***Knife Thread***

[jafomofo]

took my light machete out for the first time today and that was 60 very well spent dollars, the thing is unstoppable. If you have one and aren't on the esee site there is a guy making custom sheeths for them now, they are 50 bucks which is as much as the machete if you do the KO option but considering you have a lifetime warranty on the machete it doesn't seem that bad in the long run.

[44hunter]

took my light machete out for the first time today and that was 60 very well spent dollars, the thing is unstoppable. If you have one and aren't on the esee site there is a guy making custom sheeths for them now, they are 50 bucks which is as much as the machete if you do the KO option but considering you have a lifetime warranty on the machete it doesn't seem that bad in the long run.

I was clearing some brush yesterday and was thinking how much I would like to have one.

Are you talking about Godspeed? I had him make me an IWB sheath for my Esee 4. I like to carry a bigger knife when I go out but I dont like it to be visible. Ill post pics when I get it in.

[jafomofo]

I was clearing some brush yesterday and was thinking how much I would like to have one.

Are you talking about Godspeed? I had him make me an IWB sheath for my Esee 4. I like to carry a bigger knife when I go out but I dont like it to be visible. Ill post pics when I get it in.

yeah saw your post in the shows your pics thread, same guy.

As for the LM I had only ever used a tool store machete previously and was so used to them just knocking stuff around and catching up on brush that I almost threw my arm out with just the factory edge. I'm considering using the junglas to chop down a 60 foot pine in my back yard that has to come down just to see if i can.

[slapaho]

so when is the Candiru supposed to be available? still eager to pick one up

[44hunter]

so when is the Candiru supposed to be available? still eager to pick one up

Sheathing for it should be finished up. Im surprised they arent shipping already. It could be any day now.

[slapaho]

Candiru specs:

5 1/8” overall length
2” cutting edge
1/8” thick
1095 Carbon Steel
Powder Coat Finish
Skeletonized Handle
1.7 Ounces Without Sheath
Cordura Pouch Sheath

[44hunter]

Candiru specs:

5 1/8” overall length
2” cutting edge
1/8” thick
1095 Carbon Steel
Powder Coat Finish
Skeletonized Handle
1.7 Ounces Without Sheath
Cordura Pouch Sheath

Jeff said the Candiru is almost ready and LaserStrikes are shipping

[jafomofo]

Jeff said the Candiru is almost ready and LaserStrikes are shipping

candirus are up for presale and laser strikes are shipping. The lady I buy from is somehow related to the Jeff guy and she sells on ebay and her own apparently. I'll link her store ad you can google her seller name to get the full story, anyhow, shes got by far the best prices on esees.

48 for a skeletonized candiru, another 19 for scales and 140 for the laser strike.
Here is her site, i'm in no way affiliated with her just a fan.

http://myworld.ebay.com/barbsbuys2003/
click items for sale to see the knives

[44hunter]

candirus are up for presale and laser strikes are shipping. The lady I buy from is somehow related to the Jeff guy and she sells on ebay and her own apparently. I'll link her store ad you can google her seller name to get the full story, anyhow, shes got by far the best prices on esees.

48 for a skeletonized candiru, another 19 for scales and 140 for the laser strike.
Here is her site, i'm in no way affiliated with her just a fan.

http://myworld.ebay.com/barbsbuys2003/
click items for sale to see the knives

the-knife-connection.com sells the LS for $109 and Candirus for 48 and scales for 17. Free shipping on orders over $40!

I almost wanted a LS til I saw the specs are almost identical to my 4. I like the spear point but that really dosent make it that much better than a 4.

[jafomofo]

the-knife-connection.com sells the LS for $109 and Candirus for 48 and scales for 17. Free shipping on orders over $40!

I almost wanted a LS til I saw the specs are almost identical to my 4. I like the spear point but that really dosent make it that much better than a 4.

i stand corrected, those prices are much better than the last time i saw their site. I'm thinking about ditching my unused 6 and getting a 4 but maybe i'll get the laser strike instead. Then again knife connection has HEFTs on sale too. I may be developing a problem.

[44hunter]

i stand corrected, those prices are much better than the last time i saw their site. I'm thinking about ditching my unused 6 and getting a 4 but maybe i'll get the laser strike instead. Then again knife connection has HEFTs on sale too. I may be developing a problem.

I got it bad too bro.

If you go with the 4 you will not be disappoint. I use mine daily and thats why Im having the IWB sheat made so I can even carry it when I go out.

[jafomofo]

I got it bad too bro.

If you go with the 4 you will not be disappoint. I use mine daily and thats why Im having the IWB sheat made so I can even carry it when I go out.

thats me on the esee site that said i know you btw. how much is he dinging you for the sheath? He offered me one of his light machete sheaths to demo on ******** but I will probably just buy it outright. Gotta sell some junk on ebay first though to offset some of the cost. I was looking at a 4 without the sheath for 76 or 98 with but maybe I'll get one of his and try to work a deal.

[wayprotein]

I got it bad too bro.

If you go with the 4 you will not be disappoint. I use mine daily and thats why Im having the IWB sheat made so I can even carry it when I go out.

whats the IWB sheath? pics?

[44hunter]

thats me on the esee site that said i know you btw. how much is he dinging you for the sheath? He offered me one of his light machete sheaths to demo on ******** but I will probably just buy it outright. Gotta sell some junk on ebay first though to offset some of the cost. I was looking at a 4 without the sheath for 76 or 98 with but maybe I'll get one of his and try to work a deal.

$45 shipped is what he said. I would also like a pouch sheath in the future.

whats the IWB sheath? pics?

He makes custom sheaths so I sent he an email telling him what I was looking for and we went from there.

[jafomofo]

$45 shipped is what he said. I would also like a pouch sheath in the future.


He makes custom sheaths so I sent he an email telling him what I was looking for and we went from there.

Saw pics of your sheath on the esee site. Looks pretty cool. I'll be interested to see how it works out. I was expecting something more like horizontal lower back carry but it looks like it will work well like it is as long as it doesn't poke your leg.

[44hunter]

Saw pics of your sheath on the esee site. Looks pretty cool. I'll be interested to see how it works out. I was expecting something more like horizontal lower back carry but it looks like it will work well like it is as long as it doesn't poke your leg.

You can set up the factory esee sheaths horizontally and I personally didnt like it. It would catch my shirt and you could see everything so I asked for an IWB. This will carry about 530 so it shouldnthit my leg too bad

[44hunter]

Heres some pics for those of you who arent on the Esee forums.

IWB sheath for my Esee 4

[jafomofo]

Should have him put on one of those retention screws like on the junglas. The one that locks it in place. Haven't looked to see how that works but since this is a show piece for him...

[44hunter]

Should have him put on one of those retention screws like on the junglas. The one that locks it in place. Haven't looked to see how that works but since this is a show piece for him...

Yea that would be a good idea. A few of the guys mentioned a wicking barrier and things of that nature. I figure he'll really fine tune these IWB sheaths after he gets a couple under his belt.

[jafomofo]

got my 4 and the zt350. Both awesome but I was intending the 4 to be a replacement for my 6/RAK and i'm not sure I see that happening. I'm gonna give it a week or two to grow on me but it will most likely be going back up for sale. The folder snaps open nicely, razor sharp and the mechanism feels extremely sturdy. Will have to test that a bit.

edit: saw this on reddit and thought I would share. slightly gory pics of a guy who sliced up his finger with a tenacious while cutting up boxes. Series of pics.

http://imgur.com/a/plbf6

[jafomofo]

esse 4, black blade micarta handle with kydex sheath and molle locks up for 80 shipped if some regular poster wants it. Feel kind of weird about selling to people on here like doing business with family but its a good deal so i thought I'd offer it before selling on the esee forum.

[HairyScandinavian]

esse 4, black blade micarta handle with kydex sheath and molle locks up for 80 shipped if some regular poster wants it. Feel kind of weird about selling to people on here like doing business with family but its a good deal so i thought I'd offer it before selling on the esee forum.

I would have bought that yesterday, instead I bought a pair of Costas yesterday.
Can you not return it for full refund?

[mcichocki]

esse 4, black blade micarta handle with kydex sheath and molle locks up for 80 shipped if some regular poster wants it. Feel kind of weird about selling to people on here like doing business with family but its a good deal so i thought I'd offer it before selling on the esee forum.

Could you PM pics please, I'm pretty interested if still available.
Thanks

[jafomofo]

Could you PM pics please, I'm pretty interested if still available.
Thanks

It's been fondled a bit but not used. If you want other specific pics let me know but its basically a new stock esee. The guy I bought it from oiled it but thats it.

[44hunter]

Damn thats an awesome deal. If I wasnt going on vaca next week Id buy it for a backup.

What didnt you like about it Jafo?

[44hunter]

Just in time for vacation

[jafomofo]

Damn thats an awesome deal. If I wasnt going on vaca next week Id buy it for a backup.

What didnt you like about it Jafo?

Honestly I agree with you that its pretty much the perfect knife, the blade is just the right size for frequent use and I can see why its really popular with hunters. The handle is comfortable but I think its that I am so used to my hest and other knives that I feel like I need it to extend well past my palm. I may wind up giving the laser strike a try even though reviews for it outside of the esee forums are luke warm.

[44hunter]

Honestly I agree with you that its pretty much the perfect knife, the blade is just the right size for frequent use and I can see why its really popular with hunters. The handle is comfortable but I think its that I am so used to my hest and other knives that I feel like I need it to extend well past my palm. I may wind up giving the laser strike a try even though reviews for it outside of the esee forums are luke warm.

The Ls isnt too different than the 4. Just spearpoint and a funky handle. But it would resale super easy and they arent too expensive if you dont like it.

No Candiru for you then?

[jafomofo]

The Ls isnt too different than the 4. Just spearpoint and a funky handle. But it would resale super easy and they arent too expensive if you dont like it.

No Candiru for you then?

Yeah that's what Im thinking. Its a shame that the nearest esee dealer from me is about 2 hours and they don't carry much stock. No candiru for me, saw the pics that texastony put up and I still don't see why all the fuss. Are you getting one? Do you have an izula?

[44hunter]

Yeah that's what Im thinking. Its a shame that the nearest esee dealer from me is about 2 hours and they don't carry much stock. No candiru for me, saw the pics that texastony put up and I still don't see why all the fuss. Are you getting one? Do you have an izula?

Just an Izula II.

I may get a couple since they dont cost much. Toss one in my tackle box or keep in the vehicle.