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Posted: 5/17/2016 8:48:20 PM EDT
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I like having a knife as part of my EDC. I want to add another blade to mix in my rotation. I like smaller, fixed blades. Usually 3 inch and under. My requirements pushed me toward th Esee Izula http://www.eseeknives.com/izula.htm. It is 1095 which is, IMO, a good all around steel. Not the best but surely not the worst. Then I was looking at the Damascus Izula http://www.eseeknives.com/damascus-izula.htm. It says it is 180 layers of 1080 and 15N20. Is the price difference worth it to get the Damascus? My venom green para-corded Izula (kit) is fine for my needs. The Damascus version seems to be about $130. If you have the funds to blow, why not? Nothing wrong with 1095. Chris |
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Posted: 5/17/2016 8:54:21 PM EDT
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For 130 you could almost get get an Izula and and ESEE 3
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Posted: 5/17/2016 10:54:10 PM EDT
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Is 180 layers of 1080 and 15N20 better than 1095? I know what 1095 can do? I never had a Damascus blade.
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Posted: 5/17/2016 11:02:17 PM EDT
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Is 180 layers of 1080 and 15N20 better than 1095? I know what 1095 can do? I never had a Damascus blade. It looks cool but functionally, probably not |
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Posted: 5/17/2016 11:21:18 PM EDT
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Not concerned about looks just function.
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Posted: 5/18/2016 12:58:30 AM EDT
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I like having a knife as part of my EDC. I want to add another blade to mix in my rotation. I like smaller, fixed blades. Usually 3 inch and under. My requirements pushed me toward th Esee Izula http://www.eseeknives.com/izula.htm. It is 1095 which is, IMO, a good all around steel. Not the best but surely not the worst. Then I was looking at the Damascus Izula http://www.eseeknives.com/damascus-izula.htm. It says it is 180 layers of 1080 and 15N20. Is the price difference worth it to get the Damascus? Something "in between" - 440C SS? The price is a little more than a regular Izula, the blade is uncoated and doesn't require a lot of care... YMMV. <photo with TKC G10 scales> 
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Posted: 5/18/2016 7:34:13 AM EDT
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The Damascus version would likely be a rust magnet if you don't care for it properly, but it does have a very good look to it. The stainless looks good and the 440 with a decent heat treatment should work well. Then there is the Swamprat Rodent 3 I'll toss in the ring at about the same cost as the the Damascus, wee bit longer blade at 3" and little longer handle so you can really get a grip when compared to the Izula's short handle and some pretty tough steel in the SR101. I have been on the edge looking at SW R-3, just haven't hit the buy button yet, have the Rodent 4 and it's a substantial blade for it's size.
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Posted: 5/19/2016 8:25:52 AM EDT
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The only reason to go with Damascus is if you like the way it looks.
I wouldn't think that it would be superior to Rowen's 1095. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 7:53:45 PM EDT
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The only reason to go with Damascus is if you like the way it looks. I wouldn't think that it would be superior to Rowen's 1095. Nailed it. |
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Posted: 5/19/2016 10:12:10 PM EDT
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Ordered izula
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Posted: 5/20/2016 3:49:59 AM EDT
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Ordered izula Not a bad choice, as I bought one. Which one did you buy? I went with the venom green kit. Enjoy it, whatever one you went with. Chris |
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Posted: 5/21/2016 6:06:45 PM EDT
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Between those 2 stick with the 1095. The extra price doesnt justify Damascus. From a function standpoint I still don't understand Damascus.
If you really wanted a better steel then look for something with CPM3V, D2,A2, or even CPM154 and s35VN. If you look around you can find a small fixed blade in some of these steels around $150 mark. Bark River comes to mind. If you have never used CPM3V I would highly suggest saving the money and trying to get one in that. It is my favorite steel followed by A2. 
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Posted: 5/22/2016 4:37:36 PM EDT
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Between those 2 stick with the 1095. The extra price doesnt justify Damascus. From a function standpoint I still don't understand Damascus. If you really wanted a better steel then look for something with CPM3V, D2,A2, or even CPM154 and s35VN. If you look around you can find a small fixed blade in some of these steels around $150 mark. Bark River comes to mind. If you have never used CPM3V I would highly suggest saving the money and trying to get one in that. It is my favorite steel followed by A2. My favorite blade right now is my bark river 3V mini fox. |
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Posted: 5/22/2016 8:46:12 PM EDT
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SS Izula everyday. Love it.
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