Yesterday I took receipt of a lightweight Endura (VG-10) and 204 Sharpmaker. I have to say I am extremely pleased with both. The Endura was well above "working sharp" out of the box and is a lot of knife for the money. I made the purchase after thinking my $100+ BM710-M2 was lost while working (found it later). I bought the Endura as a beater and a knife that I would not cry over losing. Having carried the BM daily for 18 months, the Endura is giving it a serious run for a slot in the EDC rotation(which previously consisted soley of the BM). I am mildly surprised at this.
I was pleasantly surprised at the inclusion of the video with the 204. Running the 204 ain't exactly rocket science and the comprehensive instructions more than cover the bases. That said, I got a lot out of the video. It actually filled in some chinks in my knife knowledge, particularly the crock pot history. I bought a "Crock Stick" about 20 years ago and never really understood the name - I do now.
Given your intro on the video and your participation here, I can only say that Spyderco knives is a shining example of what happens when the interested hobbyist is allowed to get directly involved in the production process. So often companies hide behind hype and marketing then the products do not live up to their billing. Spyderco is defintely not one of these companies and I attribute this in large part to your involvement.
I've been longing for a Chinook. I still am not sold on the Chinook II, but after this experience, that's probably what I'll get. Thanks for putting out quality products at affordable prices.
Edited to add: About 10 years ago, I purchased my first "high-end" "tactical" knife. That knife was a Delica. I thought I was tactical hot stuff! Two of my co-workers had the same experience. Still have that knife.
I was pleasantly surprised at the inclusion of the video with the 204. Running the 204 ain't exactly rocket science and the comprehensive instructions more than cover the bases. That said, I got a lot out of the video. It actually filled in some chinks in my knife knowledge, particularly the crock pot history. I bought a "Crock Stick" about 20 years ago and never really understood the name - I do now.
Given your intro on the video and your participation here, I can only say that Spyderco knives is a shining example of what happens when the interested hobbyist is allowed to get directly involved in the production process. So often companies hide behind hype and marketing then the products do not live up to their billing. Spyderco is defintely not one of these companies and I attribute this in large part to your involvement.
I've been longing for a Chinook. I still am not sold on the Chinook II, but after this experience, that's probably what I'll get. Thanks for putting out quality products at affordable prices.
Edited to add: About 10 years ago, I purchased my first "high-end" "tactical" knife. That knife was a Delica. I thought I was tactical hot stuff! Two of my co-workers had the same experience. Still have that knife.
