Spyderco Endura 4 (VG10) - Review After A Few Months Of Use

I have owned the Endura 4 since mid October 2015.
It has been a very good edc knife.
Now it is time to move to other things but I will miss it

[Traderjoe]

I had carried an Endura for 20 years as an EDC before I went on my knife journey, and eventually I cam back to Spyderco and use the Para 2 as my preferred EDC knife. I still have my original Endura and it was from the time before they started adding numbers after it, so its just an Endura. It has a AUS8 blade and it was fully serrated and it worked perfect for me all that years. But now I prefer the full flat like your but in the S30V or the Para 2. Ive never taken mine apart either (neither the Endura or the Para 2). Actually, my Endura does not have an adjustable pivot. It is peened over and never ever gave me any trouble. I like how Spyderco heat treats all the steels that they use. I trust them and feel that they know the best methods for making knives that perform optimally.

[bartonabrahams]

Great real life video and review of this knife. Now ready to purchase my first spyderco, cheers.

[Forestwalker]

What a great review! As ALWAYS. Very well and precisely shown. You cover all points and I love your joy for this blade.
It really is growing on me!
Be well
Craig

[fordhouseb]

I've been using a purple-handled Endura as my EDC for the better part of three years now, and I love it. While the handles are a bit thin for extended heavy use, I don't really see that as a significant negative for its intended purpose. The slender and lightweight handles are actually one of the great virtues of this knife. The knife feels like it disappears every time I clip it to my pocket, in a way that other smaller knives I've carried just never managed to do. I sometimes consider purchasing a Delica, but since my Endura is already so unobtrusive, the only real advantage the smaller blade would have is that it might be less intimidating to some people. That consideration was one of my reasons for choosing the purple scales for my Endura. I still might get one someday for when I'm not at work. Overall, the most pleasant folder I've ever owned.

[sputumtube]

Excellent review with practical advice. Love the polished edge you have there. Thanks for posting.

[grandriver]

I was ready to buy this blade but your video made me realize that my Manix 2 Blue is a better design. Thanks for saving me some $ John. Well done.

[mattwalters]

I have one of these, the Dragonfly 2 and a Manix 2 on the way; the Endura 4 and Dragonfly 2 are excellent and I can’t wait to get my hands on the Manix. This particular knife seems like it would be good to carry hiking, camping or any type of survival situation. That’s just my 2 cents though.

[carmelotansengco]

Great review. I've got one with gray FRN and I also bought the Emerson wave version.

[manifestgtr]

I’m of the opinion that the k390 endura is one of the best medium/large EDC values on the market.

[chrisarcher]

great video what did you use to sharpen your blade just curious it looks beautiful and very sharp

[andreborsch]

Hi Denis, thanks for sharing your thoughts. Can you tell me which tools you use to modify the edge angles on your knives?

[mikedifeo]

Dead on, on this review. The Endura is one of my favorite EDC folders. I hate pocket clips. So one of the things that is great about it is that it will disappear in the pocket. I carry mine in my weak hand pocket and I forget it is there. I have a Delica and I prefer the Endura. I also have a Military and I still prefer the Endura. I like the Endura so much I have 4 in FFG blades and one with the saber grind. So it is like ladies, if you like one from a specific country, then you have another, because 2 or more is always better than one,

[ragingcaucasian]

the endura4 is an awesome sub 100 edcblade.

[NinjaDeathtrap]

Nice vid as allways. So, what is your conclusion about delica vs endura? Was it the size or blade shape that makes you choose the endura? I have neither one of them but i have thought about getting them for some while now. Swinging towards delica because of smaller size. Problem is they are pricey here in sweden.

[pauliex]

Say Heah Denis. I'm not a folder guy, I like using small fix blades more. It's because of the safer design. But I don't always just hold my small knives by the handles either, even though the smaller handle isnt as comfortable, but I can hold it closer by the tip or as much blade as I need to use. Last weekend we were going out again to the cabin. I was going to take my Himalayan Imports M-43 Khukuri with my Bokor Magnum Series Vox Collection 2011 a beautiful very Retro looking 6"+ blade in the 440c. I really love the look. As my smaller knife for the more delicate work, since I like matching my knives, I could only match a folder. It's my Vintage Myerchin Pocket Knife with the Marlin Spike, it's also in the 440c and the modified Warrencliff blade really works wood great..The lock-up is super strong since it's used on moving boats at sea so it's very strong. Thursday last wwek, I called Bokor on a knife I was going to take as a back up, my Bokor Plus Black Vox Rold a great knife in D2, but the knife was very loose in the sheath and besides the holes didn't match on the Tec-Lok so I decided not to take it. So I called Bokor and Jan a very nice lady told me they would take care of the problem and they did, Monday I got the new sheath. But that night I double check maybe I could still take it as a back up only, but I changed my mind again, I was in my bedroom so I put it on the chair in my room and went to sleep. The next morning getting ready for the trip I went to put the knife away. Well it flew out of the sheath, I never had one that was so loose and the knife went right into my foot. it's not that heavy but heavy enough to cut me really deep, I knew it nicked some tendons and cut a vein, it was a deep red blood but it bleed alot but didn't pulse with my heart beat, so I knew it wasn't a cut artery which I could of bleed to death if I didn't get help. So I pressed on the wound very hard and after a long time I slowed the bleeding, but everytime I tried to walk it would start bleeding alot. I finally got to my easychair in the other room with trails of blood..I kept the pressure on it and I finally stopped the bleeding which took a good hour. But everytime I put pressure on my foot it would start bleeding. After three days of closing the wound up with Pappilon (Butterfly) Bandages I closed the wound together pretty good if I say so myself. Yeah, I prolly did need stiches. but I just changed the bandaid and it looks pretty good and I don't think the scare is going to be that bad. and the legaments, they prolly wouldn't do any more than I did and because it's by my large toe it shouldn't bother me that much anyways. I didn't take any Asperin because it's a blood thinner and I don't like what ibuprofen does to your liver and I think pain medication slows the healing, Yeah its hurts, but managable and I know it's going to be alright. But that Vintage Myerchin is really a nice folder and I just know it's going to be a nice match up with my Bokor Vox Collection 2011 a nice looking knife. Even though the blades are different shape, but the knives do match. I really like the Spiderco Para Military one of my Fav's, but the Vintage Myerchin is a great one too, I like using the Marlin Spike to untangle knots. They say if you fall of a horde, it's best to get back on, So yeah, We're still going to go heh heh heh as soon as it's safe to walk on it good without any pain.

[ed]

Maybe you could do a strop video.? Not getting best out of my technique. 🤔

[marktate]

Interesting that you mention the lack of the 50/50 choil on the Endura.
That was the reason I went with The Cara Cara 2 instead of buying another Endura to replace the one I sold.
.It's been my EDC blade for almost 3 years now, and I use it multiple times daily.Easy to touch up.and takes a mean edge, At the price it's very hard to beat.Sure the VG10 steel on the Endura is better than the 8CR13 on the Byrd, but it's over 3 times the cost.The question is this though...Is the Endura 3 times the knife that the Byrd is? After having, and using both, no, I don't think it is.I'd rather have 3 Byrd's honestly.

[DMBVR]

Can you message me the steps you take and how you sharpen your blades to achieve such a nice uniform polished edge? Love the review as always!

[saradreaming]

II watched this video when it came out, but I'm not sure if I commented. This knife has been on my Amazon wish list since then. I have the Meadowlark2, I think because of your suggestion as well. I like it. Even though I think it's ugly. Now I'm thinking I want more.

I think what I'm looking for, but can't find, is a folding Mora. It's just not the Scandi I'm drawn to either. I know there are a couple of those out now such as the Cold Steel one. What I want is a nice thin blade that does not have too much sweep. Not a big wide sweeping hunting blade. I need that point to be forward almost like the straight edged blades. I'm also tired of fighting liner locks. Never fails they rub the skin off my thumb, plus sometimes my thumb gets stiff. I can't imagine what your going through.. That leads me back to this one - unless you have a better idea.. :-)

Finding the perfect folder is sure hard.. :-)

[stype]

Great video Denis ! Thanks for sharing :-) Cheers