EnzoNecker 70 Curly Birch, One Size

First, this is a small knife. If you’re reading this review, you’re likely familiar(at least in name) of Enzo knives. I like everything about this little knife. Fit & finish are perfect. The curly birch handle scales are gorgeous, especially after application of boiled linseed oil. The scandi grind is quite easy to keep ridiculously sharp, and the leather sheath is just as high quality as the knife. The sheath is just as important as the knife in my opinion. I carry this in my pocket with just the included lanyard hanging outside my pocket. This has become my constant companion. I’ve used this knife for everything including food prep, opening packages, cutting coupons, cutting various materials, and processing tinder for fire making. Again, this knife is small! But in the real world you don’t need a Rambo chopper to get you through the day. I really like the “non tactical” look of this knife. It is beautiful and classy to look at. Walk away from the tactical garbage and put a piece of art in your pocket or on your belt. This one is a gem!

Good knife, but too small for any real use for me. I tried using it for standard tasks but I could not get a proper grip. I wasn't using it for anything outside of it's capability. Otherwise, it is well built, sharp out of the box, and attractive. Good for a dayhiker or as a food prep knife. I might have gone with the flat grind instead of the scandi for this reason.

Birch handle scales. Scandi grind 12C27 stainless steel that has clean grind lines. Includes lanyard w/antler stop button. Thick leather sheath that is well-sewn and has lanyard hole. 1 star deduct for weak-figured birch scales. A great user knife that should out-perform it's size.

Very comfortable in the hand, perfect size for boot carry, sharp. Have had it a couple of weeks and it is great

I’ve purchased and used quite a few EnZo knives and other of their products over the years. I’ve also bought their blades both from the USA vendor and directly from Finland to make my own Nordic knives...for myself and for others. Never once have I been the least disappointed...until now. The issue is not with the design or the steel. The supposedly figured Curly Birch, however, is not. It is very, very plain. I have their Curly Birch on my folder and a sweet fixed blade Nessmuk. Both are highly figured. But that’s a decorative aspect. I can certainly live with it. The real disappointing aspect is the fitment of the handle to the blade. This should be smooth and even. It’s even all right...evenly very slightly off. The scales on both sides are slightly smaller than the full tang they mate to. All around the handle there is a thin sharp edge of steel exposed. The sheath...a very nice heavy item...just barely grips the knife. It’s borderline regarding a secure hold. I think I can help that by wet fitting. Does all this interfere with its function as a cutting tool? No. It’s still nice knife for fifty bucks. It’s just...disappointing. One of the hallmarks of the EnZo line to me has always been their pride in craft. Til now.

Good knife, but a little to big to be a neck knife IMO

This thing feels absolutely rock solid in your hand. If you have a need for a small, indestructible knife, this would be the one. However, I couldn't identify a situation in which such a knife would be needed. It is too thick to be a good slicer and too short for really rugged tasks like batoning.