Elmax is currently my favorite steel. It cuts like a dream and remains sharp even with edge problems; it does not really get dull, the edge just becomes toothy with extensive use. It will outperform at skinning, food prep and even as a carving knife.
I use a fire method that does not require a knife or hatchet but it's nice to know a knife can handle the task of a hatchet. I just got an Enzo Trapper and never plan on using as a hatchet. You can make a fire with out depleting your blades.
The Enzo Trapper with Elmax steel is also one of my favourites. I bought two of them: one for really hard use and an other one for my collection. It's price/quality comparison is unbelievable. Only my Fällkniven TK1 is more wear resistant. But that knife is over three times more expensive. Also consider the Enzo Birk 75 as an EDC folder.
Guys, happy new year. What i'm really interested in is your sharpening stone setup. Especially in the Lionsteel M4 Video. Is that a Shapton 30.000 at the end?
thanks a lot! happy new year! In I finished the knife with a Shapton ha-no-kuromaku 5.000 stone. I don't go higher than 5k for my outdoor knives. I do strop them with 12k compound afterwards. For my kitchen knives I sometimes go up to the Shapton ha-no-kuromaku 12.000 stone but I don't think anyone would need more than that. 30.000 should be a nice stone for mirror polishing though.
Hello, i know this an old video, but im split between a lt wrigh genesis and enzo trapper 95 in elmax. What about enzos warranty? Does it support batoning? And such. Thanks! Your awesome guys!
Would love to see this knife and the enzo s30v and lionsteel m4 against your newer production knives like against bark river and others in a pure performance tests
+Loris Buschor hey loris., If you're sharpening on stones just push the knife from the shoulder of the bevel to against the stone and keep doing this until the scratches reach the apex of the edge. Make sure your force is guided towards the apex while maintaining the angle at the shoulsers
nice job as always. i have a ZT 0561 in Elmax steel. the knife is a bit of a mess. Great build quality and fit & finish and the overall design is excellent. But i dont care for the ball bearing blade pivot nor the pain induction devices all around the handle. id much prefer some nice traction enhancing jimping but whatever. The Elmax blade is also a polarizing feature. i believe mine was one of the ones that got overheated during sharpening because the original.edge and its edgeholding was only fair. But since sharpening a few times ive gotten into good steel and im really liking its performance. It takes a few hours but it takes a scalding edge and it holds that initial keeness fairly well. It holds a "working edge" a remarkably long time and its toughness is off the charts. Up there with 3V in my experience. Corrosion prevention is also cutting edge. Elmax has become one of my favorite steels despite a rocky start. I can see how it would be an excellent steel for a bushcraft or outdoorsmans knife. Something that can get you through a full month of survival without requiring sharpening. Its a great steel!
In terms of steel the elmax is slightly better than CPM-3v. However the bushcrafter has a much better handle in my opinion. Enzo's handle isn't bad but it's far from perfect. On the other hand the enzo trapper costs about half the price of the bushcrafter and both would be amazing for allround camping and outdoor use. However, if you don't mind the money the bushcrafter is the superior knife.
Roberto Ruscigno Survival its the steel that was before m4 so its a pretty good steel not stainless but around 3.5-4.0 chromium if i dont remember wrong so it wont rust by looking at it but can patina after seing onions and such if not wiped dry. Ive tried m2 enzo and it was very good
Both are excellent with enzo's heat treatment. If you want ultimate edge retention you should take elmax but if you want your knife to be easy to sharpen O1 is the way to go. Elmax is not too hard on good hard waterstones though. If you live in a humid environment I would always suggest Elmax. Hope this will help you decide. -Stay sharp!
Does this knife have good edge retention? Ive seen many people complaining about the poor edge retention and inability to take a fine edge. Is cpm 3v better?
On Average (depending on the heat treatment) CPM 3V is superior in just about every aspect, except for slightly inferior edge retention. However while it is still quite corrosion resistent it is not a stainless steel like Elmax. It's also worth considering that CPM 3V knives are usually a bit more expensive. That being said properly heat treated Elmax will still be plenty though enough for just about everything you can throw at it. And as he said Enzo pretty much always do an excellent job on their heat treatment. CPM 3V takes a slightly finer edge but Elmax still takes a fine enough edge to easily shave arm hair and cut phone book paper. It will be more difficult to sharpen though.
ive been watching DBK videos a lot recently, but i think they have all been newer vids because this video is very very different to everything ive seen. No Micky, no silly joking about, its weird. its not bad but i prefer the funny vids, im not a knife guy ive just been watching for the laughs. 8)
Hi guys, I was thinking of taking an Enzo in Elmax, it really looks like an excellent knife, I wanted to know something that I understood from the video, the back of the knife makes sparks with the sharpener as it arrives from the factory or you have touched it up to make it work ? Let me know if you think it's an excellent choice, your opinion is very important to me, thanks Michele.
I have two versions of this knife.Both have scandi grinds and they both are the 95 model..The spine was able to toss sparks without modifications....I carry it as a edc knife/work knife..It’s legal to do so in my state.Im a big fan of the knife..Great quality for the price.
Say Heah Dutch, Lately I've been using my thinned down Rodent 5, But not much but more at the apex of the edge. It's a Excellent slicer as well as a pretty good carver for a 5 1/2" blade with a very comfortable lightning bolt style handle, The steel is carbon and is SR101 which is a Ballbearing Steel Tempered with the Busse Technology. It's strong and lite. But yeah, I'm thinking of getting the Elma Trapper.
Damn you guys and your disgustingly sharp knives. How much time do you spend getting them so sharp? I honestly doubt I could manage that level of edge sharpness ever.
Thanks a lot mate! It depends. The first time sharpening depends on the bevel and geometry given by the manufacturer. We regrind them most of the time. An enzo (scandi) grind we mostly make slightly convexed (scandi-vex) this only takes around 30-40 minutes. Sometimes we have to get rid of a large secondary bevel which can take up 1-2 hours. After the first sharpening it only takes around 10-30 minutes depending on the damage the edge took while using it. Having good and hard stones help a lot. Thanks again mate. -stay sharp
Dutch Bushcraft Knives So, all by hand? I have a WorkSharp belt sharpener which convexes nicely but never could cut circles, an S yes but not circles. I guess practice makes perfect...and good stones.
Hello from Greece. I want to buy a trapper 95 in elmax, but i worry about the handle: it seems that this small angle at the end of the handle would produce some hot-spots, because the little finger won't fit good. Is it the case with enzo's. Thanks in advance.
At the risk of sounding condescending, let me say I love your videos, I bought two Enzo's because of your videos, but I'm a non batoner, I don't want to risk breaking or dulling my knife in a SHTF scenario. I was taught fire making by my grandfather, and father employing a method using material that can be processed by hand. I was taught to preserve blades. We never used a knife to process fire wood, but used our hands to break smaller sticks for kindling. It's nice to know the knife can baton but why? It's unnecessary.
Hello guys. Firstly I must say that I like your reviews very much. I'd like to ask you for advice. I'm buying a hunting knife and can't decide between Muela Husky in 34RWL and Enzo 95 Trapper in n690. I'm not going for Lionsteel m4 beacause of sharpening... Thanks. If you have some better options in around 150€ range, please let me know.
Muela Husky is a Hunting knife, Enzo Trapper ha a scandi edge that is not good for a hunting knife. Late response, but the right answer is Muela Husky. Bark River Fox River in CPM 3V is the best hunting knife you can find. If you want even better than that, you have to order a custom knife from a custom maker. Enjoy!
I think i'd pick CoS from fallkniven. Easy to sharpen, holds a great edge and gets crazy sharp. If you need a but more toughness and edge retention I would say CPM-3V.
Hi I really enjoy watching your video. May I ask that if both convex grinding, is this a match with BR gunny with Elmax? I just like the design of this knife better than BR, but BR gunny is a bigger name, and as I am in USA, BR is not that more expensive. Thanks!
Thanks for the information. I now am very into BR and ordered a bravo 1 with s35vn coz I have sweaty hands. In the future I may get a gunny 3v, described as you guys' favorite :) Just not sure how 3v will hold up to not rust with my sweat.
You guys absolutely amaze me. Unbelievable skills and passion for what you do. You're modern day Renaissance men with the variety of skills and interests you have. To be friends that long is great. Have you guys ever had a real fight. Based on build I'd take Martin. Sorry Mikkie. You're both in great shape. I'm old now but I remember those days of being in great shape. In those days I'd probably be winning the fight until you stabbed me. Keep up the great work. How about a video on making that knife?
thanks a thousand for the kind words! we really appreciate it! Luckily I would never take a knife to a fight haha. Mikkie and I never had a real fight only minor annoyances when we were in puberty haha. I have a video about making this knife: ruclips.net/video/CtPvl2qnDfk/видео.html Thanks again Mr Geerbear! -stay sharp
Ok just asking could you do a review on a vanilla titanium bonded knife since they're kind of new and a budget blade I'd like to see what your opinion is for those who want a budget blade.
I don't think we'll do a review on camillus anytime soon. I don't like Aus-8 steel. It's really soft and doesn't hold an edge well with the heat treat most cheap brands give it.
I will share a little tip when battoning; with the shorter blades, you don't need to try and hit the small tip, just keep hitting the top of the log and keep pushing down with the handle and it will still split. Try it :-) Thanks, Ben
Hey mate, that elmax Steel is crazy good!! I have Enzo in 01 and love it!! No problems after I gave it a good sharpening!! Maybe that's what it is!! A good a sharpening job make a good steel even better!!!??
Very true mate. If you put a well polished/sharpned blade under a microscope and compare it with a badly sharpened knife you will immediately see why a well sharpened knife holds a better edge. Enzo's O1 is amazing. Enzo seems to do very good with their heat treats! -stay sharp
I bought the kit which is €115,- It's very cheap for an elmax knife. The gunny elmax would cost around €300,- here or over 200 dollars in america.www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/pt/-enzo-trapper-95-elmax-scz-kit-green-micarta-canva.htm
Hi guys. one fast question: I have bought this knife and it is super sharp and easy to sharpen but it chips really easily (just carving, batonning). Is that to be expected? Any solution?
+Jordi Masramon mm strange, I haven't experienced any chipping on my elmax. Make sure you don't work on sandy stuff. Elmax can chip for sure but it should be easy. Maybe you can try to increase the edge angle a bit.
Could it be a defect with this specific unit? Perhaps a problem with the heat treatment? It keeps getting chipped every time I use it. I just wanted to know if this is normal with elmax (perhaps too high in the Rockwell scale and it gets brittle?) or something unusual I should complain about
I saw a lot of places people complaining about Elmax and you are not alone. This video almost convinced me to buy it at Amazon but your comments hindered me to do so... Why there isn't a stainless steel that holds up its edge durably.... I heard v10 is laminated and kinds of soft, so Fallkniven s1 or a1 isn't that good, I heard technically s30v has less chromium so it's not stainless enough. I'm so dispair about steels
Dutch Bushcraft Knives Thanks guys! Just received it yesterday, it's a beauty. Also just ordered the N690Co version on model 95. Won't arrive until after Christmas though :(
+Jonas Weinfurtner both of the steels are great! S30v is not available anymore and elmax seems to be a fine successor. We would say that it is not worth the trouble looking for a s30v enzo if the elmax version is at least as good! Hope we could help you out man, Cheers
Dit mes is best lastig verkrijgbaar geloof ik, ik zoek deze of de n690 versie maar dan met een zwart handvat ipv dat afgrijselijke groen dat K&T op hun site heeft. Wisselen de kleuren per jaar of kun je alleen met een kit zelf kiezen?
Dutch Bushcraft Knives bedankt voor de tip;) alleen helaas geen zwart en geen elmax. Dat wordt geduld hebben met het aanschaffen van het zoveelste mes dat ik eigenlijk niet nodig heb haha 1st world problems. Geweldig kanaal overigens, jullie maken me helemaal koopziek ;)
Say Heah, Since this video, I had (2) knives made with white handles, Oops actulally (3) if you include my matching Battle Horse Mad Hatter Machete in L6. I had it made specifically made to match my other Battle Horse Modified Attitude. A Awesome Combo. I also completed my Wannabe Nessmuk Trio, My Adventure Sworn 3V Guide with White G-10 Handle with Black Micarta Liners. I teamed it with my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet and my Rough Rider Copper Bolster Moose Pattern Slipjoint Pocket Knife. But I think I still really like your 12c27 Enzo better.,,.p
Thx, found it. At the moment i m just starting with bushcraft and got a Mora light my fire knife. But if i m going to stay with this hobby, i ll buy the Enzo elmax. Just need a few Mode bushcraft-project ideas😀
You really make me cringe when I watch you battening your knife like that. Sooner or later either that handle is going to come loose or that knife is going to break. Power to you if your willing to run that kind of risk. Lol. Cheers guys!
not bush crafting shorts.....bro. screw that feather sticking, crap. cut a big piece of steak meat. I'd love to see your face if that blade cracked in half hitting it like that....now that would be entertainment.
The handle on that thing...gorgeous. Beautifully simple knife.
Elmax is currently my favorite steel. It cuts like a dream and remains sharp even with edge problems; it does not really get dull, the edge just becomes toothy with extensive use. It will outperform at skinning, food prep and even as a carving knife.
It's one of my favourites as well! It's edge retention is crazy.
Seven years later, the Brisa Trapper in Elmax is still an excellent knife. I have the 115 in flat grind, and it's a favorite.
Just picked up the blade kit in Elmax. I shall be adding my own G10 scales this week with the Bark River 'Coke bottle' shape.
I use a fire method that does not require a knife or hatchet but it's nice to know a knife can handle the task of a hatchet. I just got an Enzo Trapper and never plan on using as a hatchet. You can make a fire with out depleting your blades.
The Enzo Trapper with Elmax steel is also one of my favourites. I bought two of them: one for really hard use and an other one for my collection. It's price/quality comparison is unbelievable. Only my Fällkniven TK1 is more wear resistant. But that knife is over three times more expensive. Also consider the Enzo Birk 75 as an EDC folder.
very good choice with both knives! I understand why you bought a second. it can be hard using a beautiful knife knowing it will wear.
The Trapper was my first kit build. Rosewood scales with red liners.
I have a few Zero Tolerances in Elmax and it's fantastic for edc, I can get it stupid sharp and it holds well.
Guys, happy new year. What i'm really interested in is your sharpening stone setup. Especially in the Lionsteel M4 Video. Is that a Shapton 30.000 at the end?
thanks a lot! happy new year! In I finished the knife with a Shapton ha-no-kuromaku 5.000 stone. I don't go higher than 5k for my outdoor knives. I do strop them with 12k compound afterwards.
For my kitchen knives I sometimes go up to the Shapton ha-no-kuromaku 12.000 stone but I don't think anyone would need more than that. 30.000 should be a nice stone for mirror polishing though.
Hello, i know this an old video, but im split between a lt wrigh genesis and enzo trapper 95 in elmax. What about enzos warranty? Does it support batoning? And such. Thanks! Your awesome guys!
Would love to see this knife and the enzo s30v and lionsteel m4 against your newer production knives like against bark river and others in a pure performance tests
knife sharpening norway Where can u purchase the s30v
Hey Maarten and Mikkie.I have the same knife but in N690Co. It's over-convexed now and pretty dull.How should i restore the scandi edge?
+Loris Buschor hey loris., If you're sharpening on stones just push the knife from the shoulder of the bevel to against the stone and keep doing this until the scratches reach the apex of the edge. Make sure your force is guided towards the apex while maintaining the angle at the shoulsers
Dutch Bushcraft Knives Thanks. I will give it a try ;-)
nice job as always.
i have a ZT 0561 in Elmax steel.
the knife is a bit of a mess. Great build quality and fit & finish and the overall design is excellent.
But i dont care for the ball bearing blade pivot nor the pain induction devices all around the handle. id much prefer some nice traction enhancing jimping but whatever.
The Elmax blade is also a polarizing feature. i believe mine was one of the ones that got overheated during sharpening because the original.edge and its edgeholding was only fair.
But since sharpening a few times ive gotten into good steel and im really liking its performance.
It takes a few hours but it takes a scalding edge and it holds that initial keeness fairly well. It holds a "working edge" a remarkably long time and its toughness is off the charts. Up there with 3V in my experience.
Corrosion prevention is also cutting edge.
Elmax has become one of my favorite steels despite a rocky start.
I can see how it would be an excellent steel for a bushcraft or outdoorsmans knife.
Something that can get you through a full month of survival without requiring sharpening.
Its a great steel!
Excellent video as always. How would you compare this knife with the Bark River Bushcrafter for all around camping and outdoor use? Thanks
In terms of steel the elmax is slightly better than CPM-3v. However the bushcrafter has a much better handle in my opinion. Enzo's handle isn't bad but it's far from perfect. On the other hand the enzo trapper costs about half the price of the bushcrafter and both would be amazing for allround camping and outdoor use. However, if you don't mind the money the bushcrafter is the superior knife.
What do you guys think of Helle knives??
Dani Boii Great knives!
Ah, the days before all the alcohol, etc., excellent review.
What do you think about M2 steel on Enzo trapper? (is it stainless???) I didn't find any informations about or reviews. Thanks from Italy!
Roberto
Roberto Ruscigno Survival its the steel that was before m4 so its a pretty good steel not stainless but around 3.5-4.0 chromium if i dont remember wrong so it wont rust by looking at it but can patina after seing onions and such if not wiped dry.
Ive tried m2 enzo and it was very good
Thanks bro!
no problem its a pretty good performer enjoy it if ya buy it mate
Hey guys, I love your videos! I am looking to get a Trapper and want your advice. Which Enzo Trapper would you guys recommend? The O1, or Elmax?
Both are excellent with enzo's heat treatment. If you want ultimate edge retention you should take elmax but if you want your knife to be easy to sharpen O1 is the way to go. Elmax is not too hard on good hard waterstones though. If you live in a humid environment I would always suggest Elmax.
Hope this will help you decide.
-Stay sharp!
Does this knife have good edge retention? Ive seen many people complaining about the poor edge retention and inability to take a fine edge. Is cpm 3v better?
On Average (depending on the heat treatment) CPM 3V is superior in just about every aspect, except for slightly inferior edge retention. However while it is still quite corrosion resistent it is not a stainless steel like Elmax. It's also worth considering that CPM 3V knives are usually a bit more expensive. That being said properly heat treated Elmax will still be plenty though enough for just about everything you can throw at it. And as he said Enzo pretty much always do an excellent job on their heat treatment.
CPM 3V takes a slightly finer edge but Elmax still takes a fine enough edge to easily shave arm hair and cut phone book paper. It will be more difficult to sharpen though.
ive been watching DBK videos a lot recently, but i think they have all been newer vids because this video is very very different to everything ive seen. No Micky, no silly joking about, its weird. its not bad but i prefer the funny vids, im not a knife guy ive just been watching for the laughs. 8)
Hi guys, I was thinking of taking an Enzo in Elmax, it really looks like an excellent knife, I wanted to know something that I understood from the video, the back of the knife makes sparks with the sharpener as it arrives from the factory or you have touched it up to make it work ? Let me know if you think it's an excellent choice, your opinion is very important to me, thanks Michele.
I have two versions of this knife.Both have scandi grinds and they both are the 95 model..The spine was able to toss sparks without modifications....I carry it as a edc knife/work knife..It’s legal to do so in my state.Im a big fan of the knife..Great quality for the price.
Say Heah Dutch, Lately I've been using my thinned down Rodent 5, But not much but more at the apex of the edge. It's a Excellent slicer as well as a pretty good carver for a 5 1/2" blade with a very comfortable lightning bolt style handle, The steel is carbon and is SR101 which is a Ballbearing Steel Tempered with the Busse Technology. It's strong and lite. But yeah, I'm thinking of getting the Elma Trapper.
the enzo trapper in elmax is a great bushcrafting knife for sure. The rodent 5 looks like a very decent knife!
Infact I'm thinking of getting the Enzo Trapper in Elmax
Damn you guys and your disgustingly sharp knives.
How much time do you spend getting them so sharp?
I honestly doubt I could manage that level of edge sharpness ever.
Thanks a lot mate! It depends. The first time sharpening depends on the bevel and geometry given by the manufacturer. We regrind them most of the time. An enzo (scandi) grind we mostly make slightly convexed (scandi-vex) this only takes around 30-40 minutes. Sometimes we have to get rid of a large secondary bevel which can take up 1-2 hours. After the first sharpening it only takes around 10-30 minutes depending on the damage the edge took while using it. Having good and hard stones help a lot.
Thanks again mate.
-stay sharp
Dutch Bushcraft Knives So, all by hand?
I have a WorkSharp belt sharpener which convexes nicely but never could cut circles, an S yes but not circles.
I guess practice makes perfect...and good stones.
Hello from Greece. I want to buy a trapper 95 in elmax, but i worry about the handle: it seems that this small angle at the end of the handle would produce some hot-spots, because the little finger won't fit good. Is it the case with enzo's. Thanks in advance.
The enzo handle can indeed have little hot spots. Its definitely not the best handle
At the risk of sounding condescending, let me say I love your videos, I bought two Enzo's because of your videos, but I'm a non batoner, I don't want to risk breaking or dulling my knife in a SHTF scenario. I was taught fire making by my grandfather, and father employing a method using material that can be processed by hand. I was taught to preserve blades. We never used a knife to process fire wood, but used our hands to break smaller sticks for kindling. It's nice to know the knife can baton but why? It's unnecessary.
+Timothy Ryan Fisher that's very cool! For me batonning is a nice activity. I enjoy doing it. I agree that there are enough substitutes
Great vid. Thank you!
thanks a lot Jon!
Hello guys. Firstly I must say that I like your reviews very much. I'd like to ask you for advice. I'm buying a hunting knife and can't decide between Muela Husky in 34RWL and Enzo 95 Trapper in n690. I'm not going for Lionsteel m4 beacause of sharpening... Thanks. If you have some better options in around 150€ range, please let me know.
Muela Husky is a Hunting knife, Enzo Trapper ha a scandi edge that is not good for a hunting knife. Late response, but the right answer is Muela Husky. Bark River Fox River in CPM 3V is the best hunting knife you can find. If you want even better than that, you have to order a custom knife from a custom maker. Enjoy!
What is your favorite steel for an extremely sharp edge with resistance and durability ?
I think i'd pick CoS from fallkniven. Easy to sharpen, holds a great edge and gets crazy sharp. If you need a but more toughness and edge retention I would say CPM-3V.
@ Michel brutaaltje
Hi I really enjoy watching your video. May I ask that if both convex grinding, is this a match with BR gunny with Elmax? I just like the design of this knife better than BR, but BR gunny is a bigger name, and as I am in USA, BR is not that more expensive. Thanks!
the Enzo comes in a scandi grind so you'll have to make it scandi-vex or convex yourself. Both knives are great but imo the gunny is better.
Thanks for the information. I now am very into BR and ordered a bravo 1 with s35vn coz I have sweaty hands. In the future I may get a gunny 3v, described as you guys' favorite :) Just not sure how 3v will hold up to not rust with my sweat.
You guys absolutely amaze me. Unbelievable skills and passion for what you do. You're modern day Renaissance men with the variety of skills and interests you have. To be friends that long is great. Have you guys ever had a real fight. Based on build I'd take Martin. Sorry Mikkie. You're both in great shape. I'm old now but I remember those days of being in great shape. In those days I'd probably be winning the fight until you stabbed me. Keep up the great work. How about a video on making that knife?
thanks a thousand for the kind words! we really appreciate it! Luckily I would never take a knife to a fight haha.
Mikkie and I never had a real fight only minor annoyances when we were in puberty haha. I have a video about making this knife: ruclips.net/video/CtPvl2qnDfk/видео.html
Thanks again Mr Geerbear!
-stay sharp
what do you think about Hultafors Knifes ?
They are awesome for the price. I do like the handles of Mora better though
Ok just asking could you do a review on a vanilla titanium bonded knife since they're kind of new and a budget blade I'd like to see what your opinion is for those who want a budget blade.
I don't think we'll do a review on camillus anytime soon. I don't like Aus-8 steel. It's really soft and doesn't hold an edge well with the heat treat most cheap brands give it.
Nice Martin!!! A++
I will share a little tip when battoning; with the shorter blades, you don't need to try and hit the small tip, just keep hitting the top of the log and keep pushing down with the handle and it will still split.
Try it :-)
Thanks, Ben
thanks for the tip Ben! I shall try!
Dutch Bushcraft Knives I look forward to hearing how you get on.
Take it easy and I'm loving the channel. All the best
oldhairpin I've got an even better one "Don't "baton make wedges instead!!
Do a review on the schrade schf39. DO IT YOU CRAZY GUYS!!!!
great vid, thanks!
Hey mate, that elmax Steel is crazy good!! I have Enzo in 01 and love it!! No problems after I gave it a good sharpening!! Maybe that's what it is!! A good a sharpening job make a good steel even better!!!??
Very true mate. If you put a well polished/sharpned blade under a microscope and compare it with a badly sharpened knife you will immediately see why a well sharpened knife holds a better edge. Enzo's O1 is amazing. Enzo seems to do very good with their heat treats!
-stay sharp
Can u get the 115 without liners?
Have you tested any tbs knifes
How much does it cost to get a knife this size with a great steel like elmex or better?
I bought the kit which is €115,- It's very cheap for an elmax knife. The gunny elmax would cost around €300,- here or over 200 dollars in america.www.knivesandtools.co.uk/en/pt/-enzo-trapper-95-elmax-scz-kit-green-micarta-canva.htm
Hi guys. one fast question: I have bought this knife and it is super sharp and easy to sharpen but it chips really easily (just carving, batonning). Is that to be expected? Any solution?
+Jordi Masramon mm strange, I haven't experienced any chipping on my elmax. Make sure you don't work on sandy stuff. Elmax can chip for sure but it should be easy. Maybe you can try to increase the edge angle a bit.
Could it be a defect with this specific unit? Perhaps a problem with the heat treatment? It keeps getting chipped every time I use it.
I just wanted to know if this is normal with elmax (perhaps too high in the Rockwell scale and it gets brittle?) or something unusual I should complain about
I saw a lot of places people complaining about Elmax and you are not alone. This video almost convinced me to buy it at Amazon but your comments hindered me to do so... Why there isn't a stainless steel that holds up its edge durably.... I heard v10 is laminated and kinds of soft, so Fallkniven s1 or a1 isn't that good, I heard technically s30v has less chromium so it's not stainless enough. I'm so dispair about steels
chips is strange.. but have you tried convexing it a little bit or is it a true scandi that you give it?
The knife is for small wood tasks as well, making traps, steaks, spoons other tools. If you want to make kindling use a hatchet.
I see Enzo trapper in elmax but at 115 not the 95. Is the 115 just as durable as the 95 model?
it sure is just a bit more length. it would make the knife even more versatile.
Dutch Bushcraft Knives Thanks guys! Just received it yesterday, it's a beauty. Also just ordered the N690Co version on model 95. Won't arrive until after Christmas though :(
How do sharpen the spine?
Great blade but you guys have me sold on the S30V
The S30V did fabulous but I don't see it on their website anymore. perhaps Elmax has replaced S30V.
I've watched both of your reviews (s30v and Elmax) - they seem to perform very very similar. What's your experience with both of the steels?
+Jonas Weinfurtner both of the steels are great! S30v is not available anymore and elmax seems to be a fine successor. We would say that it is not worth the trouble looking for a s30v enzo if the elmax version is at least as good!
Hope we could help you out man, Cheers
Thanks for the quick response! I'll get one soon!
PS: Love your vids! :)
thanks a lot Jonas! we appreciate your compliment!
is it straight scandi from factory or vex?
They always convex their knived by hand. They are very very good at this.
They have good stones and experiance.
Good steel, nice looking, but to short. 11 to 12 cm would be better for a blade length.
They do a Trapper in 115 (mm) and this one, the 95 (mm)
Dit mes is best lastig verkrijgbaar geloof ik, ik zoek deze of de n690 versie maar dan met een zwart handvat ipv dat afgrijselijke groen dat K&T op hun site heeft.
Wisselen de kleuren per jaar of kun je alleen met een kit zelf kiezen?
+maxgainz het verschilt met de tijd. Kijk eens op brisa.fi
Dutch Bushcraft Knives bedankt voor de tip;) alleen helaas geen zwart en geen elmax. Dat wordt geduld hebben met het aanschaffen van het zoveelste mes dat ik eigenlijk niet nodig heb haha 1st world problems.
Geweldig kanaal overigens, jullie maken me helemaal koopziek ;)
How is the Elmax to sharpen?
I found it was pretty OK to sharpen. Not very easy but not hard either. i do use very hard stones like the Naniwa Chosera series
Dutch Bushcraft Knives For sharpening i use a Naniwa combination stone 1000/3000 grit. How do you think it would be to sharpen on that stone?
Hi, based on your experience, can you recommend Enzo trapper in Elmax or steel 01? Thank you
Elmax is much better than 01
Feathersticks for days and days
Is that the Trapper 95 or 115?
95.
@@nibbnibb1899 thanks!
Can u get the 115 without liners
Thousands actually, no knife, no hatchet, just a Bick and my hands.
damnnnn 😳
Say Heah Dutch, I could only find kits, in Elmax, ..
Go for it! it's pretty easy to make.
What is my opinion worth anyway? I love watching you beat the shit out of knives.
+Timothy Ryan Fisher haha thanks Timothy
Can u plz do a Bowie knife video?
Say Heah, Since this video, I had (2) knives made with white handles, Oops actulally (3) if you include my matching Battle Horse Mad Hatter Machete in L6. I had it made specifically made to match my other Battle Horse Modified Attitude. A Awesome Combo. I also completed my Wannabe Nessmuk Trio, My Adventure Sworn 3V Guide with White G-10 Handle with Black Micarta Liners. I teamed it with my 2Hawks Double Bit Hatchet and my Rough Rider Copper Bolster Moose Pattern Slipjoint Pocket Knife. But I think I still really like your 12c27 Enzo better.,,.p
Another great video. Now get your ass out of the rain!
That's how you know they are good.
The knife is for cutting up game.
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Where can i still get the diy-kit in elmax-steel, with a scandi-blade?all i found, was an elmax-kit, but flat, not scandi; or different steels
+Kevin Sch did you check brisa.fi?
Thx, found it. At the moment i m just starting with bushcraft and got a Mora light my fire knife. But if i m going to stay with this hobby, i ll buy the Enzo elmax. Just need a few Mode bushcraft-project ideas😀
I've made hundreds of fires with just a lighter.
But you can make thousands with just a ferro.
@@Malok03 Zippo>Firesteel
But the Enzo is better.
i cringe at 7:05
Why?
You really make me cringe when I watch you battening your knife like that. Sooner or later either that handle is going to come loose or that knife is going to break. Power to you if your willing to run that kind of risk. Lol. Cheers guys!
Camillus
not bush crafting shorts.....bro. screw that feather sticking, crap. cut a big piece of steak meat. I'd love to see your face if that blade cracked in half hitting it like that....now that would be entertainment.