Bushcraft Folder: EnZo Birk 75 Redesigned

DgitlRedBeard

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I have been looking for a bushcraft folder for EDC for some time now. With the redesign of the EnZo Birk 75 I have found what I was looking for.

Here is a video review and initial field test of the EnZo Birk 75.

[video=youtube_share;hqctAtsT848]http://youtu.be/hqctAtsT848[/video]

Brisa Enzo Birk 75 2711
Price: $120.00 plus shipping $130 total
Weight: 3.6 oz
Dimensions: Overall Length-7.0625in, Handle Length-4.0625in Blade Length-3in Handle Thicknes-.484375in, blade Thickness-.119in, blade height .8125.
Materials: Blade CPM S30V, Handle G10, Liners Stainless Steel, Pocket clip SS.
Manufactured in Finland

Pros:
A++ Fit and Finish
Sharp from the factory
Premium Quality Materials
Lightweight
Deep-ride Pocket clip
Tight Lockup, Centered blade
Smooth opening (Bronze Washers)
Handle ergonomics
Corrosion resistant materials
Comfortable in hand for long periods
Scandi Grind Blade for Bushcraft
Complete line of parts and scales
Lanyard hole
Overall size not too big not too small
Liner Lock vs slip joint or no lock (safety)
Easy to sharpen due to edge bevel (leather stop)

Cons:
The pocket clip could stick out a little less
No convex grind option
Limited availability
Light scratches on handles
No need for ambidextrous thumb stud
Liner lock could be easier to disengage
Cost $100 to $150

Use:
Every Day Carry
Bushcraft
Wood carving/ Whittling
Hiking/Camping
Gentleman's Folder
Backup to fixed blade

So What:
Premium Quality, EDC bushcraft folder. Not many knives with this combination of features. My ideal pocket knife design.
Rating: 10/10
 
Here are some photos I took of the EnZo Birk 75.

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I just think bushcraft should be done with a fixed blade.
My .02.

Oh and nice review, sorry :)
 
CJZ said:
I just think bushcraft should be done with a fixed blade.
My .02.

Oh and nice review, sorry :)
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Thanks. I agree with you regarding using a fixed blade. I use a fixed blade for most bushcraft and carving work. This knife is first and foremost an edc knife I will always have on me and second a backup to a fixed blade when bushcrafting.
 
My opinion is for what you get as far as craftsmanship, fit&finish and materials its an excellent price. If this was the same exact knife with a spyderco label on it, it would probably be 200.00 and that's an honest statement, i love spyderco but they can be pricey. I have the carbon fiber version with D2 of this knife and it is the most beautiful knife i have and only paid a little over one hundred! I think it was an awesome price for what you get
 
fingerjonsin said:
My opinion is for what you get as far as craftsmanship, fit&finish and materials its an excellent price. If this was the same exact knife with a spyderco label on it, it would probably be 200.00 and that's an honest statement, i love spyderco but they can be pricey. I have the carbon fiber version with D2 of this knife and it is the most beautiful knife i have and only paid a little over one hundred! I think it was an awesome price for what you get
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You are correct the fit and finish on The EnZo is top notch. I also like the availability of parts. Spyderco does indeed have a similar knife the Nilakka which is a little larger and heavier and runs around $175-$200 and it is made in Taiwan. Which is fine with me I have the Spyderco Bushcraft with G10 scales. But I may just trade it in on an S30v EnZo Trapper.
 
I have the original in D2. Where is this one available in the U.S.?
Mine is an excellent knife, with great fit and finish.
 
I only know a few places which is, knifeworks.com, bensbackwoods and thompsonknives is where i got mine, knifeworks only carries the slipjoint version i believe and i want that one too lol
 
arty said:
I have the original in D2. Where is this one available in the U.S.?
Mine is an excellent knife, with great fit and finish.
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I ordered mine from http://thompsonsknives.com/. It was $130 shipped. The D2 version is around $20 less. I just checked his website and it looks like he is out of stock on the majority of the different options. They can also be ordered straight from Finland https://www.brisa.fi/portal/index.php?option=com_oscommerce&osMod=index&cPath=119_244.

If you register on the Brisa website they will also give you a discount from the listed prices.
 
Mine arrived today. Very nice BUT it arrived very dull due to a bad case of "wire edge." This is a first for me with a Finnish knife. Generally, they know how to sharpen. The wages of popularity?
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There! Now its sharp.

On a positive note, the corner of the back of the blade that sticks up when the knife is closed has been nicely radiused. That will protect pockets.
 
Wow the f&f looks to be absolutely first rate.

I noticed the Mora 120 in the pic. I'm assuming you carve wood with that?

How would you say the Enzo is as a folding pocket carver? I'm in the market for exactly that and I kind of like the options by Flexcut, but most of the Jack series offer tools that I doubt I'd use. Then there's the Queen knife, but f&f is supposedly questionable, and I don't find my one slipjoint to be particularly effective. I do very much like the Cold Steel mini tuff lite as the (just over 1") wharncliffe blade is excellent once honed for my purposes, but that knife alone is limiting.

I don't want to take my nice dedicated carvers to the mountains with me (even in a case) so that leaves fixed blades and folders, my preference in the scenario going with the later.

Excellent review btw. Very well done. As you can see you've made me very interested in the knife! The price seems more than reasonable too. Tell me that it's an excellent carver (more detail than just that would be most appreciated of course!) and that knife may very well shoot to the top of the list on what I buy next. ;)
 
I'm not sure how I missed your video link at my first read through, but I just got a chance to watch some of it. Very detailed and excellent coverage on the uses of the knife. Really great job. :)

I'm not sure that the knife is what I'm looking for exactly. It looks bigger to me in the video than in the pics. It looks to excel at bushcraft work, which obviously suits it, but I'm not sure how it would work for carving in my style.

Still, it's a very attractive knife in every sense. I think I'm drawn to it more than any other knife that I've seen in recent memory... :o
 
3" blade with 2 11/16" edge. When I extend my thumb (medium hand) on the spine, I have a 1/2" length beyond the thumb. It was designed to carve. Whether it suits you is, of course, very personal.
 
Thomas Linton said:
3" blade with 2 11/16" edge. When I extend my thumb (medium hand) on the spine, I have a 1/2" length beyond the thumb. It was designed to carve. Whether it suits you is, of course, very personal.
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Thanks Thomas. Your opinion is a solid one in my experience, so I appreciate it.

So many choices... I'm not sure which would be a better grind for carving, full flat or scandi.
 
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