Just ordered a 6 same model as in your video. I have several Esee knives, 5 models guess I’m a fan! Here in upstate NY we have plenty of birch and of course birch bark. It is an excellent fire starter. I take a piece of bark and loosely roll it then cut a 1/2 diameter green sapling about 10” long. Then I split one end and wedge the rolled bark into the split. I backcountry ski, hike in the winter and use these quick small fires that burn for maybe 3 to 5 minutes for finger warming and the smell is so nice too! With the 10” stick you can push it into the ground etc and build up the fire if desired. Certainly don’t need a esee 6 for my pack, but why not? After all it’s a collection!
That was a great review and size comparison. I’m on the fence between the Esse 6 and the Tops Silent Hero. As far as grips go which would you say has the more comfortable handle?
Hands down the Esee 6 lol, I have both of them and the silent hero is a great knife but the handle is a little thin for me. The Esee 6 with that newer 3D handle is excellent and you can get lots of aftermarket scales and sheaths etc for it too, the silent hero has screws too so the scales could be changed but I don't know that anyone makes them I havent really looked. If you do really want the silent hero tho it's not a bad knife at all, it just doesn't fit my hand as I'd like it to yanno. Mine was actually one of their demo models so it went to all the shows and events to show people from a few years ago, I would be willing to let mine go cuz I never use it and it's in the exact same condition as it was shown in my review and if your interested my email is in the description box. Thanks for watching! 👍
Scab from Choirboys just sent me over . I just subscribed. I too really appreciate this . The ESEE 6 was my newest addition to my small ESEE collection. I only have the 6 - the Darian machete - and the Junglas 2 . Absolutely love all 3 !! Great company !! USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸
Awesome good to see ya and glad to have ya! I have in my esee collection - junglas, 6, 6HM, 4HM, and izula but there will be more to come. They definitely make a solid product and if someone could only get one knife esee would be at the top of the recommendation list lol.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 No argument there my friend . Especially with a warranty like that !! I mean I don’t abuse my knives or anything but it’s nice to know they got your back . Really like my Junglas 2 . Was going to get the original but something led me to the 2 . Both pretty spectacular 🤠❤️🙏🔪🎵
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 We both have the sickness hahahaha . I say it to my wife all the time : “ It’s Never Over “!!!!!!!! ....... John J Rambo “ First Blood “
@@tubes5150 lol thats for sure, you can't have to many knives, just not enough room for storage hahaha. Im getting into making knives and hopefully I'll be set up to start selling em here soon, I think they'll primarily be bushcraft, edc, companion etc like 6 inch and smaller range at first
Have an sp5, rtak 2, rd6, rat 7, rat 3. I like the look of those knives and especially the esee with micarta. Id like to see the sp 5 with true full tang and micarta. Its the BEST survival blade under 55 bux
That onc knife looks cooler but id like to see od green micarta scales and flat dark earth micarta. I dont like the look of g10 but i understand its reliability
Glad the birch bark made it ok. I hope you enjoy it. I keep thinking of grabbing an Esee but have yet to pull the trigger on one. I'm also eying up that new Tops Trail Seeker. Not that I really need another knife, but that's never stopped my before, lol.
I wanted to thank you publicly lol, im very grateful my friend. I havent tested it yet im waiting to do it on video lol, and ya that trail seeker looks good to me and you can't have to many knives just not enough room to store em lol. I have several knives banging around in my head but that work tuff puzon bowie is supposed to have another run towards the end of the month and im afraid its going to take the cake so to speak lol.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Oh, and your welcome. I'm grateful as well, so a good trade as far as I'm concerned. I hope it works well for you my friend.,
They really do feel good, although the original ones don't bother me at all lol. The originals make it feel tougher to me, while the new make it feel more precise if that makes sense lol. Im getting a 5 next and going to try the TKC scales, so ill do an in depth comparison on all those.
Thank you, usually my reviews are more in depth than this one but there's 80 billion esee 6 vids out there lol. Good to have ya and hopefully you'll enjoy the content!
Nice! Great knife for sure and the coating holds up surprisingly well, the factory sheath is serviceable but a good kydex sheath is way better lol. Speaking of that....do you know why some models have kydex sheaths and some are injection molded plastic? The guys at esee claim the injection plastic holds up better in super cold conditions better than kydex, I dunno if I believe that fully or not lol but im sure they tested that theory lol.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Im not sure why they made that choice. I’m going to guess it’s more of a cost issue since they use it on the esse5 and a few other models but I’m not 100% sure. All plastics tend to become more brittle at low temperatures. Here’s a study on kydex kydex.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/KYDEX_Technical_Brief_121-B_Minimum_Service_Temperature_of_KYDEX_Thermoplastic_Sheet.pdf i don’t know the stats of the injected molded plastic they use but if they say it’s better for Extrems cold I trust them. I definitely won’t be out in -20 to -30 degrees banging my sheath into things so I don’t view it as an issue. I also don’t see the esse 6 as a knife made for extremely low temp survival but idk for sure either. The esse guys seem to know what they are doing so I don’t value my opinion over them. I really think as a consumer they should have given people an option to upgrade to as now i have to get a 70 buck 3rd party accessory. Not to mad tho I was going to get new scales and a fire steel attachment anyways.
@@kakashi1234777 im with ya on taking their word for it lol, I did do some cold weather testing on the esee 6HM with batoning and all of course there were no issues. I didn't try to break the sheath however, but anything will break if you try hard enough lol.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 ya I mainly like the look and the option for a locking mechanism on the kydex. I’m sure both work well. If I’m out in Extrems colds and it’s a survival situation I have a lot bigger worry’s than a sheath cracking XD.
That would definitely work, but I've just used it the way it is and hasn't really been a problem lol. If it does get to bothering me to bad ill just make a new kydex sheath lol.
Its a tough call lol they both feel good, but I think for long durations of wood working the HM might feel better. The broomstick style handle tends to be more comfortable for long durations, it can also be more accommodating of various grips with its neutral profile. Now thats not to say the 3d handles aren't good or are better, personally I would probably go with the regular 6 with the 3d handles for general purpose. If you know that your going to be doing mostly wood working you might consider the 4HM, I really like the size of it for that and I got the 6HM because of that. It's kind of hard to fully answer your question in a non biased fashion 🤣 but I think that's what you want lol, definitely don't get the older blocky scales unless your getting a smokin deal. Get the regular 6 with 3d handles for general purpose, check out the 4HM or 6HM for more woodworking. No matter the choice I dont think you'll be let down, it just comes down to how each works for you in your specific use case. If it makes you feel any better I still have all these models in my collection 🤣 but if you have further questions ill do my best to answer them for you. 👍
I have this knife and really like it, but without the 90 degree spine for using a ferro rod, it is slightly lacking for bushcraft. Has anyone every tried putting a burr on the little bit of the tang that juts out the bottom of the handle?
I'm sure some have, im not worried about it cuz when I go to the woods I always have my Leatherman signal or surge but that part should be hardened so it should work just fine for that. Give it a try lol.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 I know, Lol. I have an Izula and a 4 and the coating is rock solid, very hard to damage. But I need a few days to get over the " new-knife-feeling". 😄😄 Cheers. 👍👍
Love the looks of that handle!! Great job my friend! Diggin this review!
Did you see the video I made for you?
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 well I'm about too
Good looking knife! Those new scales are awesome. The ESEE 6 is next on my list!
Thank you and you won't be disappointed lol
I love the look of the G10, but the Micarta feels sooooo good. Esse does a great production job.
Yes they do and I like micarta better too but g10 is a close second lol
Just ordered a 6 same model as in your video. I have several Esee knives, 5 models guess I’m a fan! Here in upstate NY we have plenty of birch and of course birch bark. It is an excellent fire starter. I take a piece of bark and loosely roll it then cut a 1/2 diameter green sapling about 10” long. Then I split one end and wedge the rolled bark into the split. I backcountry ski, hike in the winter and use these quick small fires that burn for maybe 3 to 5 minutes for finger warming and the smell is so nice too! With the 10” stick you can push it into the ground etc and build up the fire if desired.
Certainly don’t need a esee 6 for my pack, but why not? After all it’s a collection!
Exactly lol and its a great knife, plus technically a person could get by with no knife but why would you want to do that 🤣
Just got this knife and color scheme today. So excited for it to arrive
You'll really like it I'm sure lol, the newer 3D handles really make a massive difference over the older slab style scales. 👍
I bought an Esee 6 with 3D scales and I love it. Esee is a great brand and makes the best survival knives!
I can't disagree with that lol thanks for watching!
Scab mentioned your channel. Checking it out. ESEE are great knives with an amazing warranty.
Welcome thanks for coming by, I hope you enjoy the content!
That was a great review and size comparison. I’m on the fence between the Esse 6 and the Tops Silent Hero. As far as grips go which would you say has the more comfortable handle?
Hands down the Esee 6 lol, I have both of them and the silent hero is a great knife but the handle is a little thin for me. The Esee 6 with that newer 3D handle is excellent and you can get lots of aftermarket scales and sheaths etc for it too, the silent hero has screws too so the scales could be changed but I don't know that anyone makes them I havent really looked. If you do really want the silent hero tho it's not a bad knife at all, it just doesn't fit my hand as I'd like it to yanno. Mine was actually one of their demo models so it went to all the shows and events to show people from a few years ago, I would be willing to let mine go cuz I never use it and it's in the exact same condition as it was shown in my review and if your interested my email is in the description box. Thanks for watching! 👍
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Thanks man I just sent you an email.
Somehow I missed this video. Very nice job of putting the Esee 6 through its paces. Are you still liking it as much?
The 3D scales are a big improvement!
Thanks for this great video! I’ve been ‘looking into’ this exact brand/Type/Style of fixed blade.🇺🇸
Your welcome, and you wouldn't be disappointed its a great knife!
Scab from Choirboys just sent me over .
I just subscribed.
I too really appreciate this .
The ESEE 6 was my newest addition to my small ESEE collection.
I only have the 6 - the Darian machete - and the Junglas 2 .
Absolutely love all 3 !!
Great company !!
USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸 USA 🇺🇸
Awesome good to see ya and glad to have ya! I have in my esee collection - junglas, 6, 6HM, 4HM, and izula but there will be more to come. They definitely make a solid product and if someone could only get one knife esee would be at the top of the recommendation list lol.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 No argument there my friend .
Especially with a warranty like that !!
I mean I don’t abuse my knives or anything but it’s nice to know they got your back .
Really like my Junglas 2 .
Was going to get the original but something led me to the 2 .
Both pretty spectacular 🤠❤️🙏🔪🎵
Lol I want the junglas 2, 4, and 5 lol gotta collect em all hahaha
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 We both have the sickness hahahaha .
I say it to my wife all the time :
“ It’s Never Over “!!!!!!!!
....... John J Rambo “ First Blood “
@@tubes5150 lol thats for sure, you can't have to many knives, just not enough room for storage hahaha. Im getting into making knives and hopefully I'll be set up to start selling em here soon, I think they'll primarily be bushcraft, edc, companion etc like 6 inch and smaller range at first
Just got an esee 6 and I love the contoured scales, I have an esee 4, but the flat scales are way uncomfortable for me
I hear ya lol I just can't believe it took them as long as it did to make that move 🤣
Have an sp5, rtak 2, rd6, rat 7, rat 3. I like the look of those knives and especially the esee with micarta. Id like to see the sp 5 with true full tang and micarta. Its the BEST survival blade under 55 bux
I think about any knife would be better with micarta lol call me biased but I do love me some micarta 🤣
That onc knife looks cooler but id like to see od green micarta scales and flat dark earth micarta. I dont like the look of g10 but i understand its reliability
Esee-6 and OKS RAT-7 super knives 👍
Glad the birch bark made it ok. I hope you enjoy it.
I keep thinking of grabbing an Esee but have yet to pull the trigger on one. I'm also eying up that new Tops Trail Seeker. Not that I really need another knife, but that's never stopped my before, lol.
I wanted to thank you publicly lol, im very grateful my friend. I havent tested it yet im waiting to do it on video lol, and ya that trail seeker looks good to me and you can't have to many knives just not enough room to store em lol. I have several knives banging around in my head but that work tuff puzon bowie is supposed to have another run towards the end of the month and im afraid its going to take the cake so to speak lol.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 yeah, that Puzon is a beast, and I collect Bowies, so it's been on my radar.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Oh, and your welcome. I'm grateful as well, so a good trade as far as I'm concerned. I hope it works well for you my friend.,
@@timbo4374 that new hunter is to much imo lol but that PWB is just right lol, have you had a chance to try that fatwood yet?
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Yes, I shaved a bit off and lit it up. Works great! Thanks again!
Esee fan boy here have 5 can't go wrong with these knives yet to get with g 10 scales they look good bet they feel good
They really do feel good, although the original ones don't bother me at all lol. The originals make it feel tougher to me, while the new make it feel more precise if that makes sense lol. Im getting a 5 next and going to try the TKC scales, so ill do an in depth comparison on all those.
Put a couple of peaces of packing foam in the sheath it stops the rattle and protects the point.
Thatd work but I would just make a kydex sheath lol
Eventually I’ll have an Esee 6. I need to get another Junglas too
Good stuff man. I subbed-was sent from ChoirBoyz
Thank you, usually my reviews are more in depth than this one but there's 80 billion esee 6 vids out there lol. Good to have ya and hopefully you'll enjoy the content!
Esee 6 or the Junglas 2???
What’s the main difference/advantages that each of these blades have over each other? 🤷🏻♂️
Great knife these Esee 6. I got one. It’s a hell of a knife.
Yes they really are, id trust my life to it. Awesome value, outstanding knife.
I have a 5 same as your Ontario but the esee it's a beast good tactical knife better choices for bush crafting I like my 4 or bench made for that
@@raymondstebbins4230 no doubt, it has alot more use and testing ahead of it lol
Gorgeous knife.
They did do a great job, alot different than the original lol
Good knife I just got one with some custom micaeda scales and a kydex sheath
Nice! Great knife for sure and the coating holds up surprisingly well, the factory sheath is serviceable but a good kydex sheath is way better lol. Speaking of that....do you know why some models have kydex sheaths and some are injection molded plastic? The guys at esee claim the injection plastic holds up better in super cold conditions better than kydex, I dunno if I believe that fully or not lol but im sure they tested that theory lol.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Im not sure why they made that choice. I’m going to guess it’s more of a cost issue since they use it on the esse5 and a few other models but I’m not 100% sure. All plastics tend to become more brittle at low temperatures. Here’s a study on kydex kydex.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/KYDEX_Technical_Brief_121-B_Minimum_Service_Temperature_of_KYDEX_Thermoplastic_Sheet.pdf i don’t know the stats of the injected molded plastic they use but if they say it’s better for Extrems cold I trust them. I definitely won’t be out in -20 to -30 degrees banging my sheath into things so I don’t view it as an issue. I also don’t see the esse 6 as a knife made for extremely low temp survival but idk for sure either. The esse guys seem to know what they are doing so I don’t value my opinion over them. I really think as a consumer they should have given people an option to upgrade to as now i have to get a 70 buck 3rd party accessory. Not to mad tho I was going to get new scales and a fire steel attachment anyways.
@@kakashi1234777 im with ya on taking their word for it lol, I did do some cold weather testing on the esee 6HM with batoning and all of course there were no issues. I didn't try to break the sheath however, but anything will break if you try hard enough lol.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 ya I mainly like the look and the option for a locking mechanism on the kydex. I’m sure both work well. If I’m out in Extrems colds and it’s a survival situation I have a lot bigger worry’s than a sheath cracking XD.
@@kakashi1234777 lol you've got that right hahaha
Cut little piece memory foam shove it in bottom of sheath, keeps it from rattleing ,ive done it to few my kydex sheathing
That would definitely work, but I've just used it the way it is and hasn't really been a problem lol. If it does get to bothering me to bad ill just make a new kydex sheath lol.
Yes just something hold top blsde in place
@@josephgeorgeejr7039 for sure 👍
Big Esse fan!
I love the video, but why is it the "infamous" ESSE 6?
Just because many people believe it to be "the best survival knife", while it is a great knife i dunno about it being the best lol
Would you compare the 6HM and the 6 for comfort, wood work etc.?
Its a tough call lol they both feel good, but I think for long durations of wood working the HM might feel better. The broomstick style handle tends to be more comfortable for long durations, it can also be more accommodating of various grips with its neutral profile. Now thats not to say the 3d handles aren't good or are better, personally I would probably go with the regular 6 with the 3d handles for general purpose. If you know that your going to be doing mostly wood working you might consider the 4HM, I really like the size of it for that and I got the 6HM because of that. It's kind of hard to fully answer your question in a non biased fashion 🤣 but I think that's what you want lol, definitely don't get the older blocky scales unless your getting a smokin deal. Get the regular 6 with 3d handles for general purpose, check out the 4HM or 6HM for more woodworking. No matter the choice I dont think you'll be let down, it just comes down to how each works for you in your specific use case. If it makes you feel any better I still have all these models in my collection 🤣 but if you have further questions ill do my best to answer them for you. 👍
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 Thanks!
@@JamesGMunn no problem! I hope it helped lol
what do you prefer in the handles, Micarta or G10?
I personally prefer the feel of micarta over g10, but g10 can really look sharp and clean while both are nearly indestructible lol
Love me an esee
They are great indeed
I have this knife and really like it, but without the 90 degree spine for using a ferro rod, it is slightly lacking for bushcraft. Has anyone every tried putting a burr on the little bit of the tang that juts out the bottom of the handle?
I'm sure some have, im not worried about it cuz when I go to the woods I always have my Leatherman signal or surge but that part should be hardened so it should work just fine for that. Give it a try lol.
I just like it so much that i want to buy it,
but i have already a good knife wich i also dont use.. still wanna buy it
Unfortunately thats something we deal with lol
I got a regular 6 a few days ago. Still hesitate to use it cause I'm afraid of damaging the blade coating, Lol.
Don't be scared lol, surprisingly that coating holds up pretty well. Not like the black coating on alot of other knives lol.
@@alphaomegasurvivalsupply6548 I know, Lol. I have an Izula and a 4 and the coating is rock solid, very hard to damage. But I need a few days to get over the " new-knife-feeling". 😄😄 Cheers. 👍👍
@@Wastelander13 lol I can totally understand that hahaha
Esse 6 vrs ontario rat 7 vrs bk 7 or bk2 ..help
Why did you say it was infamous? That means well known for some bad quality or deed. I guess you don’t think much of the knife
No it was meant as more than famous