Did I get a endura 4 fake?

[bigfoot1127]

Maybe I'm paranoid but when comparing my new endura to my older delica a few things seemed off.
The delica seems to have a more stamped appearance on the tang, and it's more laser etched on the endura
The delicate seems to have more finished handle scales while the new endura has a rougher texture
The spyderco logo on the clip seems to be higher on the delica and bit further down on the endura. The spoon on the clip has a longer more pronounced shelf on the delica vs the endura which is a bit shorter.

The lockup seems to be on par, no blade play in any direction, sort of a redeeming quality.

Maybe because the delica is a few years older than the endura, the tang stamp technology could have been better now than then, but I'm not sure

Here are pics...what say you all

 

[wiredbeans]

You are good, it's legit, newer ones are laser scribed and the clip has correctly placed spider logo.

 

[Chris "Anagarika"]

There's no fake Sabre Ground E4 as far as reported fakes. Check the fake sticky ttread, the last 3 pages and watch les garten's youtube. He has very good info on spotting fakes.
Tang stamp is NOT a reliable indicator.

 

[FK]

It looks good in the photos.

Sharpen it up and use the knife,,,, the blade steel will tell you very quickly if it is faked from China.

Regards,
FK

 

[NG VI]

Your Delica is probably more pocketworn, is it a little shinier as well as smoother?

 

[bigfoot1127]

Your Delica is probably more pocketworn, is it a little shinier as well as smoother?

The blade on the delica definitely has a higher polish on the blade from day 1. It's also probably 5 or 6 years old.
The scales are probably shinier and smoother because of the use and carry.