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Esee Izula - My Favorite Edc Fixed Blade?
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- čas přidán 6. 08. 2022
- This week on the channel that's a bit freaked out by the tenacity of Olight fanboys, we take a look at a mighty lil' fixed blade that I've added to my EDC rotation- the Esee Izula.
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I've had one of these for many years and it's been invariably incredible. Just dressed mine up with micarta scales and polished the edge which is thoroughly stained from close to a decade of use. Put an ulti clip on the sheath and it's now a perfect EDC in every way, and I'll take this 1095 over any stainless that isn't particle formed.
💯 makes a great gift too.
I had the 440C stainless Izula and loved it . It held up great to all my abuse and saltwater adventures . Unfortunately a so called friend needed more than I did lol . I need to pick another one . Best EDC fixed blade for the money . I’m in the swamps of South Florida and my uncoated 1095 Esee’s are holding up good . I dry them off and oil em after every use .
Good to know! I was in Broward for fifteen years and never had an issue with my esee knives (although I do take care of them). Thanks for stopping by man! 🍻
Thanks for the reminder. Digging it back out of my collection! Cheers!
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The izula 2 is hands down my favorite edc "beater" fixed blade. I carry it horizontal appendix, and it makes its way into my belt more often than not.
The longer handle makes it more ideal
Exactly!
I've been liking it in my pocket but I think I'll wear it on my belt for the next camping trip. 👍
@@5MinuteKnives I'm sure that's a good way to carry it, but I carry it in addition to a spyderco pm2 In my pocket and I don't want even more stuff in my pockets lol
Makes total sense. Sometimes around the neck is a good way at the campsite too when I have a mechanism or larger fixed blade on my belt. 🤘
Good vid as always. I like the izula II, I have a bright green one with para cord wrap. ESEE is awesome all around.
Also, an Olight ad played while watching this 😅
Haha! That's so funny... always good to hear from you Whispy. :)
@@5MinuteKnives and yeah, that fire ant color is totally sick 🔥
Hi I just found your channel I have a Izula and i love it . One question ca you do a video on how you wrapped your knife. Thank You
Maybe. There's a lot of vids on that now. I'll keep it in the back of my head for future vides. Thanks for stopping by!
The olight comment is spot on. So there where many CZcamsrs I used to subscribe to. If they had a video drop pushing olight, I unsubscribed and never looked back.
Don't look at my old vids where I was still happy with olight... 🤣
Does that little button compass actually work wrapped in steel like that? If so what brand is it?
Not really. Cheap. 🤣
I am a hiker, so weight is a big issue. The Izula is light enough where I don’t feel the weight penalty, agile enough to use for carving tasks or food prep, and tough enough even to baton smaller wood. This thing pairs great with a Solo Stove. I have a few of them.
I'm enjoying the combi bracelet. I've never tried a Izula but they seem great.
Yay! That makes me happy and you might like this knife...
I've been considering getting this knife for my channel to review, you have put me over the edge and I'm buying it right now. I appreciate your review and I have subscribed.
Thanks man! ditto. 🤘
Thanks for the review. Would you attach it to battle belt?
Too small for that I think. Go with the esee 4 at least I'd say. 👍
I'm with you on Spyderco. A friend of mine recently picked up a newer para 3 lightweight. His interest started with trying my older Manix 2, but wanting something smaller. So he went ahead and ordered his para 3. It arrived off center, under-lubed (or over-tightened?) and when I held it... it just felt cheap. This surprised me because the knife I bought was great from the factory. Maybe it's because he went for the "lightweight" version but, it's not like his knife was much cheaper than mine. Has Spyderco's quality dropped? Did he just get a lemon? I don't know, but I'm not looking to be a repeat customer. I love ESEE though, zero complaints for my 6. Might have to get a little Izula to keep it company...
I've been hearing more and more stories like that from Spyderco (which surprises me). Also, if you ever need a badass sheath for your esee 6, I'm your guy. 👍
@Josh's life. makes total sense... plus their prices seem a lil eh to me as well.
That is a great knife. It's what I put in my wifes go bag since it is small and light enough for her to easily manipulate.
The 6 is what I carry in my EDC bag.
I loooove the E6! My go to for fixed blade reccomendations...
Have you ever had the fear of the lock on the fox karambit failing? That blade looks like it is searching for something to hurt
Sort of... (is a flimsy lock bar) but there is a decry guard to protect your fingers so it's not to scary once it's in hand.
Really good review merci 🤙
De rien. Appreciate ya!
Love the Izula great carry. I added the G10 scales and use a clip (California knife laws). Likely carrying it tomorrow.
The scales are a nice edition I think. 👍
Why does five minutes take eighteen?
@Josh's life. 😅
haha! You must be new here so welcome! After your channel gets monotized from youtube, there are certain factors to how fast your channel grows, how much you are paid, and so on... Longer videos help me with "viewer retention" so as that goes up, the algorythm recommends my channel to more new people (like yourself). Also longer vids have more ads, and ads pay me as well.
Also, Josh is right, I sort of do whatever I want here. 👍
I've said it before, I'll say it again, you're a good man Josh. Happy to have met you. 🤘
@Josh's life. I hear that! No worries man. Life happens. Looking forward to future build and reviews for sure!
Awesome 👌🏾 👏
Yes i do own the Esee Izula but in 440C and carry it as a neck knife.
Very versatile and great ergonomics.
I do however understand why the Izula 2 was produced with a longer handle..
To increase its ergonomics even further and create a better purchase on the knife.
Its a superb design and after all the years its been in production it still works 💪 and sells.
I really feel even more bladesteel types should emerge from this great design.
I do know of the S35vn version thats out,but i do however prefer the pure rawness of the 1095 carbon steel version with the color coating i would like to own aswell 😀
Its not the best at food preparation because of the stock thickness but it definitely works ok for that too.
It is small survival knife and owns that title beautifully.
Well said!
Just a heads up yours is fine for food despite being.156” thick but the 1095 coated is not because it’s toxic (the powder coat) but it’s removable and you can do a forced patina. 👍🏼 Just in case you get one in 1095.
Hi there. Nice vid. I just bought my first Izula II. This was really good. Thanks.
Also I love that watch! I had the smaller version as my first watch EVER when I was about 7 years old! I saved anything I could to save up for that watch for $19.99! Lol. I still own a Casio Illuminator now.
Keep up the good work! 👍🏼🙏🏼
Thanks for watching!
NTOA is the acronym for National Tactical Officer’s Association. Basically for SWAT guys I’m looking at one of these to carry AIWB next to my Tier 1 Concealed holster with my Sig
Can't beat the Izula, I have several also. I have daily carried the S35VN version for over a year. Love 'em. Nice job on the video btw. Cheers brother.
Thanks for tunin in man! 🍻
I've never been a fan of the izula, I've owned a couple trying to like it but it just felt off to me. It's an ESEE though so it's definitely a great knife but I tend to edc the 3 or 4 and I just recently got the candiru so I wear that as a neck knife. I think you said you got it from knife center but it would be knifeworks that sells the orange izula exclusively. I'll have to watch it again and edit my comment if I'm wrong lol.
The video was good as well, but I'd still keep Lily around 😁. Lol.
That is a nice watch also, but I'd prefer the resin band myself. Sounds like a great company though if they're doing all that for you. More businesses need to be like that.
Right? I'm surprised you didn't connect with the Izula but the candiru is awesome too. And thanks for clearing that up! The orange coating is my fav for sure. And will do bradda. Also- agreed totally. Barton is a breath of fresh air so far in uncertain times of rampant inflation. Appreciate you sounding off mang!
@@5MinuteKnives I think it's the handle shape, even with scales I didn't feel it. The candiru is obviously smaller but the shape is good and with a lanyard it makes it even better. I made a set of scales for it and modified them so I could do a lanyard.
I wouldn't have said anything but I don't like knife center, way over priced(although not as bad as blade hq) and their attitude is eh.. Knifeworks has the best prices and their customer service is great.
I love orange as well but strangely I don't have any orange coated esee's. I'd like the get the orange 5 eventually though, but I have a black one with orange scales so really no need for another. Ok I'm rambling now, lol.
Thank you as well brother!
@@redbear_70 Ramble on bradda! (You're in a safe space haha) I actually had the E5 in orange for awhile. I shop at KC after bladehq pissed me off years ago and haven't had an issue but I shop around for good prices normally. And I didn't like the handle on the izula until I wrapped now. Now it's comfy and nice. No hot spots anymore. 👍
@@5MinuteKnives don't tell me that, I'd be like Chunk when he was kidnapped in the goonies 🤣🤣. Speaking of, that would be another good movie to do on Is it still good 😁
Yeah blade hq can piss off. My go to is usually Amazon but if I feel like waiting a few extra days I'll go with knifeworks or the knife connection. Really good and nice people at tkc!
I tried the paracord also but eh lol. I have bigger hands than you also, I wear xl-xxl gloves.
@@redbear_70 haha I'll Add Goonies to the list and I like the too.
I pair mine with a victorinox Huntsman.
Same on spyderco
@@fogcreature same here. Good knives, just getting out of hand with prices. Once it’s gets to a certain price, I’m afraid to use the darn thing. All the pics I see of them online, they’re all prestige. I like to see all the Izulas with stories! Too much for the average buyer. Ultimately, they’re tools. Don’t get me wrong, I like quality(Izula) but it doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. 👍🏼
I’ve never seen one in person, so I have not gotten one. I already own a Swamp Rat Mega Game Warden. In my mind they are basically the same knife. Ones much thicker, but other dimensions seem the same. I believe I would be happy with either one though. But I have XXL glove size, so the insane thickness is preferable for me.
I gotta check one of those out some time. Thanks for the comment. 🍻
Good video! I was thinking it would make a good back up knife, they make custom glow in the dark scales gor them.
Thanks bud and for sure! (Redbear might make those glowing scales too I think.) Thanks for taking the time Jesse. 👍
I've been meaning to get an Izula 2 for a while now. It would definitely be a great addition to my edc. Keep up the good work!!
Doeeet! 🤣 great knife..
And thank you!
Video actually starts at 3:02
Not much valuable content here that hasn't been said before...just a lot of interrupting ads
Sort of like this comment... The irony.