New Esee Knives at SHOT Show 2022 - KnifeCenter.com

[@partysnax1984]

I have absolutely loving all of the uploads! Shoutout to DCA and the team for giving us a ton of great content 😁

[@maxlvledc]

On one hand...I'm so happy your busy. On the other hand...the s35vn series 🤤🤤🤤. Can't wait.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

It’s a double edged sword for sure.

[@hillbillyfromtheswamp6223]

Love Esee!!! Good to see you Shane. Take care man

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

You too man. Thank you.

[@aoxomoxoanyc]

DCA is the rockstar of SHOT. Glad you're there beaming it all back to us!

[@aepage3165]

This has been a great showing of knives, and I'm really excited by some of the products we've seen at SHOT this year. More than that, I want to say thanks to DCA and crew for these last few videos. It definitely takes a whole lot of effort to do something like this, make so many videos, and make it all look effortless, particularly during a pandemic. Dave consistently shows as much knowledge about the products he is handling as the representatives they have showing them, and that's not a knock on the reps. Thanks for all the great content, objective info, and informed opinions.

[@matthewadler1329]

YES! Ive been waiting for the right version of the AGK, and here it is. Especially love that brown micarta! Im glad to be patient and wait for ESSE to work everything out. Great brand, and a great group of guys. They certainly have my business for life.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

We appreciate your patience. The last two years have been flat nuts with new challenges popping weekly, if not daily at times. Thank you.

[@nibbaquak5094]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE I think they're both vapor ware at this point. Prove me wrong, I dare you.

[@Scablands_Scavenger]

I was waiting for the 3.0..... but the AGK in 35 kind of shakes it up.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Both are very nice and capable blades. As soon as I hear something definitive I will put it on BLAST.

[@GeneHouse]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE Yes please, been holding off buying the CR2.5 for over a year, due to the anticipated 3.0. Although I like 1095 over S35VN (I'm in the minority, it's ok), the 3" might be a bit more useful. Heck I don't know.

[@maxlvledc]

On a side note...your videos are soooooooo much better than bladeHQ...

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

LANGUAGE 😂

[@joepublic573]

3-d handles are really cool ... bet it makes a world of difference.

[@jaredappleseed7037]

I love esse, very exciting stuff, thank you esse for all that you do

[@DonnieDailey]

Will the Camp Lore 2.5 be available in the 3D scales?

[@ZitherBeast]

whoever came up with that Orange-Black pattern, give them a high five and a raise, that's brilliant.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

That tiger stripe pattern (laminated g10) has been around a while. The way we milled it and added ridges give it a unique look for sure.

[@lddtyrone]

Why is there no video showing how good the agk is ???

[@14wntr]

where can I buy the Chirp?

[@oferbechor1579]

THANK YOU

[@santosknives6278]

Those small fixed blades have impecable design this may be the year I have to snatch those 2!

[@anncannon1797]

These knives by Esse are a favorite if mine and has been for a while now. I love the look and I have never had a problem with D2steel. Great knives⚡🗡️⚔️🇺🇲

[@ninemimesleft]

That AGK looks amazing

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

I agree

[@urjnlegend]

Can you guys please remake the Avispa and Zancudo folder with g10 on both sides of the handle, gimping possibly a linerlock, and keep the blade shapes in 1095, 3v or keep the D2?

[@RobBernhard]

I feel for ESEE with both shortages of materials and people. It's so difficult when you have great ideas, great plans, and a way to execute if only you had one, the other, or both. I'm glad they're still working and producing such great knives.

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

Such great knives!

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Man we are buried in work and are grateful for everything we’ve got going on. Everyone in the industry and manufacturing as a whole are all in the same boat. Just know that we appreciate the patience and support of our dealers and customers.

[@toolman9081]

So glad to see Essee getting the recognition they deserve!

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

all because our customers continue to support us! Thank you.

[@toolman9081]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE I know I've been trying to. Also have been trying to get the word out as well 🤘

[@TartanJack]

I really have to check out some Esee stuff. Great vid. Thanks.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

We are ready when you are...thanks for thinking of us.

[@jackwagonhoedown4114]

I want a thinner stock Izula …

[@csarebel8657]

The Rowen heat treat on these s35vn blades is absolutely incredible. Bought a xancudo several months ago and I have been beating the crap out of it since.. I DID re-profile the edge to 20 degrees on each side…. factory edge was a little shallow for my liking, but now all I have to do is strop it a few times and it’ll shave again.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

So on our s35vn knives we have to send them out to another facility....Rowen does NOT do the heat treat on the stainless blades...but he heat treat is spot on.

[@csarebel8657]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE It is a great heat treat…

[@phantomfang1927]

Is the cr 3.0 finally going to be available this year?

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

As soon as I know. I’ll let everyone know.

[@arikjohnson412]

Huge ESEE fan 🙌🔥🙏💕

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

I’m starting to like them myself! What’s your favorite??

[@Yiannis2112]

Esee and Knifecenter are business buddies. Like right and left hand.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

We appreciate our partners in business and our customers for sure.

[@knownaigm]

I'm not a huge fan of the LOOK of the Chirp but it does look super useful and damn that is hard to beat at $20

[@ordinaryaverageguy3233]

Wow that first fixie is siiiiick.

[@megacab]

I love this company because of their products and their people.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

We appreciate that....thank you.

[@danlabowskie9428]

I love love love Esee. I sadly only have one. It's the Xancudo with s35vn. I wear it as a neck knife. With me wherever I go. My wife has three Esees. The 6, 4, and Izula. All three of them are great.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Thank you. Glad they are serving you both well.

[@primeministersinister625]

Thats a dang heavy knife to wear around the neck

[@danlabowskie9428]

Nah, it keeps my neck strong.

[@EJ257IHI]

Bought an ESEE 5 at C&E Gun show, beast of a knife, absolutely love it.

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

Heck yea!

[@beltfedTODDRULZ]

ive EDCd an ESEE4 going on 5years and love it

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

THAT FOLDER THO

[@hotpopcorncake]

Those look like very good knives you can sharpen wood and stuff.

[@soupnazi8061]

This is what I've been waiting for, yeah! ESEE.

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

Right!???

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

Which was your favorite???

[@soupnazi8061]

@@artisanwalkertapleyco the CR3.0, definitely buy 1, a bit disappointed though, I really anticipated the ESEE will produce Izula2 in S35VN.

[@richjohn11]

I seriously want to move to the USA! Even at the age I am I feel that there are so many opportunities, and with the shortage of labour getting a job should be fine...anyway the Esee knives are so fine and the design on them look superb and one day I will own one

[@rtz549]

Easy to get a job.

[@kpfagerberg]

@@rtz549 or just go on unemployment and let everyone else work for you.

[@FullyAdamatic]

USA!

[@FC-cz6zd]

Aside from what you may hear from the stateside haters, it's a great country.

[@richjohn11]

@@FC-cz6zd I do believe that, I know that the USA is going (in some parts) through a bumpy ride but as a non resident and at my age (60) one could still make a go of it. Where are everyone want to go to? Answer USA

[@elvinamillaneam]

Hey DCA, fantastic interviews I'm watching all your interviews one by one... I bought the churp several months ago and it's a fantastic little knife I never handle a D2 blade before and wow it's sharp like a razor. It's perfect size for cutting fruits and steaks on my lunch break at work. DCA enjoy shot show...

[@FriedPi-mc5yt]

ALL RIGHT!!!! ESEE!!!!

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

Loving the smaller blades!

[@DamionJR4923]

Love my 2.5. The 3.0 will be really nice. Don’t know if I should get the micarta or g10.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Having used both I’m still on the fence. The micarta kinda calls my name

[@RadDadisRad]

Still waiting on Esee to release these

[@peregrin_goose]

I love that esseenox. Will buy some.

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

Probably will too

[@aymanjoudar5425]

We want Xancudu w a lanyard, and the carabiner.

[@jasonedwardledburynewzeala9897]

Looks like a great skinner

[@NavyAssassinOnBLAST]

Binge watching the Shot Show videos. Awesome knives coming out! 🔪🗡️ I'm going to have to pick up a Churp. That's serious quality for $20.

[@karencarroll2571]

AGK ... sweeeet!

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

RIGHT???

[@codycox2685]

Very excited about those new fixed blades. Would love to see a PR4 and a PR5, both with a fatter handle. Maybe even an ESEE 6HM black oxide.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

We hope to have more offerings once we catch up with demand for sure.

[@codycox2685]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE kickass!!!!!! can't wait.

[@nibbaquak5094]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE Best freaking hurry up, its been 3 years since these designs debuted

[@inthemwoods523]

hey guys, I know this is off topic, but did Mora show up?

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Mora is across from us and about 1/10 the size as normal. Not sure why. There are a lot of blank booths with many pulling out last minute.

[@inthemwoods523]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE Dang! Thanks the the answers guys. Also, thanks for being a USA brand!

[@kniceslice780]

4” handle for 3” of blade is perfect.

[@saxman7131]

The first knife Looks like a great deer knife.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

It's called the Ashley Game Knife (ESEE-AGK) and designed by a guy that has processed a LOT Of game and the design shows.

[@redbear_70]

Can you hold back a 3D AGK for me? Lol. Kidding, but can't wait to get one.

[@bdubb5390]

Good people get good rewards, and vise versa. Especially, in these difficult times.

[@artisanwalkertapleyco]

Agreed! Do you have a favorite esee?

[@bdubb5390]

@@artisanwalkertapleyco Eskabar. Great little knife.

[@jamesrafael6794]

Thats a knife, but those are Nesmuks and I want one.

[@brnobre4301]

Super evento

[@masgrey9608]

I like the AGK knife, however I despise the overpowering billboards, on both sides of the blade.

[@FC-cz6zd]

Don't own one (they look great tho) but I noticed that as well. A bit too much.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

With use you won’t notice them after a bit. High contrast on the shiny blade makes them seem bigger side sure.

[@BackCountryRunaway]

3.0 with a scandi. That would be nice

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

I agree!

[@bwrscott1]

Mmmm Scandi.

[@BackCountryRunaway]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE i think it would finally give me a suitable upgrade for my edc.

[@jasonherrington2002]

I am a huge fan of ESEE, but I have to say the same as I say to Case. Taking an existing knife and putting different handles on it is not a new knife. It is adding an option or accessory to an existing model. The new blade steels - I don't think I would call it a new knife either. Its adding an option to an existing pattern.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Semantics…. It’s new to us and the market and considered a new product.

[@Jaxon1776]

Yah green shirt!

[@GeneHouse]

Loving the new (old by the time it comes out) CR 3.0. Bring on the OLD CR3.0. ;)

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

man I hear you...

[@DeadCanto]

Just sitting here, waiting for a RB4 design...

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

It’s on the radar but until demand subsides we are kinda in the passenger seat on bringing new product to market.

[@DeadCanto]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE Understood and much appreciated!

[@GeneHouse]

Lessons learned, never tease a product line that you can't produce and bring to market in a timely manner. Thank you for creating the CR3.0, now fire the marketing team who decided to tease it to the public.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

I'm the marketing team...and I've got nothing to do with production OR with a continued order volume that has not let up...but I get it and agree..I wish we'd never released the 3.0 or the AGK...my crystal ball was on the fritz when that decision was made.

[@ratiounkn3210]

I love esee designs but the branding on the blade is too much. It has stopped me from making a purchase before.

[@57HEMIviken]

It's quite ridiculous

[@thwolf762]

You can always get a powercoated model and strip it, its fairly light etching IIRC

[@57HEMIviken]

@@thwolf762 or they could just realize how ridiculous it is

[@Minuteman777]

Yup. I like reading books, not knives.

[@arnoldlayne9469]

I want it but I don't want my knife to say "Ashley" on it. If it was just AGK, cool. To be fair I also don't want my knife to blatantly say "Greg" on it...these are not my names.

[@donalddicorcia2433]

The contoured handles are a game changer for me. Never liked the feel of the slab sides.

[@vorpfriendly7574]

I love ESEE so damn much. Other knife companies are crawling all over latest trends of metallurgy and design and all kinds of nerd stuff that I could read about for days... ESEE brings Uncle Bubba from down south to the show and just shows the same thing ESEE always does, the most reliable, keep-it-simple-stupid knives on the market. Can't wait for s35v Candiru. Love you guys.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

if it aint broke......... and it's Uncle Shane to you mister.

[@vorpfriendly7574]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE Uncle Shane is the man. I know it sounded like a back handed compliment, but Ive bought around 10 of your knives since 2015, half of those are Izulas.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

@@vorpfriendly7574 man I've been called way worse by nicer people....lol....so it's all good here!

[@ernestolynch1926]

Nicely designed knives but a little too thick for my taste.

[@js-s670]

Amen

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

Everyone knows Shits going to hit the fan..we understand the seriousness of a blade , I waited 3 months just after the rona 84 started

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

You guys are short of people? I would be delighted to work for you guys :)

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

If you are in Idaho Falls you might want to inquire with Rowen

[@Nudel-nc1cp]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE Sorry. I'm far away from Idaho.

[@missmygamergirl445]

So thick behind the edge.

[@bayouflats5054]

People are suppose to be excited because a knife maker finally makes handle scales like they should have been all along?!? Insane.

[@africanwidow]

Hot. Really nice. Beautiful!

[@finck2208]

CR 3.0 is getting bought. No choice.

[@CrpMag]

Yup, the AGK will be coming with me on my next hunt. I wish they had a Churp made in the USA, I would gladly pay double to have one made in the states. Won’t buy one made in China.

[@MrG-254]

the guy would be excellent as a water salesdude

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

only if I believe in that water.....

[@StationaryTransient]

I’ve been waiting for over a year... Just going to give up on the 3.0 ever happening. Can’t believe a projected date / quarter was not given.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Way more to this story and we touched on part of it in the video.

[@GeneHouse]

Have faith my friend, Shane is not blowing smoke. As a consultant for a large corporation and I can tell you acquisition of labor and raw materials have been protracted at best. Combine that with increased demand and you have a serious supply issue. We also need to understand this is a for profit company (evil words right?). Sometimes maximizing marginal profit means building inside your core product offerings. Imagine if you couldn't keep your core products on the shelf due to high demand and supply constraints, at the same time you're leaning into an entire new lineup? What would you do when presented with that decision? Esee did the right thing and will come out of Covid a financially stronger company (as long as the CFO isn't an idiot) and from the perspective of an end user that is a good thing. btw I have no personal insight into the company or it's personnel, I just enjoy their tools like the rest of the folks here. Cheers.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

@@GeneHouse you get it...thanks for expounding, much better than I could I might add......We had to make some HARD decisions and those were based on LONG TERM success...we also know that the pendulum ALWAYS swings back and we took that into account as well..

[@StationaryTransient]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE Hey I’m back skimming through SHOT show ‘23 videos and looking for news… is the ESEE 3.0 happening this year?

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

@@StationaryTransient no ETA STILL.... I can't wait for the knife to FINALLY come to light.

[@twatmunro]

So how come you're wearing a mask in the Benchmade video but not in the ESEE video? Is it THE LAW or not?

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Mask police patrolling the venue. Some go easy some get a little testy. That’s why I’m drinking water and my mask is on my hand. To come here and exhibit/attend we had to agree to their rules. Also, some folks may have had a vastly different Covid experience than others. I appreciate Davids courtesy to us in how he approached it.

[@newmanoutdoorsnewman5619]

ihey

[@punkfingerboards6283]

Esee is good stuff, just make sure you get the USA made versions, China knives are garbage.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

ESEE has no knives made in China.... We have licensed some DESIGNS manufactured by BRK (Zancudo, Avispa, Churp...and also the RAT 1 and 2 folders from Ontario)

[@nickcabrera3982]

All of that billboarding across the blade… awful.

[@Flockingtheherd]

Probably the most depressing 2022 lineup so far

[@GeneHouse]

Love the lineup, just hope to see them hit the street! Been waiting for the 3.0 since 2020. Damn Covid...

[@GeneHouse]

Ugh, and still nothing hitting the street...

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

@@GeneHouse Trust me...I wish it was there too...the volume of orders for existing products continue to push new product to the end of the line.

[@ferrousmcgarrus3431]

Hillbilly Knives.