suggestions to replace Spyderco Endura

[dannewberry]

I lost a good knife the other day... I think I dropped it out of my pocket when I was putting on a pair of coveralls at work. It was a Spyderco Endura, with a plain edge (I really don't like serrated edges).

I like the 4" blade length, as well as the thin and light profile of the knife. And that hole that you put your thumb in to swivel the knife open is really nice.

I'm going to have to replace the knife. I've got a Spyderco Delica with a partially serrated edge, but I like the bigger Endura, and I like a plain edge.

Does anyone make anything comparable to the Endura that I might ought to consider before I purchase a replacement?

Thanks in advance...

Dan

 

[8830]

I've tried others but the Endura is still the best.

 

[Nick5182]

http://images.knifecenter.com/knifecenter/coldsteel/images/29LTxyz.jpg

I know it doesn't exactly fit what you're looking for, but I've got the 5" version and it's probably the best work knife I've ever had.

 

[jahwarrior]

uh, another Endura?

 

[jdub3]

I lost my Delica a month ago. I'm gonna buy another, just because I liked it so much. I say get another Endura. If it ain't broke....

 

[conw]

Nick, not sure if you've tried the Endura for yourself, but you owe it to yourself if not. Frankly the blade profile, jimping, and handle are perfection I think. That tanto shape is just not as useful IMO.

OP - another Endura...check out the cool, flat-ground, colored handle, limited edition variety out last month. I like the way the brown handled ones, gray handled ones, and blue handled ones look..the green is okay but a bit loud...

 

[jmortimer]

The Cold Steel Voyager or even the Gunsite would be a good replacement.

 

[dannewberry]

I found a decent deal on a barely used Endura 4 for 43 bucks, delivered, so I went on and got it.

I am looking also at the other knives suggested anyway... can't ever have too many.

I do like the toughness of the Endura, and that thick blade seems indestructible. Plus it's light, and fast to open. I really like that thumb hole in the blade... and unless I go to a higher priced Benchmade (which I believe Spyderco licensed that thumb hole design to)... I can't get the thumb hole.

Thanks for the replies. The Cold Steel is a good knife. I agree it would be worth considering as well...

check this youtube video out of the Cold Steel Gunsite knife. It makes you want one, that's for sure...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8_qv4jplEM

Dan

 

[Yo Mama]

Spyderco Native all the way.

I'm quite happy with the s30v version, thought they also have a vg10 one.

 

[The Highlander]

Only thing that can replace an endura is an endura. Had you not already jumped the gun, I'd say you should try out one of the new flat ground enduras with a g10 handle.

 

[amd6547]

I'm on my third Endura...there will always be one in my pocket.

 

[unloved]

Does anyone make anything comparable to the Endura that I might ought to consider before I purchase a replacement?

Nope. Just get another Endura. Unless you want to upgrade...
http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/endura4-foliagegreeng-10scales-plainedge.aspx
http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/militarymodel-satinblade-plaincomboorserratededge.aspx
http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/police3-blackg-10scales-plainorserratededge.aspx

 

[Black Toe Knives]

Endura. VG10 steel what else would want for 100.00. To me it all about the steel. VG10 is one of my favorites.

 

[TimboKhan]

I say buy another Endura, but if you are really looking for options, I have to recommend the Benchmade Griptilian. It's the only knife that I really like anywhere near as much as my Endura, and I actually like the AXIS lock better. Still, my Endura finds it's way into my pocket more frequently than any other knife I own.

 

[usmc1371]

Endura PE ZDP-189, its the same old endura only with a super badass blade steel.

 

[AKElroy]

SOG Vulcan Tanto. 3.5" San Mai laminated VG10, high mount clip (can't see the top of the knife when carrying). I love it. You have to look, but you can find them for around $100; Retail is around twice that.

 

[BruiseLee]

If you don't want to spend a lot of money, you might want to consider a Byrd Cara Cara. I actually like my Cara Cara more than my old style Endura. I have the G10 version, and the FRN version, and they are both great knives.

 

[dannewberry]

I didn't even know there was such a knife as a Byrd Cara Cara. I checked them out on ebay. And Spyderco makes these?

Why are they cheaper than the Endura, Delica, etc? Are they made in Japan or China?

I got my replacement Endura today, by the way... 43 dollars delivered wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. Found an individual on the 'bay with this one, and looks like I saved about 20 dollars or so.

But the Cara Cara looks interesting... they've got one seller letting them go for under 20 dollars... they've gotta be Chinese?? No?

Thanks,

Dan

 

[TimboKhan]

They are Chinese, but the quality seems to be pretty good. I am sure there are disgruntled Cara Cara owners out there, but they seem to be pretty few and far between.

Still, speaking for me, I don't really need to save the extra money. Every Endura I have ever looked at new was around $65.00, and while that isn't exactly pocket change for me, neither is it prohibitively expensive for what is a better quality product. Not saying anything bad about the Byrd line, because there seems to be an awful lot of satisfied owners out there, but the fact is that the Endura uses a better steel than the Cara Cara.

 

[conw]

^what he said. I agree with it.

 

[ForumSurfer]

Oh man there are hundreds of great knives to choose from. All of the above are great suggestion. As I've gotten older I've become a bit of a low end Spyderco snob.

There are much better knives out there IMO. That being said...I have 2 Enduras. Both are my work horse knives. They're the ones I use when I need a knife to actually use. Plus, if I break one I'm not out too much $$$. One of them rides in the daily driver glove box because you never know when you'll need a good knife.

I've owned an Endura ever since the first one I bought at 15. It's comfortable to me. It is a great all around knife.

Edit:: The moral is that you should buy another straight edge Endura. If you buy something else, you'll just buy another Endura later because you miss the old one.

 

[Sox]

A Kabar Dozier is pretty similar and IIRC only about 19.00 bucks! You can get it in different blade configurations too.

 

[Markus]

I just got a spyderco Pacific salt that I'm really happy with.

 

[Limeyfellow]

The Byrd line is Spyderco's economic brand. They use a cheaper, softer steel to form the blade (8Cr13MoV), Chinese made, though has pretty good quality control. They are considerably heavier though. An Endura 4 is only 3.6 oz while the Cara Cara is 5.6 oz and the clip is only available in tip down. It a pretty good knife, though slightly below Endura standards in my opinion, but then again it is much cheaper. Of course you can usually find Endura on Ebay, nib for $40-45 too.

 

[PH/CIB]

I have carried a Spyderco Endura for years and it is one of the best knives for the money out there. Finally lost the clip on mine, have to keep the pocket clean, only once or twice out of hundreds of drawing out of my pocket have I had pocket lint keep the blade from locking.

I have the fully serrated blade when I worked retail and cut up hundreds of boxes on incoming merchandise, like the top flaps off shotgun shell boxes when setting out a full case, the serrated blade has never been sharpened and still rips right through cardboard like a table saw!