Features: This Spyderco Endura knife has a flat saber-ground VG-10 stainless steel blade with the Emerson Wave opening feature. The handle is blue/gray FRN. The Endura knife features a molded FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon) handle with Bi-Directional texturing for traction and improved ergonomics. The handle is strengthened with dual skeletonized stainless steel liners that make an anchor for all external and internal components to attach while adding sturdiness and rigidity. Phosphor bronze bushings on the blade pivot smooth out the open/close action. The pocket clip is four-way reversible for tip-up/down, left- or right-handed carry. The blade is premium VG-10 stainless steel from Seki-City Japan and has Spyderco's easy to use thumb hole for simple, efficient one-hand opening of use the blade-opening feature made popular and patented by Ernest Emerson of Emerson Knives. The Emerson opening feature is a hook curving out the top of the knife's blade. When removing the knife from a front pocket it catches the pocket's edge quickly opening the knife blade so that it's ready to use. The knife can also be taken out of the pocket without engaging the opening feature by pulling it straight up and out with your fingers on top of the closed blade. The Endura is a larger version of the Spyderco Delica knife. Both knives have been extremely popular over the years thanks to their lightweight, high performance build and affordable price.
Specifications
Blade Steel: Vg 10
Model Number: C 10 Pgyw
Lock Type: Lock Back
Blade Thickness: 0.13 inches
Handle Thickness: 0.45 inches
Blade Length: 3.81 inches
Open Length: 8.81 inches
Weight: 3.67 ounces
Blade Edge: Plain
Finish Color: Satin
Style: Drop Point
Clip Type: Tip Up Tip Down
Handle Material: Polymer
Use Case: EDC
Origin: Japan
Pros vs Cons
Based on online reviews from verified buyers around the web.
Fast and reliable Emerson Wave opener
Lightweight and easy to carry
Good for both tactical and everyday use
Sharp out of the box and easy to sharpen
Durable VG10 steel blade
Comfortable and grippy handle
Affordable price for the quality
Versatile for various cutting tasks
Well-made with good fit and finish
Customizable with accessories
Lock-up can fail if drawn too fast or forcefully
Non-neutral handle ergonomics may not suit everyone
Some manufacturing quality issues reported
Occasionally opens unintentionally when removing from pocket
Not as sharp as previous models out of the box for some users