I want a survivalbushcraft knife which is strong and easy to use and maintain. Jun, 20 looking to add a nice fixed blade to my collection. The esee 4 is my least favorite out of the whole line. Personally, on the particular knife that i received, the sheath appears to be of good quality and has been upgraded from their older rat7 knife sheaths. The esee3 fixed blade knife is one of the most versatile survival knives available on the market today. Besides the size difference is there really any difference in the quality of the two.
The software installation process can have a somewhat mixed result, depending on the os you choose to use. When the rat7 arrived i took it over to compare to a friends esee 6. I think im going to be satisfied with either the rat 7 or esee 6 which appear to be the same knife although some have hinted at differences. Very cost effective and nobody has a better warranty than esee. Esee rat5 custom sheath for sale springfield xd forum. Now esee 6 esee knives, formerly rat cutlery company izula. Im looking for a quality fixed blade knife and im not looking for one of those gimmicky rambo style knives. I like the esse6 knife a lot it is a mixture of the best points from a full survival knife and a more refined bushcraft knife. They look to be the same steel and very similar in design.
With that in mind, id go with the lmt ii, or esee 5 ontario rat 5 typesized knife. In my very humble opinion, this ontario rat7 survival knife is a deal that is just hard to beat. Esee5 on its way discussion in cold steel started by jtxdm, jan 4, 2012. Esee knives esee 5 and esee 6 accessory pouch, olive drab. For me it was easy pickins between esee 6 and this. This knife also comes with a black molded polymer sheath. I love esee knives and have owned and used the entire line of knives. We also offer update subscriptions, which allow you to receive updates automatically as soon as they are released. But as a general camp knife, id probably go with something bigger.
The esee is finished a little nicer, and comes with a great kidex sheath. I have a rat 3 which is nearly the same knife as the esee 3 and much like it. The esee has a 12 shorter blade, better point, more rounded handles and all, but in use they are about the same. Its able to handle batoning larger pieces of wood and is a better chopper than the blackbird. Check out the esee 6, i like it better than the 5 and seems plenty strong to me. As far as that comparison goes, the esee 6 is better imo, from the quality to the sheath. Help me choose an allaround fixed blade for outdoor fun this. The 316 thick 1095 steel blade is full flat ground with a plain edge and black finish. Futz, i have an esee 6 recently purchased, and it is a very good knife. Or you could get two rat 7 s and a 4000 micron stone.
I wanted to get the ontario rat 7, but wanted to upgrade it with tkc custom scales which look amazing btw. Apr 19, 2016 the esee 6 tapes in at nearly 12 inches long, with a fulltang 1095 toolsteel blade and micarta handles that could pound railroad spikes. All of my fixed blades are esee and all use them for is edc and camp craft and cant say ive used better blades. People believe a lot of lies and myths when it comes to survival. The lined micarta handles feel at home in your hand and the rounded pommel offers a hole for lanyard attachment. The extremely sustainable powder coating on the blade helps to protect it from the major rust sensitivity of carbon steel. Ontario knife 8668 rat7, plain edge with black nylon sheath. Top 10 best survival knives mora gerber esee tops kabar best blades duration.
This guy probably was taking a shit on the toilet and the water splashed up and hit his tiny flea sized scrotum, which for him was a bad day, and decided to to this shit. For what its worth, esee is coming out with an izula 2 in a month or so. Mar 04, 2014 the rat 5 on the other had is something i have been thinking about recently. The esee6 can serve as a primary wilderness survival knife, or be fitted to your modular. The esee6 fixed blade knife represents a fine balance and fit that is light for its size.
The choil makes it easier to handle more delicate tasks despite its size. I used those knives a lot and although i liked them, but i traded the bk7 for an esee 4 on a whim, around the same time i bought a bahco laplander. Lots of knives for sale battle horse, esee, becker. Open task manager, go to details, look for madcatz. I would recommend saving your extra nickels and getting the esee. The esee 3 fixed blade knife is one of the most versatile survival knives available on the market today. I am between the kabar turok and the okc rat7, both are. Ontario on8692 rat7 od knife, green in hunting knives. Becker bk7 vs esee 6 are durable and hold and also edge very well on each side. The esee6 tapes in at nearly 12 inches long, with a fulltang 1095 toolsteel blade and micarta handles that could pound railroad spikes. Giving my 2 cents on the battle of survival greats. I am an esee fan, but really, you cannot go wrong with either of these. For the price of the esee 6 you could get a rat 7, rat 5, and rat 3. Help keep this site going a small price for downloading manuals.
Esee6 plain black blade with grey removable lined micarta handles 1095 carbon steel 57rc. I was a big knife guy for a while, starting with a rat 5 uncomfortable handle and trading it for a kabar becker bk7 slightly larger than an esee 6. The rat7 is the predecessor to one of the best midweight survival knives of all time the esee6. Bk7 can make the becker knife and tool line and have an excellent warranty. Ive had the izula model w firestarter in my go bag for years, its a good dependable knife. Esee knives, formerly rat cutlery company esee fire kit formerly rat fire kit. The rats were designed by the same people but dont have the same steel, heat treatment, or warranty. Esee 6 or rat 7 or an rtak ii bushcraft usa forums.
Custom kydex made to fit the esee molle back for the 6 and am very happy with it. The esee 6 can serve as a primary wilderness survival. Bark river makes some pretty awesome blades in all sorts of stainless steels. Looking to add a nice fixed blade to my collection. Help me find fixed blade knife similar to esee, but.
Ive seen a rat 7 at a local knife shop, and while im certain its a good knife, i passed. The bk2 is somewhat similar to the esee 5 at a lower cost. Aug 07, 2016 esee knives have a reputation for their handle ergonomics and the esee4 is no exception. When the rat 7 arrived i took it over to compare to a friends esee 6. Esee rat5 custom sheath for sale discussion in gear talk started by acheron2010, oct 30, 2015. Torn between esee 4 and esee 6 for campinghiking i need a full flat ground fixed blade to replace my gerber cringe, i know fixed blade which isnt exactly cutting it for my needs. This knife will sit in my pack tucked behind the frame and out of reach, only for use in camp, remote areas, or if i am in an area where i am in fear for my safety where it. The esee knives esee6 fixed blade has been designed as an outdoor survival and tactical knife with superb cutting efficiency and multiple carry options. I own this knife and the rat 7 that it is often compared to. Ontario on8692 rat7 od knife, green, hunting knives amazon.
You would be surprised how easy 1095 is to take care of, but if you really want stainless there is a 440 esee 4 coming out soon. The esee 6 is at the top of my list for a go to survivaltactical knife. They are both amazing knives, and very similar its hard to articulate why one is better than the other, but it may be illustrative that when i was purchasing a knife for my brother as a gift, i got him the this one the esee 6. This knife will sit in my pack tucked behind the frame and out of reach, only for use in camp, remote areas, or if i am in an area where i am in fear for my safety where it will be concealed up front on my belt. As far as batoning, i actually got better results from the 6, but, it you put the cutting edges side by side the actual batoning length the 6 is only a little more than 12 inch longer. Esee model 6 black blade, grey handle 6pko survival knife. I think im going to be satisfied with either the rat7 or esee6 which appear to be the same knife although some have hinted at differences. Since srk ive found longer blades more comfortable to work with, hence the rat over the other one. Esee rat5 custom sheath for sale discussion in gear. The rat5 on the other had is something i have been thinking about recently. Now esee 4 esee knives, formerly rat cutlery company rc5 now esee 5. With the esee, you can practice outdoor skills at full speed with the comfort of knowing that if it breaks it can be replaced. Esee knives esee knives replacement handle scales 1 to 30. Both are top notch, high quality survival tools that deliver on most bushcraftsurvival tasks.
Aug 10, 2017 the 5 though, fills my hand better and its a better chopper because of the weight. Esee knives esee knives replacement handle scales 1 to. This version comes equipped with a black powder coated 1095 carbon steel blade paired with black micarta handle scales. Most of the complaints i have heard about this knife is the sheath. Hey guys, i just purchased a cyborg rat 7 6400 dpi. The handle is the exact same size as the esee 3, and for the cutting edge length 4. Now if you are cutting your way out of 55 gal drums on a regular basis then by all means go with the 5 and choose better friends lol. Folks on windows 7 will have no problems at all, since as soon as you plug the mouse in, windows will just do its thing and download the drivers for you, or at least give you the chance via windows update. That said, you simply cannot beat the esee rat cutlery warranty. However, the rat 7 is still made very well, also in the usa.
Help me choose an allaround fixed blade for outdoor fun. If you are acquainted with the esee3, then you already know the esee4 handle, because it is the exact same handle minus the additional 0. Esee knives esee6 black micarta handle with black coated. Same blade profiles, same sheath, but with a 12 inch longer handle and with different scales. I already have one of those that was given to me when i was in hs. The 5 though, fills my hand better and its a better chopper because of the weight. Now esee6 esee knives, formerly rat cutlery company izula.
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