DAYWALKER
04-26-2005, 07:18 PM
Aloha ALL!
Well…I figured I should do a review on one of the classics for a change, the C10 FRN Endura. I used my tried and true ATS55, SE version (MINUS the Boye Dent :D ) as it is the one I carry around when I am going about the town. I have carried an Endura or it’s counterpart, the Delica for YEARS now and have come to find that these knives are economical yet EXTREMELY durable, important qualities in a knife that MAY be used in an SD or rescue situation…WHY? They may be seized as evidence, lost and/or broken. Life is priceless, sure, but it still would be a bummer toting a 25th Anni. Delica and having to use THAT in an SD/rescue situation!!! (YES, I know the chances of someone USING their 25th is remote, but...LOL!) Anyway, some quick specs for any newbies who may be reading this, based on *my* Endura:
ATS55 Steel
Serrated Edge (SE or SpyderEdge tm)
Volcano Grip Pattern tm
Stainless Steel reversible pocket clip
3 ¾” blade
8 11/16” OAL Opened
2.9 oz weight
Okay, I made a “Dummy” out of an inmate mattress “gone bad”. This means that the facility was gonna throw this one away. I took it for the sole purpose of building a “dummy” for the following reasons:
The inside material is some kinda extraordinarily STRONG fibrous material. It is HARD to cut through no matter how sharp a knife may be! I figured that this would prove beneficial in terms of “longevity”.
When wrapped around a pole, or 2x, it creates the thickness of a torso more or less.
Also, the cuts and stabs can be easily repaired with duct tape.
It is a reminder of my facility, so this makes it “therapeutic” for me doing knife tests on it!!!
I have not been able to get together as often with the guys I train, or train with. Now, I can go solo on my “dummy”, but I do miss the “live interaction” that is SO important in SD Training. Oh well…At least I get to go FULL SPEED & POWER on this "dummy"! :)
Weather here was getting bad, so I kept the test to a minimum of “moves”. First cut was a downward slash. I dunno if you can see it, or even if it is showing in the pic, but you can see how the SE edge “pulled” some of that material out of the dummy. Next, I followed with a L to R, then R to L horizontal slashes. I stuck my Endura in the last slash to show how deeply it cut. Next, after going through the same motions, I added an obligatory stab to the side. I noticed that this material also provides some pretty good resistance! (Kinda like a stab through "meat"...don't ask! :rolleyes: ) After, I did about 3 comma cuts, again showing how deeply the Endura penetrated prior to it’s exit. Lastly, an upward diagonal slash, one more horizontal, than another thrust. This time, to the lower abdomen.
Rain started coming. Damn. I took for cover and thought, what the heck…threw my C10 at the dummy. *BoInG!!!*…didn’t stick it. Tried again, this time successfully from about 20 ft. LOL!
I did some impact hits w/ the butt of my C10 closed. They were applied to the corners of this old, HARDwood that makes for the dummy’s core. These were done almost full power, and it left some decent dents in the wood. My Endura’s butt was a bit dirty afterwards, but not harmed in the least. SO be advised that opened or closed, if your hand is small enough, you can use the Endura as an impact “weapon”.
I was rather bummed out in that the weather got bad, as I wanted to shred this dummy to pieces a bit more! LOL! Anyway, just a short review on a long time legend: The C10 Endura SE…no matter what, where, and how…this knife delivers. Now I gotta look for more old T-Shirts and other materials to cover "dummy" with! :rolleyes:
Mahalo for reading and as always, God bless :cool:
PS: YES, the Endura is good for EDC "yada-yada"... :p
Well…I figured I should do a review on one of the classics for a change, the C10 FRN Endura. I used my tried and true ATS55, SE version (MINUS the Boye Dent :D ) as it is the one I carry around when I am going about the town. I have carried an Endura or it’s counterpart, the Delica for YEARS now and have come to find that these knives are economical yet EXTREMELY durable, important qualities in a knife that MAY be used in an SD or rescue situation…WHY? They may be seized as evidence, lost and/or broken. Life is priceless, sure, but it still would be a bummer toting a 25th Anni. Delica and having to use THAT in an SD/rescue situation!!! (YES, I know the chances of someone USING their 25th is remote, but...LOL!) Anyway, some quick specs for any newbies who may be reading this, based on *my* Endura:
ATS55 Steel
Serrated Edge (SE or SpyderEdge tm)
Volcano Grip Pattern tm
Stainless Steel reversible pocket clip
3 ¾” blade
8 11/16” OAL Opened
2.9 oz weight
Okay, I made a “Dummy” out of an inmate mattress “gone bad”. This means that the facility was gonna throw this one away. I took it for the sole purpose of building a “dummy” for the following reasons:
The inside material is some kinda extraordinarily STRONG fibrous material. It is HARD to cut through no matter how sharp a knife may be! I figured that this would prove beneficial in terms of “longevity”.
When wrapped around a pole, or 2x, it creates the thickness of a torso more or less.
Also, the cuts and stabs can be easily repaired with duct tape.
It is a reminder of my facility, so this makes it “therapeutic” for me doing knife tests on it!!!
I have not been able to get together as often with the guys I train, or train with. Now, I can go solo on my “dummy”, but I do miss the “live interaction” that is SO important in SD Training. Oh well…At least I get to go FULL SPEED & POWER on this "dummy"! :)
Weather here was getting bad, so I kept the test to a minimum of “moves”. First cut was a downward slash. I dunno if you can see it, or even if it is showing in the pic, but you can see how the SE edge “pulled” some of that material out of the dummy. Next, I followed with a L to R, then R to L horizontal slashes. I stuck my Endura in the last slash to show how deeply it cut. Next, after going through the same motions, I added an obligatory stab to the side. I noticed that this material also provides some pretty good resistance! (Kinda like a stab through "meat"...don't ask! :rolleyes: ) After, I did about 3 comma cuts, again showing how deeply the Endura penetrated prior to it’s exit. Lastly, an upward diagonal slash, one more horizontal, than another thrust. This time, to the lower abdomen.
Rain started coming. Damn. I took for cover and thought, what the heck…threw my C10 at the dummy. *BoInG!!!*…didn’t stick it. Tried again, this time successfully from about 20 ft. LOL!
I did some impact hits w/ the butt of my C10 closed. They were applied to the corners of this old, HARDwood that makes for the dummy’s core. These were done almost full power, and it left some decent dents in the wood. My Endura’s butt was a bit dirty afterwards, but not harmed in the least. SO be advised that opened or closed, if your hand is small enough, you can use the Endura as an impact “weapon”.
I was rather bummed out in that the weather got bad, as I wanted to shred this dummy to pieces a bit more! LOL! Anyway, just a short review on a long time legend: The C10 Endura SE…no matter what, where, and how…this knife delivers. Now I gotta look for more old T-Shirts and other materials to cover "dummy" with! :rolleyes:
Mahalo for reading and as always, God bless :cool:
PS: YES, the Endura is good for EDC "yada-yada"... :p