2,658. Posted by 5 years ago. Brand New. They describe how they can keep such a warranty with the following words: The answer is simple; we believe that American consumers, as a whole, are honest people. All knives are field tested in various demanding environments and particularly jungle, as ESEE explains themselves: We personally field test each new design prototype before is makes it to the production stage. You’re looking at 10-inches of full tang 1095 carbon steel, with a blade nearly as thick as three US quarters stacked together (0.188-inches). A hidden tang is better for such climates. WYNEX Tactical Molle Admin Pouch of Laser Cut Design, Utility Pouches Molle Attachment Military Medical EMT Organizer with Map Pocket EDC EMT Pack IFAK Tool Holder Universal U.S.A Patch Included. As such carrying the ESEE Model 5, ESEE Model 6 or ESEE Laser Strike … For the ESEE-5 and ESEE-6 the top portion of the sheaths can also be removed, but not on the ESEE-4. While the ESEE-4 and ESEE-6 have distinct indented choils for the index finger, this is far less distinct on the ESEE-5. Close. Esee 6 or Laser Strike. Also not sure on stainless steel. The edge of the knife is completely straight for most of its length, helping you to easily sharpen it and the last 1.5 inch curves up to meet the back. Only 15 left in stock - order soon. I have used mine for many things...it batons good, chops well, and I can even make a feather stick with it. ESEE Long Accessoire Pouch pour Model 5, 6 & Laser Strike, 52-POUCH-L, Black: Etui pratique avec boîte en métal à fixer sur les modèles 5,6 et Laser Strike The 5 is a beast. The ESEE-5 features a black powder coated 1095 blade. I don’t necessarily need or want to replace a Hatchet but a little bit of cross over is good. Purpose of the Esee Laser Strike- I have been using the Esse Laser Strike (ELS) since the middle of May. The only ‘fancy’ aspect of these knives is the quality. 1 - 20 of 30 Posts ... if I was to have to have only ONE Esee it would be the 5 … 5.0 out of 5 … Cutting Edge Length: 5.75″ / 14.6cm The sheath system is awesome! If your ESEE … Ontario RAT-3; Ontario RAT 5/7; Ontario TAK-1; Ontario TFI; Ontario RD / RBS Series; Ontario RTAK II ; Exclusive Knife Builder . Some configurations also include the option of, using a Phillips screwdriver, attaching a nylon MOLLE-compatible attachment system, called the MOLLE back, and which allows you to carry it on your pack or on your belt in various ways and which can be set up both for right- and lefthanded users. ESEE Laser Strike Votes: 3 6.8% ESEE 5 Votes: 11 25.0% ESEE 6 Votes: 14 31.8% TOPS BOB Votes: 4 9.1% Total voters 44; Poll closed Oct 27, 2013. However, keep in mind that it rusts easily and needs to be maintained properly, also on the laser-engraved text, or you will see rust developing quickly. With the included screws you can attach this back on the sheath. Ma note globale de l’ESEE 5: 9/10. We stand behind our knives with a 100% unconditional lifetime guarantee. The ESEE-5 breaks it all. ESEE Knives ESEE-5/6 Laser Strike Black MOLLE Back Sheath Model ESEE-52-MB. Esee 5 Like all knives in Randall’s adventure and training line-up, Esee 5 is made of 1095 high-carbon steels. ESEE 5 … Heavy for EDC, will not be as nimble for defense, and less usable for small chores. Developed by SWAT Officer Lee Smith, the Tertiary is hybrid between a push dagger and the popular ESEE Izula. JavaScript is disabled. However, for regular trips I would be bringing a thinner knife with me alongside of it, for those more delicate carving tasks. The kind of guy you would want on your side…. ESEE-52-POUCH-K-L is the LONG accessory pouch offered by ESEE Knives. This is due to a thinner .188″ / 4.8mm blade which is the same as the ESEE-4. Ferrocerium fire starting flint and tinder tabs are included inside the handle. As always, one also needs to keep in mind the use the knife is designed for, in this case downed aircrew in hostile environments and similar situations and needs. Jul 27, 2013 #2. Maximum Thickness: .25″ / 6.3mm As often said; ‘a tool designed to do many things will excel at none‘. ESEE Knives ESEE-5/6 Laser Strike OD Green MOLLE Back Sheath Model ESEE-52-MB-OD JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. If your not already proficient with knives ,go with stuff you can afoard to loose for a while ,and learn what fits you,as a matter of style and versitility . It is my EDC with my esee 3. It is thus the most versatile of the three, if not as indestructible as the ESEE-5. De quoi transporter votre ESEE Model 5, ESEE Model 6 ou ESEE Laser Strike confortablement. As can be seen from the data above, this is a pretty big knife with a total length of 11.75″ / 29.8cm, which is 1.25″ longer than the ESEE-5. The blade length is a rangy 4.75-inches, 4.5 of which are sharpened. The ESEE-4 is the product range equivalent to the Ontario RAT-36 This knife is the little brother of the ESEE-6 and is the closest of the three to being a bushcrafting knife, working quite well for many tasks including chopping down brush, preparing food and carving wood. Laser Strike. The reason you don't see many comparisons, is that they are totally different tools for different jobs. I recently purchased an ESEE Laser Strike. The sheath has a tension screw that can be slid  up to lock the knife into the sheath, making it impossible to accidentally fall or even be pulled out. Sheathing: Ambidextrous Molded Kydex Sheath W/ Clip Plate, Although it might seem like it, this is not a brother of the other two knives, but rather a stocky, hairy & brutal uncle that is a bit scary to meet. The only down side is the weight...it comes in at about a pound...doesnt bother me much though. Veuillez noter que cette liste est pour la gaine seulement, BYO Esee 5 ou frappe laser. Esee Laser Strike Never Used - Lifetime Warranty - Ambidextrous Kydex Sheath. Sheath! Cela est seulement parce que je ne suis pas sûr qu’il ya un couteau 10/10 parfait. The handles are the same on the ESEE-5 and ESEE-6 and is quite comfortable, made out of micarta, although the ESEE-4 can also be had in G104 . Optional MOLLE Backs and Pouches may be ordered. Despite having looked I have yet to find a single complaint against them. Their personal integrity is renowned, highly respected and never disputed. In fact, they are surprisingly comfortable in any grip, despite their angular and curved shapes. This accessory pouch/pocket will bolt to the front of the ESEE-5, ESEE-6, or Laser Strike Sheaths. Kwon Kwang. All ESEE knives except the Lite Machete3 and the ESEE/Becker cooking knives are produced by famous Rowen Manufacturing in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Some older variants of these knives had a partially sharpened spine, but the current ones don’t. That said, the scales can be easily removed and replaced with a simple hex wrench. Basically this would be a bug-out type knife. If you need a big knife then look at the very well balanced 6. This knife is consequently more like an axe than a knife intended for more delicate bushcraft work. The ESEE-5 weighs in at 16 ounces because it’s a lot of metal. In a brand known for its rugged offerings, the Laser Strike stands out as a damage-duty champ. And possibly as a combat knife if I decide to go into the military, needless to say I plan on having the knife for a long time. Pas de sangles de gardien requis, cela We stand behind our knives with a 100% unconditional lifetime guarantee. While it is one of the best choices for professional cutlery intended for heavy duty use, 1095 steels will stain and rust if not properly maintained, especially around laser … Brand New. Your usage, EDC, general survival, defense, lend themselves to the LS. Weight (Knife Only): 12 Ounces / 340g, Steel & Hardening: 1095 Carbon Steel, 55-57 Rc. LFC2112 Replies: 7 Views: 276 1/17/2021 11:37 PM sixnine Help find my ideal EDC folder (under $100) Dominion21. The sheath for the ESEE-6 is made out of molded plastic which is good, but I would have prefered it to have the sheath made out of more durable kydex as with the ESEE-5. Except for knife only models, the ESEE-5 comes standard with a Kydex sheath. While this is true for the ESEE-5 also, it still excels in being extremely reliable, meaning you will likely never break it even if you try. Grind: Full Flat Grind ESEE 5. The canvas Micarta scales have a bow drill divot and are removable with the included … It handles like a much smaller knife. Back in 1999, the Randall’s Adventure & … Finally, all these blades, grips and sheaths come in different colours, in some cases quite discreet and in some quite bright, like the Venom Green blade with Orange handle. We simply saw a need that wasn’t being filled when it came to real-world gear and training. It works well though. The blade has a sabre grind and doesn’t have as distinct an indented choil for the index finger, as the ESEE-4 and ESEE-6 have. Much appreciated. The edge of the knife is completely straight for most of its length, helping you to easily sharpen it and the last 1.5 … :thumb: LS is more useful for everything but hacking your way out of a downed helo. They designed a knife to fulfill their own demands and needs called the RTAK, which was first manufactured by Newt Livesay of Wicked Knife Co and to their surprise, the knife became quite popular. Included with the knives come neat little plastic cards with tips on survival that can be carried in your wallet or your pack. Just about every week I have gone out and made a fire. I have a 5 and I don't like it very much. The blade also has grooves for thumb jimping, like on the other two knives. The ESEE-4 in a kydex sheath with detachable MOLLE back, set up for left-handed user. So, it's sort of in the middle between an ESEE 4 and an ESEE 5… The Kydex sheath has an adjustable sheath tensioner, paracord lanyard with lock and ambidextrous clip plate. Why is that? The handles are the same on the ESEE-5 and ESEE-6 and is quite comfortable, made out of micarta, although the ESEE-4 can also be had in G104. Overall Length: 9.0″ / 22.9cm The ESEE Laser Strike combines the best features of bushcraft/survival knives with a fire kit to create a unique hybrid system. Comparative shot of the ESEE-4, ESEE-5 & ESEE-6 and other common utility, survival & bushcraft knives like Ontario Blackbird & Chimera, Fällkniven F1, S1 & A1, KA-BAR and Mora Survival, 2000 & Classic 1. ESEE Laser Strike, made from 1095 high carbon steel with canvas micarta scales. Esee 6 or Laser Strike. 1. I'd say that the Laser Strike is everything that the ESEE 5 should be. 1095 is a good steel and with the hardening used (55-57 HRc) has good edge retention while still being easy to sharpen. The kind of uncle that could walk through a brick wall without even slowing down. Noté /5: Achetez ESEE Etui Molle Back Khaki Nylon Models 5, 6, Laser Strike Made in USA Mixte Adulte, Marron sur Amazon.fr Livraison gratuite possible dès 25 € d'achat The Esee 5 is good for digging fatwood out of stumps, batoning firewood if you have no axe, and to keep in your vehicle "just in case" there is an emergency. Even at 0°C / 32°F it is no fun holding the naked steel of the grip with bare hands. They are attached with an included clip plate or MOLLE locks. I don't know that I would call it a good food prep knife but it could certainly be used for it if necessary. It is designed as a survival knife for very harsh conditions, where you have no other tools to rely on, instead trusting everything on a single knife. Dominion21 Replies: 14 Views: 275 1/16/2021 8:21 PM LastRites Found a couple of old microtechs for sale that someone might want. The ESEE-5 weighs in at 16 ounces because it’s a lot of metal. Heavy for EDC, … After spending five years developing the RAT line for OKC, they launched ESEE Knives. If your ESEE knife should ever break, we will repair or replace it. Add to Cart. They are not the prettiest of sheaths, but very well-designed, utilitarian, durable and fulfill the two basic requirements: They stay securely on your belt/pack and the knife doesn’t come loose even with the retention strap open. I wouldn’t use it to baton logs though due to the shorter blade. The blade is flat-ground and has a gently curved distal tapering with a distinct angle only at the very point, coming from the edge grind. … Finish: Textured Powder Coat The Laser Strike (LS) from ESEE has a black finished 1095 steel blade with jimping and index choil. With this MOLLE compatible 'back' you can make the plastic sheath of the ESEE Model 5,6 or Laser Strike a lot more versatile. Heavy for EDC, will not be as nimble for defense, and less usable for small chores. Come join the discussion about collections, gear, DIY projects, hobbies, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! ESEE 5 vs 6 Comparison. Overall length of 10 inches and made in the USA. Laser Strike. They also developed the TOPS Knives made Laser Strike. ESEE Laser Strike can stand up to very heavy chopping and batoning without losing its sharpness. On the other hand the staggering 0.25″ / 6.3mm thickness with no real tapering of the blade (the blade only tapers in the last inch at a distinct flat angle) means it can be used for prying with no risk of breaking, something which would be important to a downed aircrew. Architect Knife Builders; ESEE Knife Builders; Ontario Knife Builders; Sale . I really like all of the knives listed above, but for the knife most likely to be found on my hip it is going to be the benchmade bushcrafter, laser strike, or garberg. That said I love how I can smash through thick and twisted logs even in cold winter weather using the ESEE-5, even frozen logs, without fear of breaking it. The choil makes it very manageable for choking up and making fine curls effortlessly. ESEE 6P Black Blade Gray Micarta Handles Tan Sheath. 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,010. Spine: Thumb Jimping Alles sauber beschichtet, die Griffschalen sitzen perfekt, der Sitz in der kydex-Scheide ist justierbar und komplett klapperfrei. ESEE knives are made with absolute attention to detail using the finest raw materials and care during the manufacturing process. The blades all have a spine with grooves for thumb jimping so you can use your thumb better to press down along the spine of the blade when carving. Le cuir RMK fonctionne gaine de rétention Australie pour convenir à l’Esee 5 ou Laser Strike. Second a life-time warranty that follows the knife, not the owner, and thus is transferable to any number of new owners, no questions asked. Izula II would be a close second. Sheaths are now regular plastic instead. ESEE 5 is the only knife by that company, that I gladly sold. Our ESEE Laser Strike G10 Handle kit is designed for comfortable field use. $78.00. It weighs 9.5 … Here is one example. Laser Strike. And for most of the year it is of no concern, especially those parts where people tend to stay outdoors. Custom Kydex Sheaths ESEE Izula, Izula II, Candiru, ESEE3, ESEE4, ESEE 5, ESEE 6, JG3, RB3, JG5, PR4, CR2.5 The ESEE-6 is the big brother to the ESEE-4 and the product range equivalent to the Ontario RAT-78 . Esee Laser Strike: Second choice, but I prefer the blade shape of the Rat 5. American stores in particular can have them at extremely reasonable prices though. The ESEE Laser Strike combines the best features of bushcraft/survival knives with a fire kit to create a unique hybrid system. We designed them with your hand in mind and how you use your Laser Strike. Custom Kydex Sheaths ESEE Izula, Izula II, Candiru, ESEE3, ESEE4, ESEE 5, ESEE 6, JG3, RB3, JG5, PR4, CR2.5 Compare compare + Wishlist. The standard blades are made out of 1095 non-stainless steel that is texture powder coated for protection against corrosion. I think the ESEE for food prep and all around hard use is an ESEE 4 or Laser Strike! In this case, and as is most common, the tang is visible all the way. As already discussed, only the ESEE-4 and ESEE-6 are close relatives here and while not being extremes, are still at the opposite ends of typical use, with the smaller knife better for more delicate work and the larger better for chopping. Which do you prefer? Of course an accessory pouch would help protect the plastic sheath. And that is really nitpicking things, as you need to care for the carbon steel edge anyways. you cant go wrong with either. Unless they have changed the design of the 5 it is too thick(like the BK2). ESEE Laser Strike can stand up to very heavy chopping and batoning without losing its sharpness. ESEE 5 also has a micarta handle but it is designed to be very comfortable and highly proportioned. Utilisez les vis incluses pour le fixer à l’étui. I will have to save for maybe another paycheck but I think I'll shoot for something from BHK. FREE Shipping. If you want a kydex sheath and a 3/16" blade thickness, get a Laser Strike. 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