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Posted: 9/26/2011 4:59:30 PM EDT
[#1]
I have both. Prefer the 6.
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Posted: 9/26/2011 7:11:05 PM EDT
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I have the -5. I also have the Izula and -3. I really want the -6... And the -4........... And the Izula -2.
Bottom line is, your going to end up with both (or the entire ESEE line). But the -6 might be the way to go. I think it is a more usable knife than the -5. Either way, they are great knives. |
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Posted: 9/28/2011 7:03:00 AM EDT
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The -5 is often referred to a a sharpened prybar. It's ¼" thick, so it's plenty heavy, but you'll never break it.
I went with the -6, and later added a -3mil and a -4 for hiking/backpacking. The best place to buy one is direct from ESEE using their military-police purchase program. 
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Posted: 9/29/2011 7:23:28 AM EDT
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I don't have a 5 or 6 but i do have a Izula and a 4. My thought is get the 6 and have a small folder for delicate work. The 5 is a really nice nice but I feel like the .25" thick blade is overkill for a practical use.
If i had to carry one and only one knife (5 or 6) i would carry the 5 and never worry about breaking it. Perfect survival knife. The 4 is great for everyday use though. |
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Posted: 9/29/2011 8:59:48 PM EDT
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go with the 6
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Posted: 9/29/2011 10:08:18 PM EDT
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Get the -6 straight from ESEE and have them install the -5 grips. It is already drilled for a bow hole. Not saying you'll need it, but better to have and not need than to need and not have.
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Posted: 9/30/2011 5:35:24 PM EDT
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I am looking at getting the 4 to go with my Izula. I am also liking the orange handles and green blade.
KnifesShipFree appears to have some decent prices. |
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Posted: 10/1/2011 7:38:12 PM EDT
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I got a -4 an love it so far, haven't done too much with it yet though. I did cut my finger on the forward finger notch, that wasn't too fun. I would say go with the -5 it's thicker and will be more kind to your index finger because it is lacking that forward notch. Unless you really need that extra .50" cutting edge you get with the -6 then I think the -5 will be a better bet for you. Also I got mine from The knife Connection. they were the best deal I could find at the time, and fast shipping.
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Posted: 10/3/2011 9:09:00 AM EDT
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For hiking the 5 or 6 is the best. Here's another good place to get them.
http://www.howesknifeshop.com/index.php? |
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Posted: 10/3/2011 9:26:02 AM EDT
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I have the 3 and the 5 . 3 for hunting and 5 for camping. the 5 weights a pound by itself. http://www.knifeworks.com/
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