[99problems]

Originally Posted by lucky7

Alcohol + no screwdriver handy. Shit happens, haha.

Is it still $30 for a blade swap?? I'm sure someone could put a tip on it. It used to really bother me, but when it looks like this I don't worry about using it like when it was new.

Yep it's still $30 for a new blade. You can just fill out the repair form and send it in for an easy fix: http://www.benchmade.com/media/forms...ice_Letter.pdf

[DannyLlama]

What's everyone's input on Esee? I have esee 5 on my list to buy.. But, there are so many different versions and I dont know which is better or worse.

Also my brother in law share this link with me a while ago regarding serrated vs. straight edge. It changed my perspective


Plain Edge vs Serrated for Self Defense - Spyderco Forums

[theoutbackdream]

Originally Posted by DannyLlama

What's everyone's input on Esee? I have esee 5 on my list to buy.. But, there are so many different versions and I dont know which is better or worse.

Also my brother in law share this link with me a while ago regarding serrated vs. straight edge. It changed my perspective


Plain Edge vs Serrated for Self Defense - Spyderco Forums

I own an ESEE 6. Love the crap out of that knife, but I rarely use it since it's an absolute tank. I take it backpacking and camping with me, and it's never failed.

Honestly, I was looking at the ESEE 5 at the same time I was looking at the 6, and I personally felt the 5 was a BEAST of a tank. It's thicker and shorter than the 6, and felt it was too much for what I needed. I find that the 6, paired with a Mora makes an excellent combo.

[greatape]

Originally Posted by theoutbackdream

I own an ESEE 6. Love the crap out of that knife, but I rarely use it since it's an absolute tank. I take it backpacking and camping with me, and it's never failed.

Honestly, I was looking at the ESEE 5 at the same time I was looking at the 6, and I personally felt the 5 was a BEAST of a tank. It's thicker and shorter than the 6, and felt it was too much for what I needed. I find that the 6, paired with a Mora makes an excellent combo.

Esee knives are top notch. As a collector and user, I own a lot of the line up. The 6 is a solid all around camp knife. The 5 is a beast for what it is but it was designed for SERE ops so it will do a lil bit of all for those uses just not great at any. I'm a TOPS fan as well if we're talking fixed blades and have to say the silent hero is one of my ATF mid priced blades.

[mrblah]

I see some posts of "what knives should I get?"

It depends on your lifestyle, your job, and if you want a edc knife or end of the world knife, or bushcrafting knife, etc".

I tend to like anything made by spyderco, benchmade, and ZT.

ESEE, Ontario, etc are more of a boutique brand. They tend to make knives for a specific use or collector. Nothing wrong with them, just know what you are getting. For example, if you work in a office, you don't want a 5 inch flipper with g10 scales that will rip your pockets to shreds. You would want something more discreet. If you work in the field, then maybe you want something more buletproof.

I work in a pharmacy, so the most my knives get used for are to open boxes and general EDC. The knives that I use and list are pretty much bombproof, and discreet.

1. spyderco para2, spyderco para 3, manix, delica 2, swiss bowie, domino, southard.
2. ZT 420 (i think)
3. benchmade 640, griptilian, or mini griptilians

When I'm camping, I use a benchmade knife for bushcrafting, or any fixed blade that won't break under hard use. EESE and ontario are others that make great bushcrafting/camping knives.

When I'm F"ing around my house, I have benchmade balisong and a benchmade mini infidel (these are stupidly expensive toys...and not really recommended unless you collect knives).

if you want to get into knives.....go on youtube. there are alot of knife channels that won't steer you wrong.

[DannyLlama]

Originally Posted by theoutbackdream

I own an ESEE 6. Love the crap out of that knife, but I rarely use it since it's an absolute tank. I take it backpacking and camping with me, and it's never failed.

Honestly, I was looking at the ESEE 5 at the same time I was looking at the 6, and I personally felt the 5 was a BEAST of a tank. It's thicker and shorter than the 6, and felt it was too much for what I needed. I find that the 6, paired with a Mora makes an excellent combo.

I guess im not educate bought. I thought the difference between the 5 and 6 is that the 6 is longer.

Whats the difference? And what are the advantages to owning one or the other?

Do you recommend serrated or straight edge?

My use case will be long day hikes, back packing and camping.

Originally Posted by greatape

Esee knives are top notch. As a collector and user, I own a lot of the line up. The 6 is a solid all around camp knife. The 5 is a beast for what it is but it was designed for SERE ops so it will do a lil bit of all for those uses just not great at any. I'm a TOPS fan as well if we're talking fixed blades and have to say the silent hero is one of my ATF mid priced blades.

[theoutbackdream]

Originally Posted by DannyLlama

I guess im not educate bought. I thought the difference between the 5 and 6 is that the 6 is longer.

Whats the difference? And what are the advantages to owning one or the other?

Do you recommend serrated or straight edge?

My use case will be long day hikes, back packing and camping.

Originally Posted by theoutbackdream

It's thicker and shorter than the 6, and felt it was too much for what I needed.

Yes, as I've stated, the 5 is thicker and shorter than the 6. Also, I believe it's a bit heavier.

They're both big knives, but the 5 IMO is just too thick of a knife, where it becomes a jack of all trades kinda knife. But it's not to say it's a not a great knife. Personally, for my uses, the 6 is more advantageous than the 5, since it's slimmer, less weight, and a good sized knife. Slimmer blades help cut through things, while thicker blades help bash through things. I feel the 6 has a good mixture of the two for my personal use. It's not to say that the 5 is worse or anything. Just the 6 suited my uses better. Hell, I was stuck looking at both the 5 and 6 for about a month before I made my decision.

I personally dislike serrated. I get where the concept comes from, but even if I owned it, I'd rarely use it. And I'd much rather prefer using a foldable saw, as it'd make more sense to use, rather than a small serration on a knife.

What do you plan to be using it for? Honestly, on long day hikes, I'll just have my pocket knife since It's compact. Camping, I'll mainly use my Mora. Backpacking, it'll depend on the trip, but my Mora gets more use. I only ask since I sometimes do regret getting the ESEE since it rarely sees use. haha

[DannyLlama]

Originally Posted by theoutbackdream

Yes, as I've stated, the 5 is thicker and shorter than the 6. Also, I believe it's a bit heavier.

They're both big knives, but the 5 IMO is just too thick of a knife, where it becomes a jack of all trades kinda knife. But it's not to say it's a not a great knife. Personally, for my uses, the 6 is more advantageous than the 5, since it's slimmer, less weight, and a good sized knife. Slimmer blades help cut through things, while thicker blades help bash through things. I feel the 6 has a good mixture of the two for my personal use. It's not to say that the 5 is worse or anything. Just the 6 suited my uses better. Hell, I was stuck looking at both the 5 and 6 for about a month before I made my decision.

I personally dislike serrated. I get where the concept comes from, but even if I owned it, I'd rarely use it. And I'd much rather prefer using a foldable saw, as it'd make more sense to use, rather than a small serration on a knife.

What do you plan to be using it for? Honestly, on long day hikes, I'll just have my pocket knife since It's compact. Camping, I'll mainly use my Mora. Backpacking, it'll depend on the trip, but my Mora gets more use. I only ask since I sometimes do regret getting the ESEE since it rarely sees use. haha

Emergency cutting through wood/brush... Animal attack or intruder defense.
Is Mora a name brand or model?

[theoutbackdream]

Originally Posted by DannyLlama

Emergency cutting through wood/brush... Animal attack or intruder defense.
Is Mora a name brand or model?

You're better off with a foldable saw and a gun. But if it were one or the other, I'd get the 5 for that.

Mora is a brand.

[DannyLlama]

Originally Posted by theoutbackdream

You're better off with a foldable saw and a gun. But if it were one or the other, I'd get the 5 for that.

Mora is a brand.

Carry a gun while hiking in California?
I would expect that from an Arazonian not someone from CA!

[theoutbackdream]

Originally Posted by DannyLlama

Carry a gun while hiking in California?
I would expect that from an Arazonian not someone from CA!

CCL will allow you to carry in some places.

If you're interested, check this out.

But yea, the laws are weird/confusing at times, so I guess a knife would be a better option. haha I think the ESEE 5 might be a good option, if you plan to whack at wood and self defense. Another combo might be a machete, and foldable saw.

[Whtrnr]

My 23 year old CR Sebenza is my current everyday carry. Has an out of date ATS-34 blade, but it still holds a great edge.

[04rnr]

No pic but:
CRKT
SPYDERCO
KERSHAW
BENCHMADE
Leatherman Wave
Leatherman Wingman work gift.

For sharpening them I use the WorkSharp.

[HappyHooligan]

nobody carries just a plain pocket knife? I've had a knife in my pocket since I was 6.

but I do love a good blade.

current carry (past 20+) is a nice small Buck with rosewood handles lock-back
Gerbers
Mark I (traded a B-2 parka for it when I was 17)
Mark II
AG Russell Sting (any Jerry Ahern fans?)
Microtech socom elite M (bought on a whim as I fell in love with it in a knife store)
Plus a bunch more but I can't remember them all.

[DannyLlama]