Endura 4 vs more expensive knives?

[derekthib]

I'd take an endura 4 over almost any knife in the same size category, only wish the handle was thicker...

 

[goodeyesniper]

In my opinion a Endura in ZDP is one of the best general use knives you can possibly buy, but, if you expect to do any sort of picking or prying with the blade, I wouldn't advise it. I cannot speak for the pivot strength having not owned one, but I am genuinely curious how it would hold up cutting stuff like rubber or aggressively carving hardwood compared to a heavier duty knife. Its a little long for my tastes though. only reason I haven't bought one.

Um. Blades meant for cutting hardwood are often thinner than a Delica. People aggressively cut hardwood with knives half as thick as the endura for ages. This whole uber tactical, overbuilt knife craze is warping people's perspective as to what thinner knives can actually accomplish.

Though I will say the frn scales plus backlock can lead to some play if doing a lot of heavy torquing into hard wood.

 

[jmclfrsh]

I'd say my Endura (FFG FRN) is a very nice knife, and will handle a ton of chores. No question.

But no resin-handled folder is as tough endurance-wise over time as a good metal-surrounded pivot like an Axis or a Ti framelock IMO. I'll bet my M390 710 would outperform my Endura overall. I might be wrong, but that is a SWAG.

Having grown up on a farm, when I used a knife as a real TOOL, I was commonly reaching down into a piece of equipment to free up a rotating part that was entwined and bound up in corn stalks or hay. I used a fixed blade because I damn sure wasn't going to risk having a pivot fail and cut some fingers off.

But I'd do it with my Sebenza 25 and just squeeze the lock bar against the blade while doing so. But now you're talking $445.00.

A better comparison to the Endura in the theme of your post, price wise, is the Benchmade 710. And I'd say the 710 will do everything the Endura can but take more punishment without developing as much blade play over time.

However, the D2 steel will rust while the Endura steel is far more resistant to it, being stainless. Find a M390 710 and that would be a good step up overall without breaking the bank and remaining easily pocketable.

And not weighing a ton like some in the overbuilt class like the 0560, 0566 and the Benchmade Adamas.

Different class knives for different tasks. Nothing wrong with any of them, just choose the right one for your normal duties, or like most of us here have different ones for different things you need to use a knife for, and carry that knife (or knives) for that day's expected tasks.

 

[MrBoone]

I loved my enduras cutting so much I purchased the zdp version. Can't go wrong with enudura

 

[numbersman]

Its a beautiful knife, and at the moment it is seeing more carry time than my PM2. Light and easy to carry, and with a serrated edge that cuts superbly. I could be pretty happy with that and nothing else, really. Unless, you know, the SHTF and the zombies come for me.

 

[SBaker34]

Um. Blades meant for cutting hardwood are often thinner than a Delica. People aggressively cut hardwood with knives half as thick as the endura for ages. This whole uber tactical, overbuilt knife craze is warping people's perspective as to what thinner knives can actually accomplish.

Though I will say the frn scales plus backlock can lead to some play if doing a lot of heavy torquing into hard wood.

I was referring more to blade play from torque than actual blade damage, I personally don't get super thick blades, I can respect a strong frame and lock though.

 

[Ulf Krogstad]

I have no love for the endura. Feels cheap,unreliable, and quite frankly some what dangerous for the user. I've never seen a knife with so much blade play ever. Up and down and side to side. The back lock doesn't feel secure at all. I would not use this knife for much besides food prep and cardboard cutting. This was going to be a gift for someone but could not give it to them as it just is not what I was expecting at all espeically the way everyone talks it up. Bought a griptilian for them instead. Love the adamas. This was my first spyderco and not at all impressed. Will be trying a manix xl in the future with hopes of it being better. Good things about endura is lightweight,slicer and really like the clips on spyderco's.Very good design. The unbelievable blade play was just something i can't accept. Maybe it's cause i'm used to edc the adamas and recon1 that have zero blade play that it was just a shock to see how much on endura. One of only two knives I've ever sent back to a seller.

 

[Simple Man]

After 6 years daily EDC, it tends to do ok......