Esee PR4 Handle Upgrade 

First, I wanna thank you for making this video. As I was researching what knife I wanted to by next, I too settled on the PR4, and this video, came up in my search as I was watching reviews, so I was happy that I had the option to change the handles. I was on the fence wether or not I liked the original handles, but after some hard use, it didn’t take me long to spring the money to TKC and purchase them. I love them! It made my favorite knife AWESOME! Two things I wanna point out, 1. I did wet fit my original sheath, and it does fit my knife perfectly. 2. As I took the originals off, I noticed a small band of rust under the handles, so that’s something to consider when installing is maybe putting a light coat of oil on before new handle install, the second option is possibly put a light coat of epoxy on. I just oiled mine, and once in a while, I’ll take the handles off and re oil during my knife maintenance. Any who, thanks for the great reviews! I absolutely highly recommend the Esse PR4 and a handle upgrade when you can! 👍🏻

Some weeks ago I bought the PR4 (it is the kind of knife I like the most ) and I was 'disappointed' with handles (nice but not very confortable) So I watched your video and listened your experience, I ordered new handles (and a new sheath too) to TKC (not very cheap 'cause of price for the travelling to Belgium ^^)

gotta love esee warranty i snaped my izula in half batoning and they replaced it no questions asked

Now you just need to strip the blade coating and get a nice patina started.

Thank you! I ordered the PR4 a couple of days ago. Will be following your lead in the handle section

that is a awesome knife now that you made it better great video ive lived in the smoky mountains my whole life

I have tkc g10 on my bk14 Well done fit I do plan on ordering more for my ESSE Knives

nice thanks for doing that....I'm getting one seems like a great little blade//all the best

PR4 works. Thank you.

I do like ESEE knives. I got a couple more I want to get, that PR4 being one of them.

Scales on at 8:00

The new handles look way better than the original. 👍

Awesome

I liked the looks of the stock scales, but like you, I got the G10. Much better

Nice thanks

I got the burlap micarta's on mine. Been reforming the damned sheath for a week to get it to fit back in

I have a PR4 and like the look of the standard scales with only one exception: I would really like them with a couple of orange handle inserts. The standard micarta scales are a bit too thin and spacers would be a really nice touch for both looks and comfort. Now I also have the JG5 and the similar micarta scales feel alot fuller in the hand and are more comfortable.

Excellent video, I have the same in blue and black. Will you be showing how to wet form the sheath as knife connection doesn’t recommend the original sheath with their scales.

Hi Dan, I have been thinking on the PR4. I wear XXL-XXXL gloves; would the TKC aftermarket scales work for my size hands or would I be better off with esee 4HM for example? Thanks for sharing your experience with the PR4. Take care my friend.🇺🇸🔪🔥🌲

I noticed on TKCs website that after the handle upgrade, the sheath won’t fit. Wondering if stretching the leather by soaking it then fitting the blade in will solve this issue?

Did you have to get a new sheath or were you able to use the stock one that came with the knife.

did it fit the leather sheath it came with after the modificaiton

I have heard those scales won’t fit the sheath. What’s your plan for a sheath?

Why don’t u talk abt the esee warranty best u can get