Endu-o-rama!

[sam the man..]

Dudes,

I love the Endura! Its handles elegantly in the field <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> People whom I had encountered loved it very much! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Its an excellent lightweight field knife which is very reliable. I've barter-traded a few of this knife with indeginous people who saw it as a modern cutting tool.. Here's some shots of my Enduras! A fitting tribute to this great and popular Spydie! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>



pix 1 - Hard used and widely travelled -- this Endura had made its way back to Golden when I made my pilgrimage to Spyderland two years ago!

pix 2 - My Endura family!



Sam



have spydies will travel



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[kraziekurtis]

Nice pictures Samo <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> My Endura SE hasn't made it to my EDC carry yet though <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Be sure to get the new ones with VG-10 Steel <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[Hoosierdaddy]

Samo,

I too love the Endura! My first was a combo blade, I like it cause it matches my Ladybug. I have an early FRN clip S/E and just got a S/S S/E. Great knife, can't say enough about it!

[Kahz]

Wow! Nice photos and nice collection, Samo. I've yet to keep an Endura (or a Delica, for that matter) for my own use. I will wait though, since I am sure this model will not be discontinued for a long time. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Kahz

[J Smith]

The Endura was my fav. until the Native.I think that if I found a OD with an FRN clip it would be back on top.

Jeff

[Sword and Shield]

Excellent knife, with an excellent grip and ergonomics second to none. Maybe that's why it's always in my pocket! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

[jaxon]

Ah yes, the Endura. So cool. Kahz, how can you not have this one? Guess with all the high end goodies I've heard you have <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> maybe its just too mundane. Get one!
Jaxon

"One of these days I'm going to cut you into little pieces!!!" Pink Floyd

[Hoosierdaddy]

Samo,

One more thing... I posted this in a thread started a few days ago by Sotyakr,

A knife to look out for because it is very popular is an Endura. I have three, a FRN combo edge ATS-55, an earlier FRN plastic clip S/E AUS-8, and a S/S S/E AUS-6. It is a great knife, good for just about anything! The nice thing about Spyderco is they make a knife for every application, so you have lots to choose from. The bad thing is I want to own them all, in every variation <img src="sad.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> !

Kahz,

Get an Endura-Get an Endura-Get an Endura. *tries to mimic Clays voice*

[yog]

You git Samo <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
I had been avoiding thinking about the Endura, because if I did I knew I'd have to get one. Especially now the Lwt version comes in VG-10.

But like Kahz says, I think I've got a bit longer yet <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."

[Kahz]

*worried look on her face*

Oh, no... now I need an Endura... *psychologically confused for life* <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Ok, here's the scoop:

1. Chinese Folder (very soon)
2. Endura (just 'cause like Jaxon and Hoosier said, I _need_ one)
3. Either Shabaria, Starmate, Gunting, Salsa, Meerkat, Navigator, Viele, or Military, depending on the available cash and my Canadian move. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

It just seems that my needs are growing too much lately. You guys are too convincing and it's becoming dangerous for my budget. Of course, Sal and Company are also to blame for making such great knives. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

I have handled the Endura and the Delica before and I do have to say that they are both perfect everyday knives, not too intimidating and functional. They may not look _as_ fancy as others (although being Spydercos, they are fancy nonetheless), but they are so popular for obvious reasons.

Kahz

[4 s ter]

Kahz

Endura and Delica = Spyderco Classics

Every Spydie fan needs at least one of each!

(I'm still a long way behind Samo on my Endura count!)

[James Y]

I have several versions of both the Endura and Delica and to me they are the classics of Spyderco, along with the SS Police.

The Endura is the quintessential all-around, not-too-expensive utility knife. I haven't been carrying mine as much lately as I probably should, but only a matter of time before one of them gets back into the carry rotation...

Jim

[SpyderNut]

Beautiful family, Samo!<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle><img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Ah, the sweetness of the Endura.....
I believe that I feel that old virus kicking in again.<img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Hmmmm, now where did I put my wallet?

**Looking for wallet**

Ah, I might have to go shopping soon...<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Cheers!

~Spydernut

[sam the man..]

Folks! Thanks for the kind words <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> You know it! You can't go wrong with the Endura. My next extensive project, is to seek variants of the older models which were produced with G2 steel. Now, I guess most of us are eagerly awaiting the much more AWESOME Endura in VG-10! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> To me, the Endura is a partner in my expeditions. It served well as a great diplomatic gift in those transborder and cross cultural journey I had made.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[sam the man..]

Oh yeah, another thing.. Rumour has it that the Spyderco Anniversary knife will be the Endura+Delica in Damascus.. <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> How true? Well, only at the up and coming SHOT show! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[seaman]

hey samo, got the same feeling for the endura. had 5 of them before the one i carry now. tried the military/police/native/goddard and then some as my edc and always come back to the one ,yes that one anyways check this out www.tacticalforums.com/ubb/forum6/html/00008.html and go to thread#5 from 2000/03/26 mike

[Sword and Shield]

&lt;mutters darkly&gt; The C10 Strain of the Spyder virus has returned... Humanity is doomed... It was believed that later strains of this virus, especially the C44, C66 and C41 strains were more virulent, but the old C10 strain is back!

We must run for cover!

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

[sam the man..]

Hey Mike!

Thanks for sharing dude! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> You really love your Endura! Well, Sword&amp;Sheild the C-10 RULES! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[mnblade]

I have a plain-edge Endura lightweight - what a great knife! Great for camping, hiking, defense/peace of mind, simple utility, etc. I’m kind of a traditionalist at heart, so for me the benchmark of quality, affordability (which is important to me), and ruggedness, has always been the venerable Buck 110. That knife is a rock and certainly has been carried for work/hunting/hiking/combat, etc. as much or more than any folder. In other words, I like it. HOWEVER, once you hold an Endura, there’s no looking back. The Endura weighs a scant 2.9 oz., the 110 weighs a whopping 8. The Endura's blade is 3 and 15/16&quot;, while the 110's is 3 and 12/16&quot;. I can carry the Endura down in my pocket, in a sheath or, naturally, clipped anywhere I can think of (jeans pocket, shirt pocket, waist band, on my pack-strap, on my truck's sunshade, on my boot, etc.). With the 110, I can lug it around in a belt sheath or in my pocket, but I’d better cinch up the old belt extra tight, 'cause those are 8 heavy ounces of knife. The Endura comes in VG-10 steel (mine is an ATS-55 model), while to get top-of-the-line steel on a 110, you have to go the more-expensive Pete's Custom Shop route. And the Endura passes one of my most-important tests for a camping/hiking blade: Can it spread peanut butter easily?

For years, the Buck 110 was &quot;the&quot; large folder for regular guys who used their knives (i.e. not the Sebenzanista types that scoff at the tried and true and won't carry anything unless it's the latest and greatest). Well, for my money, the Endura now fills the role that the 110 once filled. I'd trust mine in any situation.

[vlf_11]

hey i have a Endura and it is great it is a g-2 steal and a frn cliped endura it may be the older modle but is has been with me for about 7 years and nothing is wrong with it.
i love my endura