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ESEE Izula II vs ESEE ESEE-3

ESEE Izula II ($110) vs ESEE ESEE-3 ($127.60) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right fixed blade.

ESEE Izula II
ESEE
Izula II
$110
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ESEE ESEE-3
ESEE
ESEE-3
$127.60
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Spec-by-spec
SpecESEE Izula IIESEE ESEE-3
Price$110$127.60
Weight100g147.4g
Blade2.63" 1095 Carbon3.38 in
TangFull—
HandleSkeletonized + paracord—
SheathMolded polymer—
WarrantyUnconditional lifetime—
OriginGallatin, TN USA—
Material—1095 carbon steel blade, Micarta or G10 handle
Weight—147.4g (ESEE published)
Pros & Cons

ESEE Izula II

  • Unconditional lifetime warranty
  • 1095 carbon easy to sharpen
  • Full tang bombproof
  • Versatile carry options
  • USA made
  • 1095 carbon rusts
  • Requires maintenance
  • Fixed blade legality varies

ESEE ESEE-3

  • Full tang, durable 1095 steel
  • Unconditional ESEE warranty is well known
  • 5.2 oz without sheath
  • 1095 carbon steel rusts if neglected
  • 9.3 oz with sheath is a lot to carry daily
ESEE Izula II is the better value at $110. Both are part of our curated fixed blade index — tap through to check current pricing.
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