I have the zdp 189 and like it a lot. It’s backlock is steadier than my Police 4 which has developed some rock. I’d like to see the Spyderco clip point as an option to the Endura’s normal drop. P4 blade shape on the Endura.
I used to find the Endura a little big, but lately I’ve really been enjoying this one! May have to pick up another!
I’ve gifted this model more than any other to friends and family. I miss the old pricing, but it’s still a quality knife and very good cutting tool!
A pair of black Gen 1 VG10 Endura clip-its (the model w/the molded plastic clips built into the FRN scale) w/a PS and S blade that I bought in the 90's were 2 of the 1st Spydercos that I ever owned. The others were a PE Spydercard (sold) and a black FRN Merlin hawkbill (that I still own). Yes, I know. An odd assortment of Spyders to start off with. Found a Gen 1 VG10 PE version and now have a matched black 3 knife Gen 1 Endura VG10 FRN clip it set. Ended up w/an extra PE version that was resharpened by Spyderco that I can use as an EDC, which got replaced when I found a better one 4sale on EB. So, I've actually got 4 of these knives. These vintage Enduras along w/a set of Gen 2 S/S Police (PE, PS & S), black micarta Calypsos (PE & S), black LW FRN Goddards (P & PS) and micarta Smiths (P & S) are among the favorite "vintage" knives in my collection. Here are the Enduras. The top one is the one that I use as an EDC that was sharpened (it's 1/16th inch shorter as a result) and its markings do not exactly match the others either.
My current Endura and Stretch both developed lock rock after only moderate use. My old Endura with a spear point never developed lock rock after several years of outdoor use. The current flat ground Endura is still functional, but with the lock rock it just doesn t feel as high quality as my old one. I don t carry it much anymore. Same with the Stretch.
Funny how that is . . . for a while a Case Trapper felt like a "big knife" then the Endura did . After carrying the Military and the Police the Endura starts to seem like a "nice little knife" Some times the Endura likes a little company though; especially the ZDP-189 which doesn't like wire ties (can chip). Hence the nippers ( I use the nippers all day long at work / this isn't my sunday go to meeting rig).
Maybe its a coincidence but I have had a couple FFG enduras and all of them developed vertical play after minimal use as well. I sold both of them. Right now I have two saber ground Enduras and a pacific Salt, all three have been used extensively and none have any play at all. The pac salt is probably the best lock up of all, I cant even wrench any play in it. Im a little nervous about my P4 LW developing play because if I hold it near the tip and check it I get a little click and some movement. I hope not, I pretty much never carry a blade again after it develops vertical play. But anyway I do love the Endura!
I was thinking the endura would be a bit to big for me. I like the delica. And my best friend liked my delica so much he had me hunt him out a endura here on the forums. ( because he wants a larger knife for yard work). I scored him one the other day. Now I'm thinking I may have prejudged the endura so as he has been in posession on my delica now for over 3 weeks I'm gonna keep his endura when I shows up for a week and see if I like it. And might have to find me one of my own. I do like the platform.
All you need to do is EDC a Police 4 for a while. After that I guarrantee you will no longer feel any spyderco being too big.
I'll edc the endura for a week before I give it over. But to be honest I'm afraid to. If it's all of what I've been told I'll be looking for one in zdp189 for myself. And I don't have time for that right now. Still have 2 more CRK to pick up before I add anymore new knives to the list.
This one found it's way into my pocket today. Perfectly centered, and drops unlocked perfectly - excellent specimen this little sprint.
My first nice folder is a Endura. Used it a good amount. Sent it back to Spider Co to get re sharpened. They don't charge. Has a nice factory edge now. Rich K.
