ESEE Junglas II: First Look and Thoughts - Preparedmind101

Just the beginning of trying out the ESEE Junglas II. Not to be considered a comprehensive review yet.
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[@BlindRambler]

This is one I've been waiting from this channel

[@daviddrake9798]

Same old shit from Esee that you been waiting on? You sound like a man that looks forward to coming home to his wife instead of going to a bar to pick up some new strange

[@cheesehead1982]

To me its the sweet spot. Not too big, not too small. Feels real nice in the hand, well balanced. Its a really nice design. I have worn the coating down on the back to where it will throw sparks but I usually have a different knife that I like to use for that. I have had mine for almost 2 years. I'm sure there are better knives for my modus operandi but there is something about it. I get it in my hands and its hard to put down.

[@alexmoreno7710]

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[@alexmoreno7710]

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[@GRDray]

Awesome knife, I love the handle. That would come in real handy for me. Thanks for showing Chris.

[@Julian-bq9qv]

Love mine. And good to see you out in the woods today. Be well.

[@theartofbushcraft2505]

I've watched a lot of big knife videos and I don't know why but I love that knife! I may have to buy one! Right now I have the ESEE 6.

[@darrellbowen1582]

Great video bud ! I ordered an esee junglas 2 a few days ago ! Cant wait to get it !

[@docholiday8618]

Very good and reflected review! Thanks!

[@annmcalhatton]

Luv your channel cuz you're a real dude just trying to figure equipment out. Kind of awkward watching you work, but like the realism of it. Keep going man

[@pacificrider08]

I grew up using long machetes to clear areas of vegetation, shrubs and trees from the outside towards the interior parts, plus has more reach. The short non - flexible thicker machete I used for controlled precision, specific angles, and positioning cuts, like cutting only the branch you want but leaving others untouched also needed in cutting coconuts, butchering meat, fish and bone. The Junglas II might be the more precision knife/machete.

[@troymanning3150]

Thanks Chris! I think I would buy this over the full size. Esee makes some nice stuff

[@TBOR101]

Good to see you doing things again

[@HBC258]

Good video, hope to see a part 2.

[@kevotoolz6158]

Nice blade. There for a bit I was trying to figure out why you were trying to do all that work in the air. The water behind the log made it looknlijecitcwas in the air. Keep up the good work and glad to see no boot

[@Veesaki]

Good review !

[@morrispate1936]

Good video and I appreciate the review! As for suggestions, it would be nice to see some unbiased reviews of the Pathfinder Knife Shop blades. They're interesting and not overly expensive. But few reviews.

[@akeeperofoddknowledge4956]

It's the aesthetics, Chris! It's just a beautiful knife! It captures the imagination! Roll with it! Embrace your inner artist! ;-)

[@weallmattergatorwilliams9434]

Good video. I had the junglas. It was just simply too big! I now have the junglas II and the laser strike....I love them both!. They both have really good qualities..I feel the laser strike leans more towards bushcraft. Where as the junglas II is a large survival knife.. but you did a good first look if you get a chance to try a laser strike. I think you might agree with me...have a good one

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Hello Chris, good to see you back. You are correct here in many of your assessments so far... There is something about the Junglas and Junglas II that is persuasive and maybe the word is captivating. The Esee credibility is darn near conclusive by everybody as Made in USA, quality, Q/C, standing behind product, and thought process going into it with testing. Here in Alaska I got the Junglas in venom green w/ orange g-10 and piggy-backed same color scheme in the Esse-3. The factory sheaths are excellent, simple and features are well thought out. My combo is mainly targeted at field constructs through 4-seasonal conditions hence the high-viz grab or wear one package deal that provides broad-spectrum task all-rounder use. I'm more of a stainless guy as a river runner, out on the saltwater, plus the freeze/thaw condensation situations. In this case however, I needed reliability with easier field tune-up maintainability. I have not found a 'mid-range price production stainless big knife' with good ergos and reputation with warranty that can handle hard use especially into the possibility of frozen to saturated targets when footing and balance are sometimes unpredictable. In the cold/wet/frozen/slippery often dark short day conditions or when fatigue sets into degrees of sloppiness thru multi-mediums... carbon steel like 1095, 80crv1, 5160 etc. remains my standby.

[@wehrewulf]

Junglas, not Junglass.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

@@wehrewulf good spellcheck...

[@littlewoody5539]

Good video Chris thanks . The handle is nice and big

[@elwynsmith5092]

Thanks good review!

[@allencampbell9719]

Good video Chris. Suggestion: Instead of grinding the spine, or a small section of it, why not grind the extended tang (pommel). That way you can keep the aesthetics of the blade uniform. Just a thought. Anyway, it's good to see you out and about without your ankle brace/boot. Glad you're on the mend.

[@Stoney_AKA_James]

Yep, I used my work sharp to remove the finish and make a 90-spine about 1.5 inches. I also cut a choil into the blade. Knife is even better now!

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

I'd reeeeally like to see that...exactly what I would do to this awesome blade.

[@Fedaykin8]

Yeah, this was the fist ESEE that I ever purchased. It fills the camp knife role for me. Yes, you have to file or otherwise remove the coating on the spine to get it to throw sparks there. I did exactly what you suggested and removed a 2 inch or so section of the coating from the spine so it would throw a spark.

[@daviddrake9798]

Why do all that when you can buy a knife of similar design with better steel without the ridiculous coating and a very sharp spine? You should never buy a knife that you have to do modifications to it just to suit your needs

[@Fedaykin8]

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[@Fedaykin8]

It took all of 10 seconds, to "do all that"...

[@danofiremano]

Thanks for the 1st 101 look. 👍👍

[@STR8SICCC]

I look forward to an updated review. I trust your opinion and a few others on KZbin....

[@adnanmaharaj324]

Been wondering when you'd get to this. Looks damn good. Looks sort of military/ jungle tactical like application. The full flat grind allows it to chop like a short tramontina. P.S. waiting on the Amalgam !

[@pinkiewerewolf]

I never used the Junglas II, only because I had the Becker BK9 off your recommendations and love it. The Laser Strike took me by surprise lately, I really dig it!

[@GU5S]

I've over a dozen knives, and mostly from Tops as I love a lot of their designs. But my Esee Junglas (the original) is one of my favourites. Its far from the prettiest knife I own, definitely not the best steel...but just something about it that I love. Could be how it feels in the hand, or could be its simplicity. No tricks, gimmicks or fancy design work. Just "here's a big knife to chop and work with".

[@59BigWalt]

Again Mr. Tanner, keep showing the higher end stuff. I prefer to hit up, I can find midrange go value items all the time. Is there a LT Wright in the review line-up?

[@backwoodsbushcraftnsurvival]

Chris the laser strike is worth a look bubba I love mine alot also the 3 is a good edc take a look

[@EarlyMist]

Could it be that this is almost like an oversized Esee 6 rather than an undersized Junglas? Holding mine now, and it feels like an oversized Esee 6, where even my Atrox feels closer to the original Junglas.

[@MichaelQuigley-fy5rc]

It's the handle Chris! It looks very good from here, I thought I was done with carbon steel. Can you tell us which grip tape you use? I'm trying a couple "no name" tapes I found on amazon but not what I'm looking for which is "sticky".

[@leoboles7398]

Wilson tennis tape.

[@freespiritwalter8844]

man you are doing great reviews..

[@AutismFamilyChannel]

Sometimes knives (or any other product) is more than the sum of its parts. Disected and analyzed, that knife might be just okay...but sometimes there's just that X-factor and that knife may have it. I feel that way about some of my ESEE's even though my Bark Rivers perform better overall. But they also cost more too. ESEE makes some cool blades that feel good in hand. BTW- the Laser Strike feels amazing in hand (stock) and has a great sheath to boot.

[@dash8465]

13:40 I figured out where it fits for me... I dont care much for the Esee 6, too big for a on-the-move belt knife, too small to bother with molle'ing it to the pack, but this Junglas 2 is worth the weight and pack space as its a truly capable tool for around camp. Its perfect for making just about anything out of 1-3" diameter branches; tripods, various pot/oven hangers, large stakes, legs for my weird camp stool thing, etc.. by easily delimbing, debarking, notching, and batoning whatever wood you have available. With the Junglas 2, a Silky 240 pro, a Bradford 5.5 elmax belt knife and a Rangergrip 78 for fine work.. pretty much all of my camp "creations" and game tasks are covered for about the same weight as a single 20" camp/carpenters axe.

[@weallmattergatorwilliams9434]

Curious now that you have had a year what are your thoughts on the junglas 2?

[@georgeboyer8158]

Would you provide some tech data please, length, weight, width of blade, etc. Thanks.

[@vurtboy]

Does anyone know what brand of grip tape Chris is using on this? I've tried a few types but they don't seem to hold up well. Any suggestions appreciated

[@weallmattergatorwilliams9434]

He said in a video I watched not too long ago that it is tennis racket tape that he buys at walmart

[@leoboles7398]

Wilson tennis tape!

[@scodoguy5581]

I don't own this knife but I've held it several times you can just feel the quality in your hand when you hold it

[@corby6956]

I recently picked up the Esee 6 and am really enjoying it so far. For $116 it can't be beat imho.

[@brytonup1551]

Did u get it on amazon? Lol no judgment I have one also. Couple years ago at a gun show I saw it and my gramps traded 300 rounds of ak ammo for it

[@machodeth4822]

Hey Chris i'm a big Esee fan and I think the RB3 scandi is a highly overlooked knife. Extremely comfortable in hand, 90 degree spine. Might be a bit small for people with really large hands. take it easy

[@BigDaddySwingingMeat]

This knife needs to be my next mod project. I'm thinking of stripping the blade and then using a metal wire brush and steel wool to give it a stonewash look after the ugly truck bed liner coating is gone. Then possibly replace the handle with a G10 handle from Knife Connection. I bet it would look badass.

[@mr.morris2907]

This channel is fucking AWESOME! You sound like a beat down cop with 3 months until retirement and pension. Keep doing what you do brother

[@Gpromise007]

There’s something about it I like as well Chris, not sure why. Stay Safe !

[@justanoobie8688]

I would really love to see you review the new knife designed by Survival Lily...

[@darthcooley]

Would love to see a video on the Laser Strike..

[@southerncomfort9691]

That's perfect for S. Fla. Everglades. Not too long or it becomes a hinderance. Heavy enough to chop up sabal palm,coconut, blue agave,bamboo, Australian pine,bald cypress, mangrove,brush oak is the hardest( only use it for shelter, too strong of smell for fire). Nice and stabby for gators, and ferrel pig. Easy to sharpen. Can be used to make Dakota firepit. A great coating is a must down here. Schrade new coating is incredible. Just sap left on it. Cleans up great. Wish I had it on all my knives I use down here. I love my SCHF 36 first run. That and my machete.

[@mikepalma8083]

Great video when are you going to test the Operator 7??

[@michaelstjohn6086]

for real!

[@chrisvandergriff]

Agreed. I caught his first impression video, and been waiting patiently for a follow-up. Of course, I feared it might be too far outside Chris' taste and use for knives to warrant another video. He'd have to dream up completely different tests for it. Maybe some tests akin to Forged in Fire.

[@8triagrammer]

Is that just regular hockey tape on the handle?

[@hughbennett5342]

It can do it all! Maybe not great at one thing. But if you had only one knife this one can do it all!

[@timothyeldridge6822]

Excellent!

[@Cyber_Productions1998]

What knife did you use to strike the ferro rod on the feather stick

[@Prodigalson0078]

I could be wrong, however, it looked like a Bark River knives mini Bravo.

[@KB-py6jd]

Agree have Jungles 1 ... Took it out for some machete type work in yard and to play around with,.its not a machete, it's not a great chopper, it's not a great hunting knife, it's not light and it's not heavy. It can do most everything but not do it perfect. So, what is it? I guess it's created it's own category.

[@new2survival]

I wish esse would use steels other than 1095. Aus8 or 440c. Price stays down and the steels are functional.

[@SpiritBeam716]

What tape is on that Esee Junglas 2?

[@kevola5739]

You like it! No need to defend it. Just a heads up. I was on the Blade HQ site earlier and they show " the Shrade" being described as a Jessica X Chris Tanner PM101 design. Not sure if your aware or cool with that but defending your name or brand might be something to consider.

[@Jimlovescock]

Technically the JUNGLASS is a high saber grind.

[@JGstunts22]

That's what I thought you can clearly see the Saber

[@outdoorssmith5454]

Yeah the junglas 2 is a super high and not defined saber, the original is a flat grind

[@pennsyltuckyreb9800]

@@outdoorssmith5454 What do you mean by "original"? Are you referring to the Ontario RTAK II? Yeah, the RTAK has a full flat. Both the ESEE Junglas and Junglas II have a high Saber grind.

[@douglasreed9237]

I like it and I already have the regular Junglas too. The sheath is also a good one to. I kind of wish Esee would also offer a stripped version in 5160 . That would make for a tough knife in a great steel. Thanks for the great review. 🔪👍🗡️

[@butchhill5656]

First time I saw it I liked it. It just looks like a better knife to use than the bigger one. But I'm sure both of them work well .

[@timbo4374]

I love big blades. I need to get back to fixed blades..been on a folder kick lately. I can carry a different folder every day for a month and still not go through them all..time to work on the fixed blade collection for awhile. It has fallen behind. I have been drooling over a Jesse Hemphill Bowie lately. No it isn't a bushcraft knife..but I have some of them..I just want a big really bad ass looking fun to play with blade. The Jesse Hemphill Bowie is all of that..just can't decide if I should get a custom, or settle for his production line. The difference is about 100 bucks..for basically the same knife more or less. He has some really nice shorter blades too..you should check his stuff out Chris. DLT or KSF both carry them.

[@hughbennett5342]

I'm on board with putting grip wraps like tennis wrap on knife scales to make them grippier!

[@boknows7319]

I'm a big fan of Esee , no questions asked return policy can't beat it. Thanks for the video!

[@kevingreen3209]

i agree with ya chris it is a beautiful an well made knife.would be ok to use car camping i guess but i wouldnt wanna carry this as a main knife.

[@js9014]

Whats wrapped around the handle is that rubber?

[@allanrupel1760]

Dude I’ve got it, this is the knife you always wanted your Becker’s to be.

[@wehrewulf]

Beckers, not Becker's.

[@2010DLV]

Just got one.... All I can say is Wow!

[@joebrazell5608]

What ferro rod is that you are using

[@NGMonocrom]

A large knife that actually comes with a *good* sheath?? What madness is this?! *:D* I love my BK9. I love my BK39 (especially since I replaced those vomit-inducing neon-green, slippery handle-scales with the KABAR optional micarta ones, and put the entire knife in a fantastic aftermarket kydex sheath), but maybe having to upgrade sheaths all the time to the point that a thriving aftermarket industry made up of individuals making sheaths for production knives in either kydex or leather.... Yeah, maybe that industry shouldn't be so huge. Just saying.

[@ElkArrow]

How's the back?

[@mrc2205]

I’ve got plenty of Barkys and LT Wright. But I do still love a nice Esee. You know you can really beat it and you don’t care.

[@toddk1377]

I'm not the biggest fan of full flat grinds on bigger knives. The Condor Moonshiner is a full flat, it has a great handle, scary sharp, chops pretty good, but it is very noticeable the amount of effort needed to baton it through wood vs a saber grind. Not that batoning is super important or anything, but when you do need dry wood or making crafts, I mostly prefer a high saber grind like the Tops Silent Hero. We all have our preferences and that's what's great about having a huge selection of knives on the market.

[@lafeil]

I wish do video prepared wish list and in future (if we can fund) I like go different camping sites and conventions.

[@RaytheReviewer]

Whats the grip wrap? Wilson wrap??

[@claudiominvielle4403]

Hola, me encanta este cuchillo, pero por que algunos cuchillos esee traen una calavera y otros no ¿?,soy de Santiago de Chile.

[@widespreadpermic9967]

Cool. Thanks

[@nurseactual]

16:46- To me, it is SLIGHTLY reminiscent of the Jess X. Just something about it. Could be wrong though.

[@Wildwestwrangler]

I wish esee would finish the junglas 2 the same as the pr4

[@El_Culo_Del_Diablo]

I ended up stripping my Junglas 2, squaring the spine, and doing a patina/gun blue finish. It's been a lot more useful IMO.

[@Wingman115]

I love big blades!

[@bobwampler3387]

But you cannot lie. 😂 Seriously, I totally agree.

[@brianmccann666]

We all do. Bigg better.

[@devinm6743]

Man that dead tree gets it year after year. I remember when it was the fobos lol

[@Oli.Miles1]

Can you not just be happy with the handles as is?

[@GorkiCiprian74]

Kershaw Camp 10 or Junglas II ???

[@nickhdeep6leatherworks338]

Gorki Ciprian great question...

[@spoke1183]

BK9

[@kts8806]

I have a Camp 10 and a Junglas I love them both but use the Camp 10 more.

[@n-signia1087]

Think of the Camp 10 as Taco Bell, while the Junglas II is Chipotle. Both will do the job but one is way more expensive.

[@sonfoku73]

@B H but you won't carry 5 camp 10's so the point is mute

[@timcummings8062]

Esee is the sweet spot, a great common working man knife brand.

[@NGMonocrom]

Considering prices, I'd give that nod to Ontario. Specifically their Spec-Ops line of knives. Compare this one to their SP50. Yeah, the ESEE is going to be a bit better in every way, except price.

[@greggvarnadore6012]

I love Esee knives, have a few myself. Hard for me to get away from the tried and true 1095 and I know people talk about rust but I think those people don't understand knife maintenance. I think you should do a series on that topic, I live in humid South Carolina and always dry my knives after use and oil them.

[@daviddrake9798]

Much better steel out there other than 1095

[@greggvarnadore6012]

@@daviddrake9798 never said there wasn't. I just prefer 1095 over high end steels, sure 3v holds its edge longer but can't sharpen it as easy on a river rock out in the field like 1095.

[@daviddrake9798]

@@greggvarnadore6012 1095 sucks. There's a reason why companies like LT Wright and Bark River knives offer much better knives with higher quality steel for just a little bit more money. Do you even know the cost of 1095? It's pretty damn cheap.

[@youtubevoice1050]

Gregg Varnadore. The problem with maintenance is the following. If you use your knife on a daily basis, maintenance becomes a ritual. No problem. If however you don't need to pull out your knife regularly and just keep it in your backpack (for example a hunting knife) it becomes much more easy to forget about it. It wasn't used, so it doesn't need cleaning etc. etc. It's also fairly easy to underestimate how humid climate can affect even apparently safely stored knives. So the key word is "regular use", which again can be affected by how many knives someone owns.

[@greggvarnadore6012]

@@daviddrake9798 I'm not disagreeing with you at all. I'm just saying my personal preference is 1095 for a field knife and that's mainly due to how easy it is to sharpen in the field with natural materials.

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

I ordered this knife when it was first released. I haven’t done a video yet because I’m still testing it but I really like it, more so than the original Junglas like yourself. I admittedly am an Esee guy but I’m not in a cult level of it. I always tell my people on my channel though there are better knives, for the money Esee is the best bang for the buck. If your thinking on the Laser Strike btw Chris you should try it. It seems more of your type of blade and is a saber grind and I don’t see enough content of it.

[@bp-hx9ts]

The Last Huntsmen personally I would go for something like a cold steel master hunter over a laser strike

[@daviddrake9798]

If you own more than one Esee knife you are definitely cult status

[@bp-hx9ts]

David Drake nah I don’t think so cult status is like buying all of there products and defending them over everything saying there the best thing ever etc

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

Well there are certainly other knives I’d rather have the the Laser Strike, just in the video he suggested it and I simply was saying it’s a good blade. I’m personally not a big CS fan though they are good, I like American made when I can get it. For the same size, my favorite is the LT Wright Forest Trail which is much superior than the LS

[@thelasthuntsmanoutdoors]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqvapZt3a6h1a9U My LT Wright Forest Trail review if you want my thoughts

[@navigator1372]

Isnt that a high sabre grind

[@zman92630]

I think with these bigger knives, it's easier to whittle a point by stabbing the knife into a larger based and pulling the "whittle branch" towards yourself, the same way you made the feathers. My two cents.

[@JohnDoe-du6yi]

If you had to choose between this and the BK9, what would you choose?

[@ct3282]

I ordered this but have not tried it yet I like the Bk7 The Bk9 is not well balanced

[@addisonesslinger3653]

How about a comparison between the junglas II and the TOPS Tex Creek XL??

[@oldgoat8861]

I'm an old fart 60+yr, that doesn't like alot of weight hiking about in the Upsate North East area. I own a Jungulus/Jungulus 2/Condor Bushcraft Pyrang/Mora's/and kneck knives. I lash my Mora's on each Jungulus and Pyrang and always carry my neck knife. Each has a job for different reasons on hikes or at camp. My Neck knife is for food prep....the Mora's for fine work, quick easy cuts and food prep. The Jungulus 16" only at camp for batoning/limbing and not used as much. My Jungulus 2 and Condor Pyrang are my hikers/and real work setups. Real chopping/making larger wood projects my Pyrang...but....for day short hiking and small projects depending on my hike the Jungulus 2. ALL 3 ARE FOR SURVIVEAL, each has earned their reputation. It all about ease of use for their intended purpose and sistered with a 4-5" knife. All are work horses...now what do you want to carry and are going to do with it. None will leave you without shelter and are quality. Of them all...don't forget you neck knife and compass 🧭.

[@ginge_gone_walk_about8365]

I imagin that its good a a general all perpose knife ( jack of all trades master of none)

[@navigator1372]

The balance point is great

[@betymeza2615]

me pueden decir el precio en México

[@stevelucier8346]

If the looks do not appeal to me I just can't bring myself to like the knife no matter how great one actually is. The Junglas II does just enough that I wouldn't mind getting one even though it isn't quite my style.

[@markanne64000]

Add a finger choil , like on the esee 6....perfect !

[@c.r.5106]

For some reason ESEE likes to put choils on knives that don't need them and not put them on knives that do.

[@markanne64000]

@@c.r.5106 you are not wrong, why put a choil on a 3" blade ? Maybe with enough "hints" they'll release a modified model.

[@c.r.5106]

@@markanne64000 Exactly. The ESEE 3 gives up a lot for an unnecessary choil. I'd rather have extra handle length on the 3 than a choil I don't really need.

[@JuanGonzalez-eo1es]

@@c.r.5106 look at esse HM serie, no choil and rounded handler. I hava a 4 HM, and feel great.

[@c.r.5106]

@@JuanGonzalez-eo1es The only thing keeping me from getting a 4HM is the cutting edge that comes right up to where your index finger rests.

[@mikeg2046]

Took me a while to realise the scene in the background of the use part of the video was water reflecting the sky

[@danieladam1636]

My thoughts; 90 deg? check the butt end too......

[@bricemullen7384]

Long time viewer, first comment. Love seeing an ESEE. Your bushcraft black video got me started on this knife hobby! Keep it up man!

[@greener12ga18]

It looks like a well balanced knife

[@gregshoup4542]

THE USMC NEW COMBAT KNIFE?

[@masonpayne3912]

This would be great in the Everglades