ESEE 3HM

Patrick Rollins spends some quality time with the ESEE 3HM in the Cohutta Wilderness.

[@klausheisler5014]

The 3hm should totally come in stonewashed S35VN as well. Much prefer the handle on the hm & the standard 3 comes in both 1095 & S35VN.

[@bobjohnson1633]

Just gotta upgrade the steel to something that is more durable. I own the 3/4 in s35, but I'd like to not worry about blade durability

[@klausheisler5014]

@@bobjohnson1633 S35VN is pretty tough stuff from my experience (got the xancudo) but then I don't push my smaller blades very hard tbf. Split a bit of straight grain softer wood for kindling, no prying or anything too hard. I suppose you could get one & beat the 💩 out of it & see where or if it fails, esee has the no questions asked lifetime warranty so you would get a new blade even if you did break it. Not sure why companies don't use AEB-L steel, cheaper than PM steels, decades old steel so the heat treat has been extensively dialed in, easy to heat treat, easy to sharpen, has pretty good edge retention (definitely better than 1095) & it is insanely tough for a stainless steel, way tougher than S35VN. Not 100% but I think it's the toughest stainless you can get. Even tougher than some carbon steels. Not being able to get what I want from production companies is why I go with custom/independent knife makers more & more.

[@bobjohnson1633]

@@klausheisler5014 s35 is not super weak, but it is quite weak to lateral stress. 10 series steels have quite a bit higher durability, but something like magnacut, 12c27, 14c28n, lc200n and others are multiple times as strong.

[@dragonclaw88]

PLEASE ESEE 3HM IN THE S35VN...SO I CAN QUIT BUYING KNIVES...SEEMS LIKE IT WOULD BE PERFECT FOR ME

[@Glenboi]

I second this!

[@brianlash154]

Why does it have to be stainless before you stop buying?

[@sopwithcamelus]

I love the HM series, and appreciate y'all for putting them out there.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Glad to hear it! you are more than welcome.

[@siredc4182]

Id love it if you guys offered the hm series in s35vn. Id buy the 4hm if it was s35

[@dirk4926]

So nice to see a knife without jimping, I do wish they came in Venom Green powercoat with orange micarta scales.

[@kpfagerberg]

For the peeps that want an ESEE 3HM in s35vn should check out the White River Caper. Bit smaller blade length but super comfortable

[@chavezc23]

I have big hands. I purchased the regular esee 4 and hate it and it stays in my drawer. I have the hm4 and absolutely love it. Fits my hand so much better. So for those with bigger hands I recommend the hm models. So about this handy tomahawk… who makes that??

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Pretty sure that was the H&B Forge Med Camp axe. Man it is a great tool.

[@bombsawaylemay770]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE H&B Tomahawk with an ESEE 3 is an epic combination.

[@mrpink3630]

that was cute, im batoning the crap out of the hardest wood i can find and prying all kinds of sticks to shreds with my 3hm. im treating this lil guy like my esee 5. love esee as a company....

[@Daniel-wx6gj]

Just got my 4hm, could easily become my favourite esee model

[@aarondavis156]

Ben Affleck is indeed multi-faceted. Incredible work.

[@markjg2275]

I like the knife I do not like the black coating, it is toxic for food prep. I hate black coated knives , I know it is to prevent rust in carbon steels . However knife owners know this and we oil the blades with cooking oils to prevent rust and it is safe for food prep. Why not offer this knife in the excellent AEB-L stainless steel ? It is easy to sharpen in the field and it is stainless steel . You get the best of both worlds in AEB-L stainless steel. A black coated knife is only good for wood use or other cutting chores not for food use . I will stay with my LT Wright GNS in AEB-L and LT Wright Next Gen in AEB-L , great knives .

[@davidtate166]

Can you ues pr4 in food prep

[@Aaron48219]

I'm an Esee fanboy. My first is the Izula V1 with G10 scales. Love the high carbon blade. Easy to sharpen, holds an edge well.

[@357Elias]

cool guy I'm a fan of all the ESEE knives

[@seanb6986]

This knife + plastic molded sheath = perfect

[@MaestroSmoke]

Carried the Izula II for nearly 7 years every day before changing to the 3HM. Both are fantastic blades and I would recommend them to anyone looking for a fixed blade.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

stoked to hear you are pleased

[@9unslin9er]

If you guys make a Junglas HM, I will buy one IMMEDIATELY.

[@bombsawaylemay770]

Nice blade

[@docholiday8618]

Nice demo! Could you please tell me, what Tomahawk Patrick is using here? Thanks in advance

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Doc Holiday thank you Doc. Patrick is using a Med Camp ax from the kind folks at H&B Forge.

[@grant9908]

Same question lol. Thank you for the answer.

[@YahushaIsTheWay]

3hm or 4hm 🤔

[@423alonso]

Great looking knive in my opinion I rather get me original the safety behind the design is what I consider in order to rely on it God bless...

[@K-Bobs-Safari]

I really like the HM versions my question is where can I find a 3 with the Skull and crossed knives logo? I think that is pretty badass i've never seen one with any other etching other than "ESEE"

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

deagleimi50ae you won’t find one unless it is an Alumni Knife from one of our classes. There may be a few select runs that had that logo in small batches. But I can’t recall any off the top of my head.

[@K-Bobs-Safari]

Randall's Adventure / ESEE Just one more reason to come take a class with you guys I suppose Thanks for the reply

[@henryjones7879]

patrick rules

[@Daniel_Richardson]

Why doesn't it have a 90° spine? If it did you can use it to scrape fatwood shavings and to use as a striker for a ferro rod

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

not everyone likes a 90* spine... some have it some don't....same goes for jimping, choils, steels, and scale materials..not matter what we do there will always be some that wished we would have done it differently.

[@mrpink3630]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE a little jimping would have been super nice. :) i rarely see people upset about a 90 spine. i ALWAYS see people complaining about knives having rouded/smoothed spines. so theres that....

[@ecmo2007]

I really like this knife. Would love it in S35VN. Also love the tomahawk. Can you tell me who makes that? Thanks in advance.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

H&B Forge Med Camp Axe

[@Lars1540]

Hey Patrick what is your favorite model amongst the HM line?

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Dan I asked Patrick this question and he loves the 3HM....it is a great "do it all" blade

[@markpoore3260]

I have the 3,4 and 6 hm there my go to woods knives

[@commonsensecamper]

Awesome redesigns! Just subbed

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Common Sense Camper thank you. Glad to have you!

[@survivalofthefittest409]

Really excited about this model, and your Junglas II. I *definitely* would like to test them with some of their competitors. On a side note, those Sven saws are just great. Only ones I use now. They cut well, weigh nothing, and no bulk!

[@luketcg]

What are pros/cons of 3hm vs jg3? (I'm looking for something small but fully functional, full handled, general use, backpacking, edc, ranch use)

[@mapsgillnet6762]

How close are the 3hm and the Izula ll?

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Vastly different knives in the hand!

[@mapsgillnet6762]

@@RandallsAdventureESEE how so? Thicker handle and longer blade? Thicker stock?

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

@@mapsgillnet6762 hard to quantify. I’ve used both a bunch and prefer the ergos of the 3HM.

[@camhester4251]

yeah i notice to all the knife freaks , use a hatchet not a knife for splitting wood and use fat lightered to start a fire , simple lol , i am a knife freak but lets get real , love you're product , i would own more than the 4 but i'm making my own now , thanks

[@matthewjeffres1289]

Great video! Would this make a good deer and squirrel hunting knife? Particularly to gut and skin? It looks like it would. Thanks!

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Matthew Jeffres absolutely You night also look at the JG3 and the CR2.5

[@matthewjeffres1289]

Thanks for the quick response! The JG3 is definitely in the running.Too many excellent choices in your line of knives. When I decide I will let you all know how it works out. This will be my first Esee.

[@wesleyjacobs6346]

Great knives

[@erickmo1188]

IMHO- The 3HM is the best Esee ever made! It does everything you’d ask a small knife to do extremely well while being comfortable and compact.

[@mapsgillnet6762]

How close are the Izula ll and the 3hm?

[@erickmo1188]

@@mapsgillnet6762 that’s almost Apples to oranges in comparison. The footprint of the carry options are very different. But if I was gonna buy one- I’d go with the 3hm. Slightly longer reach, a bigger belly sweep and a slightly thinner blade gives it a better capability of slicing and cutting- while being only a tiny bit heavier.

[@andyblack5687]

@@mapsgillnet6762 I have both. I much prefer the feel of the 3HM for most everything. Maybe if you wanted to skin wild game the Izula II would be better, but for doing stuff like Patrick is showing in this vid, the 3HM would be much better IMO. I also own and carry the fixed blade Xancudo. I like it better than the Izula II but not as much as the 3HM. Also it’s stainless steel so it’s a bit harder to sharpen if you let it get dull.

[@markshelby100]

Pretty much widdled out a camshaft there at the end lol my next purchase.

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@thierrycoureurdesbois6777]

Sweet vidéo Patrick 🙂👍🏼

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Patrick says "Thank you".....

[@shakoiatenhawithacrossjaco9051]

3:12 my paralysis demon watching me sleep like

[@theoutdoordad7395]

cool dog!!

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Dennis Johnson her name is Izula May. Izzy for short!

[@AngryIrishBastard]

love that 6HM but damn 3HM is really tempting - serious steel

[@PhDsubtilis]

nice, as always

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

Thank you.

[@oldtimer4567]

Why an ESEE? I have a $40 Schrade SCHF42D, in 1095 steel w/full flat grind. It's taken a beating an has held up well. What does an ESEE knife offer, in quality, that I'd be getting for the price difference?

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

oldtimer4567 if your Schrade is working for you then by all means stick with it. All of our fixed blade knives are USA made and have a lifetime transferable warranty. If you break it, for any reason, we will replace it.

[@juan-carlostome7127]

Did you serve as 11 b? Cool skills

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

juan-carlos tome' no. We did not but we appreciate those that did and continue to serve.

[@juan-carlostome7127]

Maybe you can help I bought a pinch kit with the band and line not in it.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

juan-carlos tome' Email [e-mail] and let him know the situation.

[@TheElgatoloco]

Do you guys still include a jar of vaseline with every knife? It's great to fight the rust.

[@RandallsAdventureESEE]

TheElgatoloco this one is a new one on me. For food safe treatment you can use olive oil.

[@TheElgatoloco]

hmm, possibly easier is to throw it at tree, break the sucker and send to Mike for replacement. 51455