Hey guys, first of all, I am new to these forums. I've been reading here for a while, but this is my first time posting anything. The site is awesome, hoping that I can hang around for a while, and eventually possess the knowledge to help others as much as you guys have helped me already.
I know what I am going to ask, has probably been asked before, in fact, I know it has. But, rather than go to an older thread, just to ask a specific question, I think it is likely best to just start a new one. So here goes.
What I am looking to figure out, is which ESEE knife to purchase. Coming up in just under 2 weeks, I am going to make my first major knife purchase. With the intention of general bushcraft/survival being the main purpose for the knife. I am wanting the knife to be able to perform in most categories, and be capable of handling any abuse that it might need to. That being said, I do have smaller knives that I carry with me, which work amazingly well for smaller tasks. Currently carry either a BK11, or a Mora knife. The Mora, I bought because it was cheap and I wanted to see if it lived up to the hype. Also, wanted a cheap knife to mess around with etching. It served it's purpose well. I also carry a hatchet, and a folding saw, so the knife doesn't "Need" to be super beefy. But, if I am spending ~$150 on the knife, I want to get as much out of it as possible.
On to the ESEE specific question. I'm between the ESEE 5 and 6, at the moment. I know that typically, most people look to weight difference, and grind, as the main reasons for choosing one over the other. Both of which, are very valid things to consider, and I have thought a lot about both myself. But another thing is also a major factor for me, that being the sheath. From what I can tell, the ESEE 5 comes with a really nice kydex sheath, which includes the locking mechanism for the blade. This is something I really like about this knife. The ESEE 6 however, just comes with a plastic sheath. Nothing really special about it. I know, that I can easily get a kydex sheath for it after the fact, if I so choose, but for another ~$30, the ESEE 5 comes with one. Another thing that I have to take into consideration, is that, I may not have the cash to just go and grab a nice kydex sheath for the 6 at a later date. So, I am really wanting to pack as much into my current price point as possible.
So for me, personally, I don't care about the added weight of the ESEE 5, grind doesn't make too much difference to me, the only thing stopping me from choosing, is the sheath. So, I am looking for any opinions you guys might have. I am willing to spend up to $150, with less obviously being better. What would your choice be?
I know what I am going to ask, has probably been asked before, in fact, I know it has. But, rather than go to an older thread, just to ask a specific question, I think it is likely best to just start a new one. So here goes.
What I am looking to figure out, is which ESEE knife to purchase. Coming up in just under 2 weeks, I am going to make my first major knife purchase. With the intention of general bushcraft/survival being the main purpose for the knife. I am wanting the knife to be able to perform in most categories, and be capable of handling any abuse that it might need to. That being said, I do have smaller knives that I carry with me, which work amazingly well for smaller tasks. Currently carry either a BK11, or a Mora knife. The Mora, I bought because it was cheap and I wanted to see if it lived up to the hype. Also, wanted a cheap knife to mess around with etching. It served it's purpose well. I also carry a hatchet, and a folding saw, so the knife doesn't "Need" to be super beefy. But, if I am spending ~$150 on the knife, I want to get as much out of it as possible.
On to the ESEE specific question. I'm between the ESEE 5 and 6, at the moment. I know that typically, most people look to weight difference, and grind, as the main reasons for choosing one over the other. Both of which, are very valid things to consider, and I have thought a lot about both myself. But another thing is also a major factor for me, that being the sheath. From what I can tell, the ESEE 5 comes with a really nice kydex sheath, which includes the locking mechanism for the blade. This is something I really like about this knife. The ESEE 6 however, just comes with a plastic sheath. Nothing really special about it. I know, that I can easily get a kydex sheath for it after the fact, if I so choose, but for another ~$30, the ESEE 5 comes with one. Another thing that I have to take into consideration, is that, I may not have the cash to just go and grab a nice kydex sheath for the 6 at a later date. So, I am really wanting to pack as much into my current price point as possible.
So for me, personally, I don't care about the added weight of the ESEE 5, grind doesn't make too much difference to me, the only thing stopping me from choosing, is the sheath. So, I am looking for any opinions you guys might have. I am willing to spend up to $150, with less obviously being better. What would your choice be?
