Enzo Trapper handle comfort?

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JoshuaC

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Hello All!
I'm looking to purchase an Enzo Trapper with a curly birch handle. I've searched a bit on the comfort of the handle and really can't find much. From photos it seems that it is a bit skinny, and I'm looking for something that will fit my hand comfortably for extended carving/fire making/and everyday tasks like box cutting. My hand is medium in size. This will be my everyday/camping knife and it will get a lot of use. Can I get someones opinion on the long term comfort of the trapper handle in birch? I've looked at the Condor Bushlore because the handle seems quite full and comfortable. I'm willing to spend around $100 or so, but if there are cheaper suggestions, feel free. My qualifications would be a wooden handle, 4in. blade, a good leather sheath, and a scandi grind. If I'm beating a dead horse, please forgive me.
Thanks so much for any help!
Joshua
 
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I've got an Enzo trapper in curly birch and I love it so far, but I've only had it a few months. Can't really speak to the long term comfort of the handle because it's only been camping a few times. I haven't noticed any hot spots yet, but I suppose that could change.
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I'm a big fan of the Enzo Trapper, particularly the handle feel...but mine is black micarta. I don't use my BRKT Gunny because the Trapper fits my hand better. I don't have a Condor Bushlore, so I can't make that comparison.

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I just looked at some images - in some, the curly birch does look slimmer than the micarta; in others, the same.
 
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I've had mine for a couple of months now. I find the handle to be very comfortable. All around, it's just a great knife.

 
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Thanks for the replies guys. I think I'll pull the trigger soon. Just had a peek at the L.T. Wright Genesis too. Now that handle seems very comfortable. But Enzo is much more in the budget!
 
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