Post your -5's

Discussion in 'ESEE® Knives and Gear' started by evilunclegrimace, Sep 8, 2016.

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    HAHAHA:

    quote: " I’ve read online some complaints about the powder coat finish. I guess guys get upset when they use their knife and the finish wears off? It hasn’t happened to mine yet, but seems like a natural progression for a tool that actually gets used.
     
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    LMAO! I usually ditch the finish after opening the box.
     
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    I bought a sweet shovel.. I was digging a trench on my side yard with it.. It worked pretty good but it's all scratched up now. I'll keep it I guess, but going to mention that downside in the review. Home Depot shovel: 3/5 stars.
     
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    Decided to strip my 5 without etching (for a few reasons).

    Gave it a killer 400 grit satin, finished with Mother's Mag. Means that even if it gets all scratched up, forms a patina, rusts, etc, I can always bring this finish back with a sheet of 400 grit and some metal polish.

    I like being able to maintain a finish, even if it's a nice patina;)

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    I like that a lot man! Makes me wish I hadn't etched mine.
     
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    Thanks! I'm real happy with how it turned out.

    I didn't etch mine primarily due to it being easier to keep clean without little hiding spots for rust/bacteria to grow in.

    That said, I think they look great either way. :cool:
     
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    Hello and greetings from Germany....
    Still ESEE yousing and lovin since 2012.......a few years ago i allready was a Member in this Forum.
    Now i‘m back and want to See how you Guy‘s Managed the last Years....
    Cheers to all
     

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    No better way for a comeback than with a well loved 5!
    I still remember you from the old forums. Welcome back :)
     
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    Hey Thank‘s:)...remember you too...
    Sorry...above i mean using Not Yousing:oops:....my english is Not so good...Hope you will Understand what i‘m writing
     
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    Your english makes more sense then most of us writing in german ;)
     
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    Man that really turned out nice.
     
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    The 5 with it's sheath rigged for incognito iwb edc mode.
     
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    Very nice! I wonder if there's a way to copy the water splatter on the handle with dye...just a thought
     
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    Sorta like a digi camo look... Very possible, though it might take some experimentation.
     
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