Endura...

[liko]

Just got my new Endura lightweight... Good lord, that's a lot of folder. I'm used to the Native and Calypso Jr, so this is a big knife in my book.



One thing that threw me was Spyderco's advertisement of a flat grind on the 2002. I was expecting a grind like that of the Calypso. This is more of a saber grind. Oh well, it's still a very cool knife.

[kraziekurtis]

Is it one of the VG-10 ones??

My Endura (ATS-55) is my only EDC for me right now <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[liko]

Yeah, this is the 2002 in VG-10 steel.

[Pachucko]

Is it PE or SE? I'll need a couple of SE's when they're out--Pachucks

[liko]

Mine is PE. Even a knife that big has to have utility uses, and I have two SE knives (Native and Rescue Jr), which is enough for heavy-duty cuts. This Endura is for show, as well as jobs requiring a longer edge.

Oh, and BTW, I also got in my 204 with the knife. This sharpener is the greatest! It took the best edge I could put on a Calypso Jr. with my ProFiles and made it shave hair with ease! This thing is scary sharp again, and I thought the best it would ever have was a utility edge.

[J Smith]

I was wondering about the grind.I saw somewhere that they were going to be flat grind but in the catalog they looked to be hollow grind.

Jeff

[Big-Target]

The Endura is a proven , reliable FRIEND!!!!!

[Jeff/1911]

They are apparently called &quot;flat, saber ground&quot; as opposed to hollow ground. The grind works very well. I sure adore my VG-10 Delica with this new grind style.

Jeff/1911.

[sam the man..]

Yeah dude!

BIG is how I like it! The Endura is AWSOME! It RULES! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Sam

have spydies will travel

[JBE]

The new VG10 Endura is one heckuva knife..Sal will have a hard time topping this one with any future version of the Endura

[liko]

How about making SS versions with the VG-10 blades? The absolute best for heft, solidity, and strength. Sure, it'll cost more, but the Police SS is the only one made like this, and it's decently priced for a knife with its materials and workmanship.

[gunandtackle]

i got my first spydie for x-mas in 96 i belive. an frn endura se w/ frn clip.icarried it everyday untill last nov 4th when my &quot;buddy&quot; dropped it off the side of a fishing boat. it was a great knife. i miss it

john

Edited by - gunandtackle on 2/16/2002 9:33:57 AM

[Al]

I'd love to see the new Endura with G-10 handles but will it ever happen?...

[kraziekurtis]

Sal says:
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size=1 face=arial>quote:<hr height=1 noshade>No plans at this time to do so. <hr height=1 noshade></BLOCKQUOTE></font><font face='Verdana, Arial, Helvetica' size=2>

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&amp;threadid=186179&amp;highlight=Endura +G10

Edited by - kraziekurtis on 2/16/2002 1:08:43 PM

[Al]

Think we should start a thread on how many forumites would buy an Endura with G-10 scales?

[kraziekurtis]

Dunno if it would work or not, but what the heck, I would &quot;sign&quot; it.

[Pachucko]

I would definitely buy one, I mean Two actually. Of course it would have to have double liners--Pachucks

[J Smith]

Start the post-VG10-Olive Drabe G10-Perfect10,I will take one or six.
Sal add a black or gold coating on the blade and a black three screw clip and I will pay up to 175.00 for it.Tip up of coarse.
Jeff

Edited by - J Smith on 2/16/2002 10:46:49 PM

Edited by - J Smith on 2/16/2002 10:47:43 PM

[kraziekurtis]

A Gold or Black coating on the blade would actually <i>prevent </i> me from buying it.

I might buy one with a black blade, but gold no.

[J Smith]

Have you seen the gold coating?Its not shinny and not really gold more of a bronze.Jensen has some on his site.

Jeff

[kraziekurtis]

Oh, I guess I had the wrong idea <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Do you have a pic?

[Pachucko]

Its still sort of &quot;pimpish.&quot; Go with plain steel, maybe black. Tip up, of course, I forgot to mention that earlier--Pachucks

[liko]

Black G-10 or Micarta (if you have any laying around), VG-10 blade, maybe with a black coating, and a gold powdercoated Spyderco bug in the handle. Let's make this the next forum knife!

[revolvergeek]

Count me in for one. I would like VG-10 PS blade no coating, green or black g-10, 3-screw mounted black clip with a gold spydie mounted for tip up carry. Not sure about the double liners; might make it a bit heavy.

[Sword and Shield]

Liko- What did we Forumites tell you? The 204 is great! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> Excellent choice on the Endura, also. I've got one in my pocket now and it's one sweet little knife!

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

[liko]

lol... Little? This is one of the biggest folders Spyderco makes! The only larger non-collaboration folders are the Catcherman, full-size Calypso, and Military, going by edge length. The Police is a long one, too.