There are several threads for other manufacturers, but I didn't see one for ESEE. I truly find that hard to believe. They're made in the USA of exceptional quality materials and MY new favorite (mass production) knife maker. ![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Interestingly, the ESEE's have started to collect around my house since I bought my first one a while back. I started with an ESEE 3 that I found on eBay and now have a 4 and a 5 as well. My son is getting a 3 for his birthday and I just put a 3, with a glass-breaker pommel, in each of my daily driver vehicles.
The 3 is a nice, handy size with a blade that's long enough to be useful but short enough not to be considered a knife in Nebraska.
Can you say, "addiction"?![Big Grin :D :D](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Here's the 5, 4 and 3 from left to right.
The 5 is a big hog of a knife, weighing in at a full pound. The blade is 1/4" thick and there's a divot in the handle (not shown in the pic) for your fire bow drill. It's a fantastic chopper and pretty much capable of handling any other firewood-related chores around camp. It's literally an alternative to a small machete (depending on your intended use of the machete).
All of the ESEE's are made of high-carbon steel that will take and hold a razor's edge despite all kinds of abuse. I've been able to baton several pieces of wood and still shave hair off of my arm afterward with the 5 and the 3. I haven't tried it with the 4 yet, but I don't see any reason it wouldn't perform as well.
Welcome to my nightmare!
Interestingly, the ESEE's have started to collect around my house since I bought my first one a while back. I started with an ESEE 3 that I found on eBay and now have a 4 and a 5 as well. My son is getting a 3 for his birthday and I just put a 3, with a glass-breaker pommel, in each of my daily driver vehicles.
The 3 is a nice, handy size with a blade that's long enough to be useful but short enough not to be considered a knife in Nebraska.
Can you say, "addiction"?
Here's the 5, 4 and 3 from left to right.
![IMG_0124.jpg](/forum/proxy.php?image=http%3A%2F%2Fs6.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fy221%2FMudinyeri%2FKnives%2FIMG_0124.jpg&hash=fa3bc869da92bbe87f734a6219794a0a)
The 5 is a big hog of a knife, weighing in at a full pound. The blade is 1/4" thick and there's a divot in the handle (not shown in the pic) for your fire bow drill. It's a fantastic chopper and pretty much capable of handling any other firewood-related chores around camp. It's literally an alternative to a small machete (depending on your intended use of the machete).
All of the ESEE's are made of high-carbon steel that will take and hold a razor's edge despite all kinds of abuse. I've been able to baton several pieces of wood and still shave hair off of my arm afterward with the 5 and the 3. I haven't tried it with the 4 yet, but I don't see any reason it wouldn't perform as well.
Welcome to my nightmare!