How well is the Enuff family doing?

[Evil D]

Seems like they don't get much praise. Is it time for FFG/LC200N variants?

Despite my struggle with finding a carry option that works for me, I'd still be interested in them. I'm thinking a SE sheepsfoot to start with and maybe a PE leaf down the road (for myself I mean).

[cycleguy]

For me I'm struggling with the short stubby blade. I have the leaf and I'm likely going to sell it. Blade steel wouldn't make a difference. The "More Than Enough" (as crowned by one poster) discussed on the forum not too long ago seems to be the ticket. H1 SE works for me. I didn't take to LC200N as others have, so I would opt for something other than LC200N for the PE. I'm good with S30V for the base steal; and exclusives in different colors and steels.

CG

[Burton Knut]

Seems like they don't get much praise. Is it time for FFG/LC200N variants?

Despite my struggle with finding a carry option that works for me, I'd still be interested in them. I'm thinking a SE sheepsfoot to start with and maybe a PE leaf down the road (for myself I mean).

I’ve got a VG10 SE Sheepsfoot and I like it though it hasn’t seen much use. I’d like to send it to someone and have it converted to a Wharnie with a swedge on top if possible and then it would see more carry time horizontal at the 11 o’clock position.

[Evil D]

For me I'm struggling with the short stubby blade. I have the leaf and I'm likely going to sell it. Blade steel wouldn't make a difference. The "More Than Enough" (as crowned by one poster) discussed on the forum not too long ago seems to be the ticket. H1 SE works for me. I didn't take to LC200N as others have, so I would opt for something other than LC200N for the PE. I'm good with S30V for the base steal; and exclusives in different colors and steels.

CG

I always assumed the size was to compete with other popular small fixed blade knives like the Izula 1/2.

[mikey177]

I have a leaf shaped Enuff in my carry rotation. The size is okay for my needs. I wouldn't mind having one in 4V though, as I prefer to have the tough tool steels in fixed blades rather than folders.

[TomAiello]

4v Enuff would be awesome. I have to wonder if the market is there, though.

[kennethsime]

I always assumed the size was to compete with other popular small fixed blade knives like the Izula 1/2.

Isn't the Izula significantly smaller? It looks suitable for neck knife duty, whereas the Enuff is more of a belt option.

Sidebar, does anyone have both a Mule and an Enuff?

Since getting picking up the PD1 Mule I've been wondering how different the Mule and "More Than Enough" would be.

Would love to see some comparison pics!

[wrdwrght]

I have the Enuff Salt. I like H1.

If there is a Spyderco prybar, this might be it.

I like it because it is a short blade (like the Izula) that its serrations effectively make longer. Given the 4mm stock, however, I have yet to get the serrations to my liking, but I’m getting there.

I usually carry it in my day bag, but I’ve canted the sheath so the knife can ride almost parallel to my belt for an easy crossdraw.

[mikey177]

A number of makers, like Bradford Knives, Bark River and LT Wright, produce small fixed blades in 3V, V4E and Cruwear. I feel like a 4V Enuff would be a good contender from Spyderco.

The Enuff is longer than the Izula, but is around the length of an Izula 2. The Mule is noticeably longer than the Enuff.

[ladybug93]

i’ve wanted an enuff for a while now, but i don’t care for the sheepsfoot for an edc fixed blade and vg10 isn’t compelling to me at all. honestly, i’ve never used it, but i think knives in vg10 are not priced to match the steel’s properties (from what i’ve read about it, that is). i’d love a se salt version in the leaf or clip blades. i don’t understand why those have never been made.

[Dazen]

This knife has always intrigued me as well, and there has always been something that jumped the line when purchasing. I do love the full size grip on the shorter blade, it offers so much control. One thing is I want the H1 but not yellow scales for EDC, I would have to dye them. The other thing is I worry about sagging carrying the knife horizontal on my lower back, can someone comment to this.

A K390 PE leaf with the Blue FRN would be awesome in this!

[JD Spydo]

For me I'm struggling with the short stubby blade.

This is my main problem with the ENUFF models. For the types of cutting jobs I'm usually faced with I'm finding that a full sized blade in the 3.25 to 4.00 inch range works best for me.

Other than the Dodo I haven't found many short blades that I like much. Or am I missing something with this model?

[TomAiello]

A number of makers, like Bradford Knives, Bark River and LT Wright, produce small fixed blades in 3V, V4E and Cruwear. I feel like a 4V Enuff would be a good contender from Spyderco.

I own the Bradford Guardian 3 in v4e, in both wharncliffe and drop point. I also own the Enuff in VG-10 (leaf) and H-1 (sheepsfoot serrated). The Guardians get _a lot_ more carry time than the Enuffs. The H-1 Enuff is a really, really good niche knife for rescue use (and water use, too, I'd imagine but that's not my case). The leaf blade VG-10 Enuff is a nice knife, but it really doesn't compare well with the other small fixed blades I own.

Ergonomically, the Enuff is pretty good (and different from the Guardian). A closer comparison is probably the Creely Mako (which I own in Rex 121). I actually think of the Mako as a sort of high end, super refined Enuff.

To be fair, all the other knives I carry in preference to the Enuff are substantial more expensive. I think I paid about $100 for the Enuff, around $200 for the Guardians, and north of $400 for the Mako.

I think that to make me carry the Enuff more often in preference to my other choices, I'd either want it to go more upscale (4v at a $200 price point would achieve that) or more inexpensive (BD1n at a $70 price point maybe?).

Now I'm thinking about it though, so maybe I'll try taking the Enuff on vacation with me in a couple weeks and try to give it another good shot.

[carrot]

For me, the Enuff only became a serious carry piece when I got a custom kydex and an Ulti-Clip for it. Now it carries easily and quietly IWB at 1 o'clock or at 4 o'clock.

I can share the maker's name if anybody needs, he's got all three flavors of Enuff so can make them without you sending it in.


Sorry for the potato photo.

[ladybug93]

For me, the Enuff only became a serious carry piece when I got a custom kydex and an Ulti-Clip for it. Now it carries easily and quietly IWB at 1 o'clock or at 4 o'clock.

I can share the maker's name if anybody needs, he's got all three flavors of Enuff so can make them without you sending it in.


Sorry for the potato photo.

based on what i’ve read about this model, i’d have to do the same. i’m not a huge fan of molded plastic sheaths. ultimately though, still looking for something better than vg10 or se h1 in a different blade shape.

[JD Spydo]

Now don't get me wrong because I do think it's a nice design for a short bladed model. And I'm sure it's an awesome tool for the right job. But short bladed models just don't do what I need done with a working blade.

Actually I would like to see a larger scale model of the Dodo in SE & PE both.

I do think the ENUFF would be great for warehouse work and any other job where you need to open a lot of packages in the course of a busy work day. I'm also sure the LC200N was a great improvement.

[kennethsime]

A number of makers, like Bradford Knives, Bark River and LT Wright, produce small fixed blades in 3V, V4E and Cruwear. I feel like a 4V Enuff would be a good contender from Spyderco.

The Enuff is longer than the Izula, but is around the length of an Izula 2. The Mule is noticeably longer than the Enuff.

Interesting! The handles look pretty similar (roughly 4" ea?) but the blade lengths are significantly different. Makes me excited for the "More than Enuff" fixed blade from the Affordable Fixed Blade Knife thread. I agree on the steel selection.

[mikey177]

I like the Guardian 3 as well. I'd have to say that I like small fixed blades in general. These are some of the ones that I rotate.

Perhaps the advantage of the Enuff in this crowd is its affordability, although even that is under threat, as some makers are offering competitive models at this price range.

[sal]

We have a new version of the Enuff 2 being prototyped with a 4.0" 3mm thick leaf blade.

sal

[vivi]

We have a new version of the Enuff 2 being prototyped with a 4.0" 3mm thick leaf blade.

sal

I like the sounds of that. VG10 FFG?