This is clearly a popular forum

[spraay]

This is my favorite Internet forum... period, and the only thing I do besides work, on the Internet, every day.

If I'm not outside doing things, I like to talk about being outside doing things.

SP

 

[Gaurdian_A1]

On the list of forums it seems for last week I have been watching numbers there are always at least 5 times as many in here as other manufacturer forums.

In the 4 months that I have been a ESEE knife owner and lurked here I have watched the culture inside this manufacturer's forum. I attribute this high number ( 88 peeps at 2 PM EST) to dedicated and online moderators, the actual manufacturers replying to almost every post of value, a well thought out quality built product line with bullet proof guarantee, missionary retailers also online here supporting customers and passion for ESEE knives, and last but not least a group of lighthearted outdoor guys that like to go out and use knives.

This heartbeat and culture was a large part of focusing my education and entertainment on Bladeforums and paying to become a member.

Guys are being motivated to go out and do stuff in the outdoors with a knife. It reminds me of the scouting passion I first had as a kid to go out cut things down, burn them, build things and have a trusty no nonsense knife as your companion.

Guys new to knives are buying an Izula or ESEE knife based upon the pure enjoyment they see you all getting from your ESEE blades. I am sure this is translating to more retailers picking up this line at SHOT this week, eek I have another trade show myself next week!

This knife , (I only have an ESEE 3, but planning to buy a 4 or 5 soon), is one of the only ones I feel like thrashing, beating up, challenging, dulling it so I can resharpen it again. Sometimes I feel sorry for it, but it smiles back at me loving the challenge like my dog Cutter after 5 plunges into cold water.

What do you see driving this mini phenomenon?

We are a big family at ESEE knives/forums...we fight, bicker, b*tch, have fun, rock out, laugh..everything, just like a family...we all fuel eachothers passion...its like a fever..an ESEE fever...These are the only knives i have ever come across or used that put a bigger smile on my face when i am out using them as apposed to when i first bought them...these knives are for dedicated outdoor people.

ESEE knives , Bladeforums and the great staff there have given us ESEE guys/girls an atmosphere to grown and cultivate our knowledge and skills.

-G1

 

[Tyrkon Lawson]

It's nice to see so many users in a forum and really cool to see the owners/designers interact with everyone. :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Wandering_About]

They also have some REALLY good kool-aid here!

And if you're still coherent after that there is plenty of good information buried in somewhere.

 

[simple6]

Jeff and I have built our company on the philosophy that direct interaction with the end user/ customer is key to being successful. That is why we spend the time here to answer questions and to learn from our customers by listening to their pros and cons to build a better product. Mike

I found this forum about two months ago and I'm on my 4th Esee knife. I think your philosophy is working. Your honesty and openness has made me a customer for life. Obviously having no BS kickass designs doesn't hurt! lol

 

[ESEERATFAN]

I still think it's the cocaine laced micarta that does it.

 

[huntmol]

I still think it's the cocaine laced micarta that does it.

So that's why I placed an order for two more ESEE knives immediately after receiving the first one... It's all so clear to me now...

 

[MyNamesUsed]

Ive recently discovered ESEE after almost a 2 year break from all things sharp and pointy. I find the attitude of the companies no BS policy, and the atmosphere here to be quite refreshing especially considering how many companies spend their time trying to screw people. After spending a month reading up, I just bought an Izula for myself and my Girlfriend. The countless posts here by ESEE offering to replace knives that they have no obligation to, just reinforces them as a stand-up company.

Many sections of bladeforums have huge followings, but I'd refer to them as coolaid/bandwagon folks. Here on ESEE is isn't coolaid, its a business done right. Not only that, its kindness on the part of the owners which cuts into their bottom dollar. For that reason, I'll stand behind 'em and use their gear with confidence.