Great review. Very clear explanation on pros and cons. I have this knife, and for my hand size, it fits comfortably, but like anything else...one size rarely fits all...
I’ve read a comment elsewhere about adding some 1/8” liners under the handle scales. That could be a fun little project to mod the knife and make it personal/better.
1. Many people see this knife and assume the handles are too thin for comfort, but somehow (at least for me), it works. I've used this as my primary belt knife for years now, and have never found the handles to be uncomfortable or to cause hotspots. 2. I used to not like guards either, until I slipped one time (not stabbing) and sliced my fingers bad enough to need stitches, 2 days from the nearest town. You never know.
One reason I choose this knife, the handle guard. There's never a reason to prevent safety with something so simple, especially in a knife that is meant to be used far away from a hospital.
@@sast6229 I was camping in northern Minnesota, on the border of Minnesota and Canada. The spot was 2 days away from the nearest town by canoe (there were no roads).
Just to add how to skin a squirrel. Cut around the neck, gran the skin and pull it off..inside out. Done. My grandma taught me that when I was 8 years old.
This is the knife Ötzi the ice man 5,000 years ago would choosen vs his flint knife. It's functional and you can back pack it.
PR4 works. Great knife. Thank you.
Wasnt expecting the squirrel lol. Good stuff
I’ve been trying to chose which essee to get and eyeing this one. Thanks for the review 👍🏼
You're welcome
TKC has some larger scales that make it much more comfortable for long term use.
Will say it again. PR4 goes to work every day, feels good in hand and on hip.
Great review. Very clear explanation on pros and cons. I have this knife, and for my hand size, it fits comfortably, but like anything else...one size rarely fits all...
This video helped me make the right decision. Thank you so much!
Interestingly, the original Kephart seems to have had fairly thin scales.
Pr 4 great all around woods knife enjoyed your video
I’ve read a comment elsewhere about adding some 1/8” liners under the handle scales. That could be a fun little project to mod the knife and make it personal/better.
I've handled Patrick Rollins personal knife, and he added liners.
1. Many people see this knife and assume the handles are too thin for comfort, but somehow (at least for me), it works. I've used this as my primary belt knife for years now, and have never found the handles to be uncomfortable or to cause hotspots.
2. I used to not like guards either, until I slipped one time (not stabbing) and sliced my fingers bad enough to need stitches, 2 days from the nearest town. You never know.
Irony we can cary a pocket knife which is the same dimmension, but it's too thin? It's an EDC knife if I ever saw one.
One reason I choose this knife, the handle guard. There's never a reason to prevent safety with something so simple, especially in a knife that is meant to be used far away from a hospital.
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@@sast6229 I was camping in northern Minnesota, on the border of Minnesota and Canada. The spot was 2 days away from the nearest town by canoe (there were no roads).
Hey its my EDC knife. I love this thing.
Good choice
You think I could remove the handle and put a wooden one on?
Yes you could, they just screw on.
Great review buddy!
Thanks
What’s your opinion on Bark River knives ?
The look cool. I have never handled one.
When i first saw this Esee i thought it would be uncomfortable in the hand, but it's pretty good
It's a solid choice
@@BurningRiverBushcraft I do love micarta
The RB3 is one of their better knives for camping.
I like mine
Great review you persuaded me away from it, not a fan of those skinny scales same problem on the esee 4. I came from the Fb group
Welcome to the channel.
Just to add how to skin a squirrel. Cut around the neck, gran the skin and pull it off..inside out. Done. My grandma taught me that when I was 8 years old.
Kann man Eichhörnchen essen????