Testing the Best Survival/Bushcraft Knife on the Market!!! (ESEE LASER STRIKE)!
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Join me for this comprehensive review and field test of the Esee Laser Strike Survival Knife!!! Watch till the end for secret compartment reveal, and don't forget to Like and Subscribe to stay up to date on all my newest videos
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I leave my handle on the knife and put it in the sheath and use it for a bearing block
I tried to do that,but it was to awkward
ESEE is known for their capable knives. Sadly, with a few exceptions, they only use 1095 in their fixed blades, which is a no-go for my coastal environment. Nice idea to hide a ferrorod and tinder-quicks inside the handle and provide a tool to unscrew it, wish more manufacturers would be that thoughtful. The divet in the handle is a smart idea too, but without lubricant it won't hold up - I prefer to put in a small ball-bearing (o/i 12/8mmx5mm) with a 14mm rim, almost zero friction. Notice, they put the divet to the wrong side, the edge doesn't point away from you when using it in a mounted position.
Thanks for the feedback, I am enjoying this Esee and hopefully they come up with a better design for the bearing block part.
@@Bigfootsoutdooradventures - while waiting, you could improve your knife by replacing the ferrorod with the 'Firefly' from Tortoise Gear. It's ment to replace the toothpick in Victorinox' knives and of small, rectangular shape. It should fit into the open space in the handle with the two tinder-quicks after lining the scale with the divet with a plastic or stainless steel liner. Get you a flanged micro ball bearing (e.g. 12/8mmx5mm with a 14mm flange) and drill a 12mm through-hole and a 14mm just 1mm deep to fit the flange. Carefully epoxy it in.
The 8mm inner hole is big enough to hold your spindle securely in place.
I Think, last time I payed 80€ct. a piece for the ball bearing and they work phantastic! I put one in all outdoor knives, including the Victorinox'.
The liner is only needed to cover the hole and keep the tinder dry. The Firefly is quite thin and delicate, so best use is to strike along one of the small sides and supporting the Firefly on an even surface.
Great idea!!! I'll definitely look into it
Thank you for the advice
@@mannihh5274 Don't forget the intended design of this knife was as a pilot's survival knife. The fire starter and tinder in the handle was intended for last resort. For most other application, carrying a butane (BIC) lighter, storm proof matches, and a regular ferrorod are more practical than removing the handle scales.
Some day I will get this knife. Always thought it looked like a winner. I think a bow drill divet of this nature is meant for emergency use, not frequent use. Something there when you need it. Nice presentation brother! 👍
It's a great knife, and I think you're right about the divot, one could probably do something to make it a better bearing block, but it's great the way it is and Esee told me any time those handle scales go bad, just call them and they will send me a new pair.
Thank you!
@@Bigfootsoutdooradventures that's cool
Small world buddy we’re about in Southern Oregon? We were living down in the rouge valley, but got tired of the chaos and moved back to the Lapine area.
I'm out by Merlin, I'm from North East Oregon originally though
Great looking knife. I wonder if you could beat an appropriately sized coin into the handle divot? I've done that on one of my homemade knives and it works very well.
Maybe I'll try it!!!
And thank you for the comment and idea!!
Laser Strike. It is the way!
It's a great knife!!!
Dude the limb in front of you dies no justification. We get your in the woods no need to be artsy . Great video
It “ the Lomb” blocks view
Right lol, I didn't even notice that limb. When I was editing I tried to find a clip where it wasn't present but it was there 😂 irritating for sure! Thanks for watching
Great Demo Bro for a Great Knife ! Cheers my friend !
Hey thanks!! I'm really enjoying this knife so far!!! Cheers!
@Bigfootsoutdooradventures been looking at them awhile that's how I found your channel lol Cheers bro great video on it !
Awesome thanks for the Sub, I just subscribed to your channel also and you have some great videos I'm going to watch here in a bit!
Tje best survival knife is the one youhave with you...if you carry quality and versatility on your belt...then when it matters you will have a decent survival knife ...practice with what you carry master the knife you carry..no matter the knife style once you figure out its capabilities and how to use it to over come what might be its short comings that is when you have the best knife for you!
Perfectly said!!! Thanks for the comment
Great video
Hey thanks!!
Awesome video. Getting a coal in those consitions is mighty impressive. This was a great recommend from RUclips. Liked and subscribed.
Hey Thank you much appreciated!!! It was very wet out so I was super stoked I was able to get a coal!!!
I like carbon steel knives but esee is very expensive to me for 1095.
I personally really like 14c28n.
I was taught survival starts when all plans have failed.
Agreed, but I have to say this Esee has been doing great so far. I also prefer carbon. My custom made knife cost 450.00
@@Bigfootsoutdooradventures mine cost $50. I don't believe in using something I can't replace without a problem.
Nice!!!
@@richardhenry1969lol esee isn’t on the expensive end of knives.
@@Buckeyes216 it's still overpriced for 1095 with a 56-58 Rockwell.
It's all marketing.
Lot of better knives for half the price.
I can get a 3v srk for the price of a esee 6.
Would that washer fit inside the carving of the handle?
Maybe I'll check
@@Bigfootsoutdooradventures my initial thought was that you could put that washer in there so it wouldn’t cause so much friction on the handle.
@@rudorc it does but not very well and the hole in the washer created a lot of drag on the spindle making it a pain in the rear!!! It was worth trying out though thank you for the idea!!!
I have the jungalas the 4 and the laser strike love them all
Great knives for sure!!! I've been using the heck out of this laser strike and have not been going easy on it by no means. I am very happy with it and will most likely be buying more Esee products in the future!
Great video! Been wanting this knife for a loooong time!
I love it so far!!!
Great review!
Thanks for the recommendation on this knife!
Friend, really like your videos. Just wandering, could the flat washer of been to put in the bearing block hole to keep if from burning out. Take care.
Great idea!!! I'll check when I get home later and see if that fits, if so then that's going to be awesome! Thanks for the !!
@@Bigfootsoutdooradventures one other thing, some people get a penny and dish it a little, then glue it in that space.
Great idea!
iv seen a seen a few scandi knifes with a metal bow drill divot in the knife handel scales that kinda stinks you almost burned through the handle scales i don't have that issie with my eese flint and steel striker tho i love that thing great video subbed
Hey Thanks!!! The awesome thing was Esee sent me new scales no questions asked and I received them in three days
Seriously, what were you thinking filming behind that twig? lol
I seriously don't know 😂😂😂
lol that’s pretty hilarious dude
Still have the knife you made 4 me!
Wow that was years ago 🤣 I must have been 12 or so. You're talking about the obsidian knife?
You should have made a piece of metal plate formed so it would fit in that divot and clued it in before using it.
That's a great idea, I was primarily testing the knife as I got it, but maybe I'll try to make something like that!!! Thanks for the comment.
Impressive! What species of wood was your fire board and spindle?
Cedar for both!
It’s Braden, get me one of those bud😅 good job cuz
Hey thanks!!! I love this knife and have used it a ton already.
@@Bigfootsoutdooradventures I bet, seems like a good one to have!! Hopefully see you soon man
That would be awesome
@@Bigfootsoutdooradventures hey if you come to CO then we could do something like this together, with each of our kids. Could be fun, or go to the Dixon ground in the east, the normal spot!
Well, if nothing else you sure showed the downside of having a divet in the handle of your knife. Good video and demonstration though.
Hey thanks for watching!!! Yeah I think that divot is like a one maybe two time use!!!
Esee is the Glock of knives
I don't own a Glock, but I own an Esee lol 😂
Seriously, the best on the market? I have one and it's not even the best in my own collection. Personally, nothing in 1095 will be the best.
Its a cool looking blade ...Yeah those bow drill divots and the survival fire starter is definitely a last resort thing. If you end up having to use that ,you probably did something really stupid.
Or you live further North like me and a crack head stole all your stuff . 😂
Agreed! On everything 😂 I like the Ferro Rod in the grips it makes it hard to lose.
There is no such thing as the best survival/bushcraft knife on the market.
I agree, this was in response to someone who told me" you gotta get one they are the best". It made for a good creative title!
Come on now. This knife is up there with the greats. Get some of the knife connection scales ad add x2 esse A1 arrow heads and add that to the handle with the ferro rod and tinder and a esse pouch. Plus 1095 steel is highly under rated these days. I'd put my life on my laser strike any day as it's been threw hell and back many times doing 100k backpacking and hunting trips every year!
*Dirty knife, unhygienic handle.*
And it's about to get dirtier 😂😂😂
@@Bigfootsoutdooradventures *This is how untidy people treat their tools.*
Nice 😂
Bro your mic is horrible