I don't think Spyderco....

Wavester

Wavester

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...can make a bad product even if they wanted to!

Just traded for an Endura 4

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and over the years only by seeing pics online the Endura never really impressed me that much, esp compared to some of my other Spyderco faves. But I get this one in the mail and I must say its a beauty. I plan on making it a user, but alas - I have said that about the last 10 Spydies, so who am I kidding. Very nice knife, nice feel in the hands, blade is super sharp and I love the foliage green.

So Like I said - even on Spyderco's worst day I don't think they have it in them to make a bad product. If you were ever pondering an Endura, esp Endura 4 - you owe it to yourself to get one.
 
Good snag Wavester. I love my Endura. It oopens and closes so smoothe and is sharp as hell. You just can't beat it for the price.
 
I've been carrying an endura of one generation/model or another since 1992 usually in my right front pocket. They have swam with me in the oceans, pools,and lakes, worked double shifts,taken days off and in general have been there for me, never letting me down. They have been dropped, forgotten in the washer & dryer, kept me company on midnight shifts, etc.Even been through hurricanes, tropical storms, blizzards and even a tornado Never letting me down . I still have all of them, including the "G-2" bladed original with intact moulded plastic clip still able and ready to work a shift.

They keep getting better and better, with more bang for the buck every time a new model comes out.

Currently carrying: British Racing Green, ZDP 189, Plain edge Joe
 
That knife begs to be used. I can hear mine whimper when it sits idle for too long. The other day we had some UHMWPE (Ultra high molecular weight polyethylene) come loose in a spiral blast freezer and get wrapped up in the conveyor belts. It was U-shaped and each side was 3/32" thick and about 1" wide. It was -30°F in there and the usual procedure is to get the Sawzall and cut them free.

By the time one of the crew came back with the Sawzall, I had cut out two of the seven foot strips with four cuts. By the time they ran the cord and plugged it in, I had the third one cut out. Put my Endura back in my pocket and scrambled out of there. One of the guys thought I had the battery operated Sawzall with me and asked if I left it in there. I patted my pocket and said "no, I got my pocket Sawzall right here". :D
 
Yep, it was a fully serrated E4. I misquoted the dimensions of those bar caps. The bottom of the U is 5/32" and the sides are an eighth inch thick. Some of the cuts had to be done by sawing on the whole face of the U upright. Those were the toughest and had to be done with a sawing motion. Some had to be done by sawing at an angle, cutting through the bottom and side at the same time.

Once I got through one side I could just push the knife through the two remaing sides of the U, one at a time. I had to rock the blade a little but didn't have to saw. It's hard to explain but when these strips are ripped out of position, you have to cut them how they lay. And you have to basically do it one handed cause your perched on the support struts and have to hold on with the other hand. I couldn't have done it with a plain edge. It would require too much pressure when having to cut along the whole inch face. My Endura has made this particular chore safer, quicker and more fun. :D
 
I like real life Spyder stories. Had a feelin' it was fully serrated.
 
I really wish every Knife manufacturer had spyderco's jimping.

For Example, The Centofante III has the best jimping out of the 4 knives i own so far.
 
I didn't like the Enduras, until the Endura 4 came out. I think it must be the added weight and sturdiness due to the steel frame inside the plastic.

I constantly recommend the Endura 4 to friends and family, and have bought a few as gifts. You can't get more knife for the money, and the Endura 4 is better than many knives that cost twice as much.
 
RatDrall said:
I didn't like the Enduras, until the Endura 4 came out. I think it must be the added weight and sturdiness due to the steel frame inside the plastic.

I constantly recommend the Endura 4 to friends and family, and have bought a few as gifts. You can't get more knife for the money, and the Endura 4 is better than many knives that cost twice as much.
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Having never owned an Endura/Delica, I feel a little bit left out, but I do plan on picking on up soon.

I would also highly recommend the Spyderco Tenacious. A wonderful solid knife. Everything you'd want from a $100 knife in a budget priced package.
 
I always thought the Endura was somewhat of a plain jane knife with plastic handles until I got a ZDP189. It usually is what goes in the pocket and I have a bunch to choose from when I'm heading out the door. I picked up the g-10 flat grind and like it almost as much. I am really going to have to take a look at what else is in the endura line as I have not payed all that much attention to it.
 
I carry a white Endura 4 and I don’t care who knows it. Actually, it’s quite striking with the long stainless blade. I have many Delica 4’s too. After Valentines day the pink ones were being sold at a discount. I had one in my cart before checkout. Then changed my mind at the last minute.
Just not man enough I suppose. :o
 
I got an Endura 3 and 4, I’ve been thinking about the zdp-189 model but don’t know if its worth the extra cash. Or if I should for the same money as the zdp get the g10 police.
 
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