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Esee Candiru | Am I missing something or is this knife a dud?

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Overall I was initially really excited about the Candiru when I first got it, but have been kind of let down by its performance. Whether that is an issue with me, as the user, or the knife really isn't meant for outdoor use, but rather an EDC neck knife. I've been fairly disappointed by the knife. Through carrying as an EDC blade i've been more pleased as of late, but it still hasn't pulled my full attention as a go to blade.
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@dirtyteeth0 6 лет назад

I have the exact same setup. I would never consider using it for camp chores. It’s just too small. That said, I love it. It’s on my belt every day. It’s a great little edc blade. Opening packages. Cutting tape or shrink wrap. Typical edc/work stuff. Used in the right role, it shines in my opinion. EDC or backup self defense blade, yes. A camp knife, no way.

@KevinNordstrom 4 года назад

I agree. For bushcraft get the esee 5. It's a tank.

@SpaceExplorer31 4 года назад

It’s a small edc knife and that’s it. I love it.

@dominickcabal5347 6 лет назад

It is NOT a hollow grind. It is a saber grind with a secondary bevel. I own the same knife but with the Orange G-10 scales. I used sandpaper to remove the black coating off the saber grind portion of the blade and used a Work Sharp Sharpener to convex the secondary bevel. The edge is razor sharp and it cuts way better now. It is what it is, a small knife to be used in conjunction with a bigger knife Imho.

@BackcountryExposure 6 лет назад

Dom C I’ll look at that as a solution. Thanks for the info.

@1xayekim 6 лет назад

Its nice seeing others that came to the same conclusion. I hated the bevel of my Izula but I just re shaped it with my Work Sharp Field and it cuts hair now.

@David_Downs 4 года назад

you were expecting a neck knife of this size to be a full out prep knife? I think the disappointment comes from thinking its more capable of something it is not intended for.

@blakefrancisboggs7526 2 года назад

Dude these survivalist types are pretty ridiculous. It's a tiny knife! It cuts string and opens boxes and looks cute. That's it.

@chrisdolin1859 2 года назад

In my honest opinion if your lookin for a small knife for EDC/camping/ food prep/ back country…. You really can’t beat the Izula 2..!! I carry it every single day and use it for everything…!! Love love love it..!! Maybe give it a whirl..! I think the longer handle makes a world of difference..!

@DerbyCityRockCo 8 месяцев назад

I feel like the 3 or even Izula would be a better fit for what you need. It’s a great little knife, just not maybe meant for all you want it to be.

@twai8036 4 года назад

Id keep it without the handle scales. It can be attached as a spear tip, arrow head, or fun throwing knife!

@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 Год назад

I think it’s an epic knife. I just got my first one today and the checks all the boxes.

@adventureswithfrodo2721 6 лет назад

Did you see Vertical Limit, belay knife. LOL. I would rather carry my Mora 01, which I do in my Ribs pack and never know it is there. Which is why I find myself carting a few knives. But you convinced me not to get this knife. I carry a caribiner knife for my be,an knife. Thanks for a great video.

@robbabcock_ 6 лет назад

Thanks for an honest review. I'm a big ESEE fan and I have quite a few of their knives but I don't have a Candiru. At this point I'm not sure if I'm going to get one or not. At first blush I'm not really sure what the "killer app" or role for this knife is. It's very small but the Izula and Izula II are also quite compact and seem more capable.

@thecount1929 4 года назад

Use it more the coating is holding it back from performing well all coated esees drag until it’s smoothed by use I was glad to hear you say you were going to keep and try more you can also take a fine file to the spine and make a 90 degree section for fire steel

@Orochi_001 2 года назад

Bummer the included sheath is vertical carry only. I really enjoy horizontal carry with the Izulas and the ESEE injection molded sheath. I would totally go for this as a neck knife if they made colored sheaths.

@xlilnetx Год назад

Shit bro I just got mine today, it was so small I got scammed for 80 dollars lol

@AB-lx8cf 4 года назад

Get a mora Eldris great little knife

@dono6627 5 лет назад

You have to get the right tool for the job. That knife is great for some jobs, but most jobs in the woods that will not work well, Cleaning game and stuff like that would be okay, but processing wood is a no go on something that you just cant get leverage on.

@jbeard3390 5 лет назад

I want to get it for cleaning game, I want a smaller knife for that reason. I think this would fit that roll great

@92fssharpshooter 5 лет назад

Only thing I use mine for is caping. Beyond that it’s not that great

@SandMDOTCOM1 Год назад

I plan on using thing as a light companion to my junglas knife. It's hard to process game with a 10" blade.

@36surferjoe Год назад

I love my Candiru it is not a bush craft knife. And you were doing bush craft tasks with a neck knife.

@slyfox4564 2 года назад

The mora eldris is prolly better

@OregonMikeH 6 лет назад

Thank You man, I had been looking at this recently and came across this vid in my notifications. You've done a fine demo here. Thanks for the insights, really appreciate it. Blessings from Oregon, ... Mike.

@TheWasatchGearReview 6 лет назад

Love your honesty! Thanks for the info. I was actually looking at buying it...

@BackcountryExposure 6 лет назад

The Wasatch Gear Review take it with you tomorrow and see what you think before you buy.

@tonyalvarez5815 3 года назад

You picked a extremely dry piece of wood. That wood would present a challenge to the very best survival knife. You obviously came to this review already with your bias of not liking the knife. You are right/ you are not a knowledgeable knife guy.

@martinhawrylkiewicz2025 Год назад

The short handle for only 3 fingers ... That's a red flag for me. Sticking with my Izula 2.

@ace50cal1 2 года назад

its pretty ironic how people are comparing a neck knife that is supposed to be used for MINOR daily task. like opening boxes. letters. cutting string.. tape. paper. sharpening pencils or knotching wood. people are comparing apples to oranges when u try to "bushcraft" with a knife this size. not everything has to be SURVIVAL. or for use or potential use as a emergency bushcrafter. why cant a neck knife just be what it is...imho it isnt fair to the knife to be compared like so. it makes me question the compentency of people trying to use this knife for other than its intended purpose. you want a bush knife. then get one.. the way i see people on youtube employ this knife and the expectations people have of it to perform like its larger counterparts is a down right shame.

@6ny8 11 месяцев назад

ESEE knives just seem to be dull out the box. I am not the expert, but had to work with mine a bit to get the edge I wanted.

@donh1572 8 месяцев назад

Does anyone do a regrind on the candiru and Izula? I love the format but want it to slice better

@kapturecustomknives2143 4 года назад

Yeah i have one and i put a different edge on it. You should also take that coating off . Unfortunately it doesn't come with a 90° spine and you have to file one on if you want one

@The_Kayak_Guy. 4 года назад

I feel like you are asking to much from such a small blade, not really meant for that kind of use. Probably better suited for cutting fishing line, scaling and cleaning fish, things of that nature. It’s there to compliment a larger knife

@live4wild968 6 лет назад

I have the same results with that blade. I use it for a edc blade. Try the Opinel #6 or #8 for hiking and food prep.

@BackcountryExposure 6 лет назад

live4wild Thanks John. I’ll look at those .

@live4wild968 6 лет назад

I am back from vacation trying to play catch up. Hope you are doing well.

@live4wild968 6 лет назад

check out this video ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-P4qD3DLzaDk.html

@taxidermist4 5 лет назад

This vid made me....lol

@Prepare2Survive 3 года назад

Purpose a knife this size serves is that it's legal to carry in US post offices and most other federal buildings because the blade length is under 2.5 inches.

@faethe000 5 месяцев назад

It's too small to be your everything camp knife.

@jaredleland6667 Год назад

it's a saber grind

@lisaray6493 6 лет назад

Do you have any neck knife recommendations?

@BackcountryExposure 6 лет назад

Lisa Ray i honestly don’t like to carry neck knives so i don’t know a lot about options. I got this one with the idea it would be more than a neck knife. This or the Izula are good options for an EDC neck knife.

@OUTDOORS55 6 лет назад

Would probably be a much better knife for those purposes with a bigger handle. At least that what it looked like from here😉 Nice looking knife though.

@BackcountryExposure 6 лет назад

OUTDOORS55 i just wish it was more versatile. I think neck knifes are kinda dumb.

@OUTDOORS55 6 лет назад

Haha I kinda agree

@blakefrancisboggs7526 2 года назад

@@BackcountryExposure it's a tiny knife. You just cut string and open boxes with it. That's it.