Esee 6

yamsi12 said:
The esee 6 is to fixed blades what the paramilitary 2 is to folders.
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Good blade that benefits greatly from a scale swap?
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In fairness, the stock ESEE scales aren't that bad - certainly better than the Ontario RD series scales - and a few minutes with a half round file would be a reasonable alternative to replacement. I was happy with my DYI reshaping; I just wanted to try the TKC scales, and was on an OD kick at the time. I can't speak to any of the newer scales, as I've had my ESEE 6 for probably 7 yrs; but some of them look a lot more comfortable.
 
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Just my oppinion.

I spoiled myself with what I consider to be better knives. Busse, Winklers, Chris Reeves, Spartan Blades, Fällkniven... All of them weak in some respect and not devoid of criticism and/or controversy either.

I had an ESEE CM6 and was not surprised at all, in any positive way. Edge retention wasnt there. Finish wasnt there (grind). Price to quality ratio wasnt there either. Scales were flat and uncomfortable (but a spartan, square design has its own benefits I guess). The knife was ok for its weight, but not excellent or over performing in any way. Not even in the reliability aspect because it didnt keep much of an edge at all (user error?).

The knife was solid, simple ( a plus for me), came with a very good sheath, insofar it was functional. However it didnt do anything my cheaper Cold Steel SRK didnt do, and I would swear and promise that my (much more affordable) Ontario SP6 kept a better edge for longer. Having owned an ESEE and handled many OKC RAT models I cannot tell many a difference between them, and RATs are cheaper and more varied in design. Add the cool custom aftermarket contoured scales for all ESEE models that come in fancy colors and then I would definately say it is overpriced for the performance you get.

Did I get a lemon? maybe (I dont think so). I sold it to someone that would appreciate it more than I did and never looked back at the brand again.

To each his own, thought you'd like to hear some negatives as well.

This was the knife I had:
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yamsi12 said:
The esee 6 is to fixed blades what the paramilitary 2 is to folders.
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I like this assessment.;) That is, everything about these two knives is great except the handles. Not that the handles are awful, just that it could be more comfortable. (I have the ESEE 6 with the old blocky handle)
 
sharp_edge said:
I like this assessment.;) That is, everything about these two knives is great except the handles. Not that the handles are awful, just that it could be more comfortable. (I have the ESEE 6 with the old blocky handle)
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I ended up replacing my esee 5 & 6 handles with the TKC ones and it made a huge difference. Haven’t changed and if my PM2 scales yet.....probably will at some point but the stockers don’t bother me that much.
 
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The ESEE is a good knife (I have and original 6 and a HM 6). They also come with a nonsense warranty. After my Busse's my ESEEs are my most used.
 
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