Hello Fellow Outdoorsmen n Outdoors ladies, We are fortunate to have the opportunity to enjoy the great outdoors for whatever reason that lures us. Most importantly please take the time to invite, teach and pass along your knowledge to others especially the young. If we miss this wonderful opportunity, to take a sincere interest in teaching the benefits of the outdoors, then other side, the evil people those with different intentions , will do their work. Seventy years young, still grateful to those that took an interest in me; and still pass it along. Everything in life !!! Stay strong!!!!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸💪
Hi ESEE Knives Team, I just want to say that I am a dedicated and loyal buyer of ESEE Knives. I currently own an ESEE 6, an ESEE 3, and two ESEE 5s, with one of my 5s being my EDC. The first two knives I bought were the ESEE 5 and ESEE 3 in venom green and orange G10 scales when I graduated college and got my first "career" job. Those knives have seen some real use and abuse! Y'all make excellent products, and I'm a huge advocate of your knives. I love them for their designs, sheaths, handles, value, no-questions-follow-the-knife-warranty, and especially because they are "Made in USA." Period. No one can convince me otherwise. I only wish that you guys offered the G10 handles and Kydex/Polymer sheaths options for every knife. I also really love the 3D handles! They especially make an ESEE 5 more comfortable. Also, I'm so glad that y'all released the video about the S35VN ESEE 3 to humble the hype that revolves around these super steels. I have high hopes that we can see the other side of ESEE Knives, which has to do with knowledge and skills of bushcraft, survival, and camping. Please keep posting RU-vid videos! I have the following questions about gear (in no particular order or priority): 1) What are your most necessary first aid items? 2) What are your favorite/most essential hygiene items? 3) What are your favorite water containers? 4) What are your favorite cooking/kitchen gear? 5) What are your favorite knife grind/blade geometry? 6) What pieces of gear do you include in your kit that you would categorize as "necessary comfort items?" 7) What are your favorite books? 8) What are your favorite summer/hot weather gear? What are your favorite winter/cold weather gear? 9) What is your favorite sleep system? 10) What are your favorite shoes/footwear for camping/outdoors? Do you prefer lightweight/breathable shoes or heavy/waterproof boots? Do you recommend steel toe boots, especially considering the dangers of swinging an axe, using knives, etc.? 11) Where is your favorite place to buy your gear from? Is there one retailer that has it all? 12) What are your favorite rain gear? 13) What are your favorite lightweight items, if weight is a concern? 14) What are your favorite sharpening tools? What do you take with you to do field maintenance? I have had the hardest time sharpening my ESEE 5 to get the same razor edge as it comes from the factory. A few questions about ESEE Knives: 1) Why doesn't ESEE Knives offer uncoated/acid wash versions of all its classic knives with 90 degree spines? 2) Can y'all do a video explaining the rationale of why ESEE Knives chose 1/8 and 3/16 for most of its blade thicknesses? The ESEE 5 is the 1/4 behemoth; I believe the AGK (which is the next knife I want to get, but with a Kydex/Polymer sheath) is the only knife that is offered in 5/32. I think my ideal knife would be a 1095 5 inch long 5/32 thick knife with a mid-saber grind and a drop point blade that has a 90 degree spine and comes with the glass breaker pommel on the end with a lanyard hole, G10 scales, and a kydex sheath. The closest knife to this is the CM6. 3) Have you ever tried to throw sparks off the spine of an ESEE knife with a piece of flint, as an emergency firestarter? Does it damage the spine of the knife? Is it possible? These are all just a few ideas, and I wanted to take a few minutes to say thank you and give my compliments. If I think of more questions, I'll comment again on the next videos. Lastly: "Subscribed." Best, J
I agree that this would be perfect: 1095 5 inch long 5/32 thick knife with a mid-saber grind and a drop point blade that has a 90 degree spine and comes with the glass breaker pommel on the end with a lanyard hole, G10 scales, and a kydex sheath. Let's make it happen ESEE Knives!
Shane's Answers: 1. For field work we find a Tourniquet, SAM splint, compression bandages, and gloves to be very important. 2. Toilet paper and toothbrush 3. Not really picky on water containers...it's good to have a stainless/Ti options if you need to boil water. 4. I use a Jetboil a lot and always carry the French press kit for coffee. 5. Not real picky on grinds...if you watch our previous video that will cover some favorites 6. Comfort item: Down jacket and coffee...dry pair of socks 7. Tons of books....always been a fan of Ed Abbey 8. Hot weather is Outdoor research Ferrosi pants. Cold weather is Sitka Gear Timberline pants and ArcTeryx Alpha SV or Beta AR jacket 9. I sleep in a Hennessy Expedition Zip Asym Hammock. 10. We all use heavy duty mountaineering style boots bc we are often off trail, with heavy loads and need the protection and support. I've used Salewa and Zamberlan boots for the last 6-7 years with good service. If you look up Knife and Gear Society I have a long term review up there on the Zamberlans. 11. No real favorite place....we are fortunate to find avenues for Pro deals and that helps greatly. 12. ArcTeryx ....period. 13. Ti coffee mug/spoon....I save weight when I can. 14. See our sharpening video on the SMKW RU-vid channel. Sharpening takes patience and practice. ESEE Knives Questions: 1. At one time we did offer uncoated knives....no one bought them so we discontinued them. 90* spines are NOT universally liked, in fact it's about 50/50...the knives we put spines on people want them rounded and vice versa. 2. WE do our best to balance a robust knife that still retains cutting geometry. This could be lumped into the same debate as spines, steels, scale shape/materials....it's all a matter of personal preference and no matter what we make others will wish we had done it differently. 3. Yes, you can throw sparks off the spine and it does not generally damage it....a dedicated fire steel would be safer and more efficient just based on how it's made in my opinion.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE I have to be honest, I did not expect you guys to respond in a comment. I was merely trying to give suggestions for future video content that I would like y'all to discuss, and I wanted to express my gratitude and thoughts on the brand. Needless to say, I very much appreciate that you took the time to respond. Please keep doing what you are doing!
Subscribed. Thank you gentlemen for your knowledge and for being honest with your favorite gear. You're not just pushing your products, instead you push your knowledge. I'd love to see a little something you teach from your classes. Maybe even making that saw.
Hey folks! Thanks for all the views and remember to hit that SUBSCRIBE button! We will have a special announcement first of NEXT WEEK!! Thanks for the views, likes, and shares!!
Thank you for making these videos. My 7yo son has watched both of them and felt like he was learning something. He asked me if we have the items mentioned and he wanted to learn to use them.
Subscribed! Great video. Just bought my first Izula and now you’ve got me eyeing that Gibson. Looking forward to getting that “new video” notification. Keep’em coming!
Subscribed, Really good video, I enjoyed it. I attended two of your day workshops several years ago. I own one of your knives and have convinced two of my students to buy your knives. As a result three knives ended up being order. I think I have carried and abused/used my Essee more than any other knife I have.
It is actually our experience in SAR that has really caused me to take a hard look at my load out and further highlighted the importance of a saw of some kind.
Subscribed! I am an ASM and I'm kinda known as the fire guy and ax guy. I loved this episode. The bushcraft saw was the cherry on top. I need one of those. Then you did the "pocket drop". I love that too ( BTW I'm going to steal that idea) Thank you
Very nice boys. I finally picked up an Esee 6 (used and stripped) with TKC scales and sheath, and bought the Molle backer (decent mount options) I haven't been able to bring myself to spend the money on a Gransfors axe yet. Have a pair of Husqvarna axes, 13" Camp axe and 19" Carpenter's axe (formerly made by Hults I believe) Took a pair of $90 (Can.) axes, spent some time on them to have what I consider Gransfors level axes for less than half the price. And the Gomboy 240 is an amazing saw! Keep up the good work guys!
subscribed. i've been carrying a council tool flying fox hatchet a few months now, and i'm starting to love axes. always mostly carried machetes and maybe a folding saw into the woods, but that's starting to change.
Subscribed and Shared...On a side not, I have one of the Signed books "Worldsmost dangerous places" and the Izula signed knive that came with it. I tresure that and have it in a nice wall book mount. Keep up the great thingsyou guys do, Brothers!
BTW, I think I’ve bought just about every knife you guys sell except the hatchet 🪓. Love what you guys do. I’ve spent a lot of in in the Amazon jungle , Sierra Leone, Kenya, and Belize on missionary missions. I really need to sign up and go on one of your adventures soon.
Subscribed right after the previous knife gear video. (I should have subscribed when I saw you guys do the ESEE 3 S35VN test!) Your mention of keeping the hand-saw in the front-carry bag you have got me thinking about packs and other carry systems. I realize that's a big topic but might be fun to see what you look for when you have to haul gear in different scenarios. Thanks!
Subscribed Like your old double bit axe. I restore and customize axes myself. Most people have no idea how long that kinda project takes but it's worth every minute imo.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE I actually like working on the old axes more than new ones, especially the heads. In general they had a much higher level of finishing on their heads. Once you get through the paint on most new axes your left with rough casting and grinding lines that take forever to smooth out. My current project is a Prandi Trenton axe and I've got a full day of hand sanding on the head and I'm only about half way there. The Trenton is an interesting axe. It's like a giant tomahawk with a little over a three pound head. It would be a great axe to pack if you wanted to bring a full size camp axe on a winter trip since you can remove the head. You could even just bring the head and make a handle if you wanted to.
I need to make my own bow saw. I bought one from Dave Canterbury's site and love it, but I feel incomplete. lol I don't care if your EDC never changes, keep showing them. I think the longevity of your carry is what makes it special because it works for you. Subscribed.
@@RandallsAdventureESEE I know what you mean. I love the Emerson Commander and it is my most carried folding knife. But, I work with produce and for that environment the Spyderco Pacific Salt with the H1 blade is just unbeaten for me. While I have a rotation, it is a very boring rotation most of the time. lol
the pocket dump is always commented on so we will try to keep it in the videos...we may bring into the conversation our EDC set ups, what we carry and why.
"Subscribed" I love my bucksaws, but I've recently learned the value of a folding saw. Trying to saw in tight spaces between branches, nothing beats a folding saw.
Subscribed. Great stuff guys. I do enjoy listening to yall talk about what you enjoy in the woods I suggest you do a video on what connects you to the land when you are out there. Not necessarily the gear just what you enjoy doing and why yall do it. Thank you for sharing your enjoyment and knowledge
