ESEE 4 vs. Laser Strike vs. TOPS B.O.B. Overview | Fixed Blade Comparison

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[@camhester4251]

laser strike is my pick , got one coming

[@williamsexton2800]

I chose the Laser Strike over the ESEE 4. I have been very happy my choice. Also my Laser Trike is 9.5 ounces

[@BladeHQShorts]

I bought the non-serrated version and I'm in love with it. There are several blade varieties and flavors.

[@sam-southafricanman8610]

Great review but - 5 minute mark - are you sure the Laser Strike is 12.4oz? I own one and mine weighs a little over 9.5oz.

[@ER0JIJI]

I love my B.O.B. I found that the weight is perfect for that sized knife when it comes to chopping small branches. I have smaller hands, and find the feel and shape of the handle fits very well. No "hotspots". Used it to carve a spoon out of a piece of Ash during my last camping trip last Autumn. Very comfortable during the entire process. Edge was still very sharp after carving. Didn't baton with it, since someone else brought an axe, but totally confident that it can. I absolutely recommend this knife for people looking for a field craft/survival knife.

[@jeffreykuhn1071]

I have All three of these knives. My favourite is the LS by far. The BOB is a great knife as well, I have two complaints however. When using it for extensive periods, you`ll get hotspots on the "finger guard" area and the jimping is a bit too aggressive when using bare hands. The 4's handle feels a bit thin for my taste, but the overall package with molle backing is great, very complete. The LS is my vaourit for it`s overall size, blade profile and multiple grips the handle accomodates.

[@bonesrt66]

Great overview on 3 top quality knives! I think much consideration needs to go into how a knife feels in your hands. What may seem perfect in my hand might be uncomfortable in someone elses etc. I have all three of these knives and in my opinion, the TOPS leans more towards a good Bushcraft knife while the L.S. is more of a hardcore survival style. The Esee 4 sits somewhere in the middle. You really can't go wrong with any of the three but actually getting one in your hands and getting a "Feel" for it should be a big part of your decision. Whichever I take out to the field, I always take a Mora along and to be honest, the Mora always gets the most use, even if it's just the little Companion. Thanks for the video, well done!

[@vladpopovici7506]

your left thumb's mobility is killing me

[@Vigilante-ut9lr]

It would be nice if you could hold the knives still for a couple of moments to allow people to see them!

[@BladeHQShorts]

Thanks for the assessment. I went with the ESEE 4 a few weeks back and I love it.

[@BladeHQShorts]

Good to hear! I'm glad it was helpful. I debated and debated it before choosing the ESEE 4. I'm pleased with it so far. It performs really well.

[@johnr.timmers2297]

I went for the laser strike. I got it for 100, it stays sharp all day, and the weight lets it hack through limbs with ease. Love my esee, and they have a replacement warranty no questions asked. I could take a hammer to it and they'd replace it.

[@PkwyDrive13]

I literally just ordered a Esee 4 from you guys like 20 minutes ago :-) can't wait.. My first esee, and fixed blade over 3.5in

[@What_If_We_Tried]

Good insights. I've been thinking about a quality bushcraft / camp knife for quite awhile, and you've sold me on the ESEE-4, over the TOPS B.O.B., but, I am going for the modified handle version.

[@Danno0618]

Thanks for the video! I was deciding on which to get, and had decided to go with the ESEE 4, and this video just helped me lock in my decision.

[@ketanfakelastname2751]

Just bought an esee 4 and I agree I do like it so far, I will do some more testing but I do rlly like it so far

[@bero2]

Thanks for the side by side objective and subjective comparison. I have small hands, even for a female, so the handle measurements are much appreciated.

[@mistersmith3986]

Hands down, ESEE Laser Strike!

[@Mike-id8gu]

I would agree with "It really comes down to personal preference." I own all three and my personal picks in order: 1). Laser Strike, 2). Esee 4, and 3). The B.O.B. I really enjoy all 3, but I find all 3 of these are uniquely different in application.

[@chriszablocki2460]

I think the BOB is a field craft knife that you could fight with if you needed to, and the esse is a fighting knife that you could survive with if you needed to.