The sheath it comes with is good and functional I rigged almost a dangler where I just loop some paracord around my belt loop and that hold it in place. That being said I invested in the aramatus sheath and it deff feels a little more secure its more comfortable I think its worth the 40 or 50 but if money is tight looping some Paracord around the belt loop helps hold the factory sheath in place for me. I have the aramatus set up in a horizal cross draw position but i kept the original set up vertical and i find it pretty fast amd easy to slide in my waiet band. Ive used my izula for fire and it did surprise me how good it can split kindling for such a small knife. Where it really fit into edc for me is jist being a small sturdy fixed blade thats really easy to carry in alot of different ways.and one time I think it did save my life I was working security one night doing open carried when someone tried to snatch my gun off my belt i was able to pinch down on it with my right hand and grab a reverse grip on my izula with my left I had to get one slash off I. The forearm area and he took off running i reported it and never saw or heard about the guy again but I can only imagine what his plans where if he got the gun off my belt
I agree, the factory sheath is very versatile and capable of a lot of options for carry. The Armatus I have for my PR-4 is an incredible sheath as well. I also think that it's size is part of why it fits so well into EDC. It doesn't take a 6 inch blade to be used in self defense. And that's the exact way I carry mine. Weak hand side in a reverse grip. Thanks for watching.
@@CentralKyBushcraft absolutely. It was the only time I needed a knife in self defense and probably to protect my gun would be on the short list of reasons I would pull one in self defense, its stupid to assume anything but the worst if someone is trying to steal your gun off your hips. It would have been hard to have anything bigger on me in this situation it was near a public area in ca I would get complaints and get alot of sheople in the area offended because they think life is all about love and rainbows lol and most view cops, security, and first responders as. A threat and liability that is untill something is done to them and they need help lol I dont think I would have been able to successfully deploy a folder with my left non dominate hand in the heat of the moment while wrestling and trying to hold my gun down. I have been unprepared in certain situations in the past that i was able to escape from unharmed by pure chance and luck. i think for this situation a small but tough easy to carry fixed blade was the perfect tool to end that situation i am glad I was prepared it has not left my belt since
I’m fixing to get my first esee and I’m giving the izula 2 a hard look. I usually like big thick knives but I’m tired of edc on my belt and I want something thinner yet strong for neck carry that won’t irritate & weigh me down. Thanks 🙏🏼 for the video I’ll sub if you’re still making videos 💪🏼
I’ve very impressed with the Izula II but I’ve replaced it with the ESEE JG-3. It’s a little bit longer but still only weighs in a 4.5 ounces. Still making videos and would be happy to have you aboard. Thanks for watching
I use para cord as belt loops on it. 1 peace it takes 3 seconds to attach and detach. I saw it done by John Prather. On his Prather war bowie. I haven’t use that clip for anything with a Kydex sheath sense. I hope that helps with any cary issues.
I replaced the scales with orange tiger stripe on my IZULA-2 but left everything else original. I have several ESEE knives and live 20 miles from their training compound in Alabama.
I’d like to see the scales, they sound pretty cool. I love my ESEE knives. I’ve been to a class there and wish I lived close enough to take more. Thanks for watching
I haven't done one but I've had several people ask me to do one. The key thing is that first, all the finish is removed from where you plan to force a patina. And second, make sure it's clean and free of oil. Sometimes you may have to treat it several times to get the color you want and the steel will naturally vary in color. Thanks for watching and I'll do that video over the weekend.
No, it was the tan finish. I used kwik strip and a wire brush. I coated both sides of the blade and let it set about 20 to 30 minutes or until the coating starts to wrinkle. Then cleaned it off with a wire brush. Thanks for watching
@@CentralKyBushcraft Yes thanks for answering cuz the powder coat off both sides of the blade must add up to near a mm of blade thickness. After I stripped my ESEE 4 I really needed to tighten down hard on the screws in the kydex sheath to restore a solid fit. I'll pull the trigger and order a Izula 2. I see it at SMKW, the Izula 2 with kit, comes with spring clip and other stuff. I see your point on the scout carry if your belt doesn't fill the clip.
Did you just grind the spine until you were getting good sparks? You're right, got my Izula 2 today and tried it with my ferro rod. Won't spark at all really.
I put it between 2 pieces of leather in a vise with the spine barely above the jaws. I then took a Dremel tool and started grinding it down with a 80 grit sanding drum. Making sure to go slow a for short periods so that I didn't over heat the steel and remove any temper.
The sheath it comes with is good and functional I rigged almost a dangler where I just loop some paracord around my belt loop and that hold it in place. That being said I invested in the aramatus sheath and it deff feels a little more secure its more comfortable I think its worth the 40 or 50 but if money is tight looping some Paracord around the belt loop helps hold the factory sheath in place for me. I have the aramatus set up in a horizal cross draw position but i kept the original set up vertical and i find it pretty fast amd easy to slide in my waiet band. Ive used my izula for fire and it did surprise me how good it can split kindling for such a small knife. Where it really fit into edc for me is jist being a small sturdy fixed blade thats really easy to carry in alot of different ways.and one time I think it did save my life I was working security one night doing open carried when someone tried to snatch my gun off my belt i was able to pinch down on it with my right hand and grab a reverse grip on my izula with my left I had to get one slash off I. The forearm area and he took off running i reported it and never saw or heard about the guy again but I can only imagine what his plans where if he got the gun off my belt
I agree, the factory sheath is very versatile and capable of a lot of options for carry. The Armatus I have for my PR-4 is an incredible sheath as well. I also think that it's size is part of why it fits so well into EDC. It doesn't take a 6 inch blade to be used in self defense. And that's the exact way I carry mine. Weak hand side in a reverse grip. Thanks for watching.
@@CentralKyBushcraft absolutely. It was the only time I needed a knife in self defense and probably to protect my gun would be on the short list of reasons I would pull one in self defense, its stupid to assume anything but the worst if someone is trying to steal your gun off your hips. It would have been hard to have anything bigger on me in this situation it was near a public area in ca I would get complaints and get alot of sheople in the area offended because they think life is all about love and rainbows lol and most view cops, security, and first responders as. A threat and liability that is untill something is done to them and they need help lol I dont think I would have been able to successfully deploy a folder with my left non dominate hand in the heat of the moment while wrestling and trying to hold my gun down. I have been unprepared in certain situations in the past that i was able to escape from unharmed by pure chance and luck. i think for this situation a small but tough easy to carry fixed blade was the perfect tool to end that situation i am glad I was prepared it has not left my belt since
I get plenty of spark off the spine after i took off the blade coating 9 years ago all i needed was paint stripper
Mine wasn’t that sharp. That being said, it didn’t take a lot of work to be able to. Thanks for watching
Great video, now i know what to do with mine!
@@Anvil-wg2je Glad you enjoyed! Look forward to seeing your results. Thanks for watching
I’m fixing to get my first esee and I’m giving the izula 2 a hard look. I usually like big thick knives but I’m tired of edc on my belt and I want something thinner yet strong for neck carry that won’t irritate & weigh me down. Thanks 🙏🏼 for the video I’ll sub if you’re still making videos 💪🏼
I’ve very impressed with the Izula II but I’ve replaced it with the ESEE JG-3. It’s a little bit longer but still only weighs in a 4.5 ounces. Still making videos and would be happy to have you aboard. Thanks for watching
I use para cord as belt loops on it. 1 peace it takes 3 seconds to attach and detach. I saw it done by John Prather. On his Prather war bowie. I haven’t use that clip for anything with a Kydex sheath sense. I hope that helps with any cary issues.
I saw where he had done that as well. Just wasn't sure how much play would be in it. I'll give it a try. Thanks for watching.
@@CentralKyBushcraft when you wrap behind. Between the belt and knife. You take up any slack. It’ll be rock solid on the belt.
I replaced the scales with orange tiger stripe on my IZULA-2 but left everything else original. I have several ESEE knives and live 20 miles from their training compound in Alabama.
I’d like to see the scales, they sound pretty cool. I love my ESEE knives. I’ve been to a class there and wish I lived close enough to take more. Thanks for watching
Have you done or will you do a forced patina video? Just did the same thing to my izula to practice and the finish wasn't consistent....
I haven't done one but I've had several people ask me to do one. The key thing is that first, all the finish is removed from where you plan to force a patina. And second, make sure it's clean and free of oil. Sometimes you may have to treat it several times to get the color you want and the steel will naturally vary in color. Thanks for watching and I'll do that video over the weekend.
How did u get the coating off?
@@benotyourboss I used kwik-strip paint stripper. I let it set for 30 minutes or so then cleaned it off with a wire brush. Thanks for watching
Nice one thanks
Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it.
How did you get rid of the original finish on the blade? Was it the black coating?
No, it was the tan finish. I used kwik strip and a wire brush. I coated both sides of the blade and let it set about 20 to 30 minutes or until the coating starts to wrinkle. Then cleaned it off with a wire brush. Thanks for watching
How about cold bluing that knife?
I think I would take and look good as well. Thanks for watching
Any rattle or retention issues in the sheath after stripping off the powder coat?
None what so ever. Ive carried it everyday since and have seen any issues. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.
@@CentralKyBushcraft Yes thanks for answering cuz the powder coat off both sides of the blade must add up to near a mm of blade thickness. After I stripped my ESEE 4 I really needed to tighten down hard on the screws in the kydex sheath to restore a solid fit. I'll pull the trigger and order a Izula 2. I see it at SMKW, the Izula 2 with kit, comes with spring clip and other stuff. I see your point on the scout carry if your belt doesn't fill the clip.
I did experience the same problem when I removed the coating off of my ESEE-5 but that was the only one. Glad to help
Ferro rod brand?
Ferro rod is a 6 inch by 1/2 inch Baylite, ordered off Amazon. Thanks for watching
I like mine, but I hate the scales…. Probably gonna try sanding them down
The knife connection also makes aftermarket scales for it. As for the knife, it's the perfect size for EDC and light field work. Thanks for watching
Did you just grind the spine until you were getting good sparks? You're right, got my Izula 2 today and tried it with my ferro rod. Won't spark at all really.
I put it between 2 pieces of leather in a vise with the spine barely above the jaws. I then took a Dremel tool and started grinding it down with a 80 grit sanding drum. Making sure to go slow a for short periods so that I didn't over heat the steel and remove any temper.
@@CentralKyBushcraft I'll try that. Thanks!
Just remember not to grind too long at a time because it will overheat the spine.
I guess this video answers that
Lol. I love this little knife. I carry it everyday. It's probably my most used knife. Thanks for watching.