Esee. HELP ME PICK ONE!!!

[Recon19d]

So I cant decide between the 4,5, or 6. Iam going to use the blade for camping and some wood splitting. I dont want to buy all 3 lol. Thanks guys.

 

[shunsui]

The six has a bigger handle than the four, better geometry for cutting than the five, and more length for batoning.

 

[Recon19d]

ya i was leaning towards the 6.

 

[ddml]

I only have the four but it would not be my first choice for wood splitting. I'd get the six.

 

[co556guy]

The six has a bigger handle than the four, better geometry for cutting than the five, and more length for batoning.

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If you wanted to have a knife that could double as a prybar or an I-beam, the 5 would be your choice. However, the 6 is a better all around knife.

 

[Boats]

Owned both the four and the six. Would only buy the six again.

 

[Reasoned1]

The 4 is great for hiking and unobtrusive carry, but the 6 is much more capable.

 

[Bob W]

I had a similar topic last year, wanting a single ESEE knife. I was purchasing for a different purpose, but there were several replies to my post with good information:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/910917-Help-with-ESEE-shopping?highlight=esee

 

[OrdnanceBubbaUSMC]

The 6 would make a good pair with your Izula...has the classic KaBar size.

 

[Recon19d]

Thanks guys. looks like iam going with the 6.

 

[Peroni1973]

Good choice!

I have the 3 and the 6 and as a pair I think they rock. Being comparatively thinner blade stock on each they handle the tuff stuff but still manage to slice too...

Enjoy your knife.

Ben

 

[Recon19d]

but this always brings up the question of esee 6 or rtak 2? any thoughts? I really appreciate the input guys.

 

[IUKE12]

Never had the rtak2 but I do have the esee 6. I'd stick with the 6 simply because Jeff and Mike at esee are so damn easy to deal with should you ever have any issues.

 

[OrdnanceBubbaUSMC]

Once you go past about 7 inches of blade I would just keep going all the way to a short machete or hatchet. I think the 8-10 inch heavy duty choppers speak more to the Rambo in us but don't give the performance per ounce.

 

[Tye Possum]

If you want the knife to do some chopping I would say get the rtak 2 or better yet an esee junglas (or an axe which would be my choice), the 6 isn't really a chopper with it's 6.5" blade (5.75" cutting edge) and a neutral balance. The 6 should be enough for batoning reasonably sized wood though and would make a better general use woods knife. Pair it with a folding saw and you should be good to go.

 

[Recon19d]

Once you go past about 7 inches of blade I would just keep going all the way to a short machete or hatchet. I think the 8-10 inch heavy duty choppers speak more to the Rambo in us but don't give the performance per ounce.

great advice sir. I guess what it all comes down to is that i dont want to have to carry a hatchet along with a survival blade.

 

[Recon19d]

I think i finally made up my mind. Esee's lifetime warranty had alot to do with it. Going with the 6. thanks guys!

 

[Balldboy]

I was wondering why they never followed up on the RAT7 when they went with a different manufacturer???
I have a RAT7 and an ESEE3...I've had the 4 and it was OK.

 

[Grease]

6 or the 5. The 5 is thicker, which makes wood splitting easier. The 6 is longer, which makes wood splitting easier

The 6 is also thinner, which makes it more useful for other things.

 

[Balldboy]

It would seem that the "5" follows the sharpened pry bar theory.
I'd really like a 5 made from the same blank as the 6...