My new ESEE Izula, plus accessories!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Grab some popcorn, it's going to be a long one. The Izula has been around a long time and plenty of great information out there already. That said, I look at the newer oxide coated, compare the belt clip to the MOLLE compatible sheath backing and compare cord wrapping to the "bikini" handles.
I was a paratrooper for 10 years, and a sheath like this was required for any knives on our LBE or belt. I carried 2 fixed blades and a folder, plus 2 Leatherman tools when I was in. I wish the Izula had been available to me then, it is an amazing back up small blade. I own the Izula 2, and have been very happy with it.
I love my izula! I've had mine for 6 years and its a beast! It can take some very unrealistic abuse too, I've baton through pieces of hard wood larger than the knife itself, bent split chain links open with it, taken apart wood pallets with it.. best EDC fixed blade ever!
The Izula2 feels the best. That extra 1/2 inch on the handles makes all the difference . My all time edc.
You're not alone in the conclusion. Many people prefer the Izula2. I really should pick one up and give it a try.
Hi Tobias. I'm active duty military and carry the ESEE Izula quite frequently. I have the 440C version, riding in a coyote brown ESEE sheath. I have black micarta scales on it currently. The way I carry it, is via a length of OCP paracord, looped through the large hole at bottom of the sheath. I then tie off the ends, knot them together, and loop the paracord around my belt. It slides nicely into my OCP trousers, and is super easy to deploy when needed. It's out of the way and I hardly notice it's there. I also carry a Victorinox Compact most days, as well. Some days, I carry an ESEE 3 clipped on my belt, in the small of my back. It all depends on the current situation. Thanks for the video! Take care and enjoy your new Izula.
-Jim
Out of curiosity, which knife gets the most use? I ask because when I was active duty, back in the early 1980s I had a Camillus fighting knife (same as what everyone calls the Marine Corps KaBar) and 108mm GAK (pocket knife) The pocket knife was used all the time and was carried all the time, even in garrison and off duty. But I cut a lot of WD-1 wire with the Camillus!
@@KnifeChatswithTobias I use them both a good bit, but I use the Compact the most. I also carry the Huntsman, Fieldmaster, or the new U.S. Issue version from time-to-time, depending on the situation, but I'll tell you, the Compact seems to be the one I grab the most. The ESEE 3 is my "go-to" in "iffy" situations, but for normal daily fixed blade use, I prefer the Izula. Both companies offer amazing warranties and plenty of accessories are available for customization. That's just a win-win for me!
The pink and green for show, and the olive and black to the woods to go....
I like the color coordination of the pink Izula wrapped in the green paracord. To me, it softly screams "save me for the Easter egg hunt". I own three ESEE knives but no Izula to date. I am contemplating the Izula II versus the White River M1 Back Packer Pro. Two similar sized knives but both knives have their own interesting features. Thanks for showing in detail the mollie back sheath as I found it most useful.
Accoriding to the ESEE website, the Izula is their most popular knife. I see a lot of people opting for the Izula II for that slightly longer handle. It make sense.
I am a big fan of carrying a handy neck knife. I have worn one of some kind since 1993. Started using one kayaking whitewater; liked how it worked so well it became something I wear all the time. Not too keen on knife handles wrapped with Paracord. It works okay but just not something I like. I first saw ornamental rope wrapping on an Aircraft carrier I lived on for two years. It is a naval tradition to wrap ladder ways on the railings of ships. I was in the Marines when discovering this little tidbit of history. Paracord wrapping is fun to do on walking sticks and axe handles and adds character and function. It does little for knives; trouble is; if left on over time it causes the steel handle to rust underneath the Paracord. Neck knives are the style in Norwegian countries for outdoor use on sunny 20 below zero weather days. Wood and leather handle knives don’t freeze to your hand like metal ones will in seconds. If you drop your knife in deep snow it is hard to find when wearing mittens over your gloves. So you need to wear your knife around your neck wearing a parka. The Marines teach many wonderful things. They seem to enjoy seeing if you will freeze to death, drown, fall off a cliff, and disappear in the desert or jungle in some far off place.
I think you described the Marine Corps fairly well. I was in the Army. They weren't quite as good at trying to kill us. Then there's the Air Force. An E1 airman's quarters kind of remind of the VOQ (Visiting Officer's Quarters) or a Holiday Inn Express.
You are so correct about steel handles in the cold. I can also see the logic of a neck knife.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias They really didn’t want to kill us; they just wanted to make sure you would still be there when faced with harsh and difficult circumstances. Culling the herd program you might say.
I recently bought an Izula knife and picked up a pair of micarta scales. I carry my Izula in its sheath in my front pants pocket. When I need it, I push off the sheath with my thumb and draw the knife out of the pocket. What a brilliant little sharp fixed blade knife..!
I've got an izula 2 with a micarta handle, and I really enjoy carrying and using it. Mine has the black powder coat, but I think I like the black oxide on yours a little better! Thanks for the great video, and I hope you have an awesome Sunday!
I do like a little fixed blade these days although I shove mine in pocket.i do need a plastic sheath for mine.this looks like a very useful tool thanks for sharing.atb paddy 👍 ☘️
The basic plastic sheath that comes with this knife is perfect for pocket carry.
Ksf leather makes excellent sheathes. I got a leather pocket sheath for the izula 2
The handle addition does make a major difference for the better, and it looks like you also got a couple of cool stickers for your sticker board! Thanks for sharing.
Over all I'm pretty happy. I'm just waiting for the snow to melt and the temperature to get above 20 deg. F (-7 deg C.) so I can get out in the woods and cut something other than boxes and plastic!
Nice little knife! Thanks for showing it off!
Didn’t know you liked these. I have can ESEE 5 I use for sere training weekends. Awesome video thanks so very much.
Even if you do become a collector of Izula's as long as you keep the same acquirement rate of 1 every 10 years I don't think you would have anything to worry about. Your upgrades really turned it into a good looking knife. Thanks for sharing the base model and your add-ons.
The big advantage of a fixed blade to a little knife is that you don’t end up with animal or fish guts in the mechanism, as you would in a folder. A cord wrap rather flies in the face of that. Your micarta makes far more sensei do like your sheath over the standard. That being said, I’m not sure I see the point of a knife quite that small. My Buck Vangard is as small as I feel the need to go to. It’s been my go to smaller fixed blade for almost 20 years.
I would bet your Vanguard would compare well to the ESEE 3 which is 8 1/2 inches over all with a 3 1/2 inch blade. That and the ESEE 4 (9 inches, 4 1/2 blade) are the knives that ESEE list as there most practical for common out door chores and survival. They make bigger knives for the John Waynes of the world but eventually people settle on knives with blades around 4 or five inches long. I'd get an ESEE 3 or 4 is I didn't have several other fixed blades that already fill that position. I'm keen to see just how practical ESEE's most popular knife is. This is really a case of had I not won the pink one, I would've never bought the black one. Had the pink one been any other color (and not a very limited run knife) I'd have been using it already. It does feel good in my hand.
That looks like a great knife to throw in your back pack when you go hiking or camping. It looks light weight. I would likely attach the belt clip and carry it that way. It's a great knife!! Thanks partner!!
Detector my man!!!!!!!!
Belt clip is a lot less expensive, That's for sure. I just don't like clips.
Nice looking handles you put on there, and a nice looking little knife
Thanks. I'm getting used to them.
The sheath completes the knife. I'm not to shure on the micarta handles but it does seem to fill the hand a bit more to avoid hotspots. It doesn't come cheap for a little fixed blade, but with a lifetime warranty you can't go wrong. have a nice day!
I'm getting used to the grips. But they have some G-10 grips that cover the entire handle and leave a lanyard hole, to boot. I might grab those instead.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias If you do go for the g-10 i hope you'll do an update on the knife, it would be interresting to see how they will fit in hand.
The pink one is awesome. I would carry this on my PC.
I look at the pink one and it makes me smile. Thanks for watching.
Love the pinky, congrats on the new one, awesomeness, thanks for the chat
I would be mild locktighting all the screws, I have had both knife and sheath screws come out and it is not fun, blue locktight is the way to go
I'm pretty sure I'll also be adding some lock tight, especially to the screws in the sheath. My plan is to swap out the compression screws on the drips for some that can opened with a Phillips or flat head. The idea would be to make sure the screw head face the sheath so I'm less likely to lose it. But even then, a little lock-tite would make some sense.
Thanks for the extensive review, Tobias. I am looking to get it in S35VN when I get to the States maybe late this year, if it's still available.
I agree about buying only one of these because of the warranty.
I like the booklet! The paracord wrap is for survival, you never know when you might need it. I prefer a Micarta handle.
Oh yeah, I've actually got paracord all over the place in a few different go bags. You'd be surprised how often people ask for a cord to tie down a trunk and are shocked that i just happen to have some!
my scales looked like that that too when they were new, but now after being my edc horizontal carry for many years, they are now totally dark almost black I think at one point I hit them with some oil lube and hit the scales too that is what changed them,
The Paracord wrapping looks very "tacticool" but I prefer the micarta because the Paracord tends to loosen up after it gets wet. At least in my experience.
I agree. Wrapping a handle is only practical when you have no other option. Like you said Tacti-cool.
Wrap it wet when it dries it will shrink.
TKC scales cover the whole handle, much better. Had mine for 15 yrs love it
Thanks for the information on TKC Scales. I might need to give them a look. All in all I'm used to the scales but that doesn't mean they are optimal. The Izula is such agood little knife! Thanks again for dropping by.
I have a fake one in d2 im glad as they are expensive and small, nice video
They are both cool little fixed blade knives. We certainly don't need external validation on any knife we purchase Tobias. I mean, who would understand it anyway.
Dear Lord, why would they name something the Candiru? That little bugger has kept me out of southern waters for the last 40 years.
There are g10 handles american side.
Yeah, I recently saw those. I might need to pick them up!
Like that oxide coating, and the size of the knife.
I think I like the Kabar wrench knife better. The handle has more meat to it so there’s no need to add para cord or scales. But I will say the izula has better carry options and accessories.
My biggest draw toward this was getting the pink one for free and having the opportunity to hold it, albeit with a paracord wrapped handle. It felt really comfortable. But as the pink was very limited, I just didn't want to beat the crap out of it. ESEE probably has the best warranty in the knife community. I could intentionally break the knife and they will replace it, no question asked. They will even replace it, if I were to take it to a grinder and grind off half the blade. That said, the KaBar Wrench looks pretty cool. But we're talkign 425HC vs 1095 Carbon. Depending on your needs and your environment, the 425HC just might be the ticket. And no doubt the Wrench also has a larger handle and a little more blade. But then were talking 7.13 inces OA vs 6.25 inches I might just have to try out the Wrench.
You aren't kidding g about the izula getting expensive. After the molle back and the custom midnite tiger scales from the knife connection my ESEE IZULA S35VN when it is all said and done after tax and shipping I'm about $170.00 in the hole. But I don't regret it. I love my izula
It is definitely a knife that can easily accessorize you into the poor house. But yeah, its worth it. I've been looking at the Imlay Rescue version but still on the fence.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias don't be in the fence! It's outstanding for what it's designed to do! Excellent fishing or boating companion! And 440c isn't the greatest but it's still respectable
I actually bought my wife a purple izula and od green Izula2 with micarta scales for myself
Oh, that's a shame about the sheath.
I use that little slot to store a piece of Vaseline soaked cotton ball sealed in a piece of drinking straw.
I'm glad my Izulas have the original sheath.
The new one does look nice, though.
The pink Izula predates the ESEE brand and is nearly identical to the current plastic sheath. Are you referring to the MOLLE backing? That's and ESEE after market item. The sheath still comes with the screw on clip plate.
I'm liking your new model, the knife is amazing but the price not so much!
No doubt, part of what you're buying is the ESEE name, but then the Knife is warranted forever. Send it back broken and you get a new one, no questions asked. Doesn't matter what you did to break it, you get a new one. Still, $50-$60 is steep. I've looked at other ESEE knives, but quite frankly, I've got older Camillus Knives, also made with 1095, that can fill the same purpose as an ESEE 3, 4, or 6 so why spend $100+ for one of them? The Izula, really fills a void in my collection. Ohterwise, I'd still just have the free pink one!
For an American made knife & Esee's great warranty, I have glady paid their price. (No unethical, Chinese made junk blades will ride in my collection!)
I used blue loctite for the screws on the handle scales.
The grip of the Izula 2 is much better. The torx are crap, I had to buy torx screwdrivers to fix the scales of my knife...
I’m surprised they didn’t include a dog tag style chain with the knife since it cries out for neck carry.
They actually have some sort of accessory kit but in that they recommend paracord. I agree, it screams neck knife and it seems a lot in the ESEE community seem to use it as a neck knife.
Cool piece Tobias!!!!!! I just now ordered another Schatt & Morgan canoe!!!!!! I’m gone Schatt & Morgan crazy Tobias what do I do?
you need to feed that craving, my man! The more Schatts you buy the fewer left for me!
@@KnifeChatswithTobias it’s a Terrible habit Tobias!!!!!
Luv my S35VN Stainless Steel Izula it is a Awesome EDC Knife For Surely!"" An I have the Black G10 Esee Full length Handle Scales 💪🇺🇲
Nice! I like that.
I have been looking at the Izula for awhile
I just dont think I would every use it.
I've been looking at the pink one that I won for years and wanting to use it but knowing it was really a somewhat rare bird. I can't wait to use this one in the actually forest! But yeah, why buy it if you don't think it is something you would use! I'm a collector, and even I want to get knives I can see myself using, especially at this price point!
That black oxide coating is really beautiful.How is kitty doing?
Kitty is doing good. She is trying to grow opposable thumbs so she can use my knives one handed.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias Good luck to her. She's a real beauty
im trying to decide between the izula and the izula 2 i dont have large hands but the extra handle may be a plus any opinion ? what made you go with the originial ? every one seems happy with it and its cheaper thanks for the input
I have the esee izula and I wear medium sized gloves. Im able to get a full four finger grip on it but if I had any bigger hands Id go the izula 2. The izula was cheaper so I got that then I also got the g10 scales and It fills the hand nicely.
Size matters. If you carry it, you're more likely to carry lighter items. If you are constantly using it, the handle comfort will be a deciding factor.
What did you decide on?
Those 'bikini' grips look like a real let down, I think I would get a couple of slabs of micarta and make a pair of full sized scales.
I have thought about buying an Izula many times but the price has always put me off, maybe I should try a copy first.
Good video, but the knife and sheath just don't appeal to me.
Also the finish is so worn looking!
The worn finish was one of its major draws to me. I can use it and not worry about it looking all used. That part is done already. Yet the oxide finish protects the knife from rust!
not the knife for everyone out there. I totally get it.
Not the type of knife that appeals to me. Pretty much hate it.
definitely not for everyone. I understand entirely.
I do enjoy your videos very much , nice and calm , and always informative , even if I don't like a particular knife. I always look forward to your next one , and kitty too of course.
Neat serial # 113366. Special. Enjoy it.
I think I just found my lucky numbers. I really like the Izula. It can go anywhere and handle 95% of my cutting chores. Very much a spunky overlooked work horse!
@@KnifeChatswithTobias Thanks for the review, I just bought my 1st Izula & agree, it's a great little blade.👍