G-10 Delica/Endura

[Axlis13]

Ok, reality check - how's the blade play? I will buy G10 endura, no doubt, but I'd like to know whether there are maybe more improvements... I'm really dissapointed that my Chinese made Byrd CaraCara has no or absolutely minimal vertical blade play, while EVERY Japanese Endura I own has it...

Can't vouch for Zen, but this is the first Spydie lock-back I've bought that does NOT have ANY vertical play whatsoever. That's not to say that it won't develope over time, but it sure is an improvement over my Caly 3 in that department.

Mine has a few minor QC issues, such as a small gap between the lockbar and one liner, and the boyle dent grind is a little crooked. Last two high end Spydies (this and Caly 3) have had QC issues, but that's for another thread, I quess.

Anyhoo, I'll take these minor cosmetic problems any day to keep the zero play, even edge grind, and centered blade, this is one well designed knife!

 

[pafka]

Can't vouch for Zen, but this is the first Spydie lock-back I've bought that does NOT have ANY vertical play whatsoever. That's not to say that it won't develope over time, but it sure is an improvement over my Caly 3 in that department.

Mine has a few minor QC issues, such as a small gap between the lockbar and one liner, and the boyle dent grind is a little crooked. Last two high end Spydies (this and Caly 3) have had QC issues, but that's for another thread, I quess.

Anyhoo, I'll take these minor cosmetic problems any day to keep the zero play, even edge grind, and centered blade, this is one well designed knife!

your post is giving me hope and the need to buy this knife right now thanks.

 

[RickJ]

At some time today the little brown UPS truck should drop off a package from Knifeworks, in it is the G10 Endura, can't wait to get it.


RickJ

 

[zenheretic]

Since you have both the D4 wave and the G-10 delica, do you think it would be possible to swap handles? Do the locks/pivot section of the blade/ etc seem the same thickness?

I recently did a Foliage Frn handle swap with my d4wave, however, my ultimate knife would be with the foliage green G-10 handles with a waved blade.

Most likely.

I was thinking the same thing. . .or at least maybe a pink waved endura just to confuse people!

Absolutely.

 

[jaislandboy]

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thanks for the pix zenheretic, fine looking tips :thumbup:

 

[zenheretic]

I wonder if the full steel liners add appreciably to the weight.

Still, a great looking knife & thanks for the pics!

That would depend, in jeans you wouldn't notice. In dressier type pants you would somewhat.

 

[RickJ]

G10 Foliage Endura, Rocks, Mine is very smooth and great lock up, fit and finish are great as well, I very nice knife for $115.00 bucks, If you are an endura fan you got to get this version, that flat ground blade is sweet! I may have to pick up another in a few months.


RickJ