I would like it in a full convex grind, just makes more sense.
@jamesmurphy80147 жыл бұрын
Excellent review and video! I agree with your findings. I prefer the six also.
@matthewmitchell86786 жыл бұрын
Awesome review👍🏻....but I still can’t decide which one to get...
@EverydayTacticalVids6 жыл бұрын
Matthew Mitchell well, at least both are winners!
@redbear_707 жыл бұрын
Great video, I was wondering if the two would perform different because of the handle shape and you've answered that. I've had my 6 for a couple years now and love it. Why did it take you so long to get one? Lol.
@EverydayTacticalVids7 жыл бұрын
No real reason other than I was testing out other knives and gear. But I am really glad to have one now. I plan on a "Top 5 Survival Knives" video sometime and this is - right now - in the mix.
@redbear_707 жыл бұрын
EverydayTacticalVids, I was just kidding but yes it's definitely a great knife. Look forward to that video then! And the tkc handles really do make a difference on the esee 6, pricey but worth it.
@b80-s9i4 жыл бұрын
I concur, good sir! Well done review!
@EverydayTacticalVids4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out!
@dash84653 жыл бұрын
I've noticed the HM tends to be a little less controllable, less precision, in how it'll try to rotate in my grip due to it being round. My contoured 6 locks in better. For me it really comes down to appearance and style.. the HM harkens to "olden days" and doesn't draw much attention to itself, the 6 is more tacticool and modern looking without any gimmicky bits. Both are great, but both miss the mark a bit. The perfect varient for me would be the standard 6 handle without a choil.
@BabakPA4 жыл бұрын
Actually the blade thickness on the Esee 6 is less than 0.188 I believe it is at 1,65 . Thanks for the video
@stephenmcaloon40353 ай бұрын
I think the original looks best probably soften the edges with a little sand paper.
@a.j.garrett96396 жыл бұрын
I enjoy my knife. Don't love the metal belt clip though. It bends when caught. Great knife though. Beyond proven.
@ericsylvia4577 жыл бұрын
Dude keep making the vids good job!
@troymanning31507 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim! I've been on the fence about the Esee 6 for a long time. Nice review
@EverydayTacticalVids7 жыл бұрын
LOVING the ESEE 6 - in the Top 5 for me.
@paulie4x17 жыл бұрын
Say Heah Tim, When I L@@Ked for a good Survival Knife my criteria was it had to cut good. If I couldn't get my Rodent's I think Essee would be the one I would pick. But I got lucky. I went to Blade Forum and a fella was talking about how the Custom Shop at Busse Combat could modify a Rodent 6, he had the top guard taken off, I also had mine thinned down. It's less than a 1/4" thick now and without the top guard it L@@Ks like my Ratmandu on steroids. It's by far one of my Fav. 6"+ blades and the steel is Outstanding. A 52100 Ballbearing Steel with Busse Technology. It's Outstanding. Infact I made a nice Trio Carry using my 17" Hultafors Bruks Agdor Hatchet one of my Fav. Bush Craft Hatchet and my Wicked Tough Saw. I also have a Outstanding Piggyback Rodent 7 and my Rodent 3. I Baldric Carry them. With this Combo I like using them on my solo overnighter trips. I added my 24" Council Wood Craft Pack Axe with the Heavy Duty Sheath and Sling. Plus my new Agawa Canyon 21 Boreal Saw. Another Outstanding Set. I just didn't stop there, I also can Piggyback my Rodent 9and my Rodent 4 talking about a Heavy Duty Combo. I really trust my life with this set. Infact check out Mer's Rodent 9 Test Video. Outstanding.,, p
@atomsteel32052 жыл бұрын
Very good useful presentation...thanks,,,
@silverback44344 ай бұрын
The Hm for me , the handle is better than the regular and i don't like finger choil .
@TheChadWork2001 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the HM. More comfortable. Feels better.
@dumaflotchy134 жыл бұрын
For my survival needs ... the Esse 5.
@navigator1372 Жыл бұрын
What are your top 5? Im guessing the bk7 might be one of them
@ThePreparedWanderer7 жыл бұрын
ESEE 6 is a beast!
@Eurotrash43674 жыл бұрын
I have the original ESEE 6 and I see no reason to replace it.
@SteveSmith-sd5hq7 жыл бұрын
I really like the looks of the Esse 6, but I just wouldn't carry that big of a knife. And that's an important thing that I think most people don't think about. You can get a big heavy "survival" knife, but if you don't carry it, how could it ever help you "survive"?
@stalwart2637 жыл бұрын
Steve Smith There is always the ESEE 5,4 or 3!
@SteveSmith-sd5hq7 жыл бұрын
Tactical63. I was going back and forth between them a few years ago. Every Esee has just one major feature that I can't look past. The 6 is too long, the 5 is too thick and heavy, the 4 has too short a handle, and the 3 has too small a blade for me to carry it. I want an Esee, but they just don't have a knife for me. I'd really like to see a slimmer, more woods style 5. That would be awesome.
@survivalkraft7 жыл бұрын
Have you checked out the Laser Strike? It sounds like it might fit the bill.
@SteveSmith-sd5hq7 жыл бұрын
Survivalkraft. Oh yeah, I completely for got about that one. I've been very close to buying it a few times, but ended up finding what I was looking for. I still may buy it one day, I really like the spear point blade.
@johnzane39777 жыл бұрын
Steve Smith why not the esee 4hm? It fits all the criteria u just stated.
@raymondward10097 жыл бұрын
I got my ESEE 6 a couple years ago direct from ESEE, $108.00 with the sheath shipped to me. It's got the old style scales that are actually bigger than the ones in this video, I have big hands so it works great for me but I can see how some one with small hands/fingers would like the HM better. Maybe the best 6" fixed blade in it's class/price range but I'm not an expert on blades I just know from owning one that it's very good. Also I'd like to add that this is a good example of how you can get very good gear for reasonable money. Have you tried Benchmade's Backpacker?
@FernandoMarquezan3 жыл бұрын
Helo! Congratulations on the great videos! Because it is a survival knife, in a situation of need to use it as a defense, do you believe that esee 6 has a good grip for this? I ask why compared to the kabar knife handle style, the esee 6 would not "escape" from the hand?
@jjm61872 жыл бұрын
Appreciate this vid! Do you prefer the 5 or the 6?
@dib00185 жыл бұрын
I like the esee knives but the handles have always been too short for me. Meat of the hand always hanging off.
@735Secure6 жыл бұрын
Again I have the ESEE 6 and not the HM, but the 6 is a survival vs bushcrafting for HM. I like the look of the 6 but hate its grind, and they both have the same grind and as a result suck at most tasks, because they are both compromise. If HM had an Scandi grind, I would consider purchasing and try it.
@shamitoson Жыл бұрын
Lt wright. You won’t be disappointed and will wonder why you ever looked at esee
@IamDoogy6 жыл бұрын
Very well done video. Thanks for the info.
@EverydayTacticalVids6 жыл бұрын
IamDoogy thanks for checking it out
@01REDEYEDDEVIL7 жыл бұрын
nice knives. thanks for the vid.
@songokuo5131 Жыл бұрын
Which is better brother?
@refaiabdeen59433 жыл бұрын
Cheers Mate!
@TheChadWork2001 Жыл бұрын
Who came up with the term jimping?
@Iamjasonallen7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tim!
@EverydayTacticalVids7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Jason.
7 жыл бұрын
This test is ridiculous, these two knives have exactly the same blade of the same steel and with the same cutting edge, so they cut exactly the same way. The only difference is the comfort of the sleeve in the various tasks and that is what we had to make a real comparison. ESEE 6 is mostly a tactical and survival knife and the ESEE 6HM is designed only for camp work and bushcraft. Sorry for my frankness.
@WilliamFrazier14887 жыл бұрын
Well he did tell us how it felt different while cutting so I'm guessing using the knife to see how it feels was the goal and not to compare steel since its the same on both knives.
7 жыл бұрын
So the first part of the cutting tests was unnecessary. It was necessary to arrive at the conclusions directly it would have saved time ;)
@Jay29847 жыл бұрын
mdmax75 So you're basically saying what he did in his video? There are some minor differences in the blades that might make or break it for some people purchasing either knife. It was a great video.
7 жыл бұрын
They are exactly the same, same blade, same length, same thickness of the blade, same cutting length, only the shape of the handle changes
@em47036 жыл бұрын
I absolutely hate choils in knives, so I know from the start what I would chose.
@dennisleighton28122 жыл бұрын
quick question: did you try to work with the handles wet (simulating blood etc)? I have a concern with the roundness of the HM handle in the wet! The 6 handle is flatter, giving a better grip to stop from rotating in the hand. I was curious whether you tested for that.
@songokuo5131 Жыл бұрын
Which is better esee 6 or esee 6 hm
@nathanielramirez8037 жыл бұрын
Will the Esee 6 fit in the 6hm sheath? I really love my 6 but I also love that 6hm sheath and would like to know for sure if they will fit together before I order. Awesome video btw!
@EverydayTacticalVids7 жыл бұрын
Nathaniel Ramirez it does fit, but doesn't ride as deep as the HM. At fall short of covering the second bolt, whereas with the HM a completely covers the second bolt.
@MongooseReflexes7 жыл бұрын
Great review! What survival and/or bushcraft knife would you recommend that has a more premium stainless steel?
@Wildwestwrangler7 жыл бұрын
Mongoose ontario blackbird sk5. It has 154cm stainless.
@MongooseReflexes7 жыл бұрын
Jesse Schmidt Awesome, thanks!
@bluegrasssurvival9196 жыл бұрын
Premium isn't always better. Sure 154cm will keep an edge longer, but it's also gonna be harder to restore that edge. 154cm might be more stainless, but both knives will eventually rust if you don't look after them. 1095 take an easier edge, and can be sharpened by a rock, a piece of glass, and most of all it's tougher then 154cm. Esse uses a lower rockwell on the steel to make it a bit softer but tougher as well. For survival, you want 1095 not a supersteel you cannot upkeep out in the wilds.
@thegreyghost27896 жыл бұрын
Great video Tim, you definitely compared the two knives head to head. Another point that I think is worth mentioning is right out of the box, the Esee 6 is good to go and needs no upgrading. Yes there are slightly cheaper options out there but, invariably, one has to either upgrade the sheath or handle scales or both. The Esee 6 is fine as is. Thanks again.
@EverydayTacticalVids6 жыл бұрын
Good call on that. And thanks for checking out the video. This was fun to make for sure.
@DenisHauser7 жыл бұрын
Buy one! ;)
@moonrunner87916 жыл бұрын
esee recommends the injection molded sheath since its less susceptible to the heat and cold. its no surprise this "tactical" guy pics the tactical version.
@tonyfelosi5 жыл бұрын
Great review !
@EverydayTacticalVids5 жыл бұрын
Thanks Tony.
@unclefreedom213 Жыл бұрын
owned a 6 for years my least favorite woods blade. Bought the HM game changer best all around woods knife made. I run the polymer sheath. That said I cringe when I see someone "chop" with a freaking 6 inch blade get a freaking stick and baton or beaver chew your way through wood. When u see people chop with something never designed to chop with I pretty much immediately assume they have no knife skills. Kinda like seeing a dude off road with a minivan. Just because you can doesn't mean you should.
@patriceb263 жыл бұрын
Bonjour So which one is the best ?
@RustyGunn76 жыл бұрын
They should have removed the finger choil, and shortened the ricasso instead.
@tramontane32395 жыл бұрын
Good review.
@EverydayTacticalVids5 жыл бұрын
Tramontane thanks!
@constantinracu95883 жыл бұрын
What about esse CM6?
@wayneprice27375 жыл бұрын
What if you added the RAT7 .
@EverydayTacticalVids5 жыл бұрын
RAT 7 is a nice one to compare to the regular ESEE 6. I actually like both the ESEE 6 and RAT 7 a lot - both are excellent.
@mr.deconcini32624 жыл бұрын
Im very confused as to what part of this is tactical? I guess to be tactical all you need to do is have it in your title lol.
@betodebem7 жыл бұрын
Awesome!
@EverydayTacticalVids7 жыл бұрын
Thanks Roberto.
@stewartperry77976 жыл бұрын
Nice video
@EverydayTacticalVids6 жыл бұрын
Thanks - I appreciate it.
@ЭдуардКазанцев-с3б4 жыл бұрын
Benchmade Arvensis 119.ESEE6-which is better???
@EverydayTacticalVids4 жыл бұрын
Both are great but I’d take the ESEE 6
@ЭдуардКазанцев-с3б4 жыл бұрын
@@EverydayTacticalVids thank you friend!!! GREETINGS FROM RUSSIA
@EverydayTacticalVids4 жыл бұрын
Эдуард Казанцев Greetings back to you
@philoeolivarria4486 жыл бұрын
Can't go wrong with any esee knives... or Ontario........
@daniel514042 ай бұрын
The HM looks dangerous to the fingers. 😆
@EverydayTacticalVids2 ай бұрын
Yeah. Gotta be careful with no finger guard.
@antonyurchenko59516 жыл бұрын
What song was on 5:50?
@lakrabid7 жыл бұрын
Why do knife reviewers continue to baton? Ridiculous. In a forest there should be plenty of small kindling around instead of damaging your primary tool. Carry an axe...
@AdventureRyan7 жыл бұрын
I agree that some people get a little too excited with batoning. But I've actually found a lot of value in it--when done correctly. For one, it allows me to carry less (leave the axe at home). I've also been in situations where, from either rain or snow, dry wood was scarce and getting a fire going was essential. I've been able to baton away the outer, more wet portions of wood and get to the dry stuff in the center. Once I get a fire going, I can start drying the other stuff I find so I don't have to baton everything. So I agree that batoning isn't always necessary, but I do think it has its place.
@mc3ruiz6 жыл бұрын
Exactly.....great point. Also, I would think that's what these reviewers/gear testers are here for as well: to show us what a knife can or cannot do in the uncomfortable circumstance you have to do ungodly things to your tools (any one tool you may have with you regardless what you wish you had with you). If you're trying to baton the biggest knottiest pieces of wood you can find then you're just abusing the knife or testing it to see how far you can go. People get really upset about batoning but 1.) just because we understand it's not the first thing you should do with your knife doesn't mean we shouldn't appreciate if it can/cannot withstand it when necessary 2.) if batoning is needed, a large knife can be easier, and at times safer, than with an axe and it gives you more cutting edge to work with (especially if you've seen some of the more dangerous folks out there trying to split kindling with their axes/hatchets...it can make you cringe), and 3.) when all you need is smaller kindling (especially when it's wet) it's just more efficient and safer to baton those small pieces of wood with a knife versus pulling out the family camp axe or maybe you're in an emergency situation where all you have is the knife. It's best to know if you're knife (or which of your knives) can handle it or not.
@em47036 жыл бұрын
Because that concept was made popular by a handful of people that never lived in temperate woods for more than a few days, let alone weeks or months to appreciate CONSERVATION OF ENERGY. Its the same group of people that think a Busse slab of steel is a "survival knife", even calling them great knives, but its so thick and big that they would want to kill themselves after trying to skin small animals with it or do fine tasks that are essential to your well being. And a lot of people think "But E, INFI is such a tough steel, and BUSSE knives are such a proven design". Compared to what? Any simple steel is tough at a proper hardness, and at that thickness even a slab of lead can chop, and chop it does and THAT'S IT. A knife needs to slice and cut, not just swing at things and bite a bit into them. "Oh but you can parry it with a small knife, its not a big deal caring 2 knives". Indeed, most of the time 2 knives of different sizes are definitely better, but you do not want to carry a 1-2lb knife with you all the time. Its fun in the first week, but then you just want to find a creek to throw it in.
@em47036 жыл бұрын
@Aventure Ryan literally any knife can baton through wood, I believe we can both agree to that. But chosing a knife just because it can baton "more comfortably", or "better", is a poor choice of priorities in a knife design. Around 1/30th or less of your time using that knife is spent batoning, I would rather just get a thin knife with a nice belly for all the other tasks that it will make easier, and make sure that the HT is good enough so it doesn't bend/crack during those couple of minutes of batoning to start a fire.
@istinklikebutt456 жыл бұрын
Oh lord here we go again.
@mfortier17 жыл бұрын
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@mfortier17 жыл бұрын
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@leonardodpc72787 жыл бұрын
Muito bom
@jdguzman8815 жыл бұрын
esee 6
@truth9596 ай бұрын
I find finger choils to be unnecessary. Just waste of blade.
@grizzlycountry10307 жыл бұрын
Your chopping with the esee 6 was horrible. Were your eyes closed?????
@neofighter53236 жыл бұрын
Cuttin wood like buttah
@TWICESLICEDBREAD6 жыл бұрын
john 3.16
@oldeays50852 жыл бұрын
Plastic and kydex is loud and cheap looking! Leather works better and it's worked for hundreds of years! Looks rich! And it's very quiet to remove the blade!
@BigDaddySwingingMeat Жыл бұрын
Leather is good for a hike in good weather, everyday carry, or a trip to Tractor Supply to pick up more supplies but leather is lousy for camping trips in rough weather or long term survival conditions in wet/humid climates. Leather and water do not go together. Also, moisture can get trapped in the leather and rust a carbon steel blade that has been sheathed for a long time. Kydex, nylon, and plastic sheaths are also much easier to mount to a backpack or tactical vest than leather.