Earlier Model Spyderco Clipit Endura

DJD

DJD

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Picked this up at the flea market this morning. I'm not knowledgeable about Spyderco, and I bought it to use, but it appears to be a bit different from the current model. It's marked Seki Japan. But is also stamped "Hoffritz".
Is this one a user, or does it have collector interest? I'd also be interested in knowing what kind of steel it's made of.

Thanks,

DD



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I don't think it has that much collector interest, but it's a great find for a flea market and would look great in any collection! It looks like it's in good shape so you may not want to use it if you like to collect, but otherwise im sure it'll make a great user.
 
I think the original steel was AUS-8. Now it is VG-10. I could be wrong. The newer model has a metal clip, and is not integral.
 
Thank you gents. AUS-8 isn't quite as good as VG-10, but should work just fine as a back-up blade in my hiking backpack. A nice, lightweight knife. I do collect, but only really old stuff.

Thanks again.

DD
 
I wouldn't make a user out of it just yet. That's an early Endura. No bladesteel marking on the tang, slim clip. Dead giveaways. I'd put it on the shelf for a while and do some research. That knife could be worth something to the right collector.
 
The steel is more likely GIN-1/G-2. AUS-8 was used at times when GIN-1 was not available. The molded clip indicates first generation, being that narrow probably places it before the first mold change. I believe the "Hoffritz" engraving was done for a specific distributor. It looks like a very nice piece, whether you decide to use it or find a collector interested in it.
 
I'd keep that thing pristine and I'm not one for collecting safe queens. It's not often that you come across an Endura Clip-It with no blade steel markings.
 
Well, It's not in mint condition, but is pretty clean. I guess I'll set this one aside after all. I do have plenty of other knives to use. I appreciate the opinions.

DD
 
I've got an early model Endura like this only with a black handle. The green is much rarer, might be worth something to a collector.
 
The first Delicas and Enduras were not marked with a steel and were G2 steel which is the same as Gin1. Hoffritz was a knife and kitchen shop that closed in the early ninety's. I would not use it because they are collectible. They changed to the thicker clips because of issues with breaking.
 
rycen said:
It's green FRN right?
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It is indeed a dark olive drab. I don't know the material, but it appears to be FRN--or something similar.

G2 steel huh? That's one I am unfamiliar with. Learn something new every day.

DD
 
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