I prefer the injection molded sheath as I live in a hotter environment. Kydex tends to melt to guns/knives when heated up, and that is a problem. I'm happy with the decision to do injection mold sheaths.
I was a volunteer on a search for a missing child last year and ended up trekking through a variety of challenging terrain, from rural neighborhoods to thick wooded areas. The two most useful tools I took were my ESEE 6 (TKC customized) and a Streamlight Pro Tac HL. I used my knife to cut my way through some seriously thorny vines, while my flashlight was invaluable when searching under crawl spaces and in dark sheds. Illumination is maybe even more important when camping, as there always seem to be tasks that require two hands and a headlamp, long after darkness has fallen. So, I would definitely pair up the ESEE 6 HM with a good quality flashlight or headlamp.
I think the Esse Junglas would make an excellent compliment to the 6HM. One to handle all the chopping and splitting and the other for finer cutting chores. Plus the look like a matching set.
For my hunting and camping needs, I would pair the 6 HM with my Esee Izula II. My idea would be to use the Izula for my fine tasks such as feather sticks and game processing and the 6 HM for all the bigger chores around the camp. Thanks for all your great videos! I have put together quite a collection of blades and gear from your recommendation s. Keep up the good work brother!
I would definitely go with a folding saw. It's lightweight, efficient and pairs nicely with a great blade like an ESEE 6. My Bahco is always in my pack and so far hasn't let me down.
The esee 6 hm definitely reminds me of Dave Canterburys Pathfinder knives and I really dig that a lot. I would pair it up with a bow saw either folding or non-folding.
Aside from my admittedly excessive EDC (which contains a Wazoo Cache Belt fully loaded with the Adventure Kit, a Leatherman Charge, Olight S2R, Spyderco Paramilitary 2, Schrade survival pen, Zippo with Thurnderbird torch insert, Rite in the Rain Notebook, cotton bandana, Cassio Pro Trek watch, Leatherman Tread bracelet, and 10’ 550 parachord bracelet)... I would carry my Schrade SCAXE2L for larger chopping tasks.
I dont. My woman loves an adventure. I still sometimes have to hold her purse at the mall. But she always keeps candy in it for me! As I rifle through it.
Looks like a fantastic knife. Great to see ESEE release an HM line 6. If I went on a camping trip, I would pair an ESEE 3 with the ESEE 6 HM. I would also bring a folder (probably my PM2 or Crooked River). I would probably also bring my Leatherman Sidekick, which happens to have a petty reliable saw on it for its size.
For camping, thats actually a pretty hard question. The Esee 6HM I would probably use for more heavy duty stuff and bushcraft, paired with a Leatherman Signal for lighter duty, fire starting, etc. Great video, and good luck to everybody.
So I'm a SERE Specialist working at the Air Force Survival School at Fairchild AFB and I have been using the ESEE 6 for a while as my preferred knife. I would probably choose to pair a fixed blade saw like an ARS Pruning Saw with the 6 (or HM) just based on the function of what I do out there on a monthly basis in the forest. I love my 6 but I would definitely be interested in taking the HM for a spin to see if my fire craft improves at all. Thanks for the video!
Aaron, thank you for your reviews. I have purchased this knife because of your review. I am a big ESEE fan. I like that they are made in the USA. Thank you and God bless.
Hey Aaron, for backpacking (assuming a firesteel is already present) I'd pair it with a Silky or Bahco folder since this particular Esee is not the best chopper. Super light weight option for bucking up those thicker 3"-4" branches for some light batoning.
I would probably pair it with my Ozark Trail folding saw. Thank you so much for this great opportunity I have wanted to get an esee 6 for a long time and I just can't afford it and it would be so great to take on my church camping trip thank you again for the opportunity God bless you and your family
I would pair it with a fire kit, because my two favorite things to do on a camping trip are playing with knives and playing with fire (responsibly of course). I can usually find downed trees and branches where i camp, so the ESEE 6/6HM would be enough to help my prep my tinder and then my fire kit would get the campfire started.
Thanks for yet another great video! I'm a fan of people who know what they're talking about when it comes to knives. You convinced me to pick up a ESEE6 today. So, even if I don't win your competition, I'll have a new knife.I would pair the ESEE6 with either my Benchmade Bushcrafter 162 or my Council Tool 24" pack axe.Thanks again!
Great analysis and comparison and I agree with your conclusions. That said, if all you had was the 6HM you'd be just fine. All of the HM models are sweet.
I really like the broom handle design of the HM. To carry this knife out, I would pair it up with my Leatherman Charge. This style and size knife brings a lot of capability to any load out.
Nice video once again Aaron. I would pair the Esee 6HM with a good .22lr rifle. Probably would choose Ruger 10/22 or Henry lever action. Been out a lot with my Ruger 10/22 lately and this would make a great companion belt blade. I always have one of my Esee knives with me either for EDC or hunting and this one would be cool to add to the collection and rotate around.
Great review Aaron, and a great camping,around the fire knife. I would pair it up with my leatherman wave , and a nice leather belt which I am planning on buying. Camping with the kids is just so rewarding for all.
I would pair it with one of my absolute favorite pieces of gear. I purchased a Camillus Hatchet, Knife and Folding Saw kit years ago for a present. I really like the kit and decided to buy one for myself. The knife and hatchet are good, but the saw is small and compact but absolutely a beast. I have used it on several trips for the last few years and it has never let me down. I always carry my saw on every trip and use and abuse it. This knife would make a good addition to my pack. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
Had one. Paired it with a mora 511 (new style) and a Bacho. The mora is almost weightless so I never noticed it. Met someone who needed a primary knife and passed it on to them as a gift. Don’t regret it though as their enjoyment is worth the price.
Definitely pair it with the silky Pocket boy. With the two of those I feel like I could do whatever I needed to, to stay alive! Great video Aaron (as usual!) Keep them coming!!
My ESEE 6 I have paired with a Leatherman Wave. I used paracord to attach it to the Kydex sheath. I would pair the HM with the same, a Leatherman Wave.
I would definitely pair it with the Laplander folding saw. I'm so tempted to get a hatchet or tomahawk but you can't beat the weight of a folding saw. Thanks for offering this giveaway to your subscribers!
Heck yea, I'm in... I'd create a custom side car with a slim profile for the sheath, and add a wire style saw. That way I'd be rdy for all my necessary wood prep no matter what I encounter. Great vid.
I would pair my Bark River Bushcrafter, tough choice because there are a few other survival items that I would like to have but I think those two would pair nicely. Thank you for the chance to win!
I would add this to my 5.11 all-hazards nitro backpack that I use on my day hikes. That pack contains an EDC pouch with and old school SOG multitool. I think they would work great together for my hikes.
I would pair it with a Bahco Laplander saw, I known others prefer other saws, though using the 4hm with the Bahco on the AT it’s a saw that has proven worthy for myself and others my family hikes with. Thank you for the videos you provide always giving me new ideas on how to spend money. :)
You really can't go wrong with either ESEE 6, I would pair the ESEE 6HM with the Tops El Chete. The El Chete works great for big chopping tasks, splitting wood, everything you need a big chopper for, but it doesn't work well at smaller tasks, food prep, notching, etc
Thanks for your videos! Esee 6 is a little larger blade then I usually use, so I would pair it with smaller pocket knife (and use it mostly for food preparation)
Hey Aaron I'd pair it with a firesteel, coz if I get stuck in the woods at least I can process wood and make a fire....fire in the wilderness represents life.
I would pair it up with my Gerber gator machete for wood processing, and for finer tasks around the campfire. Thank you for the side by side comparison of these two. I would certainly put it to good use!
I would pair it with my Cold Steel Drop Forged Hunter, which was also a recommendation by you. Would take my son out camping one last time before leaves for college then give it to him to use in his future outings.
I would pair it with my Kershaw Camp 18.. I think they would make a nice compliment to each other. Thanks for the chance to see these great knives in action
I would pair this knife with a large chopper. Very useful for camp tasks, but lacking in the chipping department makes me pick a chopper. Good video. Keep up the good work!
I love the HM series. Reminds me of a modern French trade knife on steroids. I don't miss the jimping a bit. Can't wait to see what else ESEE puts out. Would love to see the Xancudo without orange scales. I'd definitely pick one up.
Thanks for the great comparison review Aaron. Since the HM appears to be best suited for finer Bushcraft tasks, I would pair it in most situations that I encounter with a folding saw over a hatchet (although that would also be a good pairing).
I already own an izula 2. I love the limited EDC capabilities of the izula 2. My 9 year old son has been learning how to make fire sticks with it. I think I'm ready to pair it with a larger high quality knife like this. I thank you for this opportunity to win.
Big knives go with a folding saw for me. I use the knife to baton and do fine tasks with it or a folder like the BM 535. Smaller knives go with a hatchet. Love the videos including the religious ones. After a couple year hiatus I’m trying to get back and deeper into my faith
At first, I struggled between 2 different option but when I considered your question specifically (camping) it was a bit easier to select the companion I would bring with an ESEE 6: a Glock entrenching tool. Adjustable for angle and having a saw built into the handle, this light weight tool offers a lot of utility. Great vid as always!
Another great video brother. I’d pair this with a laplander and my fire kit for overnight and long camping trips. I usually carry a 5-6 in fixed blade every day so then it would be paired with one of my multi tools.
In few days m heading to a teens spiritual camp so i would pair it with a multitool. 6HM for cutting task n multitool for fix up of their recreatiional task. Shalom.
Thanks for another great review. Depending on my situation, I would pair it with a folding saw or with one of my 13 inch curved saws with a sheath. Here in the eastern woodlands of the U.S. those two items should cover most needs for our weekend family camping trips. Even clean drinking water if necessary, from trees or large vines growing in the trees.
I would pair it with my large chopper that has a ferro rod attached to it so I can get larger wood down to something the Esee6 hm can deal with and make my fire for warmth and possibly cooking.
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Congrats Dan...much as I hate to say it, haha. Thanks again for honest and entertaining content Aaron!
Awesome in-depth review....thanks for the hard work! Our injection molded sheaths are not as temperature sensitive (hot/cold) as kydex.
Thank you very much, that is what I thought and I hope I communicated that properly.
I prefer the injection molded sheath as I live in a hotter environment. Kydex tends to melt to guns/knives when heated up, and that is a problem. I'm happy with the decision to do injection mold sheaths.
I was a volunteer on a search for a missing child last year and ended up trekking through a variety of challenging terrain, from rural neighborhoods to thick wooded areas. The two most useful tools I took were my ESEE 6 (TKC customized) and a Streamlight Pro Tac HL. I used my knife to cut my way through some seriously thorny vines, while my flashlight was invaluable when searching under crawl spaces and in dark sheds. Illumination is maybe even more important when camping, as there always seem to be tasks that require two hands and a headlamp, long after darkness has fallen. So, I would definitely pair up the ESEE 6 HM with a good quality flashlight or headlamp.
Did you guys ever find the missing child?
This knife is very reminiscent of an 18th century Trade Knife. As far as aesthetics go, I think it looks better than the original esee 6.
I would pair the ESEE 6 with my Granfors Bruks small forest ax. Great video!
I think the Esse Junglas would make an excellent compliment to the 6HM. One to handle all the chopping and splitting and the other for finer cutting chores. Plus the look like a matching set.
For camping? I’d pair it with my Bahco Laplander. Thanks!
Hi. I would pair the Esse6hm with my Tops Wolf Pax hatchet, I believe between the two you can complete just about any task needed in the woods.
i would pair it with a Ruger 10/22 ............it's squirrel season here !
I have an old fashioned hatchet that I absolutely love and is my go to for camping and goes everywhere I go thats just me. Thanks for sharing friend.
AWESOME! Thank you for the opportunity. I would pair it with my small EDC hunting knife prototype. Thanks again!
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For my hunting and camping needs, I would pair the 6 HM with my Esee Izula II. My idea would be to use the Izula for my fine tasks such as feather sticks and game processing and the 6 HM for all the bigger chores around the camp. Thanks for all your great videos! I have put together quite a collection of blades and gear from your recommendation s. Keep up the good work brother!
I think you would have to pair the HM with a folding saw.
You would for both.
I would definitely go with a folding saw. It's lightweight, efficient and pairs nicely with a great blade like an ESEE 6. My Bahco is always in my pack and so far hasn't let me down.
I would pair it with a Swiss army knife, because of the versatility .
Love esee's...I would pair with my izula 2...one for camp chores and one for food prep..thanks
I would pair with my Coghlan's 180 Sierra Folding Saw. Thanks for chance to win.
Thanks for the opportunity! And I would pair it with a folding saw saw for bigger cutting jobs and the HM for finer work!
I would pair it with a beautiful woman, I get lonely in the woods.
The esee 6 hm definitely reminds me of Dave Canterburys Pathfinder knives and I really dig that a lot. I would pair it up with a bow saw either folding or non-folding.
Aside from my admittedly excessive EDC (which contains a Wazoo Cache Belt fully loaded with the Adventure Kit, a Leatherman Charge, Olight S2R, Spyderco Paramilitary 2, Schrade survival pen, Zippo with Thurnderbird torch insert, Rite in the Rain Notebook, cotton bandana, Cassio Pro Trek watch, Leatherman Tread bracelet, and 10’ 550 parachord bracelet)... I would carry my Schrade SCAXE2L for larger chopping tasks.
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I dont. My woman loves an adventure.
I still sometimes have to hold her purse at the mall.
But she always keeps candy in it for me!
As I rifle through it.
Looks like a fantastic knife. Great to see ESEE release an HM line 6. If I went on a camping trip, I would pair an ESEE 3 with the ESEE 6 HM. I would also bring a folder (probably my PM2 or Crooked River). I would probably also bring my Leatherman Sidekick, which happens to have a petty reliable saw on it for its size.
Esee 6HM and a fiskars hachette or the Mora Robust probably
For camping, thats actually a pretty hard question. The Esee 6HM I would probably use for more heavy duty stuff and bushcraft, paired with a Leatherman Signal for lighter duty, fire starting, etc. Great video, and good luck to everybody.
If got to go with a folding saw pairing, more than likely my Silky Gomboy.
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So I'm a SERE Specialist working at the Air Force Survival School at Fairchild AFB and I have been using the ESEE 6 for a while as my preferred knife. I would probably choose to pair a fixed blade saw like an ARS Pruning Saw with the 6 (or HM) just based on the function of what I do out there on a monthly basis in the forest.
I love my 6 but I would definitely be interested in taking the HM for a spin to see if my fire craft improves at all. Thanks for the video!
I'd pair it up with a tomahawk, cause I'm classy like that. XD
Thanks for doing this. I've had my eye on all the hm series knives. I'd probably pair the esee 6 hm with my Leatherman when camping.
I'd pair it with a glock 19. Never leave home without it.
Aaron, thank you for your reviews. I have purchased this knife because of your review. I am a big ESEE fan. I like that they are made in the USA. Thank you and God bless.
Esee 6HM and a Silky Pocketboy 170. A great all round combination for what I do. Love the video and channel mate. Cheers.
Hey Aaron, for backpacking (assuming a firesteel is already present) I'd pair it with a Silky or Bahco folder since this particular Esee is not the best chopper. Super light weight option for bucking up those thicker 3"-4" branches for some light batoning.
I purchased the Tops lite traveler based on your video and I love it thanks!
For camping I would pair the Esse 6 HM with a Leatherman such as the sidekick. That would give me all the tools to do most camp related tasks
Bill Mack , when I am camping I always take a folding saw along with my camp knife
Thank you! I would pair mine with the Leatherman Surge.
Thank you! I would pair it with a small Silky saw.
Thanks for the chance to win and I would pair it with my cold steel trail hawk. It’s my favorite little chopper
I would probably pair it with my Ozark Trail folding saw. Thank you so much for this great opportunity I have wanted to get an esee 6 for a long time and I just can't afford it and it would be so great to take on my church camping trip thank you again for the opportunity God bless you and your family
Just received my first Esee knife, a CR2.5. I think the two would make a phenomenal combination!
I would pair it with a fire kit, because my two favorite things to do on a camping trip are playing with knives and playing with fire (responsibly of course). I can usually find downed trees and branches where i camp, so the ESEE 6/6HM would be enough to help my prep my tinder and then my fire kit would get the campfire started.
Thanks for yet another great video! I'm a fan of people who know what they're talking about when it comes to knives. You convinced me to pick up a ESEE6 today. So, even if I don't win your competition, I'll have a new knife.I would pair the ESEE6 with either my Benchmade Bushcrafter 162 or my Council Tool 24" pack axe.Thanks again!
My leather man Rebar! Small folding blade, saw, can opener etc. Great pair i think.
Great analysis and comparison and I agree with your conclusions. That said, if all you had was the 6HM you'd be just fine. All of the HM models are sweet.
Yes, please! I would pair it with a small hatchet.
I really like the broom handle design of the HM. To carry this knife out, I would pair it up with my Leatherman Charge. This style and size knife brings a lot of capability to any load out.
Nice video once again Aaron. I would pair the Esee 6HM with a good .22lr rifle. Probably would choose Ruger 10/22 or Henry lever action. Been out a lot with my Ruger 10/22 lately and this would make a great companion belt blade. I always have one of my Esee knives with me either for EDC or hunting and this one would be cool to add to the collection and rotate around.
The Esee 6HM, plus the Worksharp Field Sharpener you did a review on. Great combo with any of my field tools. Great videos!!
Great review Aaron, and a great camping,around the fire knife. I would pair it up with my leatherman wave , and a nice leather belt which I am planning on buying. Camping with the kids is just so rewarding for all.
Love your videos as always. I'd pair it with a nice hatchet. Have fun camping without getting too crazy.
I would pair it with one of my absolute favorite pieces of gear. I purchased a Camillus Hatchet, Knife and Folding Saw kit years ago for a present. I really like the kit and decided to buy one for myself. The knife and hatchet are good, but the saw is small and compact but absolutely a beast. I have used it on several trips for the last few years and it has never let me down. I always carry my saw on every trip and use and abuse it. This knife would make a good addition to my pack. Thanks for the opportunity to enter.
i would pair it with small hatchet. the two tools would make a wonderful team for around the camp tasks.
Well for backpacking I would pair it with my SOG hawk and my Ontario sp 10. Car camping folding bucksaw.
I'd pair it with my buck 110 and love of the outdoors. Sounds like an amazing time with an amazing set of knives.
Had one. Paired it with a mora 511 (new style) and a Bacho. The mora is almost weightless so I never noticed it. Met someone who needed a primary knife and passed it on to them as a gift. Don’t regret it though as their enjoyment is worth the price.
I would pair it with a nice folding saw, and my daughters. One helps with wood processing and the other help with having a good time.
I would definitely pair it with the snow and nealley Hudson Bay camping axe.
Definitely would pair it with kansbol.... And coffee
I would pair this up with easily fixed blade or my camp axe. Great vid love the honesty
Awesome! Thanks for the chance! I would pair it with a saw!
Definitely pair it with the silky Pocket boy. With the two of those I feel like I could do whatever I needed to, to stay alive! Great video Aaron (as usual!) Keep them coming!!
Hi, thankyou for the oportunity, I would use my gerber myth folding saw, thanx for your reviews
Thanks for all your videos!
I carry a axe or hatchet but I live in the PNW . Timber country!
My ESEE 6 I have paired with a Leatherman Wave. I used paracord to attach it to the Kydex sheath. I would pair the HM with the same, a Leatherman Wave.
I would definitely pair it with the Laplander folding saw. I'm so tempted to get a hatchet or tomahawk but you can't beat the weight of a folding saw. Thanks for offering this giveaway to your subscribers!
Heck yea, I'm in... I'd create a custom side car with a slim profile for the sheath, and add a wire style saw. That way I'd be rdy for all my necessary wood prep no matter what I encounter. Great vid.
I would pair my Bark River Bushcrafter, tough choice because there are a few other survival items that I would like to have but I think those two would pair nicely. Thank you for the chance to win!
Definitely without a doubt, my Manix 2. It goes everywhere with me.
I would pair it with my tops TFK. Absolutely love the TFK. Thanks for the GA Aaron.
I would add this to my 5.11 all-hazards nitro backpack that I use on my day hikes. That pack contains an EDC pouch with and old school SOG multitool. I think they would work great together for my hikes.
I would pair it with a Bahco Laplander saw, I known others prefer other saws, though using the 4hm with the Bahco on the AT it’s a saw that has proven worthy for myself and others my family hikes with. Thank you for the videos you provide always giving me new ideas on how to spend money. :)
For camping I would pair it with the most used camping tool I have, my Leatherman Multi-tool.
Gladly would pair with my British Columbia white water canoe kit.
You really can't go wrong with either ESEE 6, I would pair the ESEE 6HM with the Tops El Chete. The El Chete works great for big chopping tasks, splitting wood, everything you need a big chopper for, but it doesn't work well at smaller tasks, food prep, notching, etc
For camping, with wood processing in mind, I would pair it with a Hults Bruk Tarnaby Hatchet.
I would pair that up with the ESEE CR2.5. Thanks for the opportunity
For camping, I'd pair it with an H&B Forge medium or large camp ax.
I would pair it with my Agawa folding buck saw when I'm in the bush... thanks for the opportunity
Thanks for your videos! Esee 6 is a little larger blade then I usually use, so I would pair it with smaller pocket knife (and use it mostly for food preparation)
I would pair it with a Leatherman Wave to have the best of both worlds. Thanks for the chance to win. Love ESEE!!
Hey Aaron I'd pair it with a firesteel, coz if I get stuck in the woods at least I can process wood and make a fire....fire in the wilderness represents life.
On a hike I would pair it with a SAK. On a camping trip I would pair it with a folding saw.
I'm not dumping my tried and true ESSE 6 for the pretty new girl on the block. I will consider making the HM my side piece, though.
I would pair it up with my Gerber gator machete for wood processing, and for finer tasks around the campfire. Thank you for the side by side comparison of these two. I would certainly put it to good use!
I would pair it with my Cold Steel Drop Forged Hunter, which was also a recommendation by you. Would take my son out camping one last time before leaves for college then give it to him to use in his future outings.
I would pair it with my Kershaw Camp 18.. I think they would make a nice compliment to each other. Thanks for the chance to see these great knives in action
I just picked up a Norlund hatchet. I would have to pair it with that!
I would pair this knife with a large chopper. Very useful for camp tasks, but lacking in the chipping department makes me pick a chopper. Good video. Keep up the good work!
Great camp knife. Paired with my Bahco folding saw I could build everything needed.
I love the HM series. Reminds me of a modern French trade knife on steroids. I don't miss the jimping a bit. Can't wait to see what else ESEE puts out. Would love to see the Xancudo without orange scales. I'd definitely pick one up.
I would pair it up with my snow and nealley kindling axe, these two together would make a great kit around camp
My bahco laplander. Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the great comparison review Aaron. Since the HM appears to be best suited for finer Bushcraft tasks, I would pair it in most situations that I encounter with a folding saw over a hatchet (although that would also be a good pairing).
I already own an izula 2. I love the limited EDC capabilities of the izula 2. My 9 year old son has been learning how to make fire sticks with it. I think I'm ready to pair it with a larger high quality knife like this. I thank you for this opportunity to win.
Big knives go with a folding saw for me. I use the knife to baton and do fine tasks with it or a folder like the BM 535. Smaller knives go with a hatchet. Love the videos including the religious ones. After a couple year hiatus I’m trying to get back and deeper into my faith
At first, I struggled between 2 different option but when I considered your question specifically (camping) it was a bit easier to select the companion I would bring with an ESEE 6: a Glock entrenching tool. Adjustable for angle and having a saw built into the handle, this light weight tool offers a lot of utility. Great vid as always!
I would pair it with my GFB small forest axe, or a folding saw depending on where I was going and what fuel sources are available .
Another great video brother. I’d pair this with a laplander and my fire kit for overnight and long camping trips. I usually carry a 5-6 in fixed blade every day so then it would be paired with one of my multi tools.
In few days m heading to a teens spiritual camp so i would pair it with a multitool. 6HM for cutting task n multitool for fix up of their recreatiional task. Shalom.
my custom polymer handle cold steel spetznaz shovel. best duo by far
Thanks for another great review. Depending on my situation, I would pair it with a folding saw or with one of my 13 inch curved saws with a sheath. Here in the eastern woodlands of the U.S. those two items should cover most needs for our weekend family camping trips. Even clean drinking water if necessary, from trees or large vines growing in the trees.
I would pair it with my large chopper that has a ferro rod attached to it so I can get larger wood down to something the Esee6 hm can deal with and make my fire for warmth and possibly cooking.