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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 do a lot of hunting in the fall and hiking in the off season. I would most likely pair this up with bacho saw or a silky saw. Most of the wood craft could be done with these tools.
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'd pair it with my hefty multi-tool. this would let me consolidate the 3.5" camp knife and the small hatchet so I could process the usual wood I need and still many the cutting tasks while the multi-tool covers camp odds/ends like repairs, etc. - Thanks!
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.
I would pair it with my CRKT Minimalist fixed blade neck knife. The ESEE looks great for blazing trail, batoning, & heavy work. While I use my CRKT for cooking & detailed work. They would make a great combo.
I used to bring a hatchet or axe with me but am now looking at purchasing a folding saw. (Also have the cold steel shovel but haven't used it for wood processing.)
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.
I would give this to my friend who's getting into prepping, he's on a tight budget. And he would have a knife he could trust his life with.. I'd pair it with a good folding saw and he would have some epic cutting tools. Thanks for the GAW Aaron
I would pair it with a Samurai Ichiban 13" Curved Pruning Saw because for larger cuts, the saw will require less energy but the ESEE6 HM could do everything else.
Think the Bahco's a good choice. I'd go with that too. Saw plus 6" blade would handle all normal tasks. Would also keep its little brother (my Esee 4 HM) company.
In my area I dont really need a saw or chopper ,so I would pair it up with a Victorinox Farmer. Perfect for my style of Camping. Thanks for the chance to win.
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.
I would pair it with a camp axe of some kind. Most likely a estwing or one with a metal handle so I could chop or use the back side of the head for a hammer if needed.
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 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!
I would pair it with a fine red 🍷 wine. But with all seriousness after video review and knowing that camping is what it will be used for i have several observations. 1) it is big enough to chop but with more work than wanted,2) it's small enough for things like feather sticks or curling, food prep etc. 3) it's made of 1095 a good 55/57 hardness but 1095 will rust so bring wax. Hmm, I would have to say that since it'll handle most medium to small task I would want something that would be less exhausting for fire wood prep like a folding saw which fits nicely in a pack. Whatever is your favorite.
pair it with my 22-250 Remington 780 heavy barrel 4000fps will drop hogs, small game to survive and insanely accurate up to 400 yrds. i actually own a K-BAR Turok Jaroz. NOTHING beats it. DEVILDAWGZ KNOW WHAT WERX.
Hey everyone, the giveaway is closed Dan Wilder is our random winner. Thank you all for participating and for your support!
congratulations Dan Wilder...you big jerk!!! :D
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!
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 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.
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 would pair it with a Ruger 10/22 ............it's squirrel season here !
Thanks for the chance to win and I would pair it with my cold steel trail hawk. It’s my favorite little chopper
For camping? I’d pair it with my Bahco Laplander. 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
I think you would have to pair the HM with a folding saw.
You would for both.
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.
AWESOME! Thank you for the opportunity. I would pair it with my small EDC hunting knife prototype. Thanks again!
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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.
I would pair it with a Swiss army knife, because of the versatility .
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.
Esee 6HM and a fiskars hachette or the Mora Robust probably
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 with my Coghlan's 180 Sierra Folding Saw. Thanks for chance to win.
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.
If got to go with a folding saw pairing, more than likely my Silky Gomboy.
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I'd pair it with some sort of a folding saw to divide the wood into pieces and then use the ESEE to process it as needed
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.
Love esee's...I would pair with my izula 2...one for camp chores and one for food prep..thanks
I'd pair it up with a tomahawk, cause I'm classy like that. XD
My leather man Rebar! Small folding blade, saw, can opener etc. Great pair i think.
I'd pair it with a glock 19. Never leave home without it.
Bill Mack , when I am camping I always take a folding saw along with my camp knife
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.
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.
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!
Keen as to get into the wilderness with this Blade. This suits me when paired with a folding saw. Please help an Aussie brother out.
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.
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.
For camping, with wood processing in mind, I would pair it with a Hults Bruk Tarnaby Hatchet.
For camping I would pair it with the most used camping tool I have, my Leatherman Multi-tool.
Yes, please! I would pair it with a small hatchet.
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.
Thanks for the GAW, Aaron. I'd pair it with a Folding Saw, because why expend so much extra Energy in Chopping? Thanks again and Take Care.
Just received my first Esee knife, a CR2.5. I think the two would make a phenomenal combination!
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.
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.
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 pair it with 3’ plain bow saw blade to make an on spot bow saw to keep my tools light and capable
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 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
For camping, I'd pair it with an H&B Forge medium or large camp ax.
Thanks for the opportunity! I would pair it with a tomahawk and a ferro rod.
I do a lot of hunting in the fall and hiking in the off season. I would most likely pair this up with bacho saw or a silky saw. Most of the wood craft could be done with these tools.
I would pair it up with my snow and nealley kindling axe, these two together would make a great kit around camp
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 .
I would pair it with a multi tool or some sort. Like a SAK or a Leatherman Wave. That way you have versatility in a lot activities.
I would pair it hatchet, maybe something large enough that allows for felling smaller trees for firewood and shelter building.
Thank you! I would pair it with a small Silky saw.
I have a large khukuri with which I would pair it that would do all of my chopping and shelter building. I think that would be a great combo.
On a hike I would pair it with a SAK. On a camping trip I would pair it with a folding saw.
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'd pair it with my hefty multi-tool. this would let me consolidate the 3.5" camp knife and the small hatchet so I could process the usual wood I need and still many the cutting tasks while the multi-tool covers camp odds/ends like repairs, etc. - Thanks!
To pair it with another tool if it was just one other it would be a Estwing Camp axe. If I could I would also bring an esee izula 2 for finer work.
The pairing would depend on the type of camping but for most part I would pair it with my Silky Gomboy Curve Professional saw.
I will pair it with a folding saw and a Leatherman Wave. That will do it for me in terms of cutting tools.
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.
Based on its limitations I would have to pair it with a camp ax or a Bayonet to do chopping work
I would pair it with my CRKT Minimalist fixed blade neck knife. The ESEE looks great for blazing trail, batoning, & heavy work. While I use my CRKT for cooking & detailed work. They would make a great combo.
I would pair it with my Agawa folding buck saw when I'm in the bush... thanks for the opportunity
I think I would pair it with my Bacho laplander and Huscaarna hatchet. Seems like an awesome knife!
I used to bring a hatchet or axe with me but am now looking at purchasing a folding saw. (Also have the cold steel shovel but haven't used it for wood processing.)
A medium chopper knife also able to do small tasks would be great with a folding saw out in the woods.
Esee 6HM and a Silky Pocketboy 170. A great all round combination for what I do. Love the video and channel mate. Cheers.
i would pair it with small hatchet. the two tools would make a wonderful team for around the camp tasks.
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.
I would give this to my friend who's getting into prepping, he's on a tight budget. And he would have a knife he could trust his life with.. I'd pair it with a good folding saw and he would have some epic cutting tools. Thanks for the GAW Aaron
I would pair that with my Fiskars folding saw. Would make a good general Bushcraft and camping setup.
I would pair it with my Estwing hatchet. That would take care of a ton of tasks in the bush.
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 with a Samurai Ichiban 13" Curved Pruning Saw because for larger cuts, the saw will require less energy but the ESEE6 HM could do everything else.
Think the Bahco's a good choice. I'd go with that too. Saw plus 6" blade would handle all normal tasks. Would also keep its little brother (my Esee 4 HM) company.
As the HM looks like it’d do for well at camp and woodcraft, as you said, I’d pair it with my GB Small Forest Axe.
I think I would pair it with a hatchet, probably my CRKT Freyr. Can do the light chopping with that and the lighter tasks with the HM
I would pair it with silky 2000 saw, I think I could handle most situations with a good saw and a versatile knife like the HM.
I would pair it with my Estwing hatchet. Between the two, I can process any wood I come across
I would pair the esee 6 with my CRKT Woods Chogan Tomahawk as I think they would compliment each other. Thank you for the opportunity!!
Currently I would pair it with a hatchet. I'm just getting into the knife world though and looking into getting a larger knife
In my area I dont really need a saw or chopper ,so I would pair it up with a Victorinox Farmer. Perfect for my style of Camping. Thanks for the chance to win.
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.
I would definitely pair it with the snow and nealley Hudson Bay camping axe.
Thank you! I would pair mine with the Leatherman Surge.
I would pair it with a camp axe of some kind. Most likely a estwing or one with a metal handle so I could chop or use the back side of the head for a hammer if needed.
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.
ESEE 6 HM is all I need! But I pair it with a Laplander saw. Thanks Aaron.
I would pair the ESEE6 HLM with a folding saw. Those two tools would provide all the wood processing needed when backpacking.
I’d pair it with a Schrade Survival hatchet for a camp blade, and a tops lioness Rockies edition for the trail
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!
For camping i would pair it with two things, my steel will druid 290 and my hatchet. Perfect combination!!!
I would pair it with a fine red 🍷 wine. But with all seriousness after video review and knowing that camping is what it will be used for i have several observations. 1) it is big enough to chop but with more work than wanted,2) it's small enough for things like feather sticks or curling, food prep etc. 3) it's made of 1095 a good 55/57 hardness but 1095 will rust so bring wax. Hmm, I would have to say that since it'll handle most medium to small task I would want something that would be less exhausting for fire wood prep like a folding saw which fits nicely in a pack. Whatever is your favorite.
pair it with my 22-250 Remington 780 heavy barrel 4000fps will drop hogs, small game to survive and insanely accurate up to 400 yrds. i actually own a K-BAR Turok Jaroz. NOTHING beats it. DEVILDAWGZ KNOW WHAT WERX.
I think I would pair this with an ESEE 3 HM for a camp tool setup.
I would pair it with my mora kansbol. Great set up right there for any situation.
I would pair it with a GobSpark Triumph fitesteel and Magnesium Rod. Knife and Fire, got it covered.