I completely agree with your assessment. I purchased the 1095 version and enjoyed it so much that I turned around and purchased the S35VN version. Great size, very easy to carry and pack. While I own more Izula's than 3's, I feel the difference is the 3 can can accomplish most camp chores while the size of the Izula pretty much limits it to strictly backup duty. I like your sheath.
I bought a Rat 3 2nd off eBay I like it it came with a hard sheath and options to mount it . I got the last one the dealer had for $45 its about the same blade as the Esee
I've got an Esse Izula 2, son #1 has the #4 and son #2 has the #5. The Esse 5 brings a grin to your face every time you pick it up. If I just had one brand to go with it would probably be Esse.
Or you can get the architect 3 blade blank, which is in Magnacut 62hrc, then ad whatever scales. It comes out to about 20 bucks more depending on the options you choose
I am trying to decide between the 3 and 4 Esse can't make up my mind. Wish one would you recommend I love the warranty best in the knife world that I know of. Just looking for EDC and do everything kinda knife. Thanks Kyle
Yep! The ESEE 3, 4 and Izula-II make great neck knives, of course I replaced the scales from those by the Knife Connection. I recommend ESEE knives all the time, even over Mora knives, primarily because they are made in the USA and have a no questions asked lifetime warranty!
I mostly have Esee knives in different vehicles. As far as EDC...I rarely carry fix blades. A 3.5-4” folder is usually on me and if I need a more capable knife I usually have a 4-5” ish fixed blade in my pack close by...