ESEE 3 or 4?

[ray1970]

I would go with the 3, add the Laser Strike next. The "pri Bar" on the DPX makes it umcomfortable to carry in my opinion

I have a DPX H.E.F.T. as well. No silly pry bar thing. I'll toss a picture up later.

[ray1970]

It has a bottle opener instead. Lol.

[Ah Pook]

I've had a R.A.T. 3 (early version of EESE 3) and and EESE 4. Liked both but just didn't use the 4. Carry the 3 all the time. I really like the Izula too.

What's wrong with using a framing hammer to clean fish? I prefer a 12" Death Stick.

[chshrct]

Here's a question regarding the ESEE 3... If you carry it on your belt with an untucked shirt, is it an illegally concealed weapon? The blade has an overall length greater than 3.5 inches according to the ESEE website, but the cutting surface of the blade is under 3.5". How does Colorado's knife laws rule? I know 3.5" is the cutoff but what measurement matters in a situation like this one?
NICK

[polski]

Here's a question regarding the ESEE 3... If you carry it on your belt with an untucked shirt, is it an illegally concealed weapon? The blade has an overall length greater than 3.5 inches according to the ESEE website, but the cutting surface of the blade is under 3.5". How does Colorado's knife laws rule? I know 3.5" is the cutoff but what measurement matters in a situation like this one?
NICK

Law varies by jurisdiction. Manitou Springs measures from tip to handle.

[COvigilance]

I have a 4 and an izula 2, If I had to get one fixed knife I would get the 3. The 4 is nice but heavy and I think the 3 would cover all the jobs that the op talked about. I have batoned wood with the izula 2...it works but the three would be better IMO

[hurley842002]

i have the izula 2 and the esee 4. i think the esee 4 is too big for anything I do unless I am in dropped in to a triple canopy jungle again. I think I am going to buy the esee 3 next.

I'm going to second this. I've owned the izula and the 4, and wish I would have gotten the 3. The 4 is an awesome Knife, and if I could own two it would likely be the 3 and 4, but the 4 was just too large for the bulk of woods work I ever used it for.