Just ordered my first serious fixed blade - An RC-4

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I am an avid hunter, fisherman, camper, back-country skier, etc. and have been a folder guy for a long time, but decided that it was finally time to step up to a serious fixed blade knife.

After looking at customs, Beckers, Busses and others and exhausting the search function on the forum I decided the best option for me is the RC-4. I couldn't decide on the molle back or a Tek-Lok for carry, so I ordered both.

I would have expected to be nervous about the purchase, but after spending hours looking over the posts from this community I'm confident that there isn't a higher quality knife or manufacturer out there.

My RC-4 should be here late next week from Knife Works, and I'll be on the edge of my seat until it arrives...
 
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You will love the 4. Once you have the blade in hand, you will begin to experience uncontrollable urges to purchase more ESEE blades. Just don't fight it....:D
 
The 4 is in my opinion the best of the bunch. It seems to do everything well.
Good luck & enjoy.
 
Jeff S1 said:
The 4 is in my opinion the best of the bunch. It seems to do everything well.
Good luck & enjoy.
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Thanks! I was thinking about the RC-5, so now I'll have to get a 6 so my 4 and 6 will average a 5 ;)
 
I got myself a 4 as well. Wonderful blade on this one, exudes quality. Liked it so well I ordered a 6, probably the next will be the izula II.

Vin
 
Rest assured you made a great choice. The 4 was my first and I will certainly buy another one in the future to have a spare.

Excellent blade.
 
My 4 just got here an hour ago (from Knifeworks too). You seriously will not be disappointed. I can't put it down!!!!!!!!
 
I got a 4 in the other day from Knifeworks also. My first ESEE knife, and I am really enjoying it so far. :) Initially I was just going to use it for hiking, hunting, camping, and so on. However, it's been my EDC choice for a few days now... and I have only owned it for a few days. :)
 
I'd love to EDC my RC-4 when it arrives. Unfortunately the sheeple who run my city (Denver) have decided to make carrying any knife with a blade over 3 1/2 inches illegal :grumpy:
 
You just got one of the best damn knives available on the market. It fits the role of big knife/little knife perfectly. I love mine, and its a tough as nails all around good at everything knife, as you could find. The only knife I think is better, is my BK2, or an ESEE5, just because I like a brute force knife for my woods knife, but thats a personal thing.

Enjoy that knife, you got a good blade there.

Moose
 
Congrats on your new ESEE 4 and your first fixed blade! You made a great choice on the 4 as it's a perfect all round knife for hunting and the outdoors. Instead of picking up a 6 for your next one, you should really look at getting a Junglas! It's a GREAT knife for the outdoors and would be perfect for doing everything the 4 might not be able to handle. Mine stays strapped to my bug out bag at all times, there's just really nothing it can't do.
 
The RC-4 was my first high quality blade as well. It was also my first Rat/ESEE knife. Ive edc'ed it quite a bit with sheath only in my front pocket of my jeans. But tomorrow I get my Izula 2 as a b-day/Christmas present and it will likely be slung around my neck from now on.
Personally I think the molle back is the way to go for outdoorsy type stuff. Either on a belt or a pack, with the elastic band and snap closure its very unlikely you'll lose your new pride n joy.
 
I just received a 4 for christmas...i have a 3 and a 5 already...but i can already tell that the 4 is going to be my favorite!
 
Hey RYE, your gonna love the 4, next thing you know you WILL have another ESEE, its a given.... May i suggest the Izzy or Izzy2 AND the ESEE6 you must have the 6 and an Izzy. Welcome and enjoy the new bkade....:thumbup::p
 
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