ESEE pictures and chat 👍🏻

I've been carrying this exclusively as my EDC for the last year. Helped finish my buddy's basement during that time, a few camping trips, and put it through some pretty heavy use, black oxide finish held up really nicely, the thing is an absolute tank. The wood scales got a little beat up and worn, though. I really like the extra length of these scales, they fit my hand significantly better than the stock Micarta. I get tons of little compliments by people when they ask to borrow a knife. I guess it catches them off guard 😅
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Mortekai said:
I've been carrying this exclusively as my EDC for the last year. Helped finish my buddy's basement during that time, a few camping trips, and put it through some pretty heavy use, black oxide finish held up really nicely, the thing is an absolute tank. The wood scales got a little beat up and worn, though. I really like the extra length of these scales, they fit my hand significantly better than the stock Micarta. I get tons of little compliments by people when they ask to borrow a knife. I guess it catches them off guard 😅
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Very nice mate 👍🏻👍🏻
Dan 🦘🇦🇺
 
jmh33 jmh33 I'm wearing my izula like a shoulder bag with some Paracord. The handle sits just at belt height. I can grab it and pull it out left handed easier then up on my belt. It's very convenient and easily moved out of the way. It wasn't comfortable with just a tshirt but with my work shirt that has a collar it's not noticable. Much better than around the neck hanging in front. I'll give it a go for a few days and see how it works out.PXL_20230305_135129335.jpg
 
sonofwilfred said:
jmh33 jmh33 I'm wearing my izula like a shoulder bag with some Paracord. The handle sits just at belt height. I can grab it and pull it out left handed easier then up on my belt. It's very convenient and easily moved out of the way. It wasn't comfortable with just a tshirt but with my work shirt that has a collar it's not noticable. Much better than around the neck hanging in front. I'll give it a go for a few days and see how it works out.View attachment 2104935
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Sounds like your ideal carry on the tractor.. Let me know how it goes as time goes on..
Hang up the 3 for a while did ya?? Your gonna miss it!!! 😂
John 🇺🇸
 
jmh33 said:
Sounds like your ideal carry on the tractor.. Let me know how it goes as time goes on..
Hang up the 3 for a while did ya?? Your gonna miss it!!! 😂
John 🇺🇸
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Yes mate, my 3 is back in the drawer for a while. I'm working on a good carry option for my 4HM. The kydex sheath I have for it has great retention but the strong retention can be annoying with bloody hands holding a rabbit in one hand and sometimes struggling to get it out of the sheath. I haven't used the 4HM in over a year I recon.
I saw this sling carry method on a concealed carry video, not that I would conceal it here in Australia. But on farm I can do what I want 😁. So IZULA it is for a week or two to try the idea.
Dan 🦘🇦🇺
 
jmh33 said:
Now thats a Man with a plan..:thumbsup:
Pics when done!! Will you mess with the edge??
John
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No. I'm happy with the factory edge. My hand sharpening on stones over time will convex it slightly, but that will come with time.

Dan 🇦🇺
 
sonofwilfred said:
No. I'm happy with the factory edge. My hand sharpening on stones over time will convex it slightly, but that will come with time.

Dan 🇦🇺
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Some time back you asked me how I like the handle on my HM3..
How do you like yours on the 4?? How does it compare to you on the other 4??
John
 
jmh33 said:
Some time back you asked me how I like the handle on my HM3..
How do you like yours on the 4?? How does it compare to you on the other 4??
John
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I haven't used the HM that I already have very much at all just cutting veggies and meat on a few camping trips about a year ago. My wife had no complaints using it.
It's longer and a bit better to handle with gloves, winter is coming so it's a good reason to use it now. I do prefer the old flat scales on my orange scaled 4 that is in the previous post but I don't not like this broom style handle. It is just different. It's not a case of needing a different scale style, it's just a case of wanting to use it. You know yourself why not try everything 👍🏻👍🏻

I didn't like it on my ESEE 6HM, I sold it before I got it too dirty, it felt like it wanted to roll in my hand when wet with blood skinning, gutting etc. I guess ask me again in a few months after I've cut up some "critters" as you guys call them 😂.

You never know I might end up with a 3HM eventually...

Dan 🇦🇺
 
sonofwilfred said:
I haven't used the HM that I already have very much at all just cutting veggies and meat on a few camping trips about a year ago. My wife had no complaints using it.
It's longer and a bit better to handle with gloves, winter is coming so it's a good reason to use it now. I do prefer the old flat scales on my orange scaled 4 that is in the previous post but I don't not like this broom style handle. It is just different. It's not a case of needing a different scale style, it's just a case of wanting to use it. You know yourself why not try everything 👍🏻👍🏻

I didn't like it on my ESEE 6HM, I sold it before I got it too dirty, it felt like it wanted to roll in my hand when wet with blood skinning, gutting etc. I guess ask me again in a few months after I've cut up some "critters" as you guys call them 😂.

You never know I might end up with a 3HM eventually...

Dan 🇦🇺
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Dan.. After you retire.. You should write reviews!!
Excellent thoughts!! :thumbsup:
Me.. I am not a fan of ESEEs slab sided handles.. Just dont feel right in y hands.. I like the HM3 handle and the TKC handles I put on my 4..;)
To each his own!! 😂😂
John
 
jmh33 jmh33 here are some pics mate.

I've been doing night shift so I'm awake early I spent my early morning, Saturday, playing with my ESEE 4 HM PXL_20230310_051729516.jpg

I had a little visitor. A baby blue tounge that my son plays with
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I think it has turned out nice. I decided not to etch the logos in because I like the look of the clean blade. I had a nice sharp file so I put a pattern in the spine.

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Ready for a lifetime of use now.



Dan 🦘🇦🇺
 
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