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- Oct 6, 2009
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SO, I joined the Bladeforums community around this time last year and after some deliberation chose my first new knife in some time to be the white FRN Spyderco Endura 4. I have to say, this knife far exceeded my expectations even with my knowledge that Spyderco makes quality products.
The Endura lockback design initially did not appeal to me as I was more of a fan of linerlocks at the time. However, I quickly became accustomed to it and realized that when people borrowed my knife they didn't have much of that "Umm, how do I close it?" problem that we're so familiar with. Also, lockup has remained solid the entire time I have had it with no problems.
I love the FRN handles. I didn't have any doubt that they were good material to begin with however there are seriously only a few scratches where some idiot used my knife as a bottle opener (idiot being me) and some dings from dropping it occasionally.
Clip worked out quite well. Bent it once, bent it back. No problem. Loosened once, tightened it. No problem.
I have to say now that I have experienced knives with a full flat or hollow grind I really prefer it for an EDC knife. That being said, the Endura SHINES as a work knife. Light, sharp, good steel, sharpens readily, and holds a fine edge. It was only after I made this my "beater" knife that I truly came to understand just how tough and versatile this knife really is. The saber grind and reinforced tip are really key here. You would be surprised how much abuse this knife is capable of taking. Will definitely be buying the serrated version for its replacement someday.
Kudos to you Spyderco. I knew coming in that the Endura/Delica duo is the all-time best seller and I really think it is an all-around excellent design. I realize I am preaching to the choir here at Bladeforums, but with all the attention some other designs have been getting lately, I figured a shout-out was deserved for my knife.
The Endura lockback design initially did not appeal to me as I was more of a fan of linerlocks at the time. However, I quickly became accustomed to it and realized that when people borrowed my knife they didn't have much of that "Umm, how do I close it?" problem that we're so familiar with. Also, lockup has remained solid the entire time I have had it with no problems.
I love the FRN handles. I didn't have any doubt that they were good material to begin with however there are seriously only a few scratches where some idiot used my knife as a bottle opener (idiot being me) and some dings from dropping it occasionally.
Clip worked out quite well. Bent it once, bent it back. No problem. Loosened once, tightened it. No problem.
I have to say now that I have experienced knives with a full flat or hollow grind I really prefer it for an EDC knife. That being said, the Endura SHINES as a work knife. Light, sharp, good steel, sharpens readily, and holds a fine edge. It was only after I made this my "beater" knife that I truly came to understand just how tough and versatile this knife really is. The saber grind and reinforced tip are really key here. You would be surprised how much abuse this knife is capable of taking. Will definitely be buying the serrated version for its replacement someday.
Kudos to you Spyderco. I knew coming in that the Endura/Delica duo is the all-time best seller and I really think it is an all-around excellent design. I realize I am preaching to the choir here at Bladeforums, but with all the attention some other designs have been getting lately, I figured a shout-out was deserved for my knife.
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