Spartan Blades Enyo?

[Jellybean]

So I've looked around quite a bit on google and all I seem to be finding are "ohh 'n ahh" pictures and a lot of halfassed reviews. I even ran across one fellow that did a writeup on it because it looked cool but he didn't even own one yet.

For anyone that doesn't know which one I mean, here is the thing: http://spartanbladesusa.com/enyo-ins...-edc-p-72.html

Basically, is this knife any good? Is it worth using as a general purpose EDC fixed blade?
I don't really care how "cool" it looks, but for some reason when looking at small fixed blades I keep coming back around to this one.

From what I've gathered so far it seems to have a pretty decent sheath with some carry options, doesn't seem to have the worst blade profile ever (but I know nothing so...), and is right around what I think I can work with in size, being a slim guy.

I seem to be reading mixed signals on S30V steel- some folks rave about it, and others think a knife like this is overpriced for mere S30v.

Other than that.... I can't seem to find a real objective review for it.
Is this thing any good at all for a general purpose knife?
What about if pressed into a defensive role?

Your thoughts?

[ranger5]

Jellybean,
I have used one of these knives for years. It is well made and holds and edge. I highly l recommend any knives this company produces.

[johnlee]

Good steel, nice design and grind, nice and light. Small and easy to carry yet big enough to be useful. It would make a nice daily companion. Spartan Blades make nice knives.

[goteron]

I've been using one for a few weeks AIWB. I had to modify the sheath, but so far I like it. I need to make a trainer for it.

[Jellybean]

What exactly did you do to modify the theath- I see a different clip. Anything else?
Why?

[goteron]

Here is an unmodified sheath.



I took that top bump off to allow a full standard or reverse grip. I added "click" type retention.

I added the comp-tac clip for angled aiwb carry.

[Jellybean]

I see.
Is there any way to explain what you mean by "added click retention" without actually seeing it?

That photo looks strangely familiar- did you do a "opening the box" video on youtube?

[goteron]

That second photo is one I found in a search. I did not do any vids.

I bought my enyo used, so there was little retention. I just modified it so it "clicked" it and out.

[Numaniyah]

I have had an Enyo for a year or so now, and I've really liked it (but I am no expert on knives).

It's lightweight and easy to carry either inside the waistband with the supplied loop or in my pocket without the loop. I hardly notice it's there, and I carry pretty much every day. I don't use it to cut things very often though, as I just use a Swiss Army Knife for every days stuff like opening boxes. I have never had to worry about it thought, the bade has never required any real care because the finish has held up well and it has kept its edge.



I did wrap the handle and it helped me grip the blade a little more securely. I have a large hand, but the Enyo still feels good and is easy to grip. Bottom line, I really like the Enyo and like the sheath that comes with it.

I really want to find a trainer for this thing, but have not had any luck.

[Jellybean]

Thanks so far fellows!

That second photo is one I found in a search. I did not do any vids.

I bought my enyo used, so there was little retention. I just modified it so it "clicked" it and out.

Ok- picture must have just been from that guy then.

If you don't mind, what did you do to fix the retention?
It wouldn't seem there's much in the way of tension adjustment on the sheath. Just reheat/reshape a little bit?