Spyderco Endura VS. ...

The Bear · May 26, 2003

Ive got a Spyderco Endura, VG-10 steel and zytel handle, and I find it a very reliable general purpose knife.
In your opinion, are there better knives with a similar length and in the same price range or a little more expensive? Could you make a list?
Thanks

Benjamin Liu · May 26, 2003

For a general purpose blade in that price range the Endura is hard to beat.

trane fan · May 26, 2003

Originally posted by Benjamin Liu
For a general purpose blade in that price range the Endura is hard to beat.

What he said.

thombrogan · May 26, 2003

The Spyderco Delica is a little shorter and a little less expensive, but it is very similar and very good.

Wunderbar · May 26, 2003

You can check out the Cold Steel Large Voyager. The blade is in AUS-8A. I like the Endura much better.

fishbulb · May 26, 2003

Something in the Benchmade Griptilian series would be about the same price, and has a number of advantages over the Spyderco models.

Joe Talmadge · May 26, 2003

Originally posted by fishbulb
Something in the Benchmade Griptilian series would be about the same price, and has a number of advantages over the Spyderco models.

The Griptilian ends up being a bit more expensive, doesn't it? In any case, the Griptilian is the only knife that comes to mind to give the endura a real run for its money. But for a super-carryable knife, even the Griptilian doesn't quite do it -- the endura is noticeably lighter and so much thinner that it's eminently more carryable. VG-10 versus 440C is just gravy for the endura. The Griptilian is attractive if you want a knife with a stronger frame and lock, and are willing to sacrifice a bunch of carryability and a bit of steel performance.

Joe

aXed · May 26, 2003

man, for the money, you get triple the labour out of that knife. the Endura is such a trooper. keep it!!!

aXed

The Bear · May 27, 2003

OK, lets say that in that price range theres no better knife!
But if I had about 100 bucks to spend, what would be your suggestion for a better general purpose folder?

dylan_d · May 27, 2003

BM 806D2
BM 710HS
BM 814
BM 705
BM 94x
Camillus EDC
Mini SOCOM
Al Mar Sere 2000 for a little over a $100

Scyth · May 27, 2003

Originally posted by dylan_d
BM 806D2
BM 710HS
BM 814
BM 705
BM 94x
Camillus EDC
Mini SOCOM
Al Mar Sere 2000 for a little over a $100

I'm quite interested where I could get an Al Mar Sere 200 for a little over 100 USD ?

JDMSMBACPA · May 27, 2003

I like Dylan_D's $100 list--especially the 806D2--but I'd add the Spyderco Military. It lists for under $100 at www.newgraham.com (but would go over $100 with shipping).

Nimravus · May 27, 2003

For same price range the BM Ascent 83X series cheaper or the Griptilian 55X series would do the trick. The 55X is a great knife hard to beat for gen purpose and all round good carry. Well that is of cource for the price range.

Have a look you can't go wrong with BM.