Uses for the Izula?

Lenny

Lenny

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OK, I'm smitten by this knife.
But I honestly don't know what I'd use it for.
I don't hunt, and camp only rarely.
As far as EDC goes, I have a few Spydercos with longer blades that do
everything I ask of them.
You see, I'm not the kind of person who just buys knives and lets them sit in a drawer. I want to use each and every one, which is why I only own a few.
So, what do you all use your Izula's for on a day to day basis?
Is there anything that it can do that my Spyderco Paramilitary 2 can't do?
Thanks all.
Lenny
 
To be honest, you don't need the knife. I like your practicality in your uses. Save your money.
 
it isn't already broken in half:D

i edc mine, have for a year and a half. cuts cardboard, zip ties, plastic, etc. the thing cuts like a much larger knife. carries great in the pocket.
 
I neck carry my izula daily as a back up to a spyderco or traditional slip joint. It usually gets used for anything I'm afraid to use my other knives on. It's the one knife I always count on, even if I forget to put my pants on.:)
 
I want to say something so bad but I think right now would be bad timing.
 
what do your other spydercos do that your para2 doesn't do? why have more than one knife at all?

one thing it can do is multiply 3 times for the same price as your para2, which it likely will if you end up getting one. other than that, like most knives, it will cut things...
 
Jeez, not what I expected to hear from you Jeff:eek:
I'll probably buy one anyway for 3 reasons:
1. they're quite inexpensive
2. they're built like shick brithouses
3. there are some tasks where I just need a fixed blade, but don't need a huge sharpened pry bar.
Lenny
 
Bottom line is he has no real need for the knife so why would he spend the money on something he doesn't need.
 
Don't listen to Jeff. He probably has it calculated that every time he recommends not buying an ESEE product, sales pick up. The Izula is a must try. Not for everyone, but every knife lover should try one out.
 
If you don't need a fixed blade in that size range, then you don't.
If you like that size blade and want the security of no hinge, it's a good knife.
If it was legal in my state to carry a fixed blade in my pocket, I wouldn't need to carry a locking folder.
Use what works for you.

that said, the izzy (and especially the izzy 2) is a great knife - it works like a paring/chef's knife in the kitchen. It also does everything a small folder will do with no chance of lock failure. (opening packages, whittling/carving, cutting the plastic banding off pallets, etc...)
 
When a man asks an honest question of why he would need it, then posts up his daily uses and two great knives that fit that role fine, then what other honest answer can someone give him? The problem with this whole industry is way too much bullshit and "created" need for something not needed.
 
hoopster said:
Don't listen to Jeff. He probably has it calculated that every time he recommends not buying an ESEE product, sales pick up. The Izula is a must try. Not for everyone, but every knife lover should try one out.
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I have to say I have wondered this. If the rest of us ESEE fans buy more when we see this. It sure keeps me from buying someone else's product. Well besides Becker's of course.
 
R.A.T. said:
If that will make him happy, I will whisper in his ear and tell him I love him and that he needs every knife in our line :D
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My son just asked me why I'm laughing so hard! I just can't tell him why. :o
 
R.A.T. said:
When a man asks an honest question of why he would need it, then posts up his daily uses and two great knives that fit that role fine, then what other honest answer can someone give him? The problem with this whole industry is way too much bullshit and "created" need for something not needed.
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I can appreciate your sentiment but only he can decide if it's necessary for him after trying it out. If I'm truly honest about what knives I actually need, the Izula would be the most economical choice considering function and warranty.
 
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