HM or original?

Discussion in 'ESEE® Knives and Gear' started by Strigidae, Feb 28, 2018.

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Do you prefer HM or original ESEEs?

  1. HM!!!

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  2. Original!!!

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  1. Strigidae

    Strigidae Administrator Staff Member

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    In honor of us getting kydex, real kydex sheaths for the HM series, I thought wed see what the ESEE nation prefers!

    HM?

    Original?


     
    Strigidae, Feb 28, 2018
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    Strigidae Administrator Staff Member

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    I voted original. Theres something so familiar with the original styles that no other knife comes close to. Too many miles and cuts made with an ESEE 4 that my hands just take it on as an extension of my will.
     
    Strigidae, Feb 28, 2018
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    I have always been a huge fan of the 3, way back when it was made by OKC, I like the HM but don’t think it will ever take the place of my original 3
     
    mtngoat, Feb 28, 2018
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    shaneadams90 ESEE Knives Marketing Director Staff Member

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    Something about these HM knives that really draw me in..Ive got a number of the originals and the more I use the HM the more it appeals to me.
     
    shaneadams90, Feb 28, 2018
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    @shaneadams90 , will these come with the kydex now or still the leather?
     
    mtngoat, Feb 28, 2018
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    I had an original that I've since parted with, but I'd love to get my hands on an HM4 for comparison and S & G's.
     
    jeeter, Feb 28, 2018
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    I voted original. While I don't own an HM, I do have an original 3 and 4, and I just don't see how they could be replaced.
     
    artigas, Feb 28, 2018
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    I tried the HM models. They were sent on their way. Hard to replace the originals that I've used for years. I have man sized hands.
     
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    BOTH!
     
    BlueDogScout, Feb 28, 2018
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    After trying the HM models, I could never go back to the original.
     
    dhunley1, Feb 28, 2018
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    3HM is one of my favorites of all time.
     
    Patrick Rollins, Feb 28, 2018
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    You're supposed to say neither the PR4 is the best
     
    mtngoat, Feb 28, 2018
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    Original for me.
     
    The Marsh Gorilla, Feb 28, 2018
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    I voted HM even though I haven't held any in hand....but I want to....lol
     
    OutdoorsFamilyMan, Feb 28, 2018
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    It will be either or scenario....Kydex sheaths will not be offered by themselves as there have been some handle modifications to the HM Line (get the irony) and the sheaths may not be backwards compatible with all older knives.
     
    shaneadams90, Feb 28, 2018
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    Not to be off topic but will the PR4 get kydex?
     
    BlueDogScout, Feb 28, 2018
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    3HM BO with a kydex sheath, oh yeah! Especially since I gifted my 4HM to my daughter. Maybe someday even a stainless 3HM?
     
    olywa, Feb 28, 2018
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    shaneadams90 ESEE Knives Marketing Director Staff Member

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    down the line...yes....No idea when that will be.

    for immediate solutions and reasonable I like Armatus Carry Solutions......great people and products and reasonable prices...I'm sure there are others out there as well...
     
    shaneadams90, Feb 28, 2018
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    Thanks
     
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    If the HM series had been around when I bought my 4, I would have likely taken it over the original. But either my 3 or 4 are always in my daily tote. I take them everywhere and use them almost daily.
     
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