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Hey there guys =)
I've had a long couple months of school, and for the most part have been stuck behind the desk studying, and procrastinating around the ESEE forums.
I finally got out into my backyard at least today, because I have very little work this weekend for once.
I got my junglas.... probably 45 minutes ago as I write this. Just couldn't resist giving it a bit of work before it rests while I hit the books.
First impressions out of the box? Holy. Crap.
There is nothing subtle about this knife. If you need a BIG knife, the Junglas is where it's at. On paper, its 22.5 ounces as just a knife. So since I'm used to handling my IZULA every day... at 2 ounces... thats a helluva lot more knife.
After taking it out of the sheath, I was pleasantly surprised by the sheath itself. ESEE has very nice production kydex work. The knife sits snug, no rattle, but you won't have to yank on the knife with extreme force (unsafe) to get it out. I especially like the adjustable retention screw at the top, so you can lock it in tighter if you desire.
There are so many lashing points on the sheath, I'm really gonna have to think how to set it up to utilize it the best. I don't want to add too much mass to it, but one of my IZULA's would probably be right at home, and the ESEE firekit I just got as well can be put into a kydex loop at some point.
Now the knife itself. I don't have particularly wide hands, but I do have long skinny fingers. So I have plenty of room on the handle, and my fingers wrapped around it perfectly when I first picked it up. The canvas micarta is so damn comfy I can't believe it.
Here it is riding on my belt, at the 4-5oclock position. Even for a heavy knife, I didn't notice any significant "sagging" of my belt or jeans with it on. And I didn't even notice it when I walked around a bit. In my opinion it sits at the perfect height. It will surely make a great camp nice for me =)
Well even gushing over "how pretty and big it was". Let's have at some wood!
I apologize in advance for the somewhat shoddy quality. I left my camera at my dorm while I was home for the weekend so these are all cellphone pics.
My dad has been meaning to remove this tree for several months now... it was a potential christmas tree when it was first planted, but has subsequently turned into somewhat of a "charlie brown" tree. And we want to add an extension to our covered area to the left of it for more kayaks, so it had to be moved anyways.
The first few swings surprised me quite a bit. It sailed through the 1-2cm branches like butter. And this next one at about 1 inch thick cut almost clean through. The branch just broke before it could complete the cut.
Now this next shot is for someone who was considering the fiddleback machete. They were curious how it would bite in comparison to a video they saw of how deep the FM bit into wood.
Well here you go, I'd say for a coated (junglas) vs a non-coated (FM is only partially I believe) the junglas did VERY well. Even with the added friction of a coating, it still bit nearly 1.5 inches into the tree on the first swing.
And here, about 10-15 swings later. You can see how well it just eats up this 4 inch tree.
I had it down in no time at all, and then over the fence into the ravine, back to nature
And after a quick wash to get the sap off, she's back to her beautiful self again
I just have to say a big thanks to ESEE for such a quality product yet again. Everyone says it a lot, but it really is true. You guys make top notch stuff, and you got a couch-potato, video-gaming geek out of the house.
Honestly, these knives and time on this forum have changed my life for the better. Learning all these skills,useful facts and amazing places to go would have never happened if I hadn't stumbled upon bladeforums and ESEE. Nothing has managed to ever melt away my stress or anxiety than just going for a walk in the forest, a hike, or even taking down a tree in my backyard
. For giving me a new activity to keep my healthy and active, I will be greatful forever.
Also, I nearly got my RP number! Just 1 off, oh well
Now to just explain to my girlfriend what I needed another one
I've had a long couple months of school, and for the most part have been stuck behind the desk studying, and procrastinating around the ESEE forums.
I finally got out into my backyard at least today, because I have very little work this weekend for once.
I got my junglas.... probably 45 minutes ago as I write this. Just couldn't resist giving it a bit of work before it rests while I hit the books.
First impressions out of the box? Holy. Crap.
There is nothing subtle about this knife. If you need a BIG knife, the Junglas is where it's at. On paper, its 22.5 ounces as just a knife. So since I'm used to handling my IZULA every day... at 2 ounces... thats a helluva lot more knife.
After taking it out of the sheath, I was pleasantly surprised by the sheath itself. ESEE has very nice production kydex work. The knife sits snug, no rattle, but you won't have to yank on the knife with extreme force (unsafe) to get it out. I especially like the adjustable retention screw at the top, so you can lock it in tighter if you desire.
There are so many lashing points on the sheath, I'm really gonna have to think how to set it up to utilize it the best. I don't want to add too much mass to it, but one of my IZULA's would probably be right at home, and the ESEE firekit I just got as well can be put into a kydex loop at some point.
Now the knife itself. I don't have particularly wide hands, but I do have long skinny fingers. So I have plenty of room on the handle, and my fingers wrapped around it perfectly when I first picked it up. The canvas micarta is so damn comfy I can't believe it.
Here it is riding on my belt, at the 4-5oclock position. Even for a heavy knife, I didn't notice any significant "sagging" of my belt or jeans with it on. And I didn't even notice it when I walked around a bit. In my opinion it sits at the perfect height. It will surely make a great camp nice for me =)

Well even gushing over "how pretty and big it was". Let's have at some wood!
I apologize in advance for the somewhat shoddy quality. I left my camera at my dorm while I was home for the weekend so these are all cellphone pics.
My dad has been meaning to remove this tree for several months now... it was a potential christmas tree when it was first planted, but has subsequently turned into somewhat of a "charlie brown" tree. And we want to add an extension to our covered area to the left of it for more kayaks, so it had to be moved anyways.

The first few swings surprised me quite a bit. It sailed through the 1-2cm branches like butter. And this next one at about 1 inch thick cut almost clean through. The branch just broke before it could complete the cut.

Now this next shot is for someone who was considering the fiddleback machete. They were curious how it would bite in comparison to a video they saw of how deep the FM bit into wood.

Well here you go, I'd say for a coated (junglas) vs a non-coated (FM is only partially I believe) the junglas did VERY well. Even with the added friction of a coating, it still bit nearly 1.5 inches into the tree on the first swing.

And here, about 10-15 swings later. You can see how well it just eats up this 4 inch tree.

I had it down in no time at all, and then over the fence into the ravine, back to nature

And after a quick wash to get the sap off, she's back to her beautiful self again


I just have to say a big thanks to ESEE for such a quality product yet again. Everyone says it a lot, but it really is true. You guys make top notch stuff, and you got a couch-potato, video-gaming geek out of the house.
Honestly, these knives and time on this forum have changed my life for the better. Learning all these skills,useful facts and amazing places to go would have never happened if I hadn't stumbled upon bladeforums and ESEE. Nothing has managed to ever melt away my stress or anxiety than just going for a walk in the forest, a hike, or even taking down a tree in my backyard

Also, I nearly got my RP number! Just 1 off, oh well


Now to just explain to my girlfriend what I needed another one
