EnZo or Böker and why ? Your opinion matters

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After some research i stopped my choices on "Böker Arbolito Bushcraft" "EnZo Trapper 95 - N690Co" as for more simple and cheap steels and "EnZo Trapper 95 - Elmax" as for more expensive Elmax steel .

Blade steel of Boker Arbolito is thicker than the one from EnZo . 4mm Boker and 3.5mm EnZo. If im going to by EnZo from Elmax then 3.5mm could be as strong as n690co 4mm since Elmax is stronger and has more endurance.

What would you choose as for N690co , Arbolito that has thicker spine but pointed tip (i do not like thin tips btw) or EnZo with more rounded tip but thinner spine ?

https://www.knivesandtools.com/en/pt/-boker-arbolito-bushcraft-micarta-02ba331-bushcraft-knife.htm
https://www.knivesandtools.com/en/pt/-enzo-trapper-95-n690co-scandi-green-canvas-micarta-2017.htm
https://www.knivesandtools.com/en/pt/-enzo-trapper-95-elmax-scandi-green-canvas-micarta-2091.htm

What is strange that on the shop site in the tittle of Enzo is written Elmax but in the specifications it says its N690co like the first one, maybe a mistake.

Thank you for any advice and information.
 
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You can’t go wrong with Enzo! It’s a small conpany in Finland and I buy all my leather goodies from them. I used to own the trapper back in day and I liked it but the sheath was loose. I think they have overlapping sheath now.
 
The Enzo is going to be a better knife overall but at nearly double the price is it twice as good? I would get the Enzo if I had to choose between these knives. It has to be said that for that price you could probably find a custom Bushcraft knife here from one of the many talented bladesmith members. I do understand that it could take a while to find one at that price as Bushcraft knives can fetch a premium.
 
I find Boker generally problematic because of their poor QC and occasional bad pivot designs. Of course, that point is moot for fixed blades. But if I was buying a folder, I would take the Enzo.
 
thebrain said:
The Enzo is going to be a better knife overall but at nearly double the price is it twice as good?
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Double as what ? Boker and EnZo from the same steel i linked cost almost the same.


thebrain said:
I would get the Enzo if I had to choose between these knives. It has to be said that for that price you could probably find a custom Bushcraft knife here from one of the many talented bladesmith members. I do understand that it could take a while to find one at that price as Bushcraft knives can fetch a premium.
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i did not know i can buy custom knife from here for 110$ - 140$ , i thought it will cost arround 200$ - 300$. Ok i will think about it . And can somebody here make for me a knife of my dream ? I mean geometry , i would draw or explain how should it look )))
 
I avoid boker at all costs. I haven't got an EnZo yet, but I hear nothing but great things thus far about them on the forums.
 
Yes you can have a custom exactly as you like but for more than the knives you asked about. I apologise I looked at dealers I trust and misread a price. However the Boker while probably a fine knife should not cost that much in my opinion. While Enzo has a reputation of the utmost in quality and ergonomics. There are plenty of deals to be had in the custom knives for sale area. Many beautiful knives between $100-$200, and some for even less.
 
Others have covered the subject well and I agree; of the knives in the OP, Id choose the ENZO (Elmax). Enzo knives rock.
But as have also been touched upon, you can get a custom from a forum member here on BF for pretty much the same money.
Check out for example @gollik - I have no affiliation with him and dont have any of his knives but they look to be great deals. He makes some smashing Elmax blades.
Id buy one of his knives over those in the OP.
 
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Others have covered the subject well and I agree; of the knives in the OP, Id choose the ENZO (Elmax). Enzo knives rock.
But as have also been touched upon, you can get a custom from a forum member here on BF for pretty much the same money.
Check out for example @gollik - I have no affiliation with him and dont have any of his knives but they look to be great deals. He makes some smashing Elmax blades.
Id buy one of his knives over those in the OP.
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Thanks going to check.

Edit: Oh i like this one of his knives, nice design and strong tip
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