Endura 4

Started carrying a Gerber E-Z many years ago, mostly for show. It was easy to deploy (thumb hole) but I never trusted the lockback (which rose above the scales in the back). The Gerber was not sharp and I could not get it sharp. When the clip eventually got loose (and could not be tightened), I switched to CRKT M16 because of the double lock. It was sharp and I could mostly keep it sharp and I liked the tanto blade. But the blade was too short and I learned that I will never trust a liner lock (with or without a double lock). I discovered the Benchmade 'axis' lock (Gerber calls a similar lock the 'wedge', others call it 'crossbolt'). I ordered one with a thumbhole and got one with thumb studs. It is a fine lock but it makes the knife fat. I also worried that a push from the front might dislodge the lock unintentionally (the spring on Gerber's wedge is much stronger). The blade was too short and I will not get another knife with studs, but the essential problem was that it would not cut more than the old Gerber E-Z. That brings me to the Endura4. Thought I would never get another lockback, but Spyderco's lockback is not like the old Gerber. It is precision-cut and gives a very satisfying click when engaged. The lockback rides below the scales, and, if that is not enough protection, Spyderco added the 'dent'. My fingers appreciate the idea. The big thumbhole makes the knife deployable with gloves. Finally, the Endura4 (VG-10 steel, Japan) cuts everything from delicate (smooth opening of a CD security strip), to ordinary (quartering apples), to difficult (low-lying Osage Orange branches on my daily walk). Quality is at Benchmade standards but, if I ever need to work on it, the fasteners are torx T8 for the blade and T6 for the rest, including the movable clip. That clip is the best I have used so far (better than Benchmade). The scales (handle) are fibreglass-reinforced nylon with steel liners. They are comfortable but yet non-slip. Spyderco add jimming on the front of the scales above and on the the blade just beyond the pivot to further decrease the chance of sliding forward on the blade. That blade is long. It is a big knife in a small package. That means it is a drop point blade, but Spyderco's flat sabre cut (not hollow cut) looks to leave the blade very strong. I will know more after a few years.

I have a Spyderco Persistance and love it. The persistance was my first Spyderco product and I was very impressed with the build quality of their less expensive, Chinese line up. My wife told me to pick out two new knives for my birthday(thanks babe). After much deliberation I chose the Endura 4 and the Ontario Rat 1 both in plain blade format. Man, is my wife awesome! This Endura 4 is made in Seki City Japan with VG-10 steel and the fit and finish on this entire knife is stellar. The knife is long and large bladed but is lightweight and has a slim profile that fits my larger hands very well. People with medium to small hands of those who have an aversion to large blades should consider the Delica model. The handle should be G-10 at this price point but its not, however the handle feels great in my larger hands and the traction design molded into the handle really provides excellent grip. Multiple clip mounting possibilities are a nice touch along with the lanyard hole. The pocket clip is strong and blacked out with the spider logo etched in. The blade spine is well jimped at the base which is great and along with the contoured handle provide excellent grip and feel in the hand. The blade is gorgeous and long. 4 inches I believe and made out of VG-10 which is a high quality upper grade of Japanese steel. It is hard, strong and difficult to sharpen but holds an edge exceptionally well and for a long time. Flawless grind and edge on this particular knife. The size of the blade makes opening slower for most at first but like most knives will improve with practice and break in. Overall this knife for less than $60 is a great value. The Japanese blade quality and design of this knife impresses even the majority of "Knife Snobs" so you've got that going for you if you care. I love this knife for EDC and self defense puposes because of my XXL hands. The Delica is the model most will want for EDC in my opinion. Superb Steel, Fit and Finish, Ergonomics and Value give this knife a rare 5 stars from me. Highly Recommend!

Years ago, when I started on the police department in the 1980s, I got a Spyderco Police. The price was a stretch for a young patrolman and as fate would have it, the knife was lost during a foot chase one night only a few months later. It was replaced with various other knives, the last one being a Kershaw Blackout that gave sterling service for several years until I retired. I feel that a knife is probably the most useful and important tools ever developed by mankind, and I still carry a knife daily. Two knives actually; a small knife on my key ring and an EDC knife. Which leads us to the Spyderco Endura. When it came time for a new EDC knife I spent weeks looking at what was available. But I was drawn back to Spyderco (I do own a couple others). The Endura fit the bill; the right size, great quality steel, proven mechanism, and made at Seki City in Japan. What I like: Blade: The knife arrived very sharp. I cannot find a flaw with the blade or grind. I chose the plain edge, saber ground blade. Handles: The handles are black fiberglass reinforced nylon material (FRN) and the pattern of texturing really allows for a solid grip. The is also jimping on the raised portion of the blade behind the thumb hole to help improve grip. I also personally like the slim, flat sided design both from the perspective of grip and carryability. The pocket clip is four position adjustable. Quality: The knife that I received locks up tight. The blade base lines up when it’s locked. The blade lines up when it’s folded. The action, a tad stiff out of the box, continues to smooth out (as it should be). The pocket clip grips tightly. There are no loose screws, flawed screw heads, or anything that isn’t lined up. This is a nice knife. What I don’t like: I have always found the Spyderco thumbhole awkward when opening a knife. Some people can flick them right open, I just can’t seem to get the knack. I still love the knives, and I can open them with one hand, it’s just slow when I do it. If you’ve never used a Spyderco and being able to flick a blade open quickly is important to you, I suggest that you try one before buying. The bottom line: The Spyderco Endura is a classic. It’s been around for decades and is still a top seller, that should tell you something. This is an excellent knife, very well made. And the best part? At this price it’s an absolute bargain.

So, seeing as this is the first lockback I've ever EDC'd, I was a bit skeptical as to how it would feel opening and closing it with one hand. But after using it just a little bit and getting used to it, I can honestly say that it's the most natural feeling lockback I've ever used. It closes easily with one hand, and the Boye dent on the lock makes it that much better. It feels like it was built for my hand, the ergos are just fantastic on the knife. At first it seemed a bit long, but after holding it, it just felt perfect. Lockup is completely solid, no blade play. When I first took it out of the box the opening was a bit tight, but after I loosened the pivot no more than a quarter turn, it was completely smooth and easy. The blade is centered in the handle, which brings me to the next point. The handle has steel liners embedded in the FRN handle scales, which give it strenghth and solidity. The clip is able to be repositioned with a T6 bit in tip up or down, left or right. Some people have said that the FRN so them feels cheap and slippery, and I can tell you that this isn't true at all. Yeah FRN is plastic, but it has a solid quality feeling to it, it doesn't feel cheap or like it's going to break on me, at all. And the bi-directional texturing on it just locks it right into my grip, it doesn't move at all, and I think it'd be the same if it were wet too. The blade steel is VG 10 which is an EXCELLENT steel that holds an edge and sharpens relatively easily, the blade was razor sharp right out of the box, cut phonebook paper and shaved hairs effortlessly, despite being a saber grind and having a thicker blade vs a full flat grind (ffg). The spydie hole in the blade makes the knife extremely easy to lock your finger into to open the blade, and paired with the phosphor bronze washers/bushings, it opens extremely easy. The lock is perfect, it holds the blade in place while it's closed, but it opens effortlessly with a flick of your finger. All in all this knife is absolutely perfect, I can't think of any complaints I have with it, seeing as it has everything one could want in a knife and more. It's my first Spyderco and this knife is an excellent representation of their quality, I'll definitely be buying another one. Take it from me, with this knife, you just can't go wrong.

I've carried a Leatherman with me for my entire adult life and so have always generally had a decent knife handy. Around the middle of 2009 I decided to start carrying a separate folding/locking knife because that seemed to be the tool I used most on the Leatherman (I'm an IT guy, always opening boxes it seems...) and for it's tertiary tactical use in an extreme emergency. I didn't realize that I was beginning an expensive lesson. The first knife I bought was a Snap-On folder. I'm an avid mechanic and have a lot of respect for Snap-On tools, and so when I saw it for a good price at my favorite parts store, I grabbed it. The problems began almost immediately. When it was new it wouldn't lock every time, although I managed to tinker it into submission. Then it started falling apart. First one of the opening studs disappeared, then the pocket clip fell off, and then the knife itself began to come apart. Clearly, Snap-On didn't know anything about knives, so my hunt resumed. My next knife was a Smith and Wesson "Extreme Ops" SWA3 folder, and while it was altogether better than the Snap-On it still left a bit to be desired (although it looks really cool). Despite only light use in a period of about 4 months, the finish is largely coming off and the pocket clip has fallen off this one as well. Generally the knife itself has performed well, but it's a little short for my intended POU (utility/tertiary tactical) and also kind of heavy for what it is. And that brings us to the item in question, the Spyderco Endura 4. Mine is black with a plain saber edge (as opposed to FFG) blade. I should say that, having never physically seen an Endura before I relied heavily on a good friend who has what you might call an "Endura 1". It's a very old Spyderco from back before they were numbering the models, in fact from Spyderco's early days. He's used his in construction and for mechanical repairs and it's still tight and sharp, despite being made from inferior materials when compared with the modern Enduras. So now I have my Spyderco and I love it. The tolerances are tight, the blade is reasonably sharp from the factory, the locking mechanism is excellent and out of the way, and it fits my intended POU precisely. So far the only complaint I have is that when it arrived the pocket clip was in a position that didn't make much sense to me, but thanks to the excellent design I simply reconfigured it to my tastes and slid it in my pocket. Altogether an excellent knife. If you're in the market for a "tactical folder" you'd do well to "buy once and cry once" and go for the gold standard to start with. With the knives I've bought before this one I could have bought 2 of these.

I have two Delicas and they are super good knives but wanted something with a little more meat on the blade and handle. I've been on the fence about getting an Endura. Hear reviews about being to large, bulky, ect. Once i put this knife in my pocket on the clip, I seriously can not tell the difference between the Delica and Endura. This Knife is so well shaped being slim and light but also built very strong and has so much more to gain as far as utilitarian use. Longer thicker blade and a super nice grip. The VG10 is an excellent steel and factory edge is amazingly sharp. I really like the saber grind. Strong and flawless. Very happy I finally purchased one and this thing is the ultimate EDC knife IMHO. Five stars all the way!!!

This is my first spyderco knife, bought a spyderco for an Xmas gift and was so impressed with the fit and finish on the cheaper china made knife spyderco that I started to think I needed to add a spyderco to my collection. In the past I didn't like the blade shapes and thought they were just plain ugly knifes. The endura 4 has become my Edc knife, the blade shape is nice and the thumb hole is perfectly placed and does allow for fast and most importantly pain free opening with either right or left handed. I have been recently having some wrist pain and the thumb stud knifes require a thumb angle that is some times painful. This knife also has a major weight advantage over other knifes that I carry its so light that I forget it's in my pocket. Fits into the breast pocket of my Columbia fleace pull over with a little more than a bump and since it's so light it does not sag. This allows me to have a fast sharp and more than capable Edc blade that is more or less undetectable.

I thought i could resist the temptation to purchase another knife and had been doing well...no purchases in last three months. Just when it was under control, I just lost it and bought three knives; Benchmade Griptillian, and two Spyderco's, the Tenacious with black blade and the Endura 4. If you've had a chance to read my other reviews, you know I like most value quality knives I see; I do prefer larger folding knives primarily for defensive purposes; and I use a 3 knife EDC system. One of my first EDC knives was the Spyderco Endura with Spydee-edge bought around 1990. It served me well both in casual clothes or in dress clothes. I prefer for folks not knowing that i carry a knife so the endura just went into my right front pants pocket. The original endura was light, fairly easy to deploy and was very useful over the years. It is now honorably retired with built in clip still in place! Over, the years i have remained a big spyderco fan but watched as the cost of these quality knives continued to increase. So, with that in mind, I saved and over time purchased the Ambitious, Tenacious, Resilience and Persistance (luv 'em) and the mannix 2 XL (the best)and even tried the value version of the Endura, the Cara cara II ( good value knife) but still did not buy the current version of my all time favorite, the Endura. Finally, I decided it was time, and wound up with the Endura 4 FRN handle, plain edge this time. However, this wound up not being as easy as you would think. I originally was looking for the Endura 4 with the full flat ground blade. The site I was sent to featured 4 or 5 models of the FFG blade but in different handle colors. I was aware of this particular model but listed there was a black handled FFG listed at $68. I figured the black handle FFG was a sprint run and thats why i paid more than the other FFG blades by about $8-10. So when I got the endura 4 with the sabre grind, I contacted Amazon to complain. According to the amazon rep, sometimes when loading the product info it can be imported into the wrong site (much like the inaccurate knife info on the griptillian I purchased). The rep gave me a $8 dollar credit and i still get the outstanding endura 4 albeit with a sabre grind blade but i can live with that! Amazon, if you input info on products make sure its right. that should be your responsibility not the customer. And on the flip side of the coin; once again you worked with me on a dispute and i came away still a satisfied amazon customer. Good job! This version of the Endura remains excellent. The steel is VG10 which is nice. I really like the current version handles for the ergonomics (i have large hands); the positive grip of the handles and the outstanding jimping on the blade spine. Since I also bought the 550 Griptillian in this purchase, I wish Spyderco would have added similar jimping on the upside and downside of the endura's handles. That would really reduce the potential of blade slippage on any thrusting movements. Still the grip of this current version still exceeds the grip of my original Endura. In 1990, there was no adjusting the blade pivot as the pivot was fixed. on the current version, the blade pivot is adjustable via a torx tool. Also, the metal clip (original version was built-in plastic clip) is 4 way adjustable and I carry mine tip-up right side in my jeans or just in the pocket. Going back to the handles. I found the handles on the Cara Cara II to be a little irritating. The handles on the original Endura were somewhat slippery. The handles on the Endura 4 are somewhat grippy and do not irritate my hands but provide a very decent grip (as in defensive use decent grip). The only downside! Although i appreciate the strength of lockbacks, they usually are slower to deploy and a little harder to close than axis (my fav) or liner locks using one hand. To be honest, I will not carry a knife that can only be opened/closed with both hands. But thats just me. My original endura was a little hard to deploy as is the case with the current endura 4. Over time my original got easier to deploy the blade. We'll see what happens with the 4th gen model! Just for clarification, when i say a blade deploys easy , hard, etc. here's what I mean. When gunowners talk about trigger tension, we talk in terms of poundage. For instance, one gun I carried had about a 7 1/2 pound trigger pull compared to another gun i owned that had a 4lb pull. What that equates to , is that it takes more strength to fire the 7.5 trigger pull weapon then it does a gun with lesser trigger pull. Now what does that mean with knives...I already said the blade deployment on the Endura4 is a little hard. In this purchase, i also bought the excellent benchmade Griptillian with their patented Axis lock. It is easier and quicker for me to deploy and close the Griptillians blade than the Endura. Does that make the Griptillian better than the Endura 4. Not necessarily! Practicing defensively with a knife takes into consideration the drawing, deploying and use of any knife understanding the blades characteristics and limitations as well as the users. The Endura 4 is sitting in my right pocket as i type. It is the perfect back-up to my larger defensive blades and can substitute for my smaller utility edc knife. Although I wouldnt open this bllade in front of the public or you might get some 911 calls. With its blade length at 3.75 inches and a large handle, this does appear to be a big aggressive looking knife unless youre comparing to a cold steel XL Voyager or 6" Ti-light. The Endura 4 is light, capable, and could make a decent defensive blade if youre willing to train. Plus, for the cost and simple maintenance, it will last you a lifetime and if you're like me, I'll be passing my knife collection on to my grandson! Happy Holidays Folks! Hope you get a Spyderco Endura 4 plain edge under your Christmas tree this year!

Messer kommt in einer Pappschachtel mit kleiner Broschüre über das Endura und ein Aufkleber, eine nette Beigabe. Zum Spyderco selbst, es ist sehr scharf und der Verriegelungsmechanismus läuft butterweich Liegt sehr gut in der Hand, Empfehlung von mir 😁

Una gran navaja, se nota mucho la calidad. Es grande pero se abre fácil con una mano. El mango frn personalmente me gusta mucho, hace que el agarre sea fuerte. Tengan mucho cuidado que viene con un filo que asusta!

Es una excelente navaja, viene con un filo que rasura, el mango es bastante amplio y permite un grip muy cómodo. La que me llegó venía con un juego muy leve en la hoja, pero ajustando un poco el tornillo queda perfectamente estable. Cabe mencionar que no es una imitación. El envío fue muy bueno, llegó al día siguiente de mi compra.

Estudie los tipos de acero para navajas y cuchillos que hay en el mercado evaluando dureza, facilidad para afilarse duración del filo tipo y color del acero y por fin me decidí por Spyderco una ventaja importante es que tiene facilidad para abrirse.

Como todas las navajas de Spyderco, una calidad excelente, el acero perfectamente acabado, un poco duro de afilar, hay que tener práctica, pero tiene un corte espectacular, es ligera y con un tamaño perfecto para el bolsillo. Es la segunda que tengo que da la marca y 100% repetiré.