Junglas-II

Discussion in 'ESEE® Knives and Gear' started by Twiztedthoughtz, Sep 8, 2017.

  1. nogyro

    nogyro Member

    Messages:
    11
    Likes Received:
    22
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Texas
    ...unless, of course, the stuff needing chop'in is thin and in abundance, then the nod goes to the Gavilan de Incolma.
     
  2. nathan shepherd

    nathan shepherd Member

    Messages:
    1,366
    Likes Received:
    3,565
    Location:
    The Devil's underpants
  3. Getnlwr

    Getnlwr Member

    Messages:
    113
    Likes Received:
    140
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    PAC NW
    I like my regular Junglas, I want to see a Junglas XL made, say.... about .05 thicker and 4-6" longer.

    Or an Esee AXE. I had to settle for one of those EXPAT cleaver things instead of an axe. oh well.
     
    Kaw-liga and The Marsh Gorilla like this.
  4. nathan shepherd

    nathan shepherd Member

    Messages:
    1,366
    Likes Received:
    3,565
    Location:
    The Devil's underpants
    The axe is coming.

    IMG_1588.jpg
     
  5. The Marsh Gorilla

    The Marsh Gorilla Member

    Messages:
    1,716
    Likes Received:
    4,831
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    South Louisiana
    :):D:p

    I like the way you think!!!! This Junglas XL has been a reoccurring want since the old forum.
     
  6. Joe Marino

    Joe Marino Member

    Messages:
    64
    Likes Received:
    122
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New York
     
  7. Joe Marino

    Joe Marino Member

    Messages:
    64
    Likes Received:
    122
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New York
  8. Joe Marino

    Joe Marino Member

    Messages:
    64
    Likes Received:
    122
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New York
  9. Joe Marino

    Joe Marino Member

    Messages:
    64
    Likes Received:
    122
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New York
    [QUOTE="Joe Marino, post: 108207,

    Great video! So I ask if a 3/16 blade does this, than what benifit would a 2 pound+ Junglas have over an ax?
     
    The Marsh Gorilla likes this.
  10. Jeff Randall

    Jeff Randall ESEE Knives / Randall's Adventure & Training Staff Member

    Messages:
    11,371
    Likes Received:
    18,229
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Alabama
    Not sure if this video has been posted here, but these guys beat it to destruction. Worth the 23 minute watch.

     
  11. Joe Marino

    Joe Marino Member

    Messages:
    64
    Likes Received:
    122
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New York
     
    Last edited: Jan 14, 2018
    The Marsh Gorilla and STPNWLF like this.
  12. Jeff Randall

    Jeff Randall ESEE Knives / Randall's Adventure & Training Staff Member

    Messages:
    11,371
    Likes Received:
    18,229
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Alabama
    Yeah I’d say it’s a bit outside of everyday use
     
  13. 480 RUGER

    480 RUGER Member

    Messages:
    336
    Likes Received:
    850
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Spokane Wa
    "It's still sharp!! It's not like your gonna shave a Baby with it but it's still Sharp"
     
  14. Joe Marino

    Joe Marino Member

    Messages:
    64
    Likes Received:
    122
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    New York
    The autograph on the blade is a nice touch. It's kind of like tattooing stupid on your forehead.
     
    Last edited: Jan 14, 2018
  15. Delkancott

    Delkancott Member

    Messages:
    2,522
    Likes Received:
    4,206
    Location:
    SEMA
    Pretty impressive.
     
    beestokk and The Marsh Gorilla like this.
  16. Se7eN

    Se7eN Member

    Messages:
    667
    Likes Received:
    2,190
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    BRITISH COLUMBIA
    :D

    The video does make the Junglas II, and ESEE look good. The savior of the day is the differential heat treat. It doesn't surprise me nor should it surprise anyone that they were still able to use it as a knife. The knife broke during batonning which is typically not detrimental to edge retention depending on how many knots you force it through. It only broke due to the sudden and high angle of side loading on the blade then they tried to force the knife through that big knot. Axes have been known to stop at a large enough knot, so this shouldn't come as a shock.

    What was impressive was when they tried to snap it. Pulling on it, standing on it, dropping rocks on it etc. It took a tremendous amount of abuse. The saber grind on that knife combined with the differential heat treat is a perfect compromise of strength, cutting ability and weight management.

    If you only had to have one ESEE on a show like "Alone" this would be my choice. You can damn well bet I would have a strop or a DC-4 with me, but nevertheless...

    As we all know, the Junglas was designed as a machete. We all generally use it as a large knife/chopper and they get batonned a lot! I would like to see a new design someday with a 10 to 12 inch blade OR an 8" blade, but the saber grind would need to be pushed further toward the tip for strength and the steel be .25" thick. I think this knife would be better suited for mountains/North american coast lines/Canadian climates just based on what we use the regular Junglas for on a regular basis.

    There are plenty of other manufactures that make a knife as I just described, BUSSE and TOPS to name two. With that being said, does ESEE really need to make a .25" knife? Nope. They don't. I'm sure if they wanted to, they would have already! That brings me to the Junbglas and Junglas 2.. I appreciate the time and thought put into all of ESEE's products. Often their knives are tested for years before we ever get to purchase them, then the ESEE team watches as youtube arm chair warriors ( and some honest wilderness living and survival specialists) test their products and comment on them. That must be hard after the years of R&D spent designing and testing their knives. If you want to really see how well you buiult something though, release it to the public LOL.

    I rest in the fact that each ESEE product has a purpose and they honestly won't fail you. I can honestly say I have never been unsatisfied with an ESEE product.

    End Rant.


    IMG_6792.JPG
     
    beestokk, JMick, Solo and 5 others like this.
  17. The Marsh Gorilla

    The Marsh Gorilla Member

    Messages:
    1,716
    Likes Received:
    4,831
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    South Louisiana
    Well said as usual!!! I completely agree about never being unsatisfied with any esee I've used/owned.
     
    beestokk, Jacob Peterson and Se7eN like this.
  18. Ballenxj

    Ballenxj Member

    Messages:
    568
    Likes Received:
    903
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    Idaho
    Great video! I feel much better about them now, and at least one will always be attached to my just in case bag. :cool:
     
  19. Se7eN

    Se7eN Member

    Messages:
    667
    Likes Received:
    2,190
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    BRITISH COLUMBIA
    Thanks buddy :D
     
  20. Bushman5

    Bushman5 Member

    Messages:
    12,319
    Likes Received:
    26,033
    Gender:
    Male
    Location:
    west
    this guy is a riot.....:D

     

Share This Page