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Replaced my Endura

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Hello,

I managed to break the point on my old style Endura, I think that it was called an Endura 2, (a long sad story LOL), I really liked this knife.

The new Endura was out of my price range, but I managed to source an "old stock" Byrd Cara-Cara, the one with the black composite handles.
So far I am happy with this knife, although it is quite a bit heavier than my old Endura, I like a lightweight knife.

Can anyone give me some feedback on the Cara-Cara as They do not seem to be so popular on the forums.

Thanks.
 
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It's a pretty cheap knife. As knife afficionados, we usually like to spend a bit more, and get better quality. But I know some forum members have praised their Byrd knives as being good quality for the money. Enjoy it, but know that you would have got a better knife for more money. Its really about your priorities, and what you want to do with your money. Why don't you post back here in a couple of months and tell us about your experience with it?
 
I do not own the Byrd but I've heard it's solid for a budget line knife. How much of the tip did you break off on your endura?
 
I have 2 of these Byrd Cara Cara's, the second gen though. One in rotation and one in back up in the box. It offers all the things I love about the Endura (lightweight, slim, superbly pocketable) with the bonus of a forward choil. The edge retention and the opening hole are the only things that have ever left me wanting. That said, the edge retention isn't much if any different than other 8cr from reputable companies and in my use has maintained a serviceable edge as long as I have needed it to. That is to say, adequate for most peoples needs. The comet shaped hole will never be as smooth as the spyder hole but it is fully serviceable. As for the weight, I hardly notice the difference in pocket and both disappear IWB.
 
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I have exp with byrd rescue and byrd hawkbill and I think Byrd made a very great knife. the fit and finish on my samples are great...I have nothing to talk bad about those 2 knives --- except, I like Spyderco's hole much better
 
The Byrd Caracara is a good knife but it is heavier being a saber hollow grind than the Caracara 2 which is FFG. I have both and the
Caracara2 gets carried more often as it is lighter. A partially serrated Caracara2 stays with my tools inside the compartment of my motorbike.
 
Surfingringo said:
I do not own the Byrd but I've heard it's solid for a budget line knife. How much of the tip did you break off on your endura?
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Yes, I like the way you are thinking. The knife could be reprofiled to put a new tip on it.

(Also, there is one Spyderco dealer that currently has Enduras in the $55 range).
 
DocT said:
Yes, I like the way you are thinking. The knife could be reprofiled to put a new tip on it.

(Also, there is one Spyderco dealer that currently has Enduras in the $55 range).
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Yep, and it's rather ironic which dealer it is. Hehe
 
Thank you all for your responses.

I broke about 3/4 of an inch off the blade tip on my Endura.
I have re-profiled the tip, but I am not completely satisfied, the blade is now too short and the point is too blunt for my taste, it is no longer an Endura for me, that is why I purchased the Byrd.

In my opinion the Endura 2, (the first one with the metal pocket clip) is the best of the Endura's , the blade is long enough and the "pointy" tip is just perfect for me.
The blade on mine is ATS 55 steel which performed just fine and dandy for me.
The knife has no superfluous frills, is strong and lightweight, can be used by both left handed and right handed people and is large enough for serious use.

In my opinion Spyderco made a BIG BIG mistake when they tried to "improve" the Endura, the Endura 4 just does not do it for me.

The Endura 4 is also much too expensive for what you get in my opinion.

I purchased the Byrd because it is the closest that I could get for a reasonably priced replacement for my Endura.

So far I am happy with the Byrd, the only downside for me is the heavier weight and the slightly less "pointy" tip.

Sorry for the long reply.

Cheers.
 
I agree that Spyderco made a mistake not keeping the pointy tip. I sold a used Endura, stainless steel, scratched handle, but fine blade and edge, for $100 last weekend. That $25 more than the NIB price. He really wanted the pointier tip, even though it was AUS6 steel (he knows the difference.)

I didn't want to sell it, but my friend was really jonesing for it, so I priced it more than NIB thinking he wouldn't bite but he did. I gave the money to another friend who gave me the knife from her husband's effects. She was tickled pink as well.

Bring back the pointy Delica and Endura Tips :)
 
I actually like the ergos on my cara cara 2 g-10 more than the ergos on my endura...

The fit and finish of the endura is a lot better but honestly I would be happy with either.
 
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