A quick talk through of why I trust the ESEE 5 knife for bushcraft/survival, and how I set it up for use in the field. Includes description of my compact survival kit I carry in the attached pouch.
Nice idea of putting the cordage inside the pouch. That smaller cord is perfect for this. I have paracord wrapped around my sheath. I’m switching mine out tonight. 👍👍
I like a kit on a knife sheath. My boys and I used to go for an overnight hike with just a knife and a canteen. We called it a “Survival Kit Campout”. Make a debris shelter, maybe a frog/fish gig. And just use the items in the sheath kit. Great times that helped decide what we needed, and what we didn’t need. With your knife kit, we wouldn’t even need the canteen. 😎
Hands down this is the best survival knife out there. I replaced the sheath with a small spec ops brand one. The knife fits perfect and the small pouch fits sharpening stone and small fire steel.
NIce video, thank you. I have to get one of those for my ESEE 5. Nice little tutorial on setting up the survival mini kit on the knife. It's late and I will check your other videos for a survival bag or bugout bag videos. I have no idea what goes into one of those. Cheers from America!
Great video. Awesome looking knife, too. And, yep, the tin itself is pretty cool with the crossed knives and 💀. Nice to see the aluminum foil in there. Packs next to nothing and weighs even less. I haven't seen many or possibly any other videos with it. Not familiar with the cordage you have there, but you said it doubles as tinder. Cool, because I have natural jutte (twine) in my kit that is excellent as tinder. A 6 inch section of it, pulled apart and made into what looks like a hairball bursts into flames with just one or two strikes from a ferro rod. My old army survival instructor used that for teaching us the bow drill. Too many other items to comment on, but I really liked how you set this up. Excellent display. Thank you.
Solid video. Solid kit. Have you thought about using a small hacksaw blade as the striker? Could provide an option for limited cutting as well as the striker. Keep up the great content .
Have my Esee 5 setup with a leather backer/belt loop. And same pouch on front as yours with some survival essentials and diamond stone. Love all my Esee blades but love the 5 the most. Good video mate
Nice kit. Use Moira. Also never use to have admin line but thanks to you I do now. Makes such a difference. Plus thanks to you I have ordered everything from TRC outdoors. Love them jungle knots and cierzo Zoot suits. Great company. Quality stuff.
I am in love with this knife. I bought it the same as yours except it has a flat edge. It really is a bulldozer. I could never separate myself from him 💪
i have a ka bar knife. amazing but the user needs to be careful since it is a large knife and thus it is cumbersome. i believe this knife you are showing is more workable
great videos your videos are great !! it's great your set esee 5, it's normal I have the same in Serratet and the same cover, just one or two accessories that are not the same
Nice vid. I have the esse 6 I also have a ER selvanns, Funnily enough, we both wear the same watches. I haven't set up either knife yet. The selvans has a pouch that will hold a bcb survival tin. I'm debating with the esee as I want a sheath to hold a mulitool and then maybe have a pouch that dangles a bit. It's all about finding the right kit I guess. I might get a custom rig made up again in leather but it's obviously cheaper buying bits off the shelf.
@preparedpathfinder You will need to check, Those small round towels normally are made from a synthetic fabric that will not burn. I've bought several brands and none will burn.
Great little kit mate, nice to see somebody's else's take on a knife pouch kit. Only things id say add would be a nice sized needle - repairs + back up compass if magnetised+ blister popper. And maybe one of those trick birthday candles just to save the fuel in that lighter. A couple of depot smarties in that mini first add kit. And thatd probably be your lot. Any chance you could wrap a mylar blanket round the tin or would that be too much bulk ? Apart from that id say well thought out kit. Look forwards to your next vid fella 👍 ATB Rob
Great video just found your channel you have some great vids nice to see a fellow uk based prepper could I ask where you got the belt loop for the esee as I agree with you about the clip plate
like having a kit with me all the time just in case i lose or get separated from my pack, that little kit plus whats in my pockets should keep me alive
After a lot of reading, lifting, feeling etc I am still very conflicted about this knife. I really don't understand where it is supposed to fit it. I know they say it was designed for downed pilots to survive with, but how does that fit in with more mundane outdoors activity? What really set the cat among the pigeons was when I took delivery of my Cold Steel Trail Master, and the instant I picked it up. The balance was PERFECT! Now, with the ESEE 5 this is not the case. It feels like a crowbar, and a short one at that. It balances behind the front of the handle, whereas the TM balances more than an inch along the blade! Yet they weigh almost the same - 16 v 17 ounces. 5" blade v 9 1/2 " blade, which is even thicker than the ESEE 5 blade! the ESEE 5 proportions are all wrong. It is too short to ever be a good chopper. It's too thick and the grind too steep to be a slicer, and that serrated edge! Feathersticking will be a real challenge. The flat grind means it will baton, but not that well, and will need a lot of hard bashing (which it will handle without the slightest problem! It's a monster - super tough!). So where does it fit in? It's not a Large knife (blade is way too short). It's certainly not a great chopper. It's not a utility knife - too chunky. It's certainly no bushcrafter - too heavy and unwieldy. It's great for prying and levering, but how much of that does one do in camp? It can do lots of cutting jobs, and that serrated edge means no rope is safe around it. But overall, it doesn't have a real spot in the range. I saw a video where the 5 and 6 were compared and it actually didn't shine, and the 6 is another "lost" knife - it also doesn't fit in anywhere. One wonders what ESEE had in mind with these two knives. All the others have definite "slots" are clear identities, but these two, and especially the ESEE 5, just don't fit in. A last thought - maybe the ESEE 5 is their take on the "only-one-tool" concept (ie downed pilot scenario)? If so, then yes it fits in there. For the most part, however, for people who plan outdoor ventures, I don't think one should rely on just it. One can always take various knives for different tasks and enjoy doing them rather than "make do" with a tool that doesn't do nay of them well enough. It would be interesting to hear your comments on this. Cheers mate!
The ESEE 5 with the pouch with a fire kit inside is too heavy to put on your belt. Without suspenders it will pull your pants down. I strap mine to the outside of my knapsack. The blade is VERY thick. My favorite is the ESEE 4, which seems just right.
Hi Tom, Esee 5 best in range IMHO, Ive accessorized mine with scales from the knife connection (US) and some excellent fire-steels and ceramic sharpeners with kydex attachments from Sagewood Gear (US), another cracker is the Becker BK72 stonewashed which is next on my list 👍
Nice idea of putting the cordage inside the pouch. That smaller cord is perfect for this. I have paracord wrapped around my sheath. I’m switching mine out tonight. 👍👍
Pretty sweet kit and the Esse5 as well. Thanks for the nice review.👍
Fantastic kit my friend! I have never seen anybody fit that much stuff into an ESEE tin. You are amazing! Great video
Thanks mate! 👍
I like a kit on a knife sheath.
My boys and I used to go for an overnight hike with just a knife and a canteen. We called it a “Survival Kit Campout”.
Make a debris shelter, maybe a frog/fish gig. And just use the items in the sheath kit.
Great times that helped decide what we needed, and what we didn’t need.
With your knife kit, we wouldn’t even need the canteen. 😎
Awesome stuff mate!
Hands down this is the best survival knife out there. I replaced the sheath with a small spec ops brand one. The knife fits perfect and the small pouch fits sharpening stone and small fire steel.
What’s the shealth called?
@@jamisonk.097 It's an old Spec-Ops brand. If you're using an ESEE-5get the shorter one. Fits like a charm
@@FlankerJackChannel Yes what is the brand called thx for responding
so much time i spent building this kind of tin kits :D still love it.
NIce video, thank you. I have to get one of those for my ESEE 5. Nice little tutorial on setting up the survival mini kit on the knife. It's late and I will check your other videos for a survival bag or bugout bag videos. I have no idea what goes into one of those. Cheers from America!
Solid kit!
I started putting together a little pocket kit tonight with a little cigar tin I had lying around after getting inspired by this
Cheers mate 👍
Another great video. Thanks for uploading
Cheers mate 👍
Great video. Awesome looking knife, too. And, yep, the tin itself is pretty cool with the crossed knives and 💀.
Nice to see the aluminum foil in there. Packs next to nothing and weighs even less. I haven't seen many or possibly any other videos with it. Not familiar with the cordage you have there, but you said it doubles as tinder. Cool, because I have natural jutte (twine) in my kit that is excellent as tinder. A 6 inch section of it, pulled apart and made into what looks like a hairball bursts into flames with just one or two strikes from a ferro rod. My old army survival instructor used that for teaching us the bow drill.
Too many other items to comment on, but I really liked how you set this up. Excellent display. Thank you.
Thanks mate, appreciate it 👍
Nice. Good presentation and solid set up.
Like some others, i reckon a piece of hacksaw blade can be a great addition
Solid video. Solid kit. Have you thought about using a small hacksaw blade as the striker? Could provide an option for limited cutting as well as the striker. Keep up the great content .
Have my Esee 5 setup with a leather backer/belt loop. And same pouch on front as yours with some survival essentials and diamond stone. Love all my Esee blades but love the 5 the most. Good video mate
Cheers mate 👍
Nice kit. Use Moira. Also never use to have admin line but thanks to you I do now. Makes such a difference. Plus thanks to you I have ordered everything from TRC outdoors. Love them jungle knots and cierzo Zoot suits. Great company. Quality stuff.
Cheers mate 👍
I just ❤️ my E5EE....had i 4 6y now,and its a beast.
I filed i flat just next 2 the gimping so i can strike an ferrorod😉 Nice vid btw🕵️
Cheers mate! Yeah they’re great knives 👍
great video
I am in love with this knife. I bought it the same as yours except it has a flat edge. It really is a bulldozer. I could never separate myself from him 💪
Awesome bit of kit hey? 👍
@@PreparedPathfinder Yes, exactly 👍 I need to improve mine with a few small additions but we're at a good point 💪
Good effort there mate well thought out 🤙
Cheers shippers! 👍
Good video and selection of items. I have the ESSE 5 and a few RAT knives but still like using the old Beast! 😄
It’s a great knife hey?
Oh, and a 14 gauge sail needle and #36 bank line. Those are gospel in the States for repairs, sutures etc.
i have a ka bar knife. amazing but the user needs to be careful since it is a large knife and thus it is cumbersome. i believe this knife you are showing is more workable
great videos your videos are great !! it's great your set esee 5, it's normal I have the same in Serratet and the same cover, just one or two accessories that are not the same
Thanks Luigi, appreciate it! 👍
Real smart to put an ESSE 6 in the tumbnail.
Two things; l don’t own an ESEE 6, so how can l take a picture of one? Secondly, quite ironic calling me out as ‘smart’ with a spelling mistake.
Literally says ESEE 5 on the blade and you can see by the grind that its not a 6
If you drill small holes in the corner of the tin you can use it as a limited way of boiling/cooking over the fire.
Nice vid. I have the esse 6 I also have a ER selvanns, Funnily enough, we both wear the same watches.
I haven't set up either knife yet. The selvans has a pouch that will hold a bcb survival tin. I'm debating with the esee as I want a sheath to hold a mulitool and then maybe have a pouch that dangles a bit. It's all about finding the right kit I guess. I might get a custom rig made up again in leather but it's obviously cheaper buying bits off the shelf.
The ESEE 6 is a beast! I haven’t seen the Selvans, l’ll check it out.
Cheers 🍻 Mate!
@preparedpathfinder You will need to check, Those small round towels normally are made from a synthetic fabric that will not burn. I've bought several brands and none will burn.
Roger, l have used these ones as tinder and they work fine. Thanks for the heads up though. 👍
Another great video. Nice kit. What was the name of that compass? Looking for a nice small one for my kit. Thanks!
I about decided that tin didn’t have a bottom in it. You just kept digging things outta there. 😂
Good kit
Cheers, yeah it’s surprising how much you can fit in!
@@PreparedPathfinder 👍🏻
Great little kit mate, nice to see somebody's else's take on a knife pouch kit.
Only things id say add would be a nice sized needle - repairs + back up compass if magnetised+ blister popper.
And maybe one of those trick birthday candles just to save the fuel in that lighter.
A couple of depot smarties in that mini first add kit. And thatd probably be your lot.
Any chance you could wrap a mylar blanket round the tin or would that be too much bulk ?
Apart from that id say well thought out kit.
Look forwards to your next vid fella 👍
ATB Rob
Skip the depot smarties just listened to it again...and you've packed pain killers ( blame old age and my Mrs for talking 🤦♂️ ) lol
Cheers mate, yeah good idea 👍
Great video just found your channel you have some great vids nice to see a fellow uk based prepper could I ask where you got the belt loop for the esee as I agree with you about the clip plate
Hi, cheers mate. I got the belt loop from a website in the states, l’ll have a look and see where l got it from.
👍👍💯💯💯⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I'm in the UK I get after market scales from ( the knife connection ) they're G10 and are better grips for esee knives.
Great video! Where did you get your belt loop?
u need the serration for rope because 1090 has such mediocre edge retention haha, but aside from that is a great tool
It’s been alright tbh
When putting knife out, if not straight the sheath can dull the edge
Can you tell me where you got the leather loop attachment? I have a Esee 6 and don’t like the clip either. Enjoy your videos! Thanks.
Hi Mike, it was from Sagewood Gear in the States.
Nice bit of kit. I am one of those "purists" apparently, seeing a serrated edge on a knife just annoys me for some reason.
attach a needle and thread on top of lid
Where did you find this pouch, and how is it attached
hm.. those water bags? where to get them?
like having a kit with me all the time just in case i lose or get separated from my pack, that little kit plus whats in my pockets should keep me alive
Add a p38 can opener
I would put in a small tube of super glue, for closing wounds. Stings like a bitch but does the job. Cheers mate.
Hey do you still use the esee 5 ?
Yes l do.
After a lot of reading, lifting, feeling etc I am still very conflicted about this knife. I really don't understand where it is supposed to fit it. I know they say it was designed for downed pilots to survive with, but how does that fit in with more mundane outdoors activity? What really set the cat among the pigeons was when I took delivery of my Cold Steel Trail Master, and the instant I picked it up. The balance was PERFECT!
Now, with the ESEE 5 this is not the case. It feels like a crowbar, and a short one at that. It balances behind the front of the handle, whereas the TM balances more than an inch along the blade! Yet they weigh almost the same - 16 v 17 ounces. 5" blade v 9 1/2 " blade, which is even thicker than the ESEE 5 blade! the ESEE 5 proportions are all wrong.
It is too short to ever be a good chopper. It's too thick and the grind too steep to be a slicer, and that serrated edge! Feathersticking will be a real challenge.
The flat grind means it will baton, but not that well, and will need a lot of hard bashing (which it will handle without the slightest problem! It's a monster - super tough!).
So where does it fit in? It's not a Large knife (blade is way too short). It's certainly not a great chopper. It's not a utility knife - too chunky. It's certainly no bushcrafter - too heavy and unwieldy.
It's great for prying and levering, but how much of that does one do in camp? It can do lots of cutting jobs, and that serrated edge means no rope is safe around it.
But overall, it doesn't have a real spot in the range.
I saw a video where the 5 and 6 were compared and it actually didn't shine, and the 6 is another "lost" knife - it also doesn't fit in anywhere. One wonders what ESEE had in mind with these two knives. All the others have definite "slots" are clear identities, but these two, and especially the ESEE 5, just don't fit in.
A last thought - maybe the ESEE 5 is their take on the "only-one-tool" concept (ie downed pilot scenario)? If so, then yes it fits in there.
For the most part, however, for people who plan outdoor ventures, I don't think one should rely on just it. One can always take various knives for different tasks and enjoy doing them rather than "make do" with a tool that doesn't do nay of them well enough.
It would be interesting to hear your comments on this.
Cheers mate!
The ESEE 5 with the pouch with a fire kit inside is too heavy to put on your belt. Without suspenders it will pull your pants down. I strap mine to the outside of my knapsack. The blade is VERY thick. My favorite is the ESEE 4, which seems just right.
I carry this on a seperste belt to my trousers and it is fine.
Am I the only one not having sound?
And yes, before anyone suggests, I did turn on the subtitles...
There's definitely sound on it mate.
@@PreparedPathfinder i´ve had it several times since, so not a problem on your videei but on.my phone. Thanks.
@@T37912 no worries mate!
Fill up the tin with some good weed bro that's all you'll need!!!
Yeah nice one, l don’t think so.
Hi Tom, Esee 5 best in range IMHO, Ive accessorized mine with scales from the knife connection (US) and some excellent fire-steels and ceramic sharpeners with kydex attachments from Sagewood Gear (US), another cracker is the Becker BK72 stonewashed which is next on my list 👍