Trying to buy my first Spyderco...is this a good one?

[ichor]

Is this a good older Spyderco? What would the steel be. I'm not interested in a collectible.....just a good strong knife. Comments please (and please don't bid against me if it is a GREAT find) <g> Thanks

Whoops....here's the link

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2245882218&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT

 

[Larry S.]

Buy a new one for at least $48 @ onestopknifestop.com ......maybe less elsewhere......Caveat emptor!

Larry S.

 

[u812]

Thats a good one and a really good deal too.I like the older style better than the new one.

 

[Walking Man]

I would avoid it, just because sometimes plastic clips tend to bend and/or snap, and then you're out of luck.

 

[OmegaA]

Question: why do you need older Spyderco Endura? What about new model, or it is more expensive?

 

[KeithAM]

I'd say buy a new one and get a metal clip and VG-10 steel. Any number of reputable internet dealers carry them for about $45. Try www.newgraham.com, www.knivesplus.com, or www.knifeworks.com.

 

[Klingenspiel]

I use my Endura for 10 years now everyday, never had a problem with the plastic-clip. On the contrary it helped me repairing a flat tire of an expensive bike. The Clip was a perfect tool because it's not sharp.
I carry two knives as EDC a Chinook II and an Endura.

I d recommend to buy a Paramilitary PE

 

[ichor]

Question: why do you need older Spyderco Endura? What about new model, or it is more expensive?

I don't "need" and older one. Sometimes older models are more desirable for one reason or another and since I don't know much about Spyderco models I asked the question in the most likely place. The concesus here seems to be....just get a new one. And that's what I'll do. I not only have no Spydercos.....I have no VG-10 so I'll kill two birds.