Aranyik E-nep Size 2 Review

E-neps always surprise me with their uncanny ability outperform larger heavier styles.  This is in regards to swinging with one hand.  However all Aranyik Full-Tang designs are famous for handle imperfections.  Of course the NS-Enep design outperforms the classic Aranyik Full Tang Enep when we are talking about all-around durability.  However the balance of the 5160 Spring Steel E-nep still throws quite well.  Even novices quickly learn how to throw Genuine Aranyik E-neps.  Often I see that Thai people take off the wood scales and add a little bit of grip tape on the full tang.

Well I tried my best to destroy a Genuine Aranyik E-nep in the bush today.  I found two worthy opponents of any blade: Strawberry Guava and White Eucalyptus, and another hardwood that was unlike anything I have ever seen.  The size 7 Enep couldn't even get a bite on the mystery hardwood.  T1 + J1 were getting no penetration either, most likely because of their long 12" blades.  Finally I pulled out a measly 16 oz. Aranyik Size 2, and voila, I got bite.  Also mind you, this is just one straight out the box.  No sharpening was done, and as pictured here was after I just cut and delimbed a whole Strawberry Guava tree.  Here it is chopping into this unknown species of hardwood.  Although I wasn't able to destroy it, I was able to do some serious damage to the handle with some rocks I used to hammer the point into a tree.  Also the throwing might have loosened them as well.  I have seen several write-ups on fixing the handle of full tangs, I may have to just take on a project like that.  The blade on this knife will outlive the handles guaranteed.  In the meantime this E-nep Size 2 (K2) is still alive after a full day of serious abuse.

T1 Unbreakable Machete from Aranyik Hawaii

Looking nice against the classics (Gold Color Open Handle)

What is variable width in a machete, and should I be scared?

N5, N4, PM2, T1,  J1, Narong,  N1-sq, PM1, BAC

 

The largest 5160 Spring Steel Enep from Aranyik Hawaii

Yes, it is too heavy for most people, most of the inward curve is removed, and the belly to weight ratio is reduced heavily.

Aranyik HH Model E-neps

Ugly, Crude, Dependable.

Hneps - Roey - K2.1 as featured in Tactical Knives 2012, K7, K3,K2,K1,K0,K-1 Genuine Aranyik

But the future is coming.

NS-Enep Open Handle Technology.

Fixes:

1) no handle
2) more rigid steel
3) limited distal taper
4) full convex grind by hand and stone
5) unique Trademark 'Udom Chai'
6) lighter
7) more balanced

Please see this video for a quick demonstration of an NS-enep 'straight out the box'

Jamesy "YET TO BE BROKEN" J1 Unbreakable Machete

NS-Enep with 2oz. Cork-job on the Handle

NS-Enep tip AFTER being hammered into a Coarse sharpening stone. (looks cleaner)

Aranyik E-nep Size 3 featured in new ABC series "The River"

The New ABC series "The River" was/is being filmed in Hawaii. As such when the props team decided they needed a rugged traditional ethnic like knife, you know who they came to! Aranyik. I wasn't told much, but basically I know that their will be some non-haole (not whiteman) peoples in the movie. These will be the ones sporting Aranyik E-nep Size 3's as well as some size 2's in wooden sheaths. You may also see leather shoulder knife belts from Aranyik. Well enough about that, I don't get to watching T.V. much, but I am putting out all the effort to document Aranyik's use in film. By effort, I mean asking you, my customers, to WIN yourselves FREE Aranyik E-nep Size 3's.

All you have to do to win your Aranyik E-nep Size 3 (including free shipping within the US) is send me one of these things:

1. screenshots, pictures or 2. Time in + episode date

I will limit this to the first 5 to contact.

Good luck!

Missing the J1? Flood Recovery is still going on.. in the Meantime

Recently I've got a lot of good feedback on the J1 unbreakables. Perhaps it was the $28.50 price tag on Amazon. But seriously, if you are looking for a good chopper from Aranyik, their are plenty of options. Perhaps the $28.50 price was so low because they scored low compared against similar models?

Here is the J1 compared against the "Big Ass Chopper"

Here is the Aranyik E-Nep size 0 compared to a K-1, and a NS E-nep