Native 5 and Enuff - A pictorial comparison

Nice pics. I don't know much about the Enuff, but it looks really handy.

What's the steel on that thing?
 
In the pictures you have Enuff with a leaf shaped VG-10 blade. You can also get it in VG-10 with clip point and a Sheepsfoot with full serrations. There's also a Salt Enuff in rust-proof H-1 fully serrated with yellow FRN. Handy and tough small fixed blades. Blade length in all cases is 2.75" and a thickness of 0.16". The polymer sheath allows easy clipping to a belt.
 
Currently owning a Native 5 (FRN S35VN) and having been eyeing the Enuff for some time, I appreciate the pictures. How does your use of the two knives compare? (more specifically, when performing a set of tasks, which knife/task do you favor, and why?)
 
jswa2 said:
Currently owning a Native 5 (FRN S35VN) and having been eyeing the Enuff for some time, I appreciate the pictures. How does your use of the two knives compare? (more specifically, when performing a set of tasks, which knife/task do you favor, and why?)
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I do like them both. They are both well developed and inspired designs. I like the shape of the handle on the Enuff better. I would like it a little longer, but I have XL hands, so for most others it would be perfect. It does feather sticks very well, and when I head out for a walk, it slips perfectly in my pocket. I removed the clip on the sheath, and it is very pocket-able. The native handle length is better for me, when using the choil. I have a number of natives that I carry, so you can see I love those as well. When in the woods, the Enuff is my choice. When everywhere else, the Native gets the nod. I wish the Enuff would come in S35VN steel though.
 
The Enuff was designed to be a small easily carried Fixed blade for basic hiking/camping without raising eyebrows. We make them in different blade shapes as well as serrated H1. I find myself throwing them into a backpack when I'm planning to be out.

There are a number of designs out there that are small FB's, but I wanted something in a tough stainless with an ergonomic handle that had good texture built into the handle without having to deal with wraps. My plan was a "better quality" than what was available. Unfortunately "better quality" usually means higher cost and to many, the model appears expensive, though in my opinion, there is much value for the money spent.

sal
 
DavidZ - thanks for the reply. Good to hear that you pocket-carry the Enuff; I see it in that role for me, too.

Sal G. - I agree with you on the cost/performance analysis. I have a BK24 that I carry currently in the capacity I would anticipate the Enuff fulfilling, but often find myself on the wrong end of my love/hate relationship with both D2 and cord-wrapped handles.

The Enuff will be in my hand the next time I have $107 burning a hole in my pocket! Thanks for the input, guys.
 
Sal Glesser said:
The Enuff was designed to be a small easily carried Fixed blade for basic hiking/camping without raising eyebrows. We make them in different blade shapes as well as serrated H1. I find myself throwing them into a backpack when I'm planning to be out.

There are a number of designs out there that are small FB's, but I wanted something in a tough stainless with an ergonomic handle that had good texture built into the handle without having to deal with wraps. My plan was a "better quality" than what was available. Unfortunately "better quality" usually means higher cost and to many, the model appears expensive, though in my opinion, there is much value for the money spent.

sal
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Thanks for posting Sal. I do like the handle texture on this knife, and the shorter blade allows me to use the tip area much more effectively and with more control. A longer blade would tend to lever or cam out of your hand in doing the things that are easy with the Enuff. Great job on this one. :thumbup::thumbup:
 
As knife nuts we have a habit of comparing knives. When I see the Enuff I see a Stretch handle with a Native blade in a package that is nearly identical in size (including stock thickness) to the Izula2. The handle is also very similar to the one used on the Mule knives. For me these are all good things.

My issue is the price and the textured frn scales. If these came without scales and costed less I would have more than one. The Izula, BK14 and Bravo necker all come without scales but offer them as an add on. I wish the Enuff was that way. I also wish that the optional add on scales were micarta. I don't think that the Enuff is a bad value at all and some day I hope to have one but it just keeps getting bumped down the list for the above reasons.
 
Thanks for the comparison shots. I always thought how similar the knives looked but even more so now.
 
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