Brisa
TRAPER 95
Former Finnish EnZo
Two friends, frozen lakes, blades. Then Trapper. EnZo became Brisa. Jakobstad sells the finished knife and parts to mount it.
Manufacturer: Brisa – Finland
Trapper, the very first Brisa knife, appeared in the late 1990s and remains an international success thanks to its winning combination of design, durable materials and Finnish know-how.
- Background: skates to the Trapper model.
- Forces: steel of choice.
- Bestsellers: Trapper 95
- Table: Six Brisa, two trades.
- FAQ: Plus EnZo.
- Conclusion: The coastal Ostrobotnia bushcraft.
History of the company Brisa
1995–96. Two friends, hiking skate trips on frozen lakes. First supplies for cutlery (lames, micarta, rivets, kits). Then brand EnZo (circle / enso) for mounted knives. Dennis Holmbacka draws. First hit: Trapper, late 1990s.
Range: Trapper 95/115, Necker 70, Birk, Borka, Piili, Polar Puukko, Nessmuk, Bobtail, PK (folders)...
2018 : Everything goes under Brisa. 2021 : Holmbacka starts founding Nordic Knife Design. Brisa keeps the supplies. Also, Lauri blades dealer (Kauhava). Two trades: the Trapper mounted, and the coin box.
Contact details
→ Address: Penviksvägen 5 (Penviikintia 5), 68600 Jakobstad.
→ Phone: +358 44 721 0422
Highlights / weak points
Forces
- Trapper: clear bushcraft format, full tang, steel choice (N690, Elmax, O1, 80CrV2, 12C27). Scandi or flat. Micarta or birch. Kits to mount yourself.
- Necker: Good factory thread. Made in Finland on many blades.
Weakness
- Not a historic Kauhava forge.
- Handles micarta sometimes smooth / index too close to the thread.
- Sheath variable.
- Elmax Trapper = expensive for industrial Finn.
In one sentence
Brisa wins the Trapper and kits, but it's neither Mora nor Iisakki.
Better sales
Three. The bushcraft, the neck, the puukko Kit.
(1) Trapper 95 (and 115)
Blade ~95 / 115 mm. N690 or Elmax head, also O1 / 80CrV2. Scandi = wood; flat = cut. Micarta green = known look.
2) Necker 70
~70 mm, 12C27 often, micarta or paracord. Neck circumference / EDC.
3) Polar Puukko / Lauri kits
Form puukko, several lengths, to mount yourself.
Mention should also be made of:
Bobtail 80, Nessmuk 125, Hiker (polypro, budget), Birk (folding).
Your first Brisa
- Brisa-Trapper-95. Stabilized madrible. He has accompanied thousands of hunters and bushcraft practitioners for more than ten years.
Board comparative
| Model | Steel | Blade | Handle | Use | Indicative price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trapper 95 | N690 / O1 / 12C27 | ~95 mm | Micarta / visakoivu | Bushcraft | ~130–180 € |
| Trapper 95 Elmax | Elmax ~60 HRC | ~95 mm | Micarta | Long wire | ~200–230 € |
| Trapper 115 | Elmax / N690 | ~115 mm | Micarta | More blade | ~200 € |
| Necker 70 | 12C27 | ~70 mm | Micarta / paracorde | Neck / EDC | ~65 € |
| Bobtail 80 | 12C27 | ~80 mm | Micarta / wood | Compact hunting | ~60–80 € |
| Polar Puukko / kit | according to kit | 62–95 mm | To be mounted | DIY puukko | kit ~20–60 € |
Indicative VAT prices EU 2026. Former name: EnZo. Jakobstad seat.
FAQS – Brisa
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FAQS
Most common issues
Brisa or EnZo?
Same company. EnZo = knife names until 2018. Today: Brisa.
It's a puukko ?
The Trapper is a fixed scandi full tang, rather bushcraft. Polar / Lauri kits = more puukko.
N690, Elmax or O1?
O1 / 80CrV2: carbon, maintenance. N690: stainless steel All right. Elmax: wire, price.
Good first?
Necker or Bobtail for the budget. Trapper 95 N690 scandi for « True » Brisa.
What about the Lauri blades?
Brisa sells them. Lauri = Kauhava (Ahti, Koski...). Other factory.
What model to start with?
Trapper 95 scandi, micarta or birch.
Brisa Finland
Brisa Europe
Our adventure begins with two people sharing a common love for craftsmanship and the hard and undeniable beauty of Finnish wilderness.
Conclusion
Brisa is Jakobstad: skates, supplies, EnZo, then home name. The Trapper toured the bushcraft forums.
Do you have any questions? Write to me, we're passionate. contact(at)puukko.fr.
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Warm regards,
MANUFACTURERS A–Z
Ahti
Brisa
Brusletto
Casström
Fällkniven
Hell
Iisakki Järvenpää
Karesuando
Kauhavan Puukkopaja
Marttiini
Morakniv
Peltonen
Roselli
Terävä
Wood Jewel
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