Esee used S35VN on a small fixed blade simply because not everyone uses their small fixed blades in the same way. If one want so beat on their knives needlessly, they offer 1095. For the rest of us that use our knives for more mundane everyday tasks, and/or don't want to deal with the corrosion issues, we have the S35VN version. I have and enjoy both for what they are designed to do. More options are a good thing, even if some idiots like to complain about anything...

Went with two 1095 izulas for my wife and I for our first do it all EDC fixed blades. We live rural enough to need a survival capable blade, but don't leave town enough to justify a dedicated large bushcraft knife. The small package and cute colors make them less intimidating too if we need to whip it out in mixed company. She currently has hers on an 800 mile thru hike. She must be finding a use for it since she didn't send it back when she lightened her pack. I'm a folding knife fidget freak and have only ever been bitten bad by a knife twice and both times it was that ant. Such a surprisingly sharp edge I didn't even feel either wound until it was leaking down my hand. Haven't slipped since I added OEM scales so I think I just wasn't getting a safe grip with the paracord wrap. Safer grip is worth the money and weight cost!

Great knife. Wish they made the Izula 2 in S35VN.

Great knife! I have two, one in black oxide 1095, and one in S35VN. I HIGHLY recommend the micarta scales from TKC over the Esee scales. Much better contour/fit?finish, IMO, and feels and looks great! My favorite EDC of all time.

This knife on my fixie wish list...Txs for the look Stassa.

Esee knives are great! One of the best companies out there!!!

Nice! Two of my favorite things combined. My knife therapy session and the Izula. I have carried my Izula II on my belt (appendix carry) in an Armatus sheath for well over three years. PEACE ✌

That is a very fine little knife! Perfect for edc in my opinion. Thanx!!

Love it. My go to. Even when I grab my Guardian 3 for the day, the Izula is still hanging around my neck.

Great Video! The Esee II fits my hand great. The smaller version you reviewed would be a problem. (XL hands) Going to wait for the EZULA II in S35vn. Thank you again for the video. : )

Esse Izula, Bradford Guardian 3 and SRK LeBlanc are my 3 favorite fixed blades. The SPK Shark is an honorable mention.

I have the Esee 4 in S35VN and it's amazing I carry it all the time.

Really looking at an Esse to have as a river knife so the addition of stainless to their knife line is a nice push to get me over the line. Very humid where I live and it's a must have for me.

If you're looking for something similar with the blade geometry you spoke of in the beginning, the ESEE Xancudo is a perfect choice.

Just get the TKC extended scales for the original Izula in S35VN and it’ll make it the same length as the Izula II

After your video I ordered mine, I got the black stone wash looking one, ordered micarta scales and a ulticlip slim 2.2 to replace the stock clip as I will be front pocket carrying it. I may alter the sheath a little bit as well.

Thanks for the review Nick. Added this to my wishlist. Was gonna be ok with the 1095 version until I saw some reviews with rust spots on the blade. Good handy size too.

I have one in 1095 and just ordered an s35vn one today! I carry this and a paramilitary 2 in cruwear every day.

You took the words out of my mouth. I want an Izula 2 in S35VN as well as an Esse CR 2.5. Rumor has it that they are going to have a slightly updated Version of the CR2.5 being the CR30 in S45VN at 3” blade. Money is ready.

I like it thanks for the vid

Great content.. that Bradford 3 sure does look good.. the Azula beats it bye price bye far.. the Azula 2 will probably be my next edc f/b. Unless I find a Schrade.

A stainless 2 would be nice, but I like the thinner grind on the Backpacker Pro for the majority of my tasks.

I've been considering a Backpacker Pro.

Dude I’m an EDC fixed blade guy. I rarely see videos that address my situation. I live in Mississippi with lil to no knife laws except daggers and dirks (really). I have an Izula in 1095. I hate the traction coat so I used good ole cold blue soln. I think Esee has problems with the S35vn in major bushcraft/survival situation vs 1095 but that is the Esee 3/4. Batoning knotty wood you go with the old 1095. I love the izula in S35vn though

Love my ESEE Izula in D2 steel,..no other fixed blade will do after owning this rugged little knife!! Not even the Benchmade Canyon Hunter in S90v steel,...I'd know because I own both but prefer my Izula to the Benchmade!!

Yessss!

Cool

You can get a LTWK Frontier First in A2 for 70 or a Patriot 3V for 110. I think they run them in AEB-L in case you have to have SS. Just another option, great company and also great warranty.

Fantasy knife owners crying about S35vn steel on a couple inch blade because they think it's going to shatter when they have to build a log cabin in a survival situation! 🤣😂 This logic is like buying a Toyota Corolla and being pissed about not being able to tow your 30 foot fifth wheel with it. Use the right tool for the job.

Hmmm...I suppose I could use another ESEE in S35VN. Another excuse to get some more of those awesome TKC scales.

Where did you get the scales from? I see short scales in micarta only g10 for full length

S35VN is a fine steel for the purpose, still easy enough to touch up, takes a screaming sharp edge (I sharpen. S35VN is impressive in this regard. I've never BESS tested it, but I expect it to outscore a lot of other popular steels.) and maintains a level of toughness at their #rockwizzlefoshizzle targets that is perfectly acceptable for the type of knives they are selling. Having said all that, I think ESEE desperately needs to switch to Magnacut for everything, and start grinding a bit thinner edges.

Thinking between this and the backpacker pro… what would you recommend? In general I like the backpacker more, however am concerned that it may not stand to slight batoning if needed. What would you suggest? Thanks!

I preffer the White River M1 Backpacker Pro over all knives in this video. M1 is amazing magic perfect knive.

I also found the price of the special Vietnam kabar on Amazon going for $91 just an FYI

what steel should I aim for if I don't know how to sharpen?

Hey Stassa23 looking for a edc fixed blade in cpm m4.....what do you recommend sir?

I would like to see you review an exdous tool and knife adventure craft 3 in s35 vn

Hey, why is the sharpening choil so important? I had a knife grabbed out of my hand so I abhor them!

Ant is from Costa Rica 🇨🇷 bro they go down there and test their equipment

S35VN is the best

i would question why some think its better to have 1095 on such a small knife. i think prying and batoning a small blade like this is impractical

I would like to know were you got the scales?

$100 how about we trade instead

ESEE doesn't release anything until they're sure they have gotten it right. It's aggravating sometimes, but the wait is usually worth it.

130€ now in Europe! A white river backpacker is nearly as expensive, so no reason to buy esee here!

I seriously dont understand why some companies put all this bilboarding. We all complain about it for years and years and no one is gunna see it other than in videos which will announce the brand. Please stop.

Man, you're a hunter, I'm so disappointed! For someone who knows about the value of life, I thought you would have more compassion for other beings. I have to unsubscribe because my values are important and I am sorry about it because I liked you.