Which ESEE Is King? PR4/JG5/4HM

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  • @bluejeans8001
    @bluejeans8001 5 років тому +45

    Really a professional knife review and extremely informative. I also like seeing the knife cut food as I expect to cut food and wood with any knife I purchase. Thanks a bunch👍👍👍

  • @boknows7319
    @boknows7319 5 років тому +7

    Great side by side comparison. I really like the look of the JG5. Thanks for sharing!

  • @timonsa
    @timonsa 5 років тому +3

    Thank you! I was waiting to hear what you have to say about these two. Great review as always, keep up the good work!

  • @DeadCanto
    @DeadCanto 5 років тому +4

    I really like the new filming design and view. Looks even more professional than ever before!

  • @joeirishman
    @joeirishman 5 років тому +5

    I got the pr4 few months ago and i love it. This was my first esee

  • @jeremyhuffman3284
    @jeremyhuffman3284 5 років тому

    I’ve been waiting for this video for a year!!! Thank you so much!!

  • @WinStunSmith
    @WinStunSmith 5 років тому

    Really enjoy your reviews. Very detailed, you’ve always addressed any questions I have by the end of the video. Good stuff. 🤙

  • @GrumpyGrunt
    @GrumpyGrunt 5 років тому +5

    I got a Fox Parang a few weeks ago using your BladeHQ link for the first time. Prompt service from them and I absolutely love that blade. It makes a perfect mid-size chopper to take on day trips. Looking for something more in this size range (4-5" blade) next. Thanks again!

    • @Arto257
      @Arto257 2 роки тому

      I know I'm a couple years late, but I highly recommend a customized BK16 like he displayed in this video. I love mine; one of my most-used blades.

  • @southernyert7597
    @southernyert7597 5 років тому +1

    Grt video. Thx. Been looking at the jg5 for hunting/camping

  • @elwha6025
    @elwha6025 5 років тому +2

    Great review. I agree with the value and awesomeness of the 4HM with kydex.

  • @jordancsoltis
    @jordancsoltis 3 роки тому +4

    I just got a pr4 and put 1/8” liners on it, adding 1/4” total to the grip. I wet formed the stock sheath and it fits fine. I jammed a regular sharpie marker to fill the void so that the leather wouldn’t stink the knife in when it dried.

    • @cecilm3720
      @cecilm3720 9 місяців тому

      Neat solution. I thought about that.
      Will the stock screws still fit (are they long enough)?
      Thanks.

  • @RobRoy-fo1rg
    @RobRoy-fo1rg 5 років тому +2

    I love my 4hm. Absolutely love it. I have been looking at the pr4. Really like that Kephart design and seeing some of the selling points you mentioned I think I've been pushed over the buying edge. Thanks.

  • @mistersmith3986
    @mistersmith3986 5 років тому +1

    Thanks Aaron. That PR4 with the after market scales was looking sweet⚔️

  • @northtestedknives4808
    @northtestedknives4808 4 роки тому

    love the video!!! loved my esee jg5, wwould buy it again for sure!!!!

  • @swampdonkeyoffgrid190
    @swampdonkeyoffgrid190 5 років тому

    Thanks aaron, very helpfull vid. I ordered scales for my pr4 and essee 3. Great knives, just need a little help. 👊🏻

  • @Pharto_Stinkus
    @Pharto_Stinkus 4 роки тому +7

    You either love or hate the PR4 handle. I personally have no problems with it, it comfortable for me. Of all the online reviews I've seen of the knife, it's about 50/50 love or hate the handle.

  • @jerryjohnsonii4181
    @jerryjohnsonii4181 5 років тому +1

    I like the ergonomics of the JG5 an the blade length is just right. Also i like the blade geometry, so the tip won't brake off. Another awesome review Aaron.

  • @OmegaMan999
    @OmegaMan999 5 років тому +5

    Thanks for this. I'm trying to pick out a bushcraft knife, and man is it tough.

    • @ClintK.
      @ClintK. 2 роки тому

      What did you choose?

  • @swampdonkeyoffgrid190
    @swampdonkeyoffgrid190 5 років тому

    A little update from my last comment aaron. Purchased scales for my pr4 and esee3 from knife connection. Absolutely love them ! Completely transformed both knives, thanks bro !

  • @timturrell1241
    @timturrell1241 5 років тому +1

    Thanks for the awesome review.

  • @MississipVol
    @MississipVol 5 років тому +5

    Awesome video to wake up to with my coffee!! How do you think the PR4 stacks up to the LASERSTRIKE? (which is the ESEE blade I have) They are both spear points but the grinds are different. I agree that I would rather have kydex for my knife sheath.

  • @alaskaraftconnection-alask3397
    @alaskaraftconnection-alask3397 5 років тому +1

    Very Well Done Review!!! Excellent and thorough compare & contrast with preferences, add-ons, and pricing. As an overall package... I'd go the same E-4 in the factory kydex-hybrid sheath!!!

  • @david.leikam
    @david.leikam 5 років тому +2

    JG5! Love the contouring and blade length. 😎👍

  • @boknows7319
    @boknows7319 5 років тому +1

    I would love to see the Esee JG5 with TKC scales. Thanks for sharing!

  • @troymanning3150
    @troymanning3150 5 років тому +2

    Another great video! Thanks Aaron. I will say if I was going to spend $200 I think I would get an LT Wright Genesis. When you add the new scales they look very similar

  • @JuanGonzalez-eo1es
    @JuanGonzalez-eo1es 5 років тому +2

    Excelent review. I was expecting both knives will be better than 4HM but wasn't the case.

  • @cultural_lettuce1
    @cultural_lettuce1 3 роки тому

    Nice review. The only one out of these I have is the JG5. Planning on getting a kydex sheath from armatus carry.

  • @nuancolar7304
    @nuancolar7304 5 років тому +4

    I see the blade designs being good for different things. That sowbelly design of the JG5 would be great for slicing and skinning tasks. Anyone who has ever caped a deer or elk knows how handy that rounded blade contour is when removing the hide of an animal. For more general purposes and camping/bushcraft I would choose the PR4.

  • @rickhall5792
    @rickhall5792 5 років тому +8

    Wet the leather sheath, wrap the knife in plastic wrap and shove it in the wet sheath. It’ll form it to your PR4. Should stretch the leather to prevent any tearing. 👍

  • @warpedone2
    @warpedone2 5 років тому

    GREAT video's... keepem coming

  • @billsettle2827
    @billsettle2827 5 років тому

    Nice knifes and a great review and video 😎

  • @rogersiples3335
    @rogersiples3335 2 роки тому +4

    ESEE 5 or 6 depending on how much heavy use it's going to get. The ESEE 6 is my personal favorite camping knife.

  • @javiersoria9065
    @javiersoria9065 4 роки тому

    Hi, very nice video! one question, is the thickness of the blade okay or should it be thicker? Greetings from Argentina!

  • @adukke
    @adukke 5 років тому

    Mate, I am about to decide buying either one... if you had to select one of them which one would you pick, for more confort to work with and maybe style _?

  • @OtherThanIntendedPurpose
    @OtherThanIntendedPurpose 5 років тому +1

    I know knives are very much a personal preference. that being said, I really like the look of the PR4. not in the budget right now, but definitely on my (growing) list of wants. Question for you, I also have very large hands ( I wear xl gloves, and generally need to stretch them a bit) if I were to remove the scales and cut 2 pieces of kydex that perfectly matched the scales and got slightly longer screws, would that make up for the thin scales?

  • @johnganshow5536
    @johnganshow5536 5 років тому

    Yup, Love my ESEE 4 With the Kydex sheath...

  • @charlescollier7217
    @charlescollier7217 5 років тому +2

    Could wet forming help with fitting the modified PR4 to the sheath?

  • @micheletennis87
    @micheletennis87 4 роки тому

    Hi, I would like to take a great compact bushcraft / survival knife that you can rely on, in your opinion this Esee Pr4 may be the right choice, let me know your opinion, thanks Michele.

  • @karstoutdoors1606
    @karstoutdoors1606 5 років тому +1

    How would you compare the 4HM to something like a Tops HOG 4.5? On appearance, they seem to be very similar.

  • @gutpile6151
    @gutpile6151 2 роки тому

    Great video

  • @LuisGonzalez-gl4wc
    @LuisGonzalez-gl4wc 5 років тому +3

    I wouldn’t mind seeing an ESEE 4 hm with thinner blade stock. Like 1/8”.

  • @slavvings
    @slavvings Рік тому +2

    Love both my jg5 and pr4. JG better for skinning

  • @JoeLam29
    @JoeLam29 5 років тому

    Can you try doing an off brand knife review of a Cudeman knife. Just got one in a Battlbox. Looks interesting.

  • @TheHitman2528
    @TheHitman2528 5 років тому

    Can you still etch the logos on the black oxide knives? Can you still remove the black oxide coating?

  • @Wildwestwrangler
    @Wildwestwrangler 5 років тому +1

    My knife that fills this role is the tops rogue wolf, but I pair it with the tops Operator 7

  • @mrkultra1655
    @mrkultra1655 5 років тому +5

    I just recently discovered your channel, nice work. I like your honest reviews, while actually showing what the products can do. I bought an ESSE PR 4 a few months ago, and I love it. It does pretty much anything I need it to do. The PR4 is a sort of Horace Kephart design, while the JG5 is more like a George Washington Sears "Nessmuck" design. One thing, however, about your knife reviews, and most others for that matter, is that I never see anyone demonstrating knives and their capabilities while wearing gloves. I usually always wear a pair of gloves while using a knife, hachet, axe, etc... My PR4 feels perfect in my hand while wearing just a plain split cowhide glove. Something to think about.

    • @aymanjoudar5425
      @aymanjoudar5425 2 роки тому

      Safety, NO ONE discusses safety, you know why?
      It is more about the money generated NOT the education of bushcraft community....follow the money trail!

  • @starlingblack814
    @starlingblack814 2 роки тому

    Thanks Aaron for an informative video......only problem now is that I want them all.

  • @NE110M
    @NE110M 5 років тому +1

    Thank you ..... been waiting for this for a lot of time....
    But still can't decide between 4hm and pr4...

  • @davidtate166
    @davidtate166 5 років тому

    I really like the pr4 style throw sparks to think about getting one ?not perfect it will do well.

  • @Wildwestwrangler
    @Wildwestwrangler 5 років тому

    I also keep a cold steel ghurka kukri close at hand. And at home have a trail boss and tramontina 18 inch for heavy work

  • @CrimsonSurvival
    @CrimsonSurvival 5 місяців тому +1

    I like the standard PR4. It’s a surprisingly large knife for what’s essentially a Kephart blade.

  • @Wildwestwrangler
    @Wildwestwrangler 5 років тому

    I have the esee Izula 2 and the esee 6hm love them both. Also carrying a boker psk and boker bob.

  • @gilcalvo2784
    @gilcalvo2784 2 місяці тому

    Hi there big hug from Costa Rica. question if you can help me with this I have a PR4 and the blade is not looking as it was . I'm talking about the cool oxide coating. How to clean and bring it back .. is it possible?

  • @mikehook2835
    @mikehook2835 3 роки тому

    Awesome video thanks

  • @teamcrooks6913
    @teamcrooks6913 Рік тому +1

    Have you looked at Esee’s Laser Strike? I put grips from The Knife Connection on mine, removed the coating on the blade, and I absolutely love it as an all around great hunting/bushcraft/camp knife. If you haven’t checked ‘em out, you should!

  • @jordanbanks7955
    @jordanbanks7955 5 років тому +3

    You should test out the lt wright bushcrafter pretty good blade at about 100$

  • @jordy703
    @jordy703 3 роки тому +1

    Ordered the PR4 yesterday cant wait. I love the overal oldskool look. Nice to here its actually really well. I love my Mora Garberg still but this looks more traditional and i love it. Thanks for the always perfect reviews. You should get a tv program 😉👍🏼
    Ps: i like the price of the PR4 here in europe. Such a good quality 🇺🇸 made knife for around hundred euros. Thats perfect.
    I just returned the Benchmade Puukko 200. Didnt liked the opening where the knive enters the rubber handle because water and dirt can enter there. And the sheath was beautiful but not right. The knife just fell out en the leather was really thin for a €150 euros knife.

    • @fede1233
      @fede1233 3 роки тому

      I own the garberg and the pr4 , I prefer the pr4 because the finger gard

    • @jordy703
      @jordy703 3 роки тому

      @@fede1233 yes its safer indeed. Handle of the Mora Garberg is really comfortable but I already like all about the PR 4 its just a great knife. 👍🏼

  • @anthonymaddix4063
    @anthonymaddix4063 5 років тому

    I am wanting to get one of the jg5 knives I like the Nessmuk knife design.

  • @The4cp
    @The4cp 5 років тому

    Great video. Those brown handles are UUUUUGGGGLLLLLYYYY

  • @kevinmorrice
    @kevinmorrice Рік тому

    i never liked the aggressive grips on the pr4, but thankfully theres custom scales for it

  • @forkedroad
    @forkedroad 5 років тому +1

    Time to complete the collection, review the esee Gibson axe?

  • @kevinschmith9379
    @kevinschmith9379 3 роки тому

    Where do you find the return links I can’t find them on Amazon?

  • @MarkRuslinzski
    @MarkRuslinzski 3 роки тому

    Hi Aron would you want to trade the pr4 for a brand new stainless steel mora garberg with the leather sheath and the plastic sheath i got the whole set up but i really like the pr4, plus i have a kydex sheath for bekker knives, i went a bit overboard and never used this stuff yet ,i just found out about esse, could you let me know if you would be intressed,
    Even a becker knife would work, Thanks in advance Aaron

  • @addicted2tone349
    @addicted2tone349 5 років тому +2

    I don't understand the hate on the stock PR4. Mine works perfect for me but we're all different I guess?
    It and my LT Wright GNS are my go to blades.

  • @Outcaste153
    @Outcaste153 5 років тому

    Great review on this one, I don't like either of these two. Do like the RB3 thought.

  • @jeffcarter3139
    @jeffcarter3139 5 років тому +2

    Some of us are capable of making our own custom scales. Thanks Tennessee

  • @Wildwestwrangler
    @Wildwestwrangler 5 років тому

    Aaron can you please review the boker bob?!!!

  • @jeremywang9148
    @jeremywang9148 3 роки тому

    What would be your one and done outdoor carry knife?

  • @mitchalgreen7244
    @mitchalgreen7244 5 років тому

    like the 4 better, on the 5 I do not like the cut out that close to the pin, I believe it would make a weak spot for breaking.

  • @grumpyoldwizard
    @grumpyoldwizard 5 років тому

    Thanks for the review! I wish they had more rust resistance; other than that the are incredible knives.
    Almost no one has reviewed the Emerson Government Mule. Is there any chance you could? Mr. Emerson bragged this up as a indestructible work horse that can be mistreated with no problem. I own one and I am curious just how it measures up to the hype. How about a review? :)
    I would consider lending you mine if acquisition is a problem.

  • @thenorthernwoodsman3455
    @thenorthernwoodsman3455 5 років тому

    My ESEE 4-hm is just about the perfect belt knife. I did have to sharpen my spine, but that was my only issue.

  • @refaiabdeen5943
    @refaiabdeen5943 3 роки тому

    Cheers Mate!

  • @bdoggtoronto
    @bdoggtoronto 5 років тому

    Where did you find that 4HM Kydex Sheath?

  • @southerncomfort9691
    @southerncomfort9691 5 років тому

    I'm gonna get the pr4 and add some brass or red liners to widen it. I think it will feel sweet.

    • @chaseharpole2357
      @chaseharpole2357 4 роки тому

      Southern Comfort was thinking the same thing I like the factory scales there just too thin I was thinking adding 1/8 stock brass or copper liner

  • @BeardsBaconTech
    @BeardsBaconTech 4 роки тому

    What would you recommend as the best fixed blade for caring around every day in your pocket

  • @johnthacker5171
    @johnthacker5171 2 роки тому

    Really like Pr4 great slicer and very comfortable to use with stock scales recommend to everyone

  • @gsxr1189
    @gsxr1189 5 років тому

    That's PR4 is nice. I have a 6 and an Izula and would like a size in between them but I can never decide if I want to get a 3 or a 4.

    • @mattlwyatt
      @mattlwyatt 5 років тому +2

      I have the PR4 and ESEE 4. If it helps you decide, the PR4 is kind of a blend of the 3 and 4. It is the length of the ESEE 4 but the thickness of the ESEE 3. The thinness makes a much better slicer. Everything's personal and even though I own lots of ESEEs I have trouble deciding. If between the PR4, 3 or 4... I personally would choose a PR4 and add a CR2.5 when able.

  • @Wildwestwrangler
    @Wildwestwrangler 5 років тому

    Cold steel bush ranger lite and sog aegis FL are my well used folders

  • @JPuckett89
    @JPuckett89 4 роки тому

    Your link for knock around sunglasses doesn't work.

  • @lddtyrone
    @lddtyrone 4 роки тому

    How about comparing jg5 abd the esee ashley... thanks

  • @kevinschmith9379
    @kevinschmith9379 3 роки тому

    So one is a kephart and the other is nessmick? So witch is better

  • @huejanus5505
    @huejanus5505 5 років тому

    I'd prefer the pr4. Wonder if some liners would be a cost effective answer to the too thin handles.

    • @JuandelaCruz001
      @JuandelaCruz001 5 років тому +2

      Hue Janus
      You can improvise with some household/kitchen plastics (thin, flexible chopping boards for example).

  • @waynehogan5064
    @waynehogan5064 2 роки тому

    Hey dò you know if any one does curly maple scales for the pr4 great review

  • @danofiremano
    @danofiremano Рік тому

    Like a Sheep-Dip, I set my Izula-II with Knife Center G-10 Scales on the bumper of my pickup while working on my trailer, then just drove off like I didn't need it anymore. Never found it, so I'm looking once more to GT to recommend something good, so I'm probably going with the 4HM because my EDC fixed is more utilitarian & I have plenty of Bushcraft blades!

  • @KungFuTweety1
    @KungFuTweety1 5 років тому

    I don't like the bumpy handles...but i like the custom pr4 handles...wish they came stock..... also want the stock sheath to be kydex...i agree with your conclusions!

  • @13bravoredleg18
    @13bravoredleg18 5 років тому +4

    I just carry a cheap Old Hickory or John Russell Green River butcher knife in the field.

  • @gummy1188
    @gummy1188 2 роки тому

    How does the PR4's grind compare to a scandi grind? Because I'm used to a scandi but I'm considering a PR4, would it be worth it or should I get a Garberg instead?

    • @kriskabin
      @kriskabin Рік тому

      I have the PR4, & I like the high saber grind. It's slicier than a scandi grind, but it comes down to what you're using the blade for. I do a lot of food prep with my PR4. A scandi grind usually sucks at cutting vegetables, for example. A high saber grind is more versatile, imo. Convex blades are nice too; Bark River Knives.

  • @pawez7307
    @pawez7307 5 років тому

    Does hm4 cut significally worse than pr4?

  • @reecechapman-spencer7309
    @reecechapman-spencer7309 Рік тому +1

    It's a shame no-one ever reviews the AGK!

  • @LoveLife-xy9ir
    @LoveLife-xy9ir 5 років тому

    Shame they cant swith the handles over. Would love the pr4 then. ...as it is its not ergonomic. ..hmm those replacable handle grips look good

  • @rickjohnson4009
    @rickjohnson4009 2 роки тому +1

    Is that rust on your Esee 4HM?

  • @jamesconnors5653
    @jamesconnors5653 2 роки тому

    PR4 works. Thank you.

  • @user-bz1kj4zq5c
    @user-bz1kj4zq5c 9 місяців тому

    The Esee 4HM is one of my 2 favorite EDC blades…the other being my TOPS Tex Creek. Also have the JG5, which is a nice knife as well, but will grab the 4HM every time over any other Esee.

  • @50tigres79
    @50tigres79 4 роки тому

    The title has the 4HM. But i Don't see you talking about it at all in the video.

  • @bilbobaggins8876
    @bilbobaggins8876 5 років тому +2

    wetform the sheath before you ruin it...shouldn't have an issue with it after. imo

  • @TERRORoftheLORD
    @TERRORoftheLORD 5 років тому

    Boker has Really stepped up Their game!

  • @christopherskipp1525
    @christopherskipp1525 2 роки тому

    Is the esss 4hm still available?

  • @gregblake2764
    @gregblake2764 3 роки тому +1

    I would like to see the PR4 with at least a 4 1/2" blade and thicker scales. My issue with almost all of the Essee knives is they lack function due to slightly off designs. Plus I'm just not a fan of 1095 and the stupid black sandpaper paint coating. The oxide coating on these blades really make them standout. A huge move in the right direction. I have an Essee 4 that I stripped the coating off of, reprofiled the edge to make it a true flat grind, and squared off the spine, I now have a functional knife. But still wish the tip was closer to the centerline rather than being up near the spine. I have yet to see an Essee knife that I think they got right. Drives me nuts cause I think they're a good company.

  • @user-cw1qx3kh6e
    @user-cw1qx3kh6e 4 роки тому

    Hello! This is the best video that I have seen about PR4, I dream about this knife, but with the settings it becomes insanely expensive, very very very bad😭, from Russia with love!✊

  • @josephsallaffie1985
    @josephsallaffie1985 5 років тому

    You should do one on a esee cm6