My Spyderco Story (long)

gave my brother my endura G2 SE back in 96 when i joined the marines shortly there after i got a millie in ats34 SE
got the endura back now but not with tip or teeth oo and the clips is gone too
its still a working knife
welcome aboard and semper fi
 
Welcome Aboard!

I retired my Baby Goddard and it has seen alot of things done to it, I was surprised it still cut. It was retired after 10yrs of service. It cut everything in front of it.

I have since used alot of Spydercos in/out of our beloved Corps and they still surprises me til this day. Used the Ladybugs to cut open beeswax mortar tubes. Beeswax can kill a blade

I have a set of Enduras that show the changes over the years with Spydercos serrations.

Semper Fi,
CEYA!

Happy Birthday Marines!!
10, Nov 1775 ..231 yrs !
 
Great story WW. I also was drawn here by Sal's link from the other forum.

I carried an Endura CE everywhere before I contracted Hawkbillism, and think that it is probably one of if not the best candidate for a choice as a "carry only one" knife. I carried knives with shorter blades before getting my Endura, and once I tried the Endura I quickly discovered how much I preferred the longer blade. The Endura itself rides great in the pocket without causing discomfort or taking up too much room. I believe it truly is one of the best EDC's out there.
 
wow, lots of Marines here. i have regretted getting out every single day since i seperated. Semper Fi Devil Dogs... Semper Fi!!!!!!!!

i can't wait to see the quality of the new Endura 4s
 
WW give the Spyderco Remote Release a look. One of the originals lived on my right LBV strap during my 4 years as a Medic with 2/187 Inf. All the nightmare stories about sling-loading gone bad and botched rappels got me nervous. I wanted a SE knife where I could get to it quick on my gear. Of course I only served in the states and never had anyone shooting at me. Something shiny on a LBV strap may not be great in that situation.
 
Good story. I've sold off all my expensive knives to help feed my gun habit, the one and only knife I've been carrying for a few months has been my Delica 4.

It takes everything I throw at it, and I like having a 'beat up' knife in my pocket. I know where the dents and dings came from, it adds character.

Post some pictures of your old Endura, if you can. I'd love to see it.
 
I also came here from the other Spyderco Forum.
Welcome aboard and thanks for the great story.
We all here know how good an Endura is but it's always nice to listen just another fine testimony. I have a SE Delica that was for years my very EDC. You can't imagine all the abuse the little one has gone through... or maybe you can ;) Just like yours, it has lost some teeth but I still can rely on it (that's why it is always in my backpack) :D
 
Just saw this link on the Spyderco forum.

Great story William and thanks for sharing.

This makes me want to EDC my Endura again:)

Just out of curiosity: how much up and down play did that Endura of yours develop after such intense use? I have to cut a fair amount of tie rips and plastic fibre bands at my job and no Spydie has survived it yet without developping a fair amount of vertical play.:grumpy:

The knives I used are:

- Endura 3 and 4/SE
- Delica 3/SE
- G10 Rookie/SE
- G10 Standard/SE

My Delica 4/SE is holding up reasonably so far, but I only have been using it for 2 days now.
 
Hey Wallace,
I am new as well and I share your passion for all things sharp but most of all Spyderco Brand. I had a Spyder in the mid 80's that was full serrations and I believe it was 440 or 420 SS. It had the FRN handle still used today. I cut & cut & cut with it just as you did with yours. I took alot of heat because it was made in Japan from friends and folks I worked with but I didn't care. Had the knife for a few years and it was in my car when the car was stolen. The car was a junker but the knife being in it broke my heart. I can't even tell you the model of that particular knife. I was 20 something and details eluded me back then. Now I have MANY Spyders in my Pile of knifes and I always Have one or two at least with me. Thanks for the story it brought back Memories for me of my first. I am glad you have yours with you! L8R... ~baba~
 
I'd have it sharpened up at the factory and put it back in service. A knife like this deserves a pocket rather than a shelf.
 
Great story WilliamWallace. Stories like yours are not long. They are a joy to read and just a testament to such a great knife and company. It is stories like yours that make me very glad that Spyderco is my go to knife!!
Welcome to the Spyderco forums!! Glad you are here.

Ron
 
A dissenter. (surprise surprise :D )

I....would.... have it resharpened. I would also print the thread as a memento. It's not Jim Bowie's sandbar knife and has much history ...LEFT.. in it to make.

I have refurbished and kept using MANY knives that have stories.

Just one man's opinion.
:)
 
Came over from the spyderco forums, that's a really nice account of real world use of a knife. I love it. Welcome to the forums!

Wouter
 
D3/SE said:
Just out of curiosity: how much up and down play did that Endura of yours develop after such intense use?
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do you mean movement perpendicular to the cutting direction or up and down toward the spine/blade? i am having a hard time picturing what you mean by "vertical".
 
WilliamWallace said:
I just ordered a BM griptilian and an Endura 4 serrated on Thursday.
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Just a word of advice: You'll find that a properly sharp serrated edge cuts a LOT better than one that's dulled (kind of a "duh" thought, I know :) but bear with me). Too many people go on using and using serrated knives long after their cutting performance has plunged because of dullness. So, when your new one does dull, send it to Spyderco for free sharpening - they'll put that wicked factory edge back on there. OR, buy a Triangle Sharpmaker and maintain the knife yourself. Sharpening a serrated blade is simple with a Sharpmaker. Really.
 
WilliamWallace said:
do you mean movement perpendicular to the cutting direction or up and down toward the spine/blade? i am having a hard time picturing what you mean by "vertical".
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Pretty much when you've opened the knife, does the blade rotate around the pivot without you disengaging the lock, so the latter.
 
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