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i got my machete the other day ( i got right to the PO at 4pm when they close)...my first reaction was that it was VERY different than the Trams i had...esp the 18" Latin Machete. i did enjoy the width of the scales and i like how micarta feels so thats a huge plus...i realize ESEE wasnt trying to reinvent the wheel on machetes.
oddly enough the balance point on the tram 18" and the ESSE were the same distance on the cutting edge even though the ESEE felt much more handle heavy. it may also have to do with the Trams head is a bit broader than the ESEE and that may make it feel more tip heavy. i also did like the heavy duty cordura sheath it came with beats my mil sheaths that get shredded!
the edge came plenty sharp for a machete but i still had to give it a microbevel with my nicholson file then my DMT coarse then fine flippers....needless to say watch your digits! it did come coated with some sort of enamel...ill see how long that lasts
modifications....well im going to start with the handle and taper it around the first finger so its more comfy in a pinch grip which i dont always use but when i do have to i dont want a hotspot. at the moment it does create a bit of a hotspot. and other than that thats IT!!
so next phase is field testing and then a litle 'chete off between the ESEE and the Tram
would i suggest this to someone who wants a long lasting sturdy machete...hell yeah! go buy one!
Field testing
So this memorial day weekend i got the chance to do some machete testing...its was surprising to see the ESEE go up against my mod'd Trams
First off I havent modified the ESEE it is as it came from he factory...my trams i knocked down the bevel and sharpened up the edge up.
So heres some videos....
Pt.1
[youtube]6Hf7o2mvr1Q[/youtube]
Pt.2
[youtube]vZmKY2prd80[/youtube]
Pt.3
[youtube]1ExRnJBXYP4[/youtube]
so all in all if you asked me if you should buy the ESEE lite machete id say yes...if you dont ill find you. hope you liked the vids
oddly enough the balance point on the tram 18" and the ESSE were the same distance on the cutting edge even though the ESEE felt much more handle heavy. it may also have to do with the Trams head is a bit broader than the ESEE and that may make it feel more tip heavy. i also did like the heavy duty cordura sheath it came with beats my mil sheaths that get shredded!
the edge came plenty sharp for a machete but i still had to give it a microbevel with my nicholson file then my DMT coarse then fine flippers....needless to say watch your digits! it did come coated with some sort of enamel...ill see how long that lasts
modifications....well im going to start with the handle and taper it around the first finger so its more comfy in a pinch grip which i dont always use but when i do have to i dont want a hotspot. at the moment it does create a bit of a hotspot. and other than that thats IT!!
so next phase is field testing and then a litle 'chete off between the ESEE and the Tram
would i suggest this to someone who wants a long lasting sturdy machete...hell yeah! go buy one!
Field testing
So this memorial day weekend i got the chance to do some machete testing...its was surprising to see the ESEE go up against my mod'd Trams
First off I havent modified the ESEE it is as it came from he factory...my trams i knocked down the bevel and sharpened up the edge up.
So heres some videos....
Pt.1
[youtube]6Hf7o2mvr1Q[/youtube]
Pt.2
[youtube]vZmKY2prd80[/youtube]
Pt.3
[youtube]1ExRnJBXYP4[/youtube]
so all in all if you asked me if you should buy the ESEE lite machete id say yes...if you dont ill find you. hope you liked the vids
