Esee-3 MIL Knife Review. The Classic fixed blade reviewed yet again.
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- Опубліковано 14 тра 2018
- The Esee 3 is a classic outdoor fixed blade survival knife. This review examines and tests the Esee-3 MIL variant, and compares it to a few other popular fixed blade knives. You’ll also see the Esee PR4, the Esee-6HM, the Vangedal Rover, the Condor Bushlore, and the Izula. I baton, make terrible jokes, and also the Sebenza 21 is here too.
If you’d like to support the channel buy the knife here: amzn.to/2KoEEb0
looks like a CIMA-1
Pinned!
tnprime But costs more.
and the cima doesnt rust.
You mean the Cima looks like an Esee. The Cima is a Chinese knockoff
I own a Cima. It's a great knife. I'm "upgrading" to the ESEE 3. Let's see how that goes
It's funny how a lot of guys who complain about a 5 1/2 oz knife also have a beer gut. "I'll take 15 extra pounds in my belly, but keep that extra ounce out of my pocket!". LOL
Also true dat!
It's not a beer gut, it's unflexed muscle.
It's a piss locker.
Dr told me I need to start watching my weight so i put it all in the front
BornIn1500 lolololololol
Obnoxiously mocking all other you tube knife reviews while doing the exact same thing they do in every video. Its genius and i cant stop watching
I love your blunt, half synical approach at telling it how it is. Great stuff!
I have the regular ESEE-6 and it's been great. I'd like to try an ESEE-4 soon. Over all, they seem to be a great, down to Earth company.
My edc blade is a chainsaw because you never know what will happen. Always be prepared for the worst. I swear you just have to get a good belt and you don't even feel it.
Working on a dewalt chainsaw review for release in a few weeks- should be right up your alley. However a 12 inch chainsaw is kinda toysized- so maybe you won't like it!
Pizzaxbandit, be nice it's probably his daughters.
Thats what I thought. If I know anything about knife guys is that everyone sharpens better, likes bigger blades, and is generally better at knife bullshit than the next guy!
The internet is full of self credited experts on any/every subject.
Advanced Knife Bro ain't that the truth. I can't tell you how many times I used my blades and karate I learned off the TV to take down members of Al quida. I also built a bungalow from a piece of straw, 2 inches of paracord from my wicked paracord bracelet, and a featherstick. I know pretty impressive, you don't need to tell me.
I have the Ontario RAT3, and it’s great for spreading cream cheese onto toasted ciabatta rolls.
Sounds like a nice butter knife!
I wanted to buy a butterfly butter knife but I can’t find one online...I can’t believe nobody is making those. I don’t get out much so my knives don’t always get used for woods stuff. I use my TOPS Prather War Bowie to cut up my pizza. And I use my $270 Bark River Lil Canadian to trim my fingernails.
Balisongs! Isn't that the same thing now? Sounds like you have all the right tools for the jobs anyway.
It’s all about getting the job done, and enjoying oneself along the way. Stay cool KnifeBro.
Geopoliticus Child Hey hey hey now! What kind of man eats that kind of bullshit? Not even a gentlemen's knife deserves that kind of treatment.
Okay, just stumbled upon your channel, hilarious commentary on a dull subject. Well done.
I've wanted this one for awhile, good review!
I love my 3 "regular". It doesn't have a pointy pommel to stick into you hand when you reach for it and it looks cool with my etch, strip, and the cold blue I put on the spine and tang. The blueing really helps the aesthetic of the knife which is way more important than the rust preventing ugly coating.
Blueing would really make this look nice.
Stumbled over your Chanel today and lovin it. Enjoy the dry humor and attention to detail at the same time. Thx mate
You always make excellent and funny videos! Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for commenting all the time man!
Advanced Knife Bro my pleasure brother. Thanks for the funny content!
Solid review mate.
I love my esee 3. Nice edc blade. Great warranty also. Thank you. Nice video.
Thanks man!
you're content always makes me smile - probably the dry humour .... like seeing the simple poundings etc that you hand out whilst making wry remarks all the time. keep it up :)
“If you like this Chanel. I wouldn’t but if you do...” 😂🤣😂 Love you AKB. Sweet shrimps too 👍🏼
Another fine cinematic experience with commentary successfully appreciated greatly by knife fanatics everywhere
At least "some" in "certain areas"
Sweet I’m carrying my 3 today inverted with paracord belt loops
Awesome knife!
Love your reviews !!! 😁🤣😀
I carry my Esee 5 in my flight bag and camp with it. It is a beast of a knife. I was thinking about getting an Esee 3 or 4 to cut weight from my flight bag. Thanks for the review of the 3. It confirmed that I need the 4.
Smokey Mountain Knife works has some decent deals on the 4 in G10- which I was looking at this morning... hmmm...
The camerawork (and spunk) on these reviews makes them so much better than other channels'. Regarding Ontario knives, a lot of people won't buy them out of principle and here's a direct quote from a guy on Bladeforums as to why: "...RAT contracted with Ontario to make some knives. When the contract ended, RAT planned on having the knives made to higher standards by a different manufacturer [ESEE], Ontario pursued legal action to retain rights to produce the RAT line of knives and evidently "won" and continue to make RAT knives with reference to Jeff Randall." For that reason, I wouldn't buy from them.
Wasn't up with that knife drama- so thanks for filling me in. I read a little about what happened but it didn't include the legal stuff- yuck. I like esees anyway and I think they have a great warranty.
Nice sum-up of nutnfancy’s target demographic.
Some of those guys sorta have a point- but the 0350 is short and stubby for being over 5 1/2 ounces. Why not save weight when you can. Also just because a knife is heavy doesn't mean jack shit about how well it holds up to abuse.
@@AdvancedKnifeBro The 0350 holds up like a tank to all the abuse I put it through while on duty for many years. It feels great in hand and really doesn't weight much.
Ringing Steel I can’t watch nutinfanny videos anymore too many better people to watch like this dude.
You should post links to your social media accounts in the description of your videos. I have been binge watching your videos. They are under rated. Good job bro!
They’re on my main UA-cam landing page. But on all my recent videos I add my Instagram and Patreon now.
Christ i love your reviews!! You are humorous!!!
Great review, you definitely sold me. Just ordered my ESEE-3. I'm not sure if I will like the sheath though, I might replace it with an Armatus.
"They don't even care if you were the eighth owner and traded it for drugs."
Voted UA-cam's Best One-Liner 2018
Why am I just now finding this channel?
Good review 👍🏻 realy goog quality of video👌🏻
LMFAO... thats awsome man. I love your dry sense of humor!
the esee 3 and 4 ride really tight on a belt and conceals nicely
Always good experience with esee fixed blades.
ESEE 3's are great. You also save money over the DPX HEST that was also made at Rowen. A bit short for a lot of tasks, but ESEE 3 is a leader in its class. Ontario RAT used to be made in Taiwan iirc, but I could be getting my history mixed up, which wouldn't surprise me.
Esee is a much better knife than the HEST for sure.
Ya, I like your channel. My 2 sons have Ontario RAT 3s. The are handy. I have a lot of Ontario knives. All have been good so far. No issues. My wife’s EDC blades are Swiss Army Knives. Like 5 of them. I know this as she tried to go into a federal building....
Leave the knives at home in DC. I mean I don't but people who work in fed buildings or are tourists should.
Glad the blade worked out! Great video. The 6hm has me wanting to try the 4hm or maybe 3hm...
There you are! Sounds a little big- hope it wasn't too beat up for you.
Nah, it was in perfect shape. I've already had it on a fee outings. Great midsize blade for sure. Surprisingly nimble too. The 4hm/3hm is of interest just because the 6hm is such a win.
Awesome man! Its getting way more use from you than it did from me.
Ordered one today and it’s coming tomorrow. Can’t wait. Ordered the Esee 4 originally but am returning after zero use. Just a little to big and heavy imo for what I need it for
That looks like a good EDC , I've gotten into the habit of putting a smaller fixed blade in my pocket just to spite for my folders .
Sheathed or unsheathed?
That's the great thing about those plastic sheaths , you can strip off all the junk . Very slimming .
Very good review
Thank you I enjoyed your humor
You can dye the Micarta scales with black RIT dye and it looks great if you are like black. I did it and it rocks.
ESEE's are Badass, even though they just plain looking unlike that other Badass Brand called TOPS, though imma pick up an ESEE soon because of your presentation of it. Its the right size for my needs, and bro, do you know if TOPS offer a similar looking blade as this ESEE 3 or OKC RAT 3?
Well done troller bro really like this one made in USA
Yes I have self-diagnosed "social media fatigue", but your videos are so meta that they stand out.
I had both a rat 3 and an esee 3 because well I hate myself and love spending money. The rat 3 I got first and it has served me well. The grind came not perfect but after I worked it on my stones it's been fine ever since. I like that the Rat 3 is slightly thicker blade stock and it came with a Mil Tech lock. I haven't had to use the warranty because I don't beat on the blade. The coating is slightly different between the two blades but really, they are pretty darn similar. I ended up giving the esee to my brother. I'd be less concerned on beating the esee up since I trust their warranty more. Really though the question comes down to, is the warranty worth the extra money?
Yeah... I've only broken my Junglas while using it. I mean what else is really a 9 inch knife good for other than chopping and spitting. I can't use it for cooking.
Oldie but a goodie. I'm thinking of getting a Cold Steel Trailmaster in San Mai. What do you think?
Do it. Trail master has always been on my short list for fixed blades.
Super knife and video too .
this guy is like the narrator in Spiderman 2 for the ps2
My friends won't talk to me while I'm in the bathroom, because of the screaming. So I watch videos.
If your turds come out sideways, fiber helps with that. Fiber is a main ingredient in beer.
How do you feel about the Ka-Bar non traditional offerings? The Becker line is kinda Ontario/ESEE competition, and the Jarosz line is nice too. If you can review the Kabar Turok, please do!
Apart from the beer and bicycle light vids, I find your vids informative and funny. Have picked up 2 lights and 1 knife so far because of your vids. Looks like I may be making another purchase today. Thanks. P.d. do you think the sheath would be compatible with a tek-lock belt clip?
It is... using 2 screws only.
Advanced Knife Bro thank you for the quick reply. Do you have Amazon links like some other reviewers do so you can get some kind of kick back for purchases generated through your channel?
Usually below the video, if you can buy it on Amazon you can purchase stuff through it. Not all videos have it- but quite a few do. I generally don't harp on buying stuff in the reviews, and leave it up to the viewer to decide. If you buy anything through them- a big thanks!
By the way I just tested it with a tech clip on the back of one of my chinese fixed blades. I don't use tek-locks much, so don't know if there's another variety than the ones that come on all of those.
Advanced Knife Bro i only have 2 locks. One came with an ild Camilus Cuda CQD i have for a long time. I've been able to move that lock to other sheaths with good results. Thank you for the extra info.
I see I'm a bit late on this one...How would you compare this vs Spyderco Street Beat? The black handled Spyderco, no the $9 tragillion made in Japan one.
Don't have the Spyderco Street Beat personally. And haven't handled one.
Good video
Hey bro, I dig that shrimp shirt! Nice threads
My daughter- who naps while I shoot these- insisted I put the shrimp stickers on my shirt.
Good eye, I was wondering if that was a shrimp shirt myself. I gave the video a thumbs up mostly because of the shirt. And knives... obvs.
I like my ESEE 3 & 4 I use them for camping and I don’t baton with my knives. I use my ESEE Gibson axe for all my batoning stuff and cutting. Yes I have nothing better to do but watch UA-cam 😊
The whole day stops when a new video alert comes in. Might be the only time I laugh...all day...
Now, off to find the tallnesses of a few things...
I own both the Esee 3 and the RAT-3. The Esee's handle is just a bit longer. I bought the RAT at first because I thought they were the same and it was less money. After I learned the Esee was a bit longer I ordered it and couldn't be happier.
Regular Esee 6 is worth it if you get it. Great video.
Reading the comments on a nutnfancy video? You're a braver man than I.
You review like a man in desperate need of coffee 😂 Nice review but I decided that the Essee 4 was as small as I wanted to go in a fixed blade. I have the Essee 6 and the RAT7 and I believe the RAT is just as well made from US 1095 with the same or similar heat treat and edge retention and was considerably cheaper. As you point out, the sheath is no where near as nice but the blade is excellent. My edc pocket knife is a RAT Model 1 folder and I use it hard but have no issues with it. I have an Essee 6HM but prefer my regular 6 for exactly the reasons you state and I find the grip twists more under hard use. The Junglas 1 is a beast and whilst not used often is a great knife.
Great video. I love the ESEE 3. I'm not one of those people who think that ESEE knives are the best bushcraft knives out there, or even one of those people who think they're especially good knives for Bushcraft, but nor do I think it's bad for it, either. There are so many knives that will perform better, but the reason I love it so much is because of the design. If you want a knife exclusively for Bushcraft then you can do a lot better, but for camping and hiking and as a hard-use EDC for work, then I think it's fantastic. I think the design is very versatile. The blade thickness is perfect for a flat-ground blade of 1095. It's tough enough to do emergency survival tasks like batonning but it's thin enough to be useful for utility, camping, and Bushcraft tasks. It's not that great at carving, but it does the job. It's not the best for feathersticks, but it'll do it easily. It really is just a good jack-of-all-trades. My favourite thing about it is just how reliable it is. I've never had a problem with it. You can feel save when you have one on you in the woods.
You had me at the word Esee and I clicked on the video.
Honestly I liked the last two comparison knives the Condor and the other one what was it though a kitchen knife? . I don't think I like the coated blades is the issue there to rough to much friction or I just don't like the look honestly. I'm a sucker for a shiny polished blade even if my enemy's might see the glint before I strike lol {joke . Another good vid .
That was the Vangedal Rover. One of my favorite fixed blades... sharpens so easily.. slicy... comfortable handle, nice sheath, and only $40. I did a review on it... one of the few on UA-cam.
Looking for it now. Wow man your channel goes way way back i gotta Catch up. Never realized the work you've put in on youtube its awesome.
Esee seems like an alpha-tactical/military oriented knife brand for five finger death punch listeners. What fixed knife outdoor brands would you recommend for a humble and gentle homesteading/bushcrafting guy
I don’t think Esee as tactical military. I think they make pretty good fixed blades for the money. They have a killer warranty. If you’re looking for cheaper... isn’t the cold steel SRK a decent value in one of their lower end steels? Condor also has stuff like the Bushlore, that ain’t overkill.
man we listen to blue grass mostly....want a killer channel on Spotify? "Pickin on the 90s" is awesome!
ESEE 3 or 4 though???
I like your attitude. Reminds me of me.
Just subscribed to the channel.
I'm with you about 3 inch fixed blades. They're primarily for hunters.
What about this Esee 3 vs Cima 1?.
Ha ha. They're both about the same- however the Cima 1 wasn't an easy sharpen. Haven't had the need to sharpen this one yet.
Advanced Knife Bro Interesting, about the same but the money is not the same! xD.
A 7cr17mov is not a very hard steel, it would not be a problem to sharp the cima 1 at the begining.
Regards!.
The Cimas edge does not match my sharpmaker well. I have sharpened a few esees and it's always easy. I have had problems with Chinese Cr steels and ease of sharpening over the years. For whatever reason the easiest Chinese knives to sharpen have always been Ganzos. Their 440c is so easy.
Okc Rat 3 review?
Maybe down the road if I can get a good deal on one.
Sweet little Esee. My dilemma is finding a good full tang knife that falls in between whichever 3 to 4 inch (blade) folding knife I have at the time and my Hatchet. I'm one of those wierdos that prefers a hatchet over a giant bowie when processing wood.
Weird! I use my Kukri more than my Estwing camp axe- but most axes are still better than nearly all knives. Or something.
Advanced Knife Bro Somthin like that. Plus I carry a two handed great sword. No room for the bowie...
I have an ontaro 5 I bought for $70 at a gun show, I think I over paid, I’d prefer to spend another $40 and get an esee
Another good one AKB - Keep um cummmin!!! More beer reviews too. Cheers
I got the S35vn steel in the esse 3
How 'bout the tallnesses... amazing!!!
Im not advanced fixed blade bro but that handle looks choice. But needs to be a tad bigger
True all of dats.
Esee’s are cool.
perfect for me
Love me some AKB.
But not as much as a BM.
There is no comparison between me and a satisfying BM.
Advanced Knife Bro you're an enhancement, not a replacement.
"rod striking" and "size comparisons". Wait. I feel like I might be in the wrong place. I would "never" do these things...
Next up Penis reviews.
Esee, esee and esee, u should try one of Ka bar knives, maybe Becker...
I will one day.
Advanced Knife Bro So I will wait.
Knife should be 7 inches +
For
*"TACTICAL"* Advantages
Pls review the
*Mora Garberg*
*BLACK CARBON*
*VERSION*
Junglas 2 best girl hahahaha
Amazing video of Esee knife 😀😊👍
Thank you!
Advanced Knife Bro you're welcome ^^
Great
I have both RAT3 and ESEE 3 and I have been using them for three years in a daily basis. Cutting edge length is the same. The ESEE 3 has a longer handle, holds much better in the hand. I have medium to large hands, and the RAT3 is a little too short. Not dramatic but still, too short. The RAT3 has a thicker blade and comes with the BLADE TECH TEK-LOK clip out of the box and is cheaper. Steal is the same. Blade paint is smoother with the RAT3 and more textured with the ESEE. Handle and overall finition is better with ESEE but RAT3 is very acceptable, nothing to blame. So conclusion, the RAT3 is better solution for small hand people with lower budget. Medium or large hands should go for the ESEE 3 at a higher cost, unfortunately.
Thanks foe the detailed comparison. Sounds like the Esee is a better fit for me. One of these days I'd like an esee without a coating.
I have both the rat3 and the esee3..The rat one is a great folder..However there is no comparison between the rat3 and esee3.
The esee has a slightly thicker blade.
The esee also has a longer grip.It’s more expensive but is really a much nicer knife.
The micarta scales are much nicer on the esee as well.(In response to the question “if anyone else has a rat3 vs esee3 leave a comment”
6:44 😂😂 man your comments are gold
3.5” grip area. Wish it was at least 4”
I sometimes carry a real knife, sometimes a folder. That's just when I'm wearing older jeans that have shrunk, or something like that, or when I don't think I really need anything at all. But when I do carry a straight knife, it's a durable custom one you can beat up and abuse without damage, not a basic one. Not that a basic fixed blade is bad, if you need a fixed blade.
Replace the short micarta handles with extended G10 ones. I did. Makes my ESEE-3 so much more useful and comfortable. Absolutely worth the upgrade.
Also, see that silver coating around the ESEE logo? Yeah, that's not a coating. They literally gouge out the black protective coating on the blade to put their logo on the knife. All the silver bits are just the bare metal underneath. That's why my last three ESEE knives all have the tan coating with black logos on them. Those are not gouged out of the finish. You make great knives, then ensure they'll rust completely around your big, obnoxious logo. Brilliant. This is one reason why I prefer the Ontario RAT-7 over it's twin, my ESEE-6. Ontario gives a lighter coating but it barely features any lettering cut out of the protective finish. Got an aftermarket kydex sheath for it. Crappy sheath issue fixed.
It's got those Spyderco Air-go-nomics.
Air-go it is comfortable as shit.
I would love to trade you a benchmade flfolder for this when u get tired of it!
Maybe! I might want to hold onto this one though.
My RAT 7 is great
When in doubt, I always take whatever blade size I think I need and times it by two. Jokes on you suckas, I'm always prepared.
what happens when you think you need a sword?
Tallnesses? Shouldn't it be tallnessi or however you spell it?
I said tallnesses because I was going to provide more measurements- however I didn't have the time or thought anyone really cared- so I just left the word in.
I have had both the RAT 7 and the ESEE 6. I gave the RAT to my nephew. The handle is not as comfortable, the scales are not as well aligned, the coating is not as durable, and the sheath is pretty worthless. If you are going to switch out the scales and make your own sheath anyway, it might be the better deal, but I found the ESEE the superior choice.
Love everything except the handle. Too short
The people demand a cat knife review.
Yo, and they got it!
Twentieth!
I think the warranty is voided by trading certain drugs for it.
Try yourself a Bradford Guardian 4 in M390
As long as meth ain't one of them.
Advanced Knife Bro
I looked it up. Only aspirin. You’re good to go.
This is like a Goldilocks blade problem, I’m getting a need for a four inch Essee from you. Might be a sweet spot, just sayin’
Never go Advanced Knife Battoning bare back. A sheath is a must in this day and age young man. Mark my words.
Can the Essee range be carried horizontally?
Depends on the knife- this can sorta... like upward or downward tilted maybe 20-30 degrees
i carry the Kershaw Cinder :)
Sounds like I'm talking about a BM lmao
Have you consideres the esee 4hm?
That was perfect how the 3 didn’t stick in stump at end,,,because of the, don’t really care attitude,of ch not cause it’s a crappy knife. I bought my 1st fixed blade 6 yrs bk and yep,it was the ESSE6. Knew after day 1,same day arrival,took her in woods I’d never need to buy another fixed blade,never. Now I own over 30 and 80% are custom made and 90% all have custom sheaths. My other factory bought knives are ESSE. 6,4,Junglas,Escabar(colab with bk),rat2 folder is under the family,they all work great in field and are no doubt the beaters. Much more ESSE to come.