I'm a big fan of the izula too, been carrying one since around 2014. I use it as my farm utility knife from cutting bailing twine to butchering chickens and goats. Even my main knife for hiking and camping. Never bothered getting scales or doing paracord wrap as its plenty comfortable with my calloused hands. I might try the s35vn version at some point, but I love esees 1095. Whenever someone asks me what knife they should get my answer always starts with the izula.
I got scammed I bought the candiru it’s so small can’t do anything with it. I’m have the izula 1 on the ya hopefully it will be better. If not I might order the ESEE 3
I just got my izula2 in a few days ago. No complaints so far as far as the knife. I’m going to buy some sheets of Kydex to try and make my own to carry on my belt.
I have given quite a few to IDF soldiers. They love it. light weight, doesn't take up space, doesn't scream Ninja,does the job Most IDF Combat Arms carry only a.Mutitool.
The izula is a must and we should all have at least one in our backpack ,I always have one in my medical pocket.The big real problem with these knives are the sheaths ,which suck.
I got the izula 2 for a hiking/camping knife and man does it work perfectly I'mma axe kinda guy so I'm not batoning wood or using my knife as an axe I just use it as a knife the size of this things perfect.
You are an expert just due to the fact of how often you dress down game in the field, it makes sense that the way that knife design let's your dominant finger choke up on the choil edge to get the increment leverage on that blade for tedious tasks, the designer was right there in the "skin in the game" literally lol knew what was right in the design because you found that same usefulness as a kindred hunter. True proven application for a man in the bush instead of gimmicky blade design when they produced this knife. Appreciate your forthcoming knowledge in this video, you know your schitt.
I have had my Izula since they came out and I really haven't used it that much since I didn't have a way to mount the sheath to my belt. I ended up getting the clip plate and I am running it horizontally on my belt. It is neat to see all the Kydex and scale options for the Izula, it really is a popular knife.
Nice review and tips, i got a White River M1 Backpacker Pro, because i can use it in salt water fishing and food prep, the S35VN is amazing steel, no corrosion. But yeah, Izula is a really nice option for some hard tasks.
Yup knife guy for 50yrs it takes a lot to indoctrinate me. Esee got me good. Yea 1-10+ just aren’t enough. I needed one izula for daily destroy edc one for heirloom for my boy one to keep fresh for hiking one to keep fresh for pack one for water in stainless. Then there’s the iZula II... oh boy gonna need a couple more 2’s. The 2’s are awesome too. Love the newer blackWash’d unpainted also. Now we need more ulTiclip leather pancake sheath variations. Starting mine today. Fun video dude well done. ESEE forever. Really cool company. Great lifetime warrantee that I’ll probably never use.
Oh, Say Heah, Check out the Drowning Independence Fix Blade, It also comes with orange and other colors, I think you'll like it, I think its in the 154 C M Stainless and its pretty good too.,,.
I see this is a few years old and I have loved the Izula as well, but if your still as passionate about the Izula design then check out the T.M. Hunt / Skelemaug! You're gonna like it! I do and its sporting O1 tool steel! This is one of my regular rotated EDC fixed blades!
Just looked it up! Very Impressive knife! Love the design. Wish it was 1095 but o1 is also a great steel. Going to buy this if I can find one in stock somwhere. out of stock on the site. Thanks for sharing this.
Another great idea for the size, is if anyone has the funds to do so, you could wear one the way described, or get another one and wear it as a neck knife...
try Benchmade Steep County Hunter 15008 or 15006 if you can... its S30V proper heat treated by Benchmade, just awesome knife. or if you really like that shape try Hidden Canyon Hunter .
ESEE since 2014 has made the Izula in s35vn and it cost $77.00. FYI. buy the ESEE Izula in s35vn not the White River. The Izula's spine way thicker and way stronger than any White River knife made @ 0.16!!! Also ESEE has a no questions asked lifetime warranty,....White Rive does not!!! Izula is three times the knife of anything currently manufactured by White River. No, im not affiliated in any aspect of ESEE,....just looking out for my fellow knife comunity enthusiasts.
I’ve heard several rave reviews about the White River Caper and Backpacker, but I’ve never seen any videos demonstrating how much hard use it can take. The Izula is legendary, in my book, for being able to take an extraordinary amount of abuse, especially for its size. However, I’ve heard that S30V is quite brittle in comparison, hence my question.
The izula is 1095 and is softer and more flexible so it can handle the abuse. But at the cost of edge retention (however, esee heat treat is amazing and resharpens so fast). S30v is harder and there for can chip and break and is not really designed for very hard use. But s30v holds an edge longer and also takes longer to sharpen. So it depends on your use. If you are gonna use the knife for normal knife stuff the s30 is gonna work great. If you are going to beat the knife and rely on it for hard use s30v is probably not the steel you want.
Usually it's pretty chippy and brittle on most knives,.......however on an ESEE their heat treating is second to none. As well I've done my research and if you buy an ESEE Izula in s30vn you'll need not worry. .....I've seen their tests. I actually own the ESEE in s30vn and it's really tough .....plus we all know the waranty ESEE has!!! That said I would not trust White River or ANY other knife maker other than ESEE to build a tough use s30vn knife,......PERIOD🗡🗡🗡🗡
The Kabar Escabar (BK14) has the same handle, 1/2" bigger blade, and better alloy steel with chromium/vanadium added for higher edge retention and edge toughness. On top of that, the BK14 is about $10-15 cheaper. It's a no brainer. BK14 for the win. YMMV.
GLOCKCOPG23 I have a few of the eskabars nice knife! Nowhere near an izula though. Sorry. Still a great knife for the money. But cheap coating no chinking poor edge retention and not as good of a blade shape. Good knife but not an izula
tbwpodcast I too have both knives and my experience differs from your's. Both my Kabar BK11 and BK14 have better edge retention than both of my Izuala. Not a whole lot but enough for me to notice. On all four, my edges are set at 25 degrees which is about optimal for this blade thickness and steel composition. I agree about the coating but the darn coating on both the Izula and the BK11/14 needs to be chemically removed any way for a drag free slice through tougher media. In my experience the Izula is a really nice knife but it cost more than it should. I mean, come on, $60 or so for plain Jane 1095? Esee does have a really good heat treat for pedestrian 1095 but the added components of the BK11/14 steel and a similar heat treat let it pull ahead. Again, not by much but still ahead. Like I pointed out before, when you figure in cost and performance, the BK11/14 simply gives more of what a knife is supposed to do.....Cut stuff and hold an edge. We will have to agree to disagree on this one. I suppose it's much like the old Glock vs Sig debate.....That gets ridiculous. Lol. Good luck this hunting season and be safe out there.
A comment six years later. Why not? ;) I had and sold an Izula and I kept the BK14. Best of both worlds: Becker blade shape in 1095cv, with a straight Izula handle.
I dunno. I am tempted by the Izula or the BK versions. Light weight. Easily cleaned. Good blade. Tough design. The problem is the handle. It's hard to see paying quite a bit for a tool with a bad handle. The handle isn't ergonomic. It looks tiring to use.
After watching several of your videos… great info, great enthusiasm.. 1 critique.. slow down please.. with your voice pitch and volume, you jump around so fast it’s sometimes hard to follow, especially when covering details. Love your stuff. Keep it up. 🇺🇸
Glad you are enjoying the vids! You are definitely not the first to say I go to fast. When I try to slow down I loose my rhythm and train of thought. But I will work on it.
you must have a very special eskabar! I have both of those knives and the eskabar is a great knife. but the rowen heat treat of esse makes the esee knives hold an edge better than any other 1095 knife i have ever owned.
would love your thoughts on the "new kid on the block" montana knife company company. i currently have esee izuala and esee3 (you are on the money about the izula), and white river backpacker with orange paracord in s35v with pvd coating, and fire crafter 3.5. great video!
👍 Esee Izula’s handle is too short. I prefer their Izula2 version with the slightly longer handle (1/2” longer, I believe). But we agree on the functionality of the blade - excellent.
@@ROE1300 both fine knives and very similar. Especially if you add scales on the Izula. If it’s your back up knife or edc knife abit shorter handle is nice in my opinion. If I’m going to do any real work I’m going to use my custom esse 6 or esse4hm.
@@kakashi1234777 I have XL glove sized hands with long fingers. The Esee Izula handle is too short for my liking (scales or no scales). The Esee Izula 2 is a great knife IMHO. I am not a big fan of the other Esee knife offerings. If I need something with a longer blade than the Izula 2 my go to is the Mora Classic 2(c).
@@ROE1300 if you have a larger hand that makes sense. Moras are great I have a few. I love the 6. Just have to get a sheath and 3D micarda scales from knife connection.
What is your process for stripping the coating on the blade and giving it a patina ? I love the look of the black coating left on the handle but stripped on the blade like you've done there. Any info would be much appreciated !
Any paint stripper. After, clean with alcohol & put into a warm pan of apple cider vinegar for approx one hour, or as long as it takes for the desired patina. There's YT videos on the process.
Love the candi! My brother has carried one every day since it came out. Fantastic knife. I like a little bigger as I live in the woods. But it's an excellent little knife.
I don’t have one but every ESEE is a well made solid tool and I’m not a fanboy either. I’m actually into BRK’s but Esee makes a solid knife and I want the esee 6 or laser strike next. The candiru is too small for me it’s more for a mini tin backup knife. Still excellent quality though
I wish!!! my wife says " no way you are paying that much for a fancy version of a knife that you already have a bunch of." so for the sake of my marriage a Damascus izula is not on the short list right now, but definitely on my wish list!
Say Heah, I actually like the BK-14, I got the Scales for mine, They sent me two sets of scales, it comes that way with black and orange scales, So what's a guy to do with a extra set of scales, I got another BK-14, Now I have one in the black scales and one in orange scales. I neck carry them, But now I could color match them with my other knives. I have my BK-9/BK-10 I added the black scaled BK-14, Then my O.K.C. Ranger RD-9/Ranger Afghan both are in the 5160 and with orange hi-viz orange handles, yup, you got it, I added my orange scaled BK-14 I use these two with many if my knives.,,.
Yep. On every deer I kill I always cut all the ribs ring next to sternum before I gut it so I can easily get up in there. The izula works great for it.
@@YahushaIsTheWayyeah it’s awesome. I got mine from DLT because I had $22 off and then I got the TKC scales in blue and black and I love it. I wanted the esee 6 too but I knew I couldn’t edc it so I got the Izula first. Still trying to get the esee 6 a year later 😂
@@SamkoTradBow I have the PR 4 but I really prefer the 3 or the Isula II. I' ve just taken a quadri-lock from another blade I never use and put it into the 3 sheath for scout carry as, being a small knife, it's my fav way to use it.
@@SamkoTradBow Yes, I think so! I would not use it for big blades, but for the sizes I like best (about 4 inches) it's more confortable in my kind of environment.
Hi ! Maybe you can help me :) I am looking for a quality, versatile (my priority) and robust knife. After several searches, I hesitate between the Izula 2 and the Spyderco Paramilitary 2. What do you think ?
For me I love the izula. Spiderco is good too but I prefer 1095 steel for its resistance to breaking. And the stupid hole spiderco puts in the spine reduces its strength. So for me and my monet it would be the izula all day!
@@SamkoTradBow There’s also another knife that looks interesting : Extrema Ratio Satre You know it ? what do you think ? is it better to choose Izula ?
Sean B I have not tried that model from tops. But I will say tops makes incredible knives. Again like ese and Rowan it's all in the heat treat. Any knife from tops is excellent. Actually when I need a new knife only places I look is esee or tops.
According to their website all of their knives are close to 20 degrees but they are hand sharpened so may vary slightly. I have an Esse 4 that was gifted to me on Father’s Day a few years ago and it is 20. I like it so much I’m considering buying the izula the 4 is great but it’s a lot to carry everyday so I usually only end up carrying it occasionally though I want to carry it daily.
Don't need the longer handle on the 2. The izula is a Edc knife for me not a hour long use knife. So the shorter size beats comfort for what I use it for.
I just bought the beretta Azusa kit in black. I’m hoping it has the same structural aspects of the standard azulas. In a noob at all this. Love the review.
Yep same knife just a collaboration with beretta. You will love it. Gets scary sharp fast and easy and is indestructible. Been carrying the same one for about 15 years now
That’s good to hear! I have a mint beretta jetfire in .25cal and thought the two would be a great pairing. I got the complete kit for 53 dollars, ordered a set of scales for it and really think it will be a good fir for me. Can’t wait now!
There is also a Chinese copy on eBay running right now. It’s 5 bucks and a bit of shipping costs. I think I’ll buy one just for the sake of comparison and use it as a beater. Do you know anything about the clones? Someone mentioned that his held up pretty well.
@@bigriceburner dont know anything about the clones but they are not 1095 heat treated by rowen. So the clone will not hold an edge as well, sharpen as well or be as durable. I would not waste the money as it will be more of a gas station knock off knife that's worthless. The rowen heat treat on the 1095 is what makes an esee so great.
@@SamkoTradBow that's cool. I'll take your advice and just wait on the beretta. I knew the steel wasnt as capable, but just wanted to see but most likely you hit the nail on the head. Thanks!
Eder should hire you. I've never heard such an enthusiastic knife review. Well done.
Eder? Esee!!!!
just got an izula 2 as my EDC blade. Man i love it. Something about carrying a practical fixed blade is so nice.
Agree 100% the izula is a perfect edc knife too.
I agree, Izula is one of the best knife designs ever produced. I prefer the Izula 2, with a little longer handle.
Yep and love that they offer both handle sizes
The Izula 2 is my go to blade. I used it today to split kindling for my wood stove. I might buy another one to keep in my hunting pack. Awesome knife.
Yep such a great knife design
I love that knife I used mine both times over in Afghanistan the last time I lost it. I need to get another one.
What kind of tasks did you use it for? How and where did you carry it(vest,neck,pack)? How did you lose it? Thanks for your service bro.
I bet ESEE would replace it if you said you lost it while serving over seas.
I'm a big fan of the izula too, been carrying one since around 2014. I use it as my farm utility knife from cutting bailing twine to butchering chickens and goats. Even my main knife for hiking and camping. Never bothered getting scales or doing paracord wrap as its plenty comfortable with my calloused hands. I might try the s35vn version at some point, but I love esees 1095. Whenever someone asks me what knife they should get my answer always starts with the izula.
Agree 100% it's the perfect edc knife and happy around the house andnin the woods
I got scammed I bought the candiru it’s so small can’t do anything with it. I’m have the izula 1 on the ya hopefully it will be better. If not I might order the ESEE 3
@xlilnetx the candiru is a tiny knife, it's usable if you put scales on it , but an izula, izula ii, or esee 3 would definitely get more practical use
@@feralcruz2093 thanks man I’m keeping my hopes up. I like the idea of a light weight fixed blade easy to sharpen life time Guarantee
Great review. I just got a Esee-6 and i love it. I had been looking into a smaller one for edc. You sold me on this one. Once again great review!
You will love it!
+1
I just got my izula2 in a few days ago. No complaints so far as far as the knife. I’m going to buy some sheets of Kydex to try and make my own to carry on my belt.
Great review. Even after 7 years. Thanks for the video.
Glad you enjoyed it
I still have mine from 2014. Without a doubt the best "do everything" knife.
Yep amazing knife
Just bought two Izulas today. Wow!!! Love them
Best knives ever !!
Still my favorite knife! Ive got the black oxide izula and a couple stainless versions, and it is a dream I agree the izula ticks all the boxes
Yep one of the best knives ever made for sure
I have given quite a few to IDF soldiers. They love it. light weight, doesn't take up space, doesn't scream Ninja,does the job Most IDF Combat Arms carry only a.Mutitool.
That's awesome you are gifting them to the soldiers
Just bought one due to your review thanks 👍🏽
You will love it
The izula is a must and we should all have at least one in our backpack ,I always have one in my medical pocket.The big real problem with these knives are the sheaths ,which suck.
I admire your enthusiasm sir, great vid, thanx !!
Thank you
I carried the Izula 2 almost everyday for about a year and I replaced it with an Izula in CPM-S35VN. Both are absolutely amazing knives
Love the izulas!
I got the izula 2 for a hiking/camping knife and man does it work perfectly I'mma axe kinda guy so I'm not batoning wood or using my knife as an axe I just use it as a knife the size of this things perfect.
Yep love the izula! Such a perfect knife
I received my first ESEE Candiru this week. Are used to be a total steel snob not anymore. The 1095 steel is the best. I love this knife company.
Yep 1095 is my absolute favorite. It's all I use anymore.
I just ordered an Izula for my edc and an Esee 4 for the Hill People Gear kit bag. Gotta wait for them to show up.
You will love both!
Cheers Mate!
I have had one of these (green) for more than 10 years. I take this knife everywhere. I used paracord to wrap the handle.
Such a great edc knife.
You are an expert just due to the fact of how often you dress down game in the field, it makes sense that the way that knife design let's your dominant finger choke up on the choil edge to get the increment leverage on that blade for tedious tasks, the designer was right there in the "skin in the game" literally lol knew what was right in the design because you found that same usefulness as a kindred hunter. True proven application for a man in the bush instead of gimmicky blade design when they produced this knife. Appreciate your forthcoming knowledge in this video, you know your schitt.
Thanks! Agree 100% this design is perfect for the Outdoorsman and hunter.
Thank you for the video.
I agree with all your comments about this knife. It is perfect in many ways. It is my EDC.👍
Such a great knife. Glad you are enjoying yours.
Ya sold me! Thanks 😊
Such a great knife
I have had my Izula since they came out and I really haven't used it that much since I didn't have a way to mount the sheath to my belt. I ended up getting the clip plate and I am running it horizontally on my belt. It is neat to see all the Kydex and scale options for the Izula, it really is a popular knife.
Yep in my opinion one of the best knives ever made. Perfect size, easy to sharpen, and tough as can be.
Great video!
Thanks
my Izulla 2 is the best knife for the money i ever bought!
Evolved Austin i8iiiii
Yup
Nice review and tips, i got a White River M1 Backpacker Pro, because i can use it in salt water fishing and food prep, the S35VN is amazing steel, no corrosion. But yeah, Izula is a really nice option for some hard tasks.
I have the white river in s30v. its an amazing knife. Glad you are enjoying yours.
I have 2 Izulas. Fixin to get an Izula 2. Love them. Also love my Buck 113 Ranger!!…
Love the izula and always love the buck 100 series have a few 110s a 115 awesome knives
Damit. 5 mins in and u made me pause and order one. Been wanting one for a while now👊🏻
Hahaha. You will love it.
Haha 😄 hes so enthusiastic he made me wanna buy a second one.
Yup knife guy for 50yrs it takes a lot to indoctrinate me. Esee got me good. Yea 1-10+ just aren’t enough. I needed one izula for daily destroy edc one for heirloom for my boy one to keep fresh for hiking one to keep fresh for pack one for water in stainless. Then there’s the iZula II... oh boy gonna need a couple more 2’s. The 2’s are awesome too. Love the newer blackWash’d unpainted also. Now we need more ulTiclip leather pancake sheath variations. Starting mine today. Fun video dude well done. ESEE forever. Really cool company. Great lifetime warrantee that I’ll probably never use.
Can never have enough good knives!
the only problem is that you need to cuddle it... it rusts super quick! I know they have stainless stell version, but I like Izula II...
Never ever had one rust. If you use it regularly it doesn't have time to rust.
Totally agree
Oh, Say Heah, Check out the Drowning Independence Fix Blade, It also comes with orange and other colors, I think you'll like it, I think its in the 154 C M Stainless and its pretty good too.,,.
Nice review. You love those Izula for sure! Try to slow down a little bit please.
Thanks, will do!
@@SamkoTradBow no, please don't slow down! Believe it or not, I often play your videos on 2x speed. I like lots of content NOW!
I see this is a few years old and I have loved the Izula as well, but if your still as passionate about the Izula design then check out the T.M. Hunt / Skelemaug! You're gonna like it! I do and its sporting O1 tool steel! This is one of my regular rotated EDC fixed blades!
Just looked it up! Very Impressive knife! Love the design. Wish it was 1095 but o1 is also a great steel. Going to buy this if I can find one in stock somwhere. out of stock on the site. Thanks for sharing this.
I’m looking forward to your review once you acquire one!
Ive been rocking the izula 2 damascus for about seven years
Very nice knife!
I love knife - I have a lot of knifes for a lot of things!
Another great idea for the size, is if anyone has the funds to do so, you could wear one the way described, or get another one and wear it as a neck knife...
Yeah I try a bunch of small fixed blades but the izula is an all time favorite
Izula now comes in S35V and I’m thinking of getting it.
Its very nice. I bought one to give as a gift. Very impressive.
For the last month or so I have made an izlua ll as my edc fixed blade. I believe it's one of the best blades I have used in a while
agree 100%
I'm sold..im ordering one
You will love it
Very helpful. 👍
Thanks
Izula 2 is more comfortable for me and now ESEE gives you some steel options with S35. Izula can be all you need.
Yep esee does a great job of listening to thier customers needs and wants
try Benchmade Steep County Hunter 15008 or 15006 if you can... its S30V proper heat treated by Benchmade, just awesome knife.
or if you really like that shape try Hidden Canyon Hunter .
Thanks for the great suggestions. Have a few benchmades and love their quality.
ESEE since 2014 has made the Izula in s35vn and it cost
$77.00.
FYI. buy the ESEE Izula in s35vn not the White River.
The Izula's spine way thicker and way stronger than any White River knife made @ 0.16!!!
Also ESEE has a no questions asked lifetime warranty,....White Rive does not!!!
Izula is three times the knife of anything currently manufactured by White River.
No, im not affiliated in any aspect of ESEE,....just looking out for my fellow knife comunity enthusiasts.
Esee makes my favorite production knives. Whitw rivers are fantastic too.
I’ve heard several rave reviews about the White River Caper and Backpacker, but I’ve never seen any videos demonstrating how much hard use it can take. The Izula is legendary, in my book, for being able to take an extraordinary amount of abuse, especially for its size. However, I’ve heard that S30V is quite brittle in comparison, hence my question.
The izula is 1095 and is softer and more flexible so it can handle the abuse. But at the cost of edge retention (however, esee heat treat is amazing and resharpens so fast). S30v is harder and there for can chip and break and is not really designed for very hard use. But s30v holds an edge longer and also takes longer to sharpen. So it depends on your use. If you are gonna use the knife for normal knife stuff the s30 is gonna work great. If you are going to beat the knife and rely on it for hard use s30v is probably not the steel you want.
Awesome! I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks for the quick reply!
@@Deibodese welcome
Usually it's pretty chippy and brittle on most knives,.......however on an ESEE their heat treating is second to none.
As well I've done my research and if you buy an ESEE Izula in s30vn you'll need not worry. .....I've seen their tests.
I actually own the ESEE in s30vn and it's really tough .....plus we all know the waranty ESEE has!!!
That said I would not trust White River or ANY other knife maker other than ESEE to build a tough use s30vn knife,......PERIOD🗡🗡🗡🗡
The Kabar Escabar (BK14) has the same handle, 1/2" bigger blade, and better alloy steel with chromium/vanadium added for higher edge retention and edge toughness. On top of that, the BK14 is about $10-15 cheaper. It's a no brainer. BK14 for the win. YMMV.
GLOCKCOPG23 I have a few of the eskabars nice knife! Nowhere near an izula though. Sorry. Still a great knife for the money. But cheap coating no chinking poor edge retention and not as good of a blade shape. Good knife but not an izula
tbwpodcast I too have both knives and my experience differs from your's. Both my Kabar BK11 and BK14 have better edge retention than both of my Izuala. Not a whole lot but enough for me to notice. On all four, my edges are set at 25 degrees which is about optimal for this blade thickness and steel composition. I agree about the coating but the darn coating on both the Izula and the BK11/14 needs to be chemically removed any way for a drag free slice through tougher media. In my experience the Izula is a really nice knife but it cost more than it should. I mean, come on, $60 or so for plain Jane 1095? Esee does have a really good heat treat for pedestrian 1095 but the added components of the BK11/14 steel and a similar heat treat let it pull ahead. Again, not by much but still ahead. Like I pointed out before, when you figure in cost and performance, the BK11/14 simply gives more of what a knife is supposed to do.....Cut stuff and hold an edge. We will have to agree to disagree on this one. I suppose it's much like the old Glock vs Sig debate.....That gets ridiculous. Lol. Good luck this hunting season and be safe out there.
A comment six years later. Why not? ;) I had and sold an Izula and I kept the BK14. Best of both worlds: Becker blade shape in 1095cv, with a straight Izula handle.
Love me an izula! You should try bark river PSK edc. I carry mine 24/7 lol
Barks are amazing knives!
Great knife the PSK , on a par at least with an izula & better (imo) than a M1 :)
Still waiting to see a side by side of this and the altitude.
Izula 1 over Izula 2. You can leave it short or get extended scales when you want more handle.
Both are amazing
I dunno. I am tempted by the Izula or the BK versions. Light weight. Easily cleaned. Good blade. Tough design. The problem is the handle. It's hard to see paying quite a bit for a tool with a bad handle. The handle isn't ergonomic. It looks tiring to use.
That's why I'm going with the izula 2.
It's .5" longer handle and the scales go the full length of the tang.
i have it too and i am very happy
such a great knife
Nice review. I’m going to get one when I recover from from buying a custom esse 6 and esse 4 hm 😅
🤣🤣🤣 we never truly recover..lol
@@SamkoTradBow i keep telling myself this is the last knife I need 😂
What i want is bk14 blade shape esee's 1095 steel Izula 2 handle.. That would be perfect.
That would be a amazing knife. I'd buy it in a heart beat
After watching several of your videos… great info, great enthusiasm.. 1 critique.. slow down please.. with your voice pitch and volume, you jump around so fast it’s sometimes hard to follow, especially when covering details. Love your stuff. Keep it up. 🇺🇸
Glad you are enjoying the vids! You are definitely not the first to say I go to fast. When I try to slow down I loose my rhythm and train of thought. But I will work on it.
Complimenti👍👍👍🔥
Thank you
Have a esse 3 and eskabar love both knives but eskabar will keep its edge longer
you must have a very special eskabar! I have both of those knives and the eskabar is a great knife. but the rowen heat treat of esse makes the esee knives hold an edge better than any other 1095 knife i have ever owned.
What do you think about the Eskabar? The CroVan 1095 is even more corrosion resistant.
I have a couple eskabars. Great knives. wont hold an edge as well as an esee. But fantastic knives and easy to sharpen!
So, between the 1095 Izula and the S35V Izula (Money difference aside) which do you go with?
1095. I love 1095. I love everything about 1095!
would love your thoughts on the "new kid on the block" montana knife company company. i currently have esee izuala and esee3 (you are on the money about the izula), and white river backpacker with orange paracord in s35v with pvd coating, and fire crafter 3.5. great video!
have not seen them yet but will check em out when I get a chance.
I have copy of that knife from CB distributors it's a CR313 stainless steel blade found it at gas station near me for 899
Are these Izula or Izula II? sorry if you stated that. EDIT.. I just now realized you have both on the table. 👍🏻👍🏻🙏🏼🤦🏻♂️
These are all izulas. I don't own a 2.
👍 Esee Izula’s handle is too short. I prefer their Izula2 version with the slightly longer handle (1/2” longer, I believe). But we agree on the functionality of the blade - excellent.
Yep the izula is a fantastic knife
@@SamkoTradBow The Esee Izula is NOT a fantastic knife! The Esee Izula2 IS a fantastic knife. 😀
@@ROE1300 both fine knives and very similar. Especially if you add scales on the Izula. If it’s your back up knife or edc knife abit shorter handle is nice in my opinion. If I’m going to do any real work I’m going to use my custom esse 6 or esse4hm.
@@kakashi1234777 I have XL glove sized hands with long fingers. The Esee Izula handle is too short for my liking (scales or no scales). The Esee Izula 2 is a great knife IMHO. I am not a big fan of the other Esee knife offerings. If I need something with a longer blade than the Izula 2 my go to is the Mora Classic 2(c).
@@ROE1300 if you have a larger hand that makes sense. Moras are great I have a few. I love the 6. Just have to get a sheath and 3D micarda scales from knife connection.
What is your process for stripping the coating on the blade and giving it a patina ? I love the look of the black coating left on the handle but stripped on the blade like you've done there. Any info would be much appreciated !
I have a video I did shortly after this video that shows how to do a patina. Called izula mods.
Any paint stripper. After, clean with alcohol & put into a warm pan of apple cider vinegar for approx one hour, or as long as it takes for the desired patina. There's YT videos on the process.
Nice vid. I own 4 Izulas. Great knives. Have you bought the s35v stainless Izula yet?
I have not. Might someday but so happy with my carbon izulas not in a hurry to.
I’m going to use your same setup! What are the knots you use to attach the lanyard to the sheath, and to make a loop?
Both are just an over hand knot. Sweat and easy.
@@SamkoTradBow Great thank you! It’s a clever setup.
Love what you did to the sheath. Can you help me understand how exactly you "grinded" it down? What tools did you use?
Used a bench grinder to do it. Just a normal 2 wheel bench grinder with a medium grit standard wheel
Thesen and and the e mora garbirfg are my favs
Thesen knife what to hell is that knife?
What do you think of the Candiru? Great video. One of the best.
Love the candi! My brother has carried one every day since it came out. Fantastic knife. I like a little bigger as I live in the woods. But it's an excellent little knife.
I don’t have one but every ESEE is a well made solid tool and I’m not a fanboy either. I’m actually into BRK’s but Esee makes a solid knife and I want the esee 6 or laser strike next. The candiru is too small for me it’s more for a mini tin backup knife. Still excellent quality though
I just got my new izula! Amazing knife, the only thing that I don't like is the handle so I will wrap it with paracord😌
Glad you like it. Yep the paracord handle make a it very comfortable. The scales you can put on the handle also work great.
Thanks for the reply:) In my country this thing costs around 80$, but it's still worth it if you ask me.
@@retardedbongo9681 yep well worth it! Great knife
The Title says it all.!!
Agree 100
You need one of the Damascus izula s brother.
I wish!!! my wife says " no way you are paying that much for a fancy version of a knife that you already have a bunch of." so for the sake of my marriage a Damascus izula is not on the short list right now, but definitely on my wish list!
Say Heah, I actually like the BK-14, I got the Scales for mine, They sent me two sets of scales, it comes that way with black and orange scales, So what's a guy to do with a extra set of scales, I got another BK-14, Now I have one in the black scales and one in orange scales. I neck carry them, But now I could color match them with my other knives. I have my BK-9/BK-10 I added the black scaled BK-14, Then my O.K.C. Ranger RD-9/Ranger Afghan both are in the 5160 and with orange hi-viz orange handles, yup, you got it, I added my orange scaled BK-14 I use these two with many if my knives.,,.
I own several
Yep amazing knife!
Are you able to get through the rib cage on a deer with a knife that small ?
Yep. On every deer I kill I always cut all the ribs ring next to sternum before I gut it so I can easily get up in there. The izula works great for it.
That’s a lot of energy in that review but great, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
Currently waiting on and izula s35vn with tkc micarta scales.
You will love it
@@SamkoTradBow have it in my hands right now. It feels fantastic! I'll definitely have to have more than one of them.
@@YahushaIsTheWayyeah it’s awesome. I got mine from DLT because I had $22 off and then I got the TKC scales in blue and black and I love it. I wanted the esee 6 too but I knew I couldn’t edc it so I got the Izula first. Still trying to get the esee 6 a year later 😂
@@richroc7 it'll be soon ill have a junglas 2 and the 4 in s35vn
I love my Isula II...but now I have a Esee 3... but I like the micarta scales better then G10!
But as only knife I would lean to the 3!
Yep the 3 is fantastic
@@SamkoTradBow
I have the PR 4 but I really prefer the 3 or the Isula II. I' ve just taken a quadri-lock from another blade I never use and put it into the 3 sheath for scout carry as, being a small knife, it's my fav way to use it.
@@GAUROCH2 awesome. Scout carry is excellent
@@SamkoTradBow
Yes, I think so! I would not use it for big blades, but for the sizes I like best (about 4 inches) it's more confortable in my kind of environment.
@@GAUROCH2 PR-4 is an excellent outdoorsman's blade, one of my favorites, I Love it.
Hi ! Maybe you can help me :)
I am looking for a quality, versatile (my priority) and robust knife. After several searches, I hesitate between the Izula 2 and the Spyderco Paramilitary 2.
What do you think ?
For me I love the izula. Spiderco is good too but I prefer 1095 steel for its resistance to breaking. And the stupid hole spiderco puts in the spine reduces its strength. So for me and my monet it would be the izula all day!
@@SamkoTradBow Thank you very much for your answer ! Go for Izula ;)
@@SamkoTradBow There’s also another knife that looks interesting : Extrema Ratio Satre
You know it ? what do you think ? is it better to choose Izula ?
Have you ever tried a TOPS MSK 2.5 knife? I would love to see a comparison
Sean B I have not tried that model from tops. But I will say tops makes incredible knives. Again like ese and Rowan it's all in the heat treat. Any knife from tops is excellent. Actually when I need a new knife only places I look is esee or tops.
Damn it! I was deciding which one of these knives are better, but you gave me a tough choice! ESEE looks cooler though
Sean B lol. Cant bo wrong with either. But not gonna lie. For my hands and uses nothing beats the izula for most of what I do
Ok, thanks for your opinion! Oh, and I was meaning to ask, how do you sharpen your ESEE Izula at home or in the field?
I use a ceramic rod to sharpen them strop on leather then strop on my Jean's (strop on my thigh when wearing jeans... works amazing).
I skinned and broke down an entire Buck with this knife. Freakin awesome blade!
Glad you love it too. One of my all time favorites
Does anyone know the angle these are sharpened to at production?
I do not. Hopefully someone that does will chime in.
According to their website all of their knives are close to 20 degrees but they are hand sharpened so may vary slightly. I have an Esse 4 that was gifted to me on Father’s Day a few years ago and it is 20. I like it so much I’m considering buying the izula the 4 is great but it’s a lot to carry everyday so I usually only end up carrying it occasionally though I want to carry it daily.
Sold!!!
You will love it
I prefer BK14 Eskabar
Great knife!
why do you like the izula better than the izula 2 ?
Don't need the longer handle on the 2. The izula is a Edc knife for me not a hour long use knife. So the shorter size beats comfort for what I use it for.
How do you take off the coating
Zip stripper paint remover
Thanks, I just purchased one and I’m not super crazy about the coating. I feel an acid wash will be much better.
@@ezntertainment3601 you will love the knife. It's pretty easy to strip the costing off. I have a video called izula mods that shows it in full detail
Black oxide finish is the way to go, imo. It protects without the annoying thick & bumpy paint coat that's on most Esee knives.
I just bought the beretta Azusa kit in black. I’m hoping it has the same structural aspects of the standard azulas. In a noob at all this. Love the review.
Yep same knife just a collaboration with beretta. You will love it. Gets scary sharp fast and easy and is indestructible. Been carrying the same one for about 15 years now
That’s good to hear! I have a mint beretta jetfire in .25cal and thought the two would be a great pairing. I got the complete kit for 53 dollars, ordered a set of scales for it and really think it will be a good fir for me. Can’t wait now!
There is also a Chinese copy on eBay running right now. It’s 5 bucks and a bit of shipping costs. I think I’ll buy one just for the sake of comparison and use it as a beater. Do you know anything about the clones? Someone mentioned that his held up pretty well.
@@bigriceburner dont know anything about the clones but they are not 1095 heat treated by rowen. So the clone will not hold an edge as well, sharpen as well or be as durable. I would not waste the money as it will be more of a gas station knock off knife that's worthless. The rowen heat treat on the 1095 is what makes an esee so great.
@@SamkoTradBow that's cool. I'll take your advice and just wait on the beretta. I knew the steel wasnt as capable, but just wanted to see but most likely you hit the nail on the head. Thanks!
So.... You're saying it's just OK then?
Hahaha
"Vagina" means sheath in Latin.
A great knife indeed! And dude, lighten up on the Adderall...
Wahahahah
Boning with a knife is classed as rape in the uk.
awful knife