Anyone have any experience with esee knives? I got my eye on the IZULA 2.

I've owned 3 1st gen Izulas (GF has 1 and other 2 were gifted to people) and still have my ESEE-4 as my primary camp knife. (it was called a RAT cutlery RC-4 when I bought it.)

 

Great knives for a great price. Very capable. I highly recommend anything from ESEE.

I have the Izula 1 and it's a workhorse. I highly recommend ESEE products.

Thanks guys, planning on ordering the izula II

I have the Izula 1. It's a tough little knife. I carry it IWB almost everywhere. The only problem I have with it is the blade shape. It sweeps upwards very sharply which detracts from the straight portion of edge. For such a short blade, I'd rather see a wharncliffe or sheepfoot design to maximize the straight edge length.

 

The edge length is 2.625" but the straight portion only constitutes about 1.5" of that. If you're making tinder or sharpening a stick, you better have a steady hand or else the blade will slip off once you reach that upsweep.

 

Amazing knives, worth the extra cash, they will last for life and are built like pry bars.

Love the ESEEs.

Don't overlook Ontario knives.

I think they where once together than split.

Same/similar models, a pretty big diff in price, but no Izulas there.

I'm dying for a jungelas (sp?).

Ontario used to manufacture some knives for what used to be RAT Cutlery... then RAT turned to ESEE and went it's own way. Ontario still makes good quality stuff (even the guys from ESEE are known for saying so)... but the ESEE stuff has a better warranty and in my opinion worth the little extra.

 

Word of warning: Every ESEE knife I've ever owned has had the most wicked factory edge. My RC-4 bit me real bad the first day I had it, and I didn't even feel it at first. Scalpel sharp.