3 "Enep" Choppers!

RMLamey

RMLamey

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I expressed in an interest of the Thai "Enep" blades to my customer and friend Santi. He surprised me over the course of the past couple years by sending me these 3 Enep Choppers.

I finally got the chance to get them all together for a "group" shot. I will be posting more information, and some actual "using" photos/results in the next few days.

I have used the "recurve" (middle" blade alot on brush and bamboo, so far the results are very satisfactory. Blade design, edge geometry and balance make for a fast handling chopper you can swing all day without tiring.

Just a teaser for now, will end with the widest one (top) has a good a working edge that you will ever find on any knife, at any price, anywhere.
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Don't show Horn Dog!:eek:

He will want to "import" them ... for chopping tests. The practical kind.;)
 
I'm glad it serves you well, Matt. :)

Looking forward to seeing the full review.
 
Dang, Matt! I tought we were going to see one of yours? :)

But I like Eneps, I'm working on one right now with an Enepish type of blade.
 
I've used lots of 'indigenous' knives from various parts of the world, and not only do they surpass almost every production equivalent available of North American design, but I'd submit their performance rivals anything else, even fancy custom made knives from here in North America.

A good working blade isn't rocket science, and the fact that the guys making these knives often do so in a tin hut with the crudest of tools, only adds to how amazed I often am at how serviceable and dependable their product is. Amazingly inexpensive.

History is so important and the handing down of knowledge from generation to generation in the manufacture of these tools is not only wonderful, but something that we fat North Americans could learn from.
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ive been cutting bamboo with them and will get some pics up soon, having trouble with my camera!

They cut exceptionally well, there are some slight changes that would help here and there, but overall I would rate pure "chopping" ability as excellent.

On the top 2, the weight of the blade and the forward balance point really overwhelm the straight/round handle design. Meaning that with a sweaty/wet hand you have to be carefull as the handle can slip.

The bottom handle is a bamboo root, and has more drop/contour as you can see in the photo. This handle is a bit more secure, along with the fact that the blade is not quite as heavy/forward, makes it a bit more secure when chopping hard with sweaty or wet hands.

On the larger (top) chopper the "choil" drop, which acts doubly as a "guard" is a bit sharp and would benefit greatly if it were radiused, just in case your hand runs up and smacks against it during hard use. I am going to make this mod later, after I clean these knives up.

Will post more pics and get more info, get into heat treat etc... later.
 
RMLamey said:
The bottom handle is a bamboo root, and has more drop/contour as you can see in the photo. This handle is a bit more secure, along with the fact that the blade is not quite as heavy/forward, makes it a bit more secure when chopping hard with sweaty or wet hands.
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Todate, the leaf-shape bamboo raot handle is the one I carry/use in the field trip. About the right size, IMHO, too.

Thanks for the review bro. :thumbup:
 
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