Improved Endura

[Girevik]

I just received the 2002 catalog and I see the Endura is now made with VG-10 with a flat grind. Whats the difference/advantage between flat grind and hollow grind? Why is VG-10 better? Thanks for your comments.

[Carlos]

I would say the best quality vg 10 has over ATS 55 would be it is less brittle and has more corrosion resistance than ATS 55. Not to mention It stays just as sharp and I personally feel it is easier to resharpen from a really dull edge back to Sppyder sharp again.

[vlf_11]

yeah the new improved Endura is great my Endura is the older model. i have the g-2 frn cliped Endura.

[sam the man..]

Dude ~ VG-10 is one AWESOME metal! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> What more can I say when its on the new Endura! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[liko]

The hollow grind means better blade strength for comparable weight. It also means the blade can be designed with a swedge to further reduce the weight. It's also easier to sharpen (my SE native lightweight only needs to be sharpened on one side, then you go along the other side lightly with the fine grit stone to remove any burrs), but that may be true of all SpyderEdges. Having a different bevel on one side does make it harder to make a precision cut. The blade will want to drift toward the side with the straighter bevel.

[Girevik]

Thanks for the info guys.

[Sword and Shield]

Hi Liko! Welcome to Spyderland! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Do you use a 204 to sharpen the serrations? If so, I would suggest you try sharpening the serrations on both sides. This strengthens the serrations and makes it so the knife doesn't &quot;drift&quot; on a cut.

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

[liko]

No, I use the ProFiles. Wish they'd make an ultra-fine of those, they are excellent for serrated knives. Not as great for plainedge knives.