Is It Still Relevant? Esee Izula Long Term Review
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The ESEE Izula is not only still relevant because it was a paradigm shift in EDC, neck, and skeletonized knives categories, but it is still the benchmark by which all knives in those categories are compared in terms of warranty, performance, cost, and overall package (specs, sheath, carry, accessories, etc.)
My brother got this for me when it first came out. I didn't appreciate it because I didn't appreciate knives. I was a teenager, to be fair. He bought it off of me a few years later. I wish I had never sold it back to him.
I carry an Izula in S35VN everyday, it's a great knife. Esee heat treats their S35VN really well, I agree that you do have to purchase scales and a sheath for it to get all you can out of it...great video!
I assume you will regret selling this Icon
I love to edc my izula 2 , small fixed blade is just way more assuring for emergencies. (Vs folder)
Some good comments but I have a few observations. S30V and 154cm are good steels but pricey. That white river backpacker is like $200. , not exactly in the same price range as the izula. 1095 carbon steel is tough but requires a bit more care than stainless. My Esee izula with scales makes a dynamite backpacking blade and clips to my shoulder strap. A backpacking blade is mostly going to be used for opening packages and food prep, not as a serious survival blade. For that I looked at what was out there and it was the best option for what I wanted to spend.
FOR ME, IZULA IS ENOUGH.
there is something you didnt cover that is a relaity for many people, for example I use the izulla 2 because I can only carry a blade max 3 inches and I prefer a a fixed blade to a folder. Some of the other options you spoke about have blades that exeed what I can legally carry. I tried the tops and the izula
I love my izula2. It’s thick enough it won’t break. The sheath is rattle free and 100% secure too.
Only had experience with the izzy 2 but gave it to a friend when I got the BK14. Nothing wrong with it but opinion only, I prefer the Becker blade. For the izula or izula 2 blade size, I enjoy a good folder instead. That said, I still desire that 3.5 Firecraft.
I love my Izula 2 and the warranty is one of the best. Thank you for your service and thank you for this video!
Esee Xan S35VN has been my fixed EDC blade for 2.5 years now . I was going to get Izula S35VN but I'm glad I got Xan .
what a well thought out video, ive been trawling through a lot of stuff on youtube and the internet in general, hundred brick plus on a knife isnt to be taken lightly. I was looking at the izula 2 but i think my heart is set on an esee 3. Bloody good video that makes a lot of excellent points mate
First vid. You are one level headed S.O.B.
I know this vid is 2 years old but You can get an IZULA 1 in S35vn for less than $100 and buy the extended scales which make the grip as long as the IZULA 2.
Well said and thought out, Jacob.
The Tibo came out around 2012 and the reason TOPS quit making them is the designer of the Tibo parted ways with TOPS and asked them to quit making them. I never purchased an Izula, but I do have a couple of the ESEE Xancudo knives in S35VN and I really like them.
I was on the fence a few years back about izula 2 or bk 14 and eventually went with the bk 14 because of the height of the blade and the ability to spread condiments I know what a reason to decide but hey if you’re a fixed blade guy and packing every day the smaller details matter …. The last few months I’ve been carrying the Lionsteel m5 in sleipner wish I could have gotten a 3v version but I’m happy for now after I made a nice kydex sheath …. Thanks for the video
Outstanding review
I have a ESEE camp lore for several years now. I love that knife. Don’t know if it’s still made. Never heard anyone talking bout it. It’s similar to the isula but larger. I like knifes that are practical. I’m also curious why you chose the knife you did when you were deployed. I’m older and old school also. When I was younger I went thru different stages of knife buying. Those days the choices weren’t as big (80’s) but knife companies were really beginning to expand.