Help me pick a 4" folder

Definately the 710 or the Mili. The Endura is also nice, but not as heavy duty.
 
Definately the 710 or the Mili. The Endura is also nice, but not as heavy duty.
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I have to disagree somewhat.
The 710 is probably the strongest of the three with its steel liners and G-10 handle and Axis-lock.

But I would say that the Endura 4 is stronger than the Military since the E4 has dual steel liners while the Military has but a single steel nested liner.

I also think that liner-locks are much more likely to fail while twisting than a lock-back.
 
I must say, my endura3 is the single knife I've abused/used the most without "any" problems, and I've used the hell outta it. For the price, if that's a concern, get one. -But, my endura3 has no liners, and, though, perhaps, in the minority, I perfer the 3 to the 4. -Liter, smoother, pointier. -No need for the up grades. When I first held the new 4, I just had to have one. -Totally upgraded. But, those upgrades were totally unessessary in my opinnion. To me the only new feature I really care for is the thumb grip serrations. -But that's just me.
I, would consider how "tough" of a knife you realy need to have. Toughness is great, but comes at a cost. You may or may not want to consider ease of carry (weight/thinness), and ease of sharpenning/edge retention, (steel). If you plan on stabbing or poking/using the tip, with the knife, you may want to see the 710(axis) as the best option.
 
With the reputation that the Endura 3 has, the Endura 4 is a serious knife to consider. At the street price it can be had for, it is a knife with no bells and whistles and is made for working.
 
Benchmade 710. One of my all-time favorites. It does just about everything well. As someone else suggested, if you can find one with an M2 blade, snap it up right away.
 
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