When did the Spyderco Endura come out?
1990
There are a lot of companies who would be afraid to tamper with their most successful models, but Spyderco has been tweaking the Endura for over 20 years. The very first Endura, released in 1990 alongside the Delica, had a different handle shape and a molded FRN clip.
What was Spydercos first knife?
the C01 Worker
In 1981, Spyderco introduced their first folding knife, the C01 Worker. That knife pioneered the concept of a round hole in the blade for one-handed opening, a clip on the handle for carry at the top of the pocket, and the option of a serrated edge for aggressive cutting performance.
What is the most expensive Spyderco knife?
Spyderco Paysan
Spyderco Paysan: Holy Expensive! At $520 street and a staggering $800 MSRP, the Paysan is the most expensive Spyderco ever released when not adjusted for inflation. (Adjusted for inflation, it was likely the original Klotzli-made Spyderco Michael Walker collab.)
Are Spyderco made in China?
Spyderco designs and produces knives under the Byrd brand. These knives use high quality materials and are manufactured in China, allowing much lower prices while retaining most of Spyderco’s quality.
What is an Endura 4 lightweight?
All Endura 4 Lightweights are distinguished by their skeletonized stainless steel liners and injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handles. The flagship version of the design includes a stout saber-ground VG-10 stainless steel blade with a choice of PlainEdge™, CombinationEdge™, or SpyderEdge™ configurations.
What are the dimensions of the Spyderco Endura?
General Dimensions and Blade Details. The Spyderco Endura has a 3.75″ blade, a total length of 8.75″, weighs of 3.6 ounces, and is made in Japan.
Is there a 4th generation of Endura?
Now in its fourth generation, it has also inspired a broad range of variations to meet virtually every user’s needs and preferences. All Endura 4 Lightweights are distinguished by their skeletonized stainless steel liners and injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handles.
What is the appeal of the Endura?
The appeal to the Endura is that it is a large knife, but is still lightweight and pocketable. You can use this as an Every Day Carry (EDC) knife, although I prefer its little brother the Spyderco Delica or the Dragonfly II for suburban EDC.