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Hello Everyone, I'm doing some spring cleaning and have come to the conclusion that I really only need one fixed blade knife. I have never actually used any of these. I just wanted to have a good fixed blade in case I ever needed it. | ||
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I went with Esee 4, I've owned multiple Esee in the past and their warranty combined with Rowen being their maker is tops in the mainstream factory knife world. At least from what I've seen. <>< America, Land of the Free - because of the Brave | |||
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Still finding my way |
If the Esee was made with the Gerber handle it would be perfect. I really like ESEE's blade profiles and steel but their grips leave a lot to be desired. I know TKC makes better scales but that's another $50 on top of an already pricey knife and still doesn't really fix the problem. | |||
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Bolt Thrower |
Esee 4, due to aftermarket and ease of mounting it aside from on a belt. Saying that, I have one, and honestly I am soured on blades with a finger choil. I prefer the handle to end where it should, have some level of finger guard, and the blade to start where it should. | |||
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Savor the limelight |
I voted for the ESEE 4, but only for its reputation as a quality knife. I like the size and shape of the Cold Steel SRK. It looks a lot like my Fallkniven S1 which would be my choice if I paired my knives down to 1. | |||
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What steel do you have on the SRK? If it's 3V then I'd definitely go with that. Otherwise the ESEE. | |||
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Lighthouse Keeper |
This, 100%. This is going to seem silly, but if it didn’t have the choil, it wouldn’t need the choil. Let me “choke up” on the blade with the handle, safely. I’ve started using my Cold Steel Master Hunter more than my ESEE 3 for this reason, though I prefer the 3’s blade and sheath system. For this reason, in the OP’s scenario, I’d consider the SRK over the ESEE 4. | |||
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SK-5. | |||
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I have an older US made SRK and a s35v stainless esee 4. I don’t have a Gerber but it is made in USA. But I do have plenty of fixed blades but I use my esee 4 a lot. Voted esee. | |||
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Just because you can, doesn't mean you should |
That would be hard choice for me since I have a weekday and weekend answer for that. Weekdays I have a White River Backpacker Pro that has mostly replace my Izula. A box opener and cutter that gets the most usage time of any knives for me. I need something that can fit in my pocket. Then there is the outdoors and yard work version that is an Esee 6 or Gerber pilot knife, depending on my cutting needs that day. ___________________________ Avoid buying ChiCom/CCP products whenever possible. | |||
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My choice is the White River Sendero for any hiking or woods travel. I have other fixed blades for EDC. | |||
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Hard to vote without the scale and blade materials. I like cold steel in general. But, if you are selling two of the three you have, I would keep the best steel and the most delightful scales. ------- Trying to simplify my life... | |||
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The Fallkniven S1 has always been my Grail knife. Maybe this Christmas. | |||
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I would have to choose the Gerber Strongarm It is made in the USA, a variety of styles, decent blade steel and decent sheath. It also reminds me of a Becker Campanion FDE or Short Drop Point. I saw a ton of soldiers have them in Afghanistan and Fort Irwin NTC and they used them more like sharpened crowbars than knives. They held up extremely well. 98% of soldiers are not knife afficienatos, so they use and abuse them with no care in the world. The Gerber held up extremely well. I like ESEE knifes, but with certain handles. I tried a #4 numerous times but it didn't fit my hand. I have a #3 which I ordered with the longer handle. I have a Cold Steel Recon Tanto that I bought 24 years ago and never used. I keep saying if I deploy again, I will get this knife or that knife but in all reality I will probably get either a KBAR/Becker or the Gerber to complement my ESEE 3 In all reality I really do need more of a sharpened crowbar. | |||
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Shall Not Be Infringed |
All three of those are great knives, as are most of the others mentioned in this thread. I voted with my wallet for the ESEE-4 w/ CPM S35VN a couple of years ago. ____________________________________________________________ If Some is Good, and More is Better.....then Too Much, is Just Enough !! Trump 2024....Make America Great Again! "May Almighty God bless the United States of America" - parabellum 7/26/20 Live Free or Die! | |||
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I settled on a Buck Vanguard with the rubber grip for field dressing and cutting up deer. I really like the shape and thickness of the blade. It's shaped like the ESEE 4. I have a smaller Buck Woodsman, similar blade to a very old Case Western I have, for when I go fishing, in addition to my electric filet knife. ______________________________________________________________ Common sense is no longer simply uncommon. It is rare these days. | |||
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Para, I know that you're a big fan of ESEE and Fallkniven knives. If you had to choose between an ESEE 4 and a Fallkniven S1 to be your one and only fixed blade, which would you choose? I value your opinion. | |||
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The Quiet Man |
Of the choices listed, the ESEE. Of the factory knives I own, probably a Falkniven F1. Of all the knives I own, probably one of the Lon Humphrey knives, but it would be a hard choice. I don't really have a need of a super heavy-duty big knife and the F1 does everything I'd need a fixed blade for from utility work to food prep. | |||
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Peace through superior firepower |
Sorry, I was not following this thread. I'd choose the ESEE 4. The handle on the S1 is too small for me, but even if it had a larger handle, I would still choose the full-tang ESEE. I just think it's a better all-around knife. | |||
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Great! If it ain't broke, don't fix it... I already have the ESEE 4. | |||
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