What is an Izula?
As a fixed blade with EDC aspirations, the Izula-II is walking a fine line. It’s small and unobtrusive enough to ride in your pants pocket or clipped to your belt, while still offering enough edge for most daily tasks.
What is the difference between Izula and Izula 2?
The main differences between the Izula and Izula II are the handle length, weight, the color selection, and the fact that the Izula II comes standard with micarta handle scales while the scales are optional with the original Izula. The Izula II has a weight of 3.2 ounces and the Izula has a weight of 2.0 ounces.
What kind of steel is esee Izula?
440C Stainless Steel
The Izula is the most popular knife in the ESEE line with over 100,000 sold and is the perfect small fixed blade that can be easily carried in the pocket, on the waist band, or attached to a pack. This Izula model is made with 440C Stainless Steel and includes a black plastic sheath.
Are Izula knives good?
Aside from the warranty, the ESEE Izula Neck Knife stands out for its: 1095 steel, weight, and strength. The 1095 steel means the knife holds a great edge even when abused. Its soft enough to field sharpen easily. Out of the box, the Izula is very sharp.
What is the esee Izula made of?
1095 high carbon steel
Overall, the Izula II is 6.75 inches in length, made of 1095 high carbon steel covered in green powder-coating. The knife comes with a black plastic-and-metal sheath that clips vertically into a pocket or at the belt using a metal hook.
How big is a candiru compared to an Izula?
CANDIRU VS IZULA – A Head-to-Head Comparison SPECS CANDIRU IZULA Overall Length 5.125” 6.25” Blade Length 2” 2.875” Blade Steel 1095 Steel 1095 Steel Knife Weight 1.7 Oz 2 Oz
How big is the ESEE candiru neck knife?
No matter how you look at it, the ESEE Candiru is ridiculously tiny for a 1095 “outdoorsy” knife. I am talking 5-inches-long-with-2-inches-of-edge levels of tiny, that somehow manages not to be even remotely near as limiting as I had originally assumed.
Is the ESEE candiru a fixed blade EDC?
Candiru, some of which to regrind into super lean slicers just for the fun of having a super sharp “scalpel like” fixed blade EDC, I definitely don’t think that’s how it should come out of box. Below you can really appreciate how stout the Candiru is relative to its size next to the Izula. It’s a force to be reckoned with!
Can a ESEE candiru be used as a pinch grip?
The ESEE Candiru is definitely 100% viable for pinch grips for delicate cuts and other finicky activities. Reverse grip was viable due to the neutrality of the handles, but I don’t know what you would stab with such a small knife.
