Enzo Birk 75 for EDC

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I received an Enzo Birk 75 two weeks ago and have used it for my EDC everyday since. It arrived hair shaving sharp and well oiled. The size is somewhat smaller then I was expecting, but that isn't always a bad thing.

I haven't put it through anything that I would call hard use. I've used it for cutting brussel sprouts in half, and slicing bacon in the kitchen. The knife isn't what I would call a slicer, but it gets the job done. At work I've used it for opening packages and cutting radiator hose. The scandi grind makes for a study little blade, and I think the knife shines as a utility type carry.

It also has a sharp point, and worked well for me when I had to dig out a sliver. I like that in a knife! The carbon fiber handles have decent grip while not being so rough as to tear up the pocket of my work jeans. And I love the pocket clip. It holds the knive firm in the pocket, but is still easy to remove. And when putting it back in the pocket, it slides right into position.

Once the knife is out of the pocket and in my hand it literally flys open when flipped with the thumb. It is one of the best opening knives I have. It also closes easily with one hand. Overall I am very pleased with this knife. Sturdy sharp pointed blade, light weight and easy carrying. This one is a contender for pocket time.
 
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I have the PK70 which is a slipjoint in CPM S30V and curly birch
A lovely sharp knife
A compertition piece for my U2
 
Thanks for the review. I believe your observation that it's not the best slicer shows up the design problem with the scandi grind. I'd bet it'd be a lot better slicer with a full flat grind. However that takes more skill and $ than a Scandi grind.
 
I appreciate the review.Interesting, the Scandi Grind is what it is. I like it for more delicate work, aside from slicing. Really whittling is what it excels at for me. Still, a nice, usable knife. I see it in a narrower roll, but I like it for what it's worth. The scales are nice too. I think Enzo is a real underdog, and capable of producing nice knives.
 
Thanks for the review.

The latest version of the Birk 75 is a good-looking folder. Good size and price.

But I have no use for a scandi blade.

I have searched without success for this folder with CF scales and FFG blade.
 
I was going to jump the gun an buy one of these, but I'm going to wait until the EnZo Borka is released. :D
 
For the majority of the things I do, the Scandi grind works just fine. And on this knife it is a stout blade. The thing that I really enjoy about this knife is how easy it slips out of the pocket, opens and closes and slips back into the pocket. At work my knife spends most of the time in my pocket and only comes out for a few seconds at a time. And it is nice when the transition is effortless. Some knives just fit your hand better and are easier to open and close. This one happens to fit my hand well, but everyone is different.
 
I EDC a Enzo Birk in s30v and g10. Beauty for the money. It has kick out knives 3x the price. Great looks and great opening action. The only thing I don't like is food prep. The scandi grind is horrible for cutting salami for example. Cannot make a straight cut no matter what. Love the knife so much thinking about getting the flat grind too. G10 is beautiful like a Spydie Vallotten.
 
I also have an Enzo Birk 75 in CF and D2. I really like it, it was my first quality knife, for me, it is worth every penny.
I don't have a specific use for a scandi grind but I like because it is different from any other grind and I don't need slice anything really thin. Great action, the blades justs drops when I disengage the lock, and the CF over G10 laminate feels good in the hand.
 
Not sure what everyone is trying to cut that this knife won't slice. I have 2 and both are the sharpest knives I own and will cut anything paper thin. I personally love carrying this knife and agree 100% in the quality and great deal for the money.
 
I have the s30v model in carbon fiber and decided to test the slicing on a piece of cured salami, it sliced them so thin that i could almost see through the meat. Whoever said it isnt a slicer needed to try a little harder.

Overall, the knife has been great to me, its a great EDC.

Having said that, if anyone is looking to sell theri d2 curly birch version, i would be interested in taking it off your hands.
 
Lovely knife, I've had my eye on one of these for some time now.

Can anyone tell me if these come with a true scandi grind or a secondary micro-bevel please?
 
Never mind, I just got an answer from Dennis from Brisa. He told me that the reason why some reviewers might think the Birk comes with a secondary bevel is because they polish the fine edge of the scandi models on a buffer but that they are all true scandi grinds, in case anyone else is wondering in the future.
 
I started this thread a long time ago. Since then I have changed EDC a number of times. I have even taken the Birk 75 out of the drawer with the intention of selling it a number of times. But each time that I get it in my hand, I remember what a fine little knife it is. Today I got it out again with intentions of selling. But ended up taking some diamond stones to the scandi grind and making it a true scandi. No more micro bevel. Wow, did it get sharp! Strangely, this knife is very similar to the Emerson Mini CQC 7. Or maybe the Mini CQC 7A. This is just one of those knives that I never have the heart to sell.
 
Yes, it's a great little edc. One of the sharpest of my folders.
 
Thanks for the review and pictures. I have been carrying the EnZo for awhile now and fully agree: I could never sell it.
 
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