Thanks, Kevin! And I totally agree -- the price for these knives are exorbitant for FRN handles. I will say, the Endura is well-engineered and relatively smooth-opening for what I assume are nylon washers. And it feels SOLID in hand.
I will say, & perhaps to add to your trepidation, I snapped the tip on this one while carving some wood -- I was hoping to make this my "woods folder". If you notice, there's a slightly dropped angle on the spine, just at the tip. That's where I reground the tip for the repair.
I expected a lot at this price -- turned out to be too much. I think it's really more of a city blade anyway.
Interesting! Thank you for the honest appraisal. I have a couple of knives that I use for 'carving' and some others that I use for more of a 'bushcraft' application. I have a couple of Spyderco knives, but they are smaller folders and I have not really pushed them hard. The smallest one (Ladybug)has ZPD-189 blade steel. A little more difficult to sharpen, but I really like the way it holds its edge!
Kevin D
I would love to find an Endura, but I have not found one that I am willing to pay what they are asking yet.
Nice pick up!
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Thanks, Kevin! And I totally agree -- the price for these knives are exorbitant for FRN handles. I will say, the Endura is well-engineered and relatively smooth-opening for what I assume are nylon washers. And it feels SOLID in hand.
I will say, & perhaps to add to your trepidation, I snapped the tip on this one while carving some wood -- I was hoping to make this my "woods folder". If you notice, there's a slightly dropped angle on the spine, just at the tip. That's where I reground the tip for the repair.
I expected a lot at this price -- turned out to be too much. I think it's really more of a city blade anyway.
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Kevin D
Interesting! Thank you for the honest appraisal. I have a couple of knives that I use for 'carving' and some others that I use for more of a 'bushcraft' application. I have a couple of Spyderco knives, but they are smaller folders and I have not really pushed them hard. The smallest one (Ladybug)has ZPD-189 blade steel. A little more difficult to sharpen, but I really like the way it holds its edge!
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