Field/Survival/Bush/Whatever Knife

**Odglock** · 09-17-12, 09:14

Another vote for ESEE 4. I have a Randall, a busse a few kabars, LMF2 but that ESEE is the best bang for the buck. I am going to get the 5 or 6 next.

**WillBrink** · 09-17-12, 10:23

Originally Posted by Odglock

Another vote for ESEE 4. I have a Randall, a busse a few kabars, LMF2 but that ESEE is the best bang for the buck. I am going to get the 5 or 6 next.

I'd like to get the ESEE 3 myself. They almost have too many models/choices to choose from...Who has the best prices?

**kdcgrohl** · 09-17-12, 13:27

Originally Posted by WillBrink

I'd like to get the ESEE 3 myself. They almost have too many models/choices to choose from...Who has the best prices?

http://www.the-knife-connection.com/eseeknives.html
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**WillBrink** · 09-17-12, 15:15

Originally Posted by kdcgrohl

http://www.the-knife-connection.com/eseeknives.html
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Thanx

**sarge1967** · 09-17-12, 18:44

I would have to say my ESEE 6. I own a 3, a 4 and an Izula as well. They are all great blades. The 6 sheath options are best though. I have the MOLLE attachment and pocket attachment on the sheath. It holds an Altoids tin perfect. Got some survival stuff stored in the tin. Great system.

**bigghoss** · 09-18-12, 23:05

Of the knives I own my Becker BK9 is probably the most versatile. With a little work on the edge my cold steel kukri machete is pretty good but isn't going to work well for more delicate tasks. The BK9 might not be great for small stuff but it's manageable enough that you could make do. My BK2 is also a great knife and I was fond on my cold steel bowie bushman.

I really don't think only having one knife is a good idea, I usually try to have a two or three blade system.

**jyo** · 09-22-12, 03:50

I went with the Fallkniven A1---does damn near everything---A2 if A1 is not big enough!

**Dave L.** · 10-02-12, 14:55

Originally Posted by kdcgrohl

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Any idea why the ESEE 5-series costs more than the 6-series?

**sarge1967** · 10-02-12, 20:16

Originally Posted by Dave L.

Any idea why the ESEE 5-series costs more than the 6-series?

It is almost twice as thick as the ESEE 6. I think it weights close to 2lbs. It is one beefy knife. It is great for cutting yourself out of an aircraft if it goes down but when it comes to finer tasks such as slicing, wood work and general field duty an ESEE 4,6 or even a 3 will serve you better.