ESEE-5 in 0.188" thick...

adaman04

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Looking at the Rowen group photo got me thinking. Jeff had said they were starting to get away from making a bunch of new models of knives, but maybe just some different versions of current offerings as with the clip points, etc.

I’d love to see an ESEE-5 in a 0.188” thick version, same thickness as the 6. Everything else stay the same. The biggest boo-hoo about the 5 for a woods knife is that it’s .25” thick and therefore heavy. I love the shape and looks of the knife, and a 5” blade is kind of the sweet spot for many. I’m up in the air about the sharpened pommel for just a woods-bumming knife, so maybe just a pointed pommel like the standard ESEE-3, which might save a minute in the manufacturing process.

Not sure on the full production process, but if the steel is cut on a plasma table or CNC, I’d think the same blade shape could be used, same scales (I dig the canvas micarta), same blank of kydex for the excellent sheath, just molded to accommodate the 0.188” thickness.

Anyway, I thought it make for some conversation if nothing else. Anyone else like to see this? Want me to go fly a kite, Jeff? What is it they say about “wish in one hand and….” :D

Back to work!
 
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This seems like a good idea. I would actually get one of those. And it would save me a lot of headache
 
That would be great, I love the handle profiles of the 5 and 6, I'd love to see more knives use that shape
 
Somehow I think that adaman04 pictured this as more of a common mans version of a SERE knife. Having said sth like this I don't feel too bright atm
 
It would never replace the standard 5. It was designed as a purpose-built knife.

With that said, a thinner 5 would really fit nicely between the 4 and 6. It’d sell! #1 complaint about the 5 for a woods knife is weight and thickness. Thinner blade, great scales, great sheath, bingo bango.
 
adaman04 said:
It would never replace the standard 5. It was designed as a purpose-built knife.

With that said, a thinner 5 would really fit nicely between the 4 and 6. It’d sell!
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well it would be just like a tomahawk or an orange izula, we will probably never see it, or it is way off in the future.
 
I think a -5 of that thickness would be just too close to the -6. I would like to see canvas micarta handles on the -6 though.
 
What on the where now?
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i'm a newbie so please don't blast me. anyhow, i'm torn between getting a esee 3 or a busse game warden. the busse line of knives use infi steel which i gather has superior properties to 1095. is the busse line of knives worth the difference or is it more of a status thing? by the way, where can you go and see a complete listing with pics/prices
of each of the busse line. also,what's with all of the odd names for there knives,ie-nfmbm
 
this is the esee forum, not the busse forum, all that info can be found in the busse forum, and the esee 3 is larger than the game warden.
 
I’m just trying to figure out how to do that to my 6 without buying a $150 pair of scales and having a ¼” thick piece of steel also in the package. I’d love to see green canvas micarta scales available separately or available on more versions/models. Shon Rowen said it was his favorite handle material the other night in chat.

Diz, as a primary share holder in ESEE, I need your vote for 3/16” ESEE-5 in 2010! You’re a photo man, I also need a campaign poster. :D
 
LOL. The 1/4" thick peice of steel is a required shipping protectant. Without it, the scales may just float away into space. It's for your own protection, and in case while swapping the scales on your six, one of the black helicopters buzzing around your house crashes into you, and you need to get out of it.

As for the thinner 5.... stop wearing high heels and a purse, Nancy, and lift some pint glasses of beer, not those pony bottles I saw you with. This will give the required arm strength to not look like a sissy when using a man's knife.
 
gundude73 said:
this is the esee forum, not the busse forum, all that info can be found in the busse forum, and the esee 3 is larger than the game warden.
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While this may be the ESEE forum, anyone is welcome here and can ask whatever questions they feel are relevant.
 
Diz, you’re just jealous of my increased ankle strength and calf definition.

Thanks for the help Benedict Arnold!

And manassas, first of all, welcome to ESEE forum. Busse blades are great and the properties of their steel are pretty impressive. The 1095 of the ESEE knives gets an excellent heat treat and they are probably the best performers in their price range, in my opinion. For the quality, price, warranty and customer service, I haven’t found anything at this point that beats ESEE knives. Just my opinion. A year ago I hadn’t even heard of RAT/ESEE. 5 blades later I have no regrets about any of my purchases and have had nothing but good results with my ESEE blades. If you decide you like the 3, buy with confidence. You won’t be disappointed.
 
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manassas dragon said:
i'm a newbie so please don't blast me. anyhow, i'm torn between getting a esee 3 or a busse game warden. the busse line of knives use infi steel which i gather has superior properties to 1095. is the busse line of knives worth the difference or is it more of a status thing? by the way, where can you go and see a complete listing with pics/prices
of each of the busse line. also,what's with all of the odd names for there knives,ie-nfmbm
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First: Both the ESEE3 and the Busse Game Warden are great small knives. Busse knives are generally limited run items, so the aftermarket price just goes up. INFI is an impressive material, with slightly higher performance specs than the Rowen 1095 used in ESEE knives. Both brands have phenomenal customer service and warranties. The question of whether or not it's worth it is up to the buyer. If you think you'll actually use the more expensive one, and need/want the extra performance capability (edge holding, etc) then go for it. If not, then I highly doubt you'll be disappointed with ESEE. I have no idea where you can go to see a "complete" listing of all the variations and original prices on the Busse knives, and even less of an idea where to find a listing of aftermarket prices.

second: the "odd names" are abbreviations. Your example is a Nuclear Fusion Magnum Battle Mistress. Magnum means thicker than standard handle scales, Nuclear Fusion treatment is a finishing process that takes down all square edges and changes the profile on the scales a bit, too. Battle Mistress is their original 10" knife.
Hope this helps and welcome to the forum!
 
i would much rather see a dt esee6 with canvas scales to match my rc-4 and izzie (wink wink nudge nudge) but if the 5 was thinner i would have no choice but to consider one as well
 
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