Pros: Handle Material, Blade Material, Lock Ease of Use, Handle Feel, Overall Quality, Ease of Opening, Blade Sharpness
Cons: None
The best version of the Endura ever
We all know how knives get personal items and how many times we touch them and use them. Synthetic material got their practical side but natural materials provide some spirit to a folder. It gives nobility, it gets some gentle patina over the years and it makes your personal knife much more personal and more precious. The legendary Endura and Delica has now provided as the exclusive batch at the Knifecenter and they are not only great Spyderco’s but also near perfection EDC. First thing to notice is: this is not your regular Endura. Like the Orange Sprint Run C10FPBORE, this C10WDP is offering one of the best blade ever made in Seki: HAP40 steel clad between SUS410. HAP40 is like CPM M4 an high speed tool steel created by particular metallurgy and made by Hitachi. In my book it means a strong edge who will not chip even if ground thin. It’s even better than my superblue Stretch in term of long last edge and certainly less prone to pit or stain. So, it’s much better. Talking about perfection in manufacturing: the blade is perfectly centered and there is zero vertical play! The steel spacer and skeletonized steel liners give a very solid feel and a high quality feel. This is the same spacer as on the G10 Endura. It’s not butt heavy, the knife is well balanced. You can noticed how the adjustment between the liner and the spacer are perfectly done. Of course the factory edge was on the razor side of the scale. With such a special steel it could be thinned by some work on sand paper to de-shoulder it or kept this way. Even if the Endura doesn’t have a choil, when closed the blade falls by inertia gently on the index. Making the closing safe and fast. Perfect ! “The wood is Pakkawood which is a stabilized laminate of birch with stain, but it is the best material for knife handles. It never warps, absorbs water or changes in any way and it looks great. It also polishes up with a buffing wheel to a high gloss. They are totally made in Seki City and I love my Delica. ” Howard Korn – The Knifecenter of the Internet. Nuff’s said. This is a labor of love. The wood is warm under the touch and provides enough traction for a serious cutting job. This knife is a user, a beautiful and rare user. A classical design enhanced by the choice of materials. Compared to my Millie, the blade is thinner but provide almost the same working edge. The Endura has always been an impressive cutting machine confirmed by years of production and refinement. So here it is: the best Endura version with a great “Wow Factor”. Even sheeples love it. It’s not menacing, it’s all in elegance and choice in refinement. This is a stunning folder and a rare Endura giving you the chance to carry a Grandpa’ knife with the last technology. You can find its full review and high res pictures on my blog. (nemoknivesreview.com)
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