Endura-size folder with a thin blade?

retzius

retzius

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Hi all.

I love my Endura. Fits my hand perfect and I love a larger blade. But...

The Endura blade is just too thick for my EDC needs.

Is there an Endura size folder but with a thin ( Chaparral thick ) blade?
 
retzius said:
I'll check it out. Thx.

Even cutting an apple with the Endura FFG still wedges or breaks the apple in half rather than cutting it.
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The Spyderco Centofante 3 is a little shorter, but quite thin. Sits right around 3" of blade, but the handle is nearly as long as the Endura if I recall correctly. I love the Centofante for the thin blade, I wish they made most of their folders with blades this thin. If I had an Endura to put next to mine, I'd show you a comparison photo, but I don't... Other than that, I'd be looking at traditional slipjoints, though I'm sure there are more modern folders in that size with thin blades, I just don't know of them.

Oh, just remembered the Spyderco Caly 3.5. That one has a thin blade, too.
 
Just did some searching, found these photos by cgmblade here on BF from a two year old thread.

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Endura -3mm thick
Stretch-3.5mm thick??
Centofante-2mm thick
Delica-2.5mm thick

Spyderco_comparison_a2.jpg


So, the Cento is between the Delica and Endura in overall size. With a decent sized handle. But a thinner blade than both. I believe the new Caly3.5 are 2.5mm, so not quite as thin as the Cento.
 
goodeyesniper said:
Just did some searching, found these photos by cgmblade here on BF from a two year old thread.

Top to Bottom:
Endura -3mm thick
Stretch-3.5mm thick??
Centofante-2mm thick
Delica-2.5mm thick

Spyderco_comparison_a2.jpg


So, the Cento is between the Delica and Endura in overall size. With a decent sized handle. But a thinner blade than both. I believe the new Caly3.5 are 2.5mm, so not quite as thin as the Cento.
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Thank you!

To be honest, the Cento wasn't even on the radar but I'll give it a serious look now. It's just one of those Spydies that doesn't get a lot of exposure. Thanks again!
 
The Al Mar Ultralight is a good option, but wayyy overpriced in my opinion. If you can find a good deal for one, go for it. Otherwise, the Delica 4 FFG is one of my favorite slicers. The Spyderco Gayle Bradley also slices extraordinarily well due to the very thin hollow grind, but I don't know if the shoulder would be too thick for what you want.
 
retzius said:
Thank you!

To be honest, the Cento wasn't even on the radar but I'll give it a serious look now. It's just one of those Spydies that doesn't get a lot of exposure. Thanks again!
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Yup. It often goes under the radar, so I had to post it up. I actually have the Cento4, with the straight edge, but the design is really great on both. Got mine for a steal when they discontinued the 4. If you thought other spydies were good slicers, wait until you get one with an edge this thin :eek:

Oh, and this post from the same user might prove useful

Spyderco_comparison_a3.jpg
 
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Not sure if it's large enough for you, but the Kershaw Skyline has a nice, thin, wide hollow grind on a thin blade.
 
Another vote for the Al Mar Eagle Ultralight... :thumbup: It's true that they're a little on the pricey side, but worth every penny in terms of fit & finish, imo.

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The Spyderco Chokwe is endura sized and has a 3mm blade also, but it has a more acute angle on the grind because the blade is wider, and I find it slices better than the endura.

And the stretch has a 3mm blade too.
 
Perhaps a reground Endura?


Endura reground to reduce by 0.5mm (now same width as the Delica on the right).
 
goodeyesniper said:
The Spyderco Centofante 3 is a little shorter, but quite thin. Sits right around 3" of blade, but the handle is nearly as long as the Endura if I recall correctly. I love the Centofante for the thin blade, I wish they made most of their folders with blades this thin. If I had an Endura to put next to mine, I'd show you a comparison photo, but I don't... Other than that, I'd be looking at traditional slipjoints, though I'm sure there are more modern folders in that size with thin blades, I just don't know of them.

Oh, just remembered the Spyderco Caly 3.5. That one has a thin blade, too.
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+1 with the centofante...I love mine and it's used all summer long when I'm grilling. Very slicey!
 
How about the larger opinel, I have one(can't remember the number) amd it's the same length as my zt 200.
 
edctac said:
How about the larger opinel, I have one(can't remember the number) amd it's the same length as my zt 200.
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I have an Opinel 8 and to be honest its got the perfect blade thickness for EDC and food prep stuff. I guess I dont really NEED anything else but would love to have a modern folder like a Spyderco but with that blade thickness.

I am going to order the Centofante III this morning and give it a go.
 
I forgot the JD Smith is a real slicer. Cool knife, but a bit bigger. :thumbup:
 
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