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- Jul 11, 2007
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This is my newest blade and I thought I would do a quick review for you guys.* I ordered this knife from http://www.bensbackwoods.com for $114 (free shipping) and it arrived in exactly one week.* Ben has a great store.*
The enzo knives are really marketed as kit knives even though I purchased one already put together.* If I had the time to put into it, I could of had the same knife for ~$75.* This knife comes in either O1 or D2.* I have a couple other knives in D2 and while they are more resilient, I appreciate the ability to sharpen O1 easily much more than what D2 has to offer.*
I wasn't sure what I'd think the sheath but I've grown to love the dangle sheath.* Moving around, especially sitting down and reaching in your pockets is much easier compared a traditional sheath.* This sheath definitely has a production feel to it, but it is very heavy duty and it really hugs the knife much more than my bark river sharpshooter sheaths.* I would really encourage you to try a dangling sheath if you haven't, I was pleasantly surprised.* But if it's not for you, it can be easily removed and the sheath will work as a regular belt sheath as it is.
The handle is curly birch.* It is a very light wood and the finish is pretty slippery.* You would not want to stab with this knife.* If I had made my own handle I would have gone slightly thicker but it's comfortable as it is.*
The blade came with a very ugly bead blasted finish.* I've already removed a lot of it using sandpaper, strop, and MAAS polish paste.* So what you're seeing in these pictures is not quite what it looks like new.* The knife came hair shaving sharp but it wasn't a polished edge.*
Conclusion: It's a really good deal at $75 if you have the time to put it together.* At $115 I would have expected a better finish but the surprisingly nice sheath made up for having to fix that.*
The enzo knives are really marketed as kit knives even though I purchased one already put together.* If I had the time to put into it, I could of had the same knife for ~$75.* This knife comes in either O1 or D2.* I have a couple other knives in D2 and while they are more resilient, I appreciate the ability to sharpen O1 easily much more than what D2 has to offer.*
I wasn't sure what I'd think the sheath but I've grown to love the dangle sheath.* Moving around, especially sitting down and reaching in your pockets is much easier compared a traditional sheath.* This sheath definitely has a production feel to it, but it is very heavy duty and it really hugs the knife much more than my bark river sharpshooter sheaths.* I would really encourage you to try a dangling sheath if you haven't, I was pleasantly surprised.* But if it's not for you, it can be easily removed and the sheath will work as a regular belt sheath as it is.
The handle is curly birch.* It is a very light wood and the finish is pretty slippery.* You would not want to stab with this knife.* If I had made my own handle I would have gone slightly thicker but it's comfortable as it is.*
The blade came with a very ugly bead blasted finish.* I've already removed a lot of it using sandpaper, strop, and MAAS polish paste.* So what you're seeing in these pictures is not quite what it looks like new.* The knife came hair shaving sharp but it wasn't a polished edge.*
Conclusion: It's a really good deal at $75 if you have the time to put it together.* At $115 I would have expected a better finish but the surprisingly nice sheath made up for having to fix that.*
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