Esee izula 2; why should I pull the trigger on it for edc

15mtyler

15mtyler

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Growing up in a small town in northern arkansas, I always carried a fixed blade. But, I have gone off to college and back to carrying a folder. But, I really want a good small fixed blade to carry that won't draw the attention of sheeple. The izula 2 has always been on the radar but I could never push myself to get it. For all of you who have one and carry it, should I get it and why.
 
It's just the perfect size in that it's small enough that it is never intrusive, but large enough to be really useful for 99% of my EDC tasks. I find the Izula 2, along with my BK24 to be just about perfect EDC fixed blades.
 
Cannot remember, I think you can also buy scales for it? Adds some bulk for a handle, or you could also chord wrap it. Let us know if you go for it. Another option but a little more money, get a knife from Childress or a small knife from Wilder Forge.
 
If you want a small EDC fixed blade there are tons out there, but I think that the Bark River lineup will provide you with as many choices and blade shape / steel / handle material / handle color combinations as you will ever need. True, all of them more expensive than the Izula. But I don't quite like coated blades and I think that for a small knife, a slicy blade grind will work better (and the full convex grind on the BRKT knives wins).
 
Mikel_24 said:
If you want a small EDC fixed blade there are tons out there, but I think that the Bark River lineup will provide you with as many choices and blade shape / steel / handle material / handle color combinations as you will ever need. True, all of them more expensive than the Izula. But I don't quite like coated blades and I think that for a small knife, a slicy blade grind will work better (and the full convex grind on the BRKT knives wins).
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Also, Battle Horse Knives and LT Wright Knives make similar-sized knives in a price range close to the Izula 2, depending on the handle material.

I can't speak for or against the Izula 2 since I don't have one. But I got a Frontier Valley from LTWK recently that I like a lot.
 
Had an Izzy I, lost it, and promptly bought an Izzy II. A great all-around EDC knife. It's a bit thick at the edge, compared to traditional knives, but when you need something with a little more oomph, the Izula II will take care of you. I carry mine on a Tek-lock on left hip just west of the belt buckle. An untucked t-shirt covers it, and it's quick to hand. Only thing that has given it a run for my carry time is a White River Backpacker in S30V. I actually took the scales off the I2 and used extra tek-lock screws to hold them on the White River knife. Adds a bit of bulk. I'll routinely throw the I2 into my EDC backpack for when I'm out and about, but away from my car for more than a few hours. (hiking, camping, art fairs, renn-fest, etc.)
 
I carried an original Izula around my neck for a while a long time ago. Sometimes I'd take the strap off the sheath and just carry it in my pocket too. Once in a while I'll still EDC it for a bit. Its nice to know you can be a lot more rough with it than you could a folder and not break it. Super easy to sharpen and takes a great edge too. Never felt the need for the longer handle of an Izula 2. I prefer paracord over grip scales on this knife anyway.

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I carry mine sometimes and do find it useful but wish it could slice better. Carries pretty well with the included kydex on my left hip iwb. Think im going to try an lt wright patriot next, and if i like it im gonna save for a fiddle back pocket kephart. Havn't decided if carrying fixed over folder is for me or not yet though.
 
I have an Izula and Izula-2, both are great for EDC. I wrapped the handle of my Izula and pocket carry it using a lanyard. The 2 isn't as comfortable in my pockets with the handle slabs but disappears on my belt.
 
It is a nice size for a pocket fixed blade. But I would up it a bit and get the ESEE 3HM. Just a touch bigger, close to the same price, and comes with a leather sheath that should seem more...friendly/familiar to the general public.

For the record, I sort of think if you have to ask why you should buy a knife then you shouldn't buy it as a general rule. You know deep down what you want and what you will use the knife for. It will be a great knife, but there are plenty of great knives out there in a similar price and size range.

If you do not like the Izula 2, sell it and buy something else. If you take a loss, just think of it as a rental fee.

But that is just my opinion.
 
You are completely right. I didn't order an izula, but I did order a bk14 with tkc g10 scales, and an azwelke kydex sheath.
 
19-3ben said:
Nice setup! Pics are demanded when it arrives.
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I'll be sure to make a separate post for them,as well as posting them on here, I got the knife and scales today, I got the midnight tiger striped g10, nothing attention grabbing, but nice when really looked at. The sheath should be here in about a week and a half :)
 
Honestly I wouldn't call it an edc. I have one and as mentioned before it's quite thick behind the edge and I honestly don't find it to hold and edge for anytime at all compared to many other knives iv had. Do I think it'd dig ya out of a burning building no doubt. Edc to me is the ability to cut things well for a reasonable amount of time and the izula does neither well. Just my opinion but I think the Bradford guardian would be a better choice or there's lots on here for the same price as an izula 11.
 
I carry a regular Izula quite often. I trimmed all the extra plastic off of the sheath to keep it as small as possible, wrapped the handle in paracord and sealed it with resin. It works very well for almost any typenof EDC task and people don't seem to find it threatening at all.

Honestly, I don't think there's anything bad about it, unless you routinely find yourself needing a longer blade.
 
Franciscomv said:
I carry a regular Izula quite often. I trimmed all the extra plastic off of the sheath to keep it as small as possible, wrapped the handle in paracord and sealed it with resin. It works very well for almost any typenof EDC task and people don't seem to find it threatening at all.

Honestly, I don't think there's anything bad about it, unless you routinely find yourself needing a longer blade.
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Back when I carried mine I found it great for EDC too. I don't really understand all this "it doesn't cut well" business. Do you guys ever sharpen your knives??
 
jonnyt16 said:
Back when I carried mine I found it great for EDC too. I don't really understand all this "it doesn't cut well" business. Do you guys ever sharpen your knives??
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It all depends on what do you cut and what do you expect from the blade/steel. If you work as a contractor of any kind doing rough work, it will serve you well (slicing open bags of concrete, opening boxes, cutting rope or wire, etc.). However, if you work in an office environment and all you do is peeling/dicing the ocassional piece of fruit, cutting steak, opening a few envelopes, etc... then you may enjoy more a thinner grind with a less obtuse angle at the edge. And why not, a steel that keeps its edge longer!
 
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