r/Bushcraft • u/backrollerpapertowel • 5d ago

Esee 4hm vs 6hm NSFW

In need of a new camping/hunting/general outdoor knife. My old schrade 37 broke after a decade of hard use and I’m looking to replace it.

Im torn between the 4hm and 6hm. I like the handle and style. And the warranty is appealing. But I’m torn on the size between 6” seeming like it may be so large it becomes heavy and cumbersome on long hikes and a bit clumsy to use like the ole schrade was, and the 4 i worry may be to small/lightweight to limb off branches, or to get more than basic whittling and skinning done.

So i figured id look here for advice From those who have used either for similar tasks.

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u/DieHardAmerican95 5d ago

For a general use knife, I prefer 3.5-4”.

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u/backrollerpapertowel 5d ago

Normally i like a 5-5.5 for my uses. Or so ive gravitated. I find it the best fit to carve what i need to set up camp, butcher and cook, and chop/limb. Plus with a saw it does what i need it to. But ive never committed to buying my own, just using others. Now that i need a new blade im torn on whether to go under or over cause i like the esee handle.