I like that you aren't just reviewing items sent to you like a lot of KZreadrs out there... Keep up the good work!

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@jagersilva2169

8 жыл бұрын

+gideonstactical shows that you actually review an item for what it is and not for benifit.

Great comparison video again Aaron. Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Great review. I've carried the Izzula2 for awhile now and love it. It's my EDC choice, backpack choice and served as a primary back up when I worked undercover. Now that I'm retired I still find it as my favorite all around knife.

@MS-zb5fr

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing. Why did you choose the Izula 2? May I ask you how/where positioned did you carry it as a backup?

My first video where I found you was your esee series and particularly the esee 4, and my favorite Item is still the silent hero (particular with the handle upgrade). What a great knife.

Excellent video...as always. Thanks for all your reviews

I tell you what man, when I’m shopping for knives this channel always has the best reviews

@gideonstactical

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much

Great comparison between the two. I love it when knives have that slight curvature from tip to butt like the JG3 has. The Buck Punk has it as well and I've found I really like that design. Hence the reason the JG3 is so interesting to me.

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

That curve in the body of the knife really helps it feel like part of your hand.

Awesome as always! I ended up grabbing a Hogue ex-f01 7in like we discussed on one of your other videos last month. I'm pleased with it. The A2 tool steel is awesome and takes a beating. Did cause a hot spot in my palm though. I'm tempted to send it to you for your opinion. Keep up your reviews though. You and I have a lot of the same opinions and I really use you reviews to help purchase decisions when I can't always get the products in hand first. Looking forward to you doing one on the Survive Knives GSO 4.7 in the future too.

Friend just bought the JG3. He sold me his barely used Izula II (what looks to me like never used is more like it) for $35, so I'm a very happy camper, love that little knife. Using it as my neck knife right now. It fits my hand better than any small knife I've ever had. While I love leather sheaths, I really like the plastic sheath with the Izula II.

Great vid man! Keep on making them.

I just had to give a shout out to the beautiful dog who kept you safe during your cardboard test cutting.

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

He had my back!

Great review of a classic blade. I think I’m going with the Izula 2. 👍

Love them both. I love the JG3 for whittling next to the campfire at night most of all (it's a more specialized knife to me) and I love the Izula II as a more general slightly more versatile camp/woods knife capable of processing small fire/resource-wood up to a certain level or in a real pinch. PS, I think I recognize that "cutting-test paracord" you're using, I have a bunch I got at Home Depot on the cheap myself ; )

Another great job buddy!

I have the original Izula and like it a lot even though it's just cord wrapped. It's my ESEE-5 companion knife. I wear medium sized gloves so either of these knives would work for me, but I'm waiting on the RB-3 Scandi.

I like both ESEE knives, but favour the Izula2. I like the Izula primarily as an EDC. Probably down the road I'd be looking to add the JG3 to my collection. A good presentation.

Very good and impartial review.

I just bought both of them. 👍🏼

The Izula and Izula 2 both are now available in stainless and do hold an edge well and have no coating (stonewash). Personally I have a large hand but prefer the Izula as it pocket carries quite well in a KSF pocket sheath.

Great vid. Would be nice to see how they compare to the BK24, BK14 and BK11. I have the all the BKs and an Izula2. I prefer the BKs. I had to make another handle for he Izula2 because he hole was uncomfortable for my small finger.

couple noob questions..is there anything i can do to darken the sheath ? is mineral oil a good option to coat the carbon blades to prevent rust?

I really like your very fair reviews. I've made several purchases based on your review and I have never been disappointed. Thank you and keep up the good work.

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy them and they help!

I am looking for a skinning knife. Can these both have the scales removed for cleaning?

Didn’t know the JG3 existed. But I would say the JG3 is significantly bigger. The JG3 seems to compare better with Esse’s RB3 which is an awesome bush knife. Aaron another good review.

Great comparison video!

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

+Muskrat Jim Thanks!

Prefer the izula 1 over all blades fo sho

Thanks for the info

Great, informative video. I just found this out 30 minutes ago but did you know you can convert the polymer sheath that comes with the Izula 2 to scout/horizontal carry? When you turn the clip up/down to screw onto the sheath you only use 2 screws offset because all 4 holes won’t line up, but 2 holes do. Thought I’d share.

I love my Izula 2. The JG3 seems like a good idea, but I'd really like to see it a little thinner... 3/32" probably. I agree with you, it is overpriced. At $120, I'd rather spend another $30 and get a custom. Great videos on the knife.

I have both, still pick up the izula 2 more often, skinned a deer with little effort

great video!!! i have been thinking about getting the izula2.

when is your next hikingtrip? awesome vids btw!

Another awesome comparison vidéo Dude! God bless you and your family Greatings from France

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

Always cool to hear from our international GT family. Thanks so much!

@ gideonstatical thank you very much idk which knife to purchase and now I know cause I wanted one for edc

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad to help.

@borage123

8 жыл бұрын

+David Armstrong ive been rocking the izula 2 for about 5 months now and it has been able to do everything i need it to. from work to fishing to even having to pull it out in self defense. i can honestly say that i trust my life with this knife. hope this helped.

@gunnar9274

8 жыл бұрын

+boage123 really sounds like an awesome blade I've been looking for a good smaller fixed blade for edc cause I have excellent folders I just don't trust them 100%

@borage123

8 жыл бұрын

David Armstrong it truly is and not to mention places like www.knifeworks.com who offer engravings on the blade and the countless options of handles and so that you can make it YOUR personal edc knife :D

@gunnar9274

8 жыл бұрын

boage123 I definitely will look it up thank you

with the shape of the handle, I think the JG3 might actually be a pretty decent defense knife. it does have less of a guard, but it does have some, and more than a lot of tactical knives ive seen. I dunno,. Both awesome knives.

The idea of the Camp-Lore series is to produce different knives for different tasks in the woods. Here are what those knives are designed to do: The Camp-Lore JG3 is ESEE's trapper/skinning knife. The Camp-Lore ESEE RB3 is their bushcraft/camping knife The Camp-Lore CR2.5 is the companies bird & trout knife The Camp-Lore DC6 is their old fashion big frontier knife You can use the JG3, RB3, CR2.5, or the DC6 for camping, skinning, chopping, or everyday carry. They can cross over. I'm just saying ESEE designed the knives to work best as specific tools. *Opinion Alert:* For their price there are a lot of better performing options out there that are cheaper.

Cheers Mate!

Now I am even more unsure about which one I want to get. Thank you ;) Esee will never do an uncoacted Izula II in another steel than 1095 or? The short Izula1 in 440 is and will never be an option for me because its too short for my hands.

@gideonstactical what is the model of your see 2? i.e. what color is the blade and handles? the blade doesn't look black from what i can see in the video and i like that.

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

It's a green model off amazon.

Good vid. I wondered if you think it is comparable, as far as use goes to the the TOPS scandi trekker?

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

+Woodland Features This is better, because it has a better grind.

thank you good video

Call me funny, (and I own the Izzy, and my wife owns the Izzy 2), but for the price, and size, I'm REALLY liking the Eskabar. The more I use it, the more I like it. :)

What happened to the White River backpacker? You convinced me to buy it. Was somewhat disappointing as it came stock but after more skeletonizing done with lots of time with a dremel & re-wrapping the para-cord so it wraps further to the front, I like it. Haven't baton with it yet though.

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

Sorry you were not as impressed with it as I was. Great blade.

@bionautic

8 жыл бұрын

I must first confess that I did not understand your video compare theme. I though is was about comparing top small fixed blade knife options. I now realize it was a video to compare 2 similar offer in the ESEE line. PS. The backpacker is growing on me with the new mods, I am a bit crazy about weight & was surprised it weighted more than my izula 1 since the blade is thinner, great news lots of metal available in the handle to be removed. So work later they now both weight the same thing & the blade is a bit longer the handle quite a bit more room. As much as I like a good guard, I found the finger groove on the backpacker a bit too deep, I changed the para-cord wrap to go forward then back to fill in the finger groove a bit... comfy! : ) Tks for the videos & comments.

Why would you baton 1 inch limb?

What does esee do to keep the uncoated knives from rusting under the scales?

@yoadrian3814

8 жыл бұрын

Nothing by the looks of it. Since it's micarta, it will absorb moister and so you handle will probably rust up fairly quick.

What is your criteria while categorizing each knife in outdoor or tactical? I would really like to know your philosofy, clearly you are a very capable man and i like to know the "inside the brain" of people like you

I think your dog has seen you cut cardboard before and wasn't interested. Thank you for the great review!

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

Haha true!

Im pretty sure the coated blade is cheaper because they cut costs on blade finishing by whacking a coat of paint over a shitty finish. You need a decent finish before doing a stone wash finish.

Would you mind giving the weight of the blades & gear in your reviews? Being a hiker that is important in my selection of gear. Tks for the great videos!

Aaron, can you review the crkt mah-chete? I would like to hear your take on it.

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

+menacer26 I plan too soon.

@menacer26

8 жыл бұрын

+gideonstactical you're the man! Love the channel brother.

In México they cost the same 100 bucks each.

totally off subject, but do u know of a small mini kukri made by a quality american company?

@gideonstactical

7 жыл бұрын

TOPS might have something like that, the TOPS DART?

Great content as always. Would you know anything about what is happening with the Esee DC6?

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

At some point. I would think some time at the end of this year or early next year.

Wouldn't a comparison of the JG3 and ESEE 3 have been better? The ESEE 3 seems to be closer in size that the Izula 2 and the price is about the same.

@jdssurf

8 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing. Also, screw value, if u need to save up for the right knife for your needs, then pick the right knife.

ESEE. ESEE all day and twice on Tuesdays. Great video!

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

+TheTacticalDefender Thanks!

As for the sheathes, I see where you are coming from, but prefer l leather sheathes because they are more slim and flexible. A leather sheath also makes the blade look less tactical and more like a tool if your carrying it in public. However, I'm not a fan of this sheath because there is not strap or cover.

Strip the izula 2 ‘s coating with paint stripper and patina with white vinegar and then use a grinder and get a 90deg spine and solve all issues as well as learn a skill

Great videos!! :D

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks my friend!

JG3 is fine tactically if you were gonna use it that way.

it would be really cool if you made a patch of your KZread logo

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

Coming out with a patch soon!

Oil/wax and wet mold your leather= no water and more friction

Really love my Izula II! It's a BIG Little knife!

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

Haha that is true

Will you be doing an ESEE DC-6 review?

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

+Arizona Survivalist As soon as it becomes available and I will be comparing it to the ESEE6.

For me the sheath is half the knife. A bad carry on a good knife is worthless. Izula 2 for me

What is a tactical task? I'd love to know. Ps, the belly on the izulu seems made for skinning not stabbing(if that is the tactical task you r referencing😏).

Man Aaron, when do you think we'll see an Esee 9 with 1/4 in steel or super stainless?

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

I hope one day.

another good vid

@gideonstactical

8 жыл бұрын

+awesome321 Thank you!

Neither sheath is ambidextrous, right?

@COWBOYJDUB

8 жыл бұрын

Izula sheath is ambidextrous

ESEE looks like a bigger tops scandi trekker

I would remove the coating of the Izula 2 if I were you. I used Jasco to remove my coating and never looked back.

Tactical tasks

Those SMALL TWIGS you're chopping, why not just break them with your hands? 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

Watching this guy handle a knife is like watching someone without trigger discipline.

+gideonstactical

DPx HEST Original... oh, wait, that wasn't an option. If I had to settle for an inferior knife, I guess I'd go for the Izula.

You always look at the camera screen and not the lens 😂😂 Hahah sorry, but it's kinda funny

I’ll take the jg3 off your hands

JG has the much better geometry with a shity worthless sheath