Against the law...

[Willy Fog]

Hello,

The other day I was asking about the ESEE 5, but I think will be difficult nearly impossible for me to buy it.

I'm from Spain but actually I live in Saint Petersburg (Russia)

I've found out that it's forbidden to buy an ESEE 5 here in Russia if you don't hold a hunter license. There are ways to buy it, but I'll need some time to figure it out. Maybe getting the license hehehe.

So the now, the only ESEE KNIFE that I guess I can buy without problem and I can find without problem is the Izula II, Izula, Candiru and Zancudo. I can try to find an ESEE 3 but I think it's complicated.

Which ESEE knife do you recommend me till I find the ESEE 5?

Thank you!!

 

[dkb45]

The Izula is good, but I loved my Candiru. The Candiru is all the knife one needs for EDC, and comes in an adorable little package. I would suggest a kydex sheath with the Candiru, though.

 

[Willy Fog]

The Izula is good, but I loved my Candiru. The Candiru is all the knife one needs for EDC, and comes in an adorable little package. I would suggest a kydex sheath with the Candiru, though.

Thank you for your reply.

I was thinking to get a knife that can do a little of everything while I think how to get the ESEE5. Don't you think the Candiru can be small?

Thanks

 

[billygoat162]

The Candiru is a very functional little knife that is surprisingly comfortable when you put the factory G-10 scales on (I found it uncomfortable to use without scales). I do feel like I can get a slightly better grip on the Izula with scales, though. I think either would be a good choice, it's just a matter of how much you value the weight and space savings of the Candiru. Another consideration is the sheath--the Candiru comes with a nylon pouch and the Izula comes with a pretty decent (but bulkier) plastic sheath. For around town, I would choose the Candiru. For lightweight backpacking where I don't plan to use the knife a whole lot, I would choose the Candiru. For planned hard use, I would choose the Izula.

 

[dkb45]

Thank you for your reply.

I was thinking to get a knife that can do a little of everything while I think how to get the ESEE5. Don't you think the Candiru can be small?

Thanks

Honestly, unless you plan on doing a lot of bushcrafting, you would he better off finding an ax for wood processing and other outdoorsy stuff. I would definitely not call the Candiru or Izula proper for anything more than EDC. If you can make it work, more power to you, but I would suggest something a bit larger.

 

[Willy Fog]

The Candiru is a very functional little knife that is surprisingly comfortable when you put the factory G-10 scales on (I found it uncomfortable to use without scales). I do feel like I can get a slightly better grip on the Izula with scales, though. I think either would be a good choice, it's just a matter of how much you value the weight and space savings of the Candiru. Another consideration is the sheath--the Candiru comes with a nylon pouch and the Izula comes with a pretty decent (but bulkier) plastic sheath. For around town, I would choose the Candiru. For lightweight backpacking where I don't plan to use the knife a whole lot, I would choose the Candiru. For planned hard use, I would choose the Izula.

Thank you very much for such in informative answer.

I will study both knives tonight and decide.

Since I'm planing to buy the ESEE 5 soon, I have to choose one knife that will be a nice couple for the beast

 

[Willy Fog]

Honestly, unless you plan on doing a lot of bushcrafting, you would he better off finding an ax for wood processing and other outdoorsy stuff. I would definitely not call the Candiru or Izula proper for anything more than EDC. If you can make it work, more power to you, but I would suggest something a bit larger.

As I said, my plan is to buy the ESEE 5 but I have to find the way. In Finland you can buy it and cross the border by car with fingers crossed.... If the police don't stop you and you are willing to pay 212 Euros (price of the ESEE 5 in Finland) you can have it.


Another way is try to find it in Russia with some contacts (knives collectors or hunters who hold a license to buy such a knife in Russia)

But meanwhile, before I go to Finland by car from Saint Petersburg (around 600km round trip) or I contact with someone, I want to buy something... that's why I'm thinking on the Izula or Candiru.


Cheers

 

[Willy Fog]

What do you think...

I'm in Shanghai right now for a business trip. I've contacted with my friend in the city (I've been living here for more than 6 years) and ask him for help. He found the ESEE 5 in China.

My friend told me that the knife is 100% original, in the photos looks original...
http://dao10.com/Ware_Detail.asp?spm=a1z09.2.0.0.KA9THY&Id=964

Price is even cheaper than in Finland

Do you think that If I buy it and I carry the knife in my luggage I can have problems? Of course not in my hand luggage, but my check in luggage.

I remember once in China they took for me a Zippo cause they don't allow to curry lighters in the check in or hand luggage. Even that the Zippo was empty! That's why I always leave my Windmill delta in home and never bring it to China.

Thanks!

 

[PropThePolecat]

I once travelled to Turkey with a Gerber LMF 2 tucked away in the bottom of my pack. I had forgotten everything about it, as i travelled halfway around the world, and only found out when i came back home. Nobody said anything though.

Arent there any shops in Russia that sells Esees? Try the local knife sites and store. Im sure some of the locals can guide you in the right direction.

 

[Smokinape]

I love my Candiru...

[video=youtube_share;yTKKzLNsKPA]http://youtu.be/yTKKzLNsKPA[/video]

 

[Willy Fog]

I once travelled to Turkey with a Gerber LMF 2 tucked away in the bottom of my pack. I had forgotten everything about it, as i travelled halfway around the world, and only found out when i came back home. Nobody said anything though.

Arent there any shops in Russia that sells Esees? Try the local knife sites and store. Im sure some of the locals can guide you in the right direction.

You can find only the Izula, Candiru and not much more from ESEE in Russia. The other knives exceed the maximum size... so you can't buy it. Of course there is a black market ( I don't know if in English is like this ) and you can buy it, but difficult to find someone who will sell these knives.

 

[dopenerd]

Have you ever considered getting a Russian made knife that's the same size as the esse 5? Im sure they have some talented knife makers over there

 

[Willy Fog]

Have you ever considered getting a Russian made knife that's the same size as the esse 5? Im sure they have some talented knife makers over there

Today I was thinking about it.

But I don't know any knife maker. I will take a look.

I'm still thinking if I should risk and buy it in China and try to take it with me in the checked in luggage

 

[dopenerd]

http://www.russianknives.com/ try these?

 

[Coyote3855]

If you have to smuggle it in to Russia, how useful will it be when you get there? I assume no problem if you are out in the woods?

 

[Willy Fog]

http://www.russianknives.com/ try these?

Thanks!

 

[Willy Fog]

If you have to smuggle it in to Russia, how useful will it be when you get there? I assume no problem if you are out in the woods?

In Russia I'll use it during summer in my country house. Around 250 km from Saint Petersburg by car, 30 min by boat, 10 min walking and you arrive. The nearest road is far away, NO Police near by, that's for sure. So you are free to use whatever you want.

No shops, no Internet, nothing! hehe.

Usually I go fishing, swim in the river, walk into the woods to relax or to try to find some mushrooms... I cook everyday BBQ and I prepare every night a Russian sauna with some wood, nice place to be. Nice place to feel free and alive.

If the police stop you on your way to this country house, they'll say nothing about the knife.

I'm thinking that the best will be to buy an Izula II in Saint Petersburg and some weekend drive to Finland to buy the ESEE 5. Will be a perfect couple.

 

[RemyKaze]

As I said, my plan is to buy the ESEE 5 but I have to find the way. In Finland you can buy it and cross the border by car with fingers crossed.... If the police don't stop you and you are willing to pay 212 Euros (price of the ESEE 5 in Finland) you can have it.


Another way is try to find it in Russia with some contacts (knives collectors or hunters who hold a license to buy such a knife in Russia)

But meanwhile, before I go to Finland by car from Saint Petersburg (around 600km round trip) or I contact with someone, I want to buy something... that's why I'm thinking on the Izula or Candiru.


Cheers

What do the say about the Becker BK2? Is it based on length or particular knife?

 

[bh49]

I'm from Spain but actually I live in Saint Petersburg (Russia)

Beautiful city, but too cold, too humid and not much of sunny days.
Considering level of corruption of the government and police I wouldn't even try to break local laws.
Stay safe.

 

[Willy Fog]

What do the say about the Becker BK2? Is it based on length or particular knife?

I found this in a forum

This is the only one you can carry

the tourist knives are,,
anything that is a knife that is under 9cm , that can be any bladed ool , dagger, ect ect.
or that is over 9cm, but with only a single edge , or a secound edge only for 35% of the blade. this can be any thickness, but must not a have a guard over 5mm wide...
next is knives under 2.5mm they can have a gaurd , can be double edged,, ect ect , but must be thin..
also knives with a point that is higher than the handle,
knives with a tip with a shape that makes the point greater than 70 degrees.
knives that have a downturned tip,, that passes the handguard in its position.