Endura 4s are discounted heavily now, so would you rather get the G10 or FRN ZDP189?

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Spyderco Endura 4s are discounted heavily now to make room for new models and stock.

So my question to you all is that at these bargain basement prices would you rather get the Spyderco Endura Green G-10 Handle 3-3/4" VG10 Blade
Part Number: SP10GPFG
Retail Price:$199.95
You Pay: $69.95 & You Save: $130.00 (65%)

OR

Spyderco Endura4 Folding Knife 3-3/4" ZDP-189 Blade, Green FRN Handles
Part Number: SP10SGRE
Retail Price:$144.95
You Pay: $59.95 & You Save: $85.00 (59%)

(And no, I'm NOT price-spotting because I'm not referring to who the sellers are...)

To give final authority to this thread, I will quote Sal Glesser in response to a question of my mine in a similar recent thread.

autoopen said:
So what is the deal with these RIDICULOUSLY inexpensive Endura 4 G10 prices???
I mean it seems they are just giving these beauties away.
Are these now discontinued? Are they overstock? Defective? Blemishes?
Can someone please tell me why we are so blessed right now with less than $70 G10 Enduras?
Is there a catch? As we all know when something seems to good to be true, it probably is...
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Sal Glesser said:
Hi Autoopen,

Jill is correct. We just have to reduce inventory to get ready for new models. The best way to do that is to lower the price. It often means a loss of profit as well but the customer does get a great deal.

The G-10 is a fine knife, custom quality and a real performer. (USA made G-10). Sales on a model like this are often slow due to the high price. Making models like this in Seki is tough because of the strong Yen and high prices due to high quality. Unfortunately, many cannot afford them, especially in this economy. It is also unfortunate that once we sell a model at such a low price, we end up disco'ing the model.

Nice pic Jill.

sal
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G-10 - once u have that material in your hand u'll never want to let go.

gundude does have a point....even if u get 2 u are still saving! and u can then ask ureself that question everyday!!
 
If I had to choose, G-10. It's a great blade and my current EDC. The ZDP version is great, too but I've had issues with sharpening; ZDP definitely takes more time to get that hair-poppin' edge.
 
I bought the G-10 version a week ago. Now that the zdp189 version is up, I'm thinking about that one too. I suppose these are the older saber grind. I wasn't going to buy either at the original prices, but these are great prices.
 
The G10 version feels really luxurious. VG10 is plenty good enough (yet still doable to touch up), and the flat grind allows for good slicing. I prefer it over saber-ground FRN-based Enduras even if they come in ZDP.
 
Get the G10. VG10 is a great steel and G10 is my favorite handle material for a folder.
 
I prefer the feel and appearance of G-10 over FRN. To me, FRN feels a little slick and a little to "Plasticy" (just made that word up)

As far as the Endura, already have both.

The first Endura 4 was a ZDP-189 FRN, which I had ground to full flat. When the G-10 went on sale recently, it was irresistable at that price! I love these deals, keep 'em coming!
 
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It cant be posted, that would be deal spotting...




...but I'd like to know too! :D
 
I'd prefer the FRN ZDP version (it's ffg right?) for performance issues.

My knife budget (it's really limited) is busted through and through though.
 
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