Enzo Birk Scandi folder

[j williams]

Ive had this knife for awhile. I dont really carry a folder much anymore, but Ive always wanted a Scandi folder. When I saw these I ordered one up from Brisa in Finland. We had some mix up in the computer and my order was lost for a month. When the found out, they shipped it that day and threw in a free leather belt sheath. Pretty nice I thought. Well it took quite awhile to reach MO from over there so by the time I got it, I just stuck it in the box with the rest of the blades. I recently was thinking about folders for bushcraft, and if it was possible to feel comfortable without a fixed blade. I started to carry it and have used it here and there over the past week or so...I really like the folder. Its well made, a good size with a nice pointy tip. Its 1/8 D2. Kinda has a blade like the Skookum, but smaller... You dont see much on these folders suprisingly. I figure they would be a big hit with the bushcrafter crowd. So I thought id snap some pics and do some carving to see how I liked it for woods duties, and to show you guys this interesting knife.

Specs-
Length: 176/105 mm
Weight: 95 g
Blade length: 75 mm
Blade thickness: 3 mm
Steel: D2
Grind: Scandi
Finish: Satin
Lock: Linerlock
Frame : Stainless 1.2 mm
Clip: Stainless
Washers: Bronze
Screws: Torx 6 . Pivot Torx 8

Pics-

Iz Turley using a Scandi. Proof hes a closet scandi freak...

Overall Im impressed with the little bit of carving I did with it, and love the size. It was smaller then I thought, but it makes for a nice piece. Its 1/8 D2 which we will see how I like it. I did flatten the edge at the tip while I was drilling a hole through a stick. Quick stroping took it right out.

I dont think Id want to rely on this as my sole knife or dedicated woods knife. The way the scales are designed looks very nice, but they dont go to the edge of the frame so I can see that gettin uncomfortable fast. Im thinking about making new scales for it that are a bit fatter, but I dont think I need to. For a nice EDC folder that is built very well, and comes in under a bill, this one kicks butt. I think a Scandi makes sense for a folder. Easy to keep sharp, and can be pressed into woods tasks if needed. Its also avail w/ a flat grind for those who arent in for a scandi.... Im pleased with it, and I think some of you would be too. Even if im not giving up my EDC Gossman UNK for it. lol

I couldnt find these anywhere in the US when I ordered mine, but it looks like bensbackwoods has em now. Cool!!

Hope you liked my write up......

 

[j williams]

Uh oh.....I batoned a folder. Im hardcore like that.

 

[tknife]

Uh oh.....I batoned a folder. Im hardcore like that.

The baton police will be all over you now! That is a sweet folder. I prefer fixed blades too, but a folder is something I carry and use every day. I like the white handle too, it looks the complete opposite of tactical, which is hard to find these days :thumbup:

How does the handle feel? It looks like it might be a little uncomfortable with the scales not quite going to the edges?

 

[mtnfolk mike]

oooohhh... that is a cool looking knife Jake... i like it...:thumbup:

 

[j williams]

The baton police will be all over you now! That is a sweet folder. I prefer fixed blades too, but a folder is something I carry and use every day. I like the white handle too, it looks the complete opposite of tactical, which is hard to find these days :thumbup:

How does the handle feel? It looks like it might be a little uncomfortable with the scales not quite going to the edges?

Im gonna have to do 30 days of hard labor in the fatwood camps for that.

Yeah, thats why I wouldnt want to be behind it for an extended period. Ive thought about making some fatter scales for it, but for what I use a folder for 90% of the time I dont think it would matter. Still might do it though after I get my drill press.

I liked the anti tactical look to it as well man. Its a one handed opening linerlock with pocket clip and doesnt look tactical. Hard to find nowadays. Heck its getting hard to find folders that dont have painted blades!!

oooohhh... that is a cool looking knife Jake... i like it...:thumbup:

Mike brother, this one is right up your alley. You would love it. :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[EMT_Lee]

I've really been considering getting one of those folders, and having Reese Weiland do a ti framelock conversion on it. That would be sweet.

 

[j williams]

Its a nice folder. I love how sharp I can get it, and it is very well made. Ive owned more expensive benchmades and Spydercos that werent as smooth and well put together. It locks up tighter then a snare drum, and everything is centered nicely. A framelock conversion would be neat. The place I bought mine from, Brisa, has all the parts to build one these folders, including the drill guide for making scales. Im thinking I might just make up some new scales for it and see how much it changes the knifes feel.