Spyderco Endura 4 Folding Plain Edge FRN Knife

by Spyderco

Product Features

• 4-way Clip; Screw together construction; Skeletonized steel internal liners; Phosphor bronze brushings; David Boye Dent
• FRN Bi-Directional Textured? Handle; Enlarged opening hole; Spine Jimping; Flat saber-ground blade
• Specifications: Closed - 5"; Overall 8-3/4"; Blade - 3-3/4"; Blade Steel - VG-10
• Weight - 3.6 oz.; Handle Material - FRN
• Hole Diameter - 1/2"; Blade Thickness - 1/8"; Plain Edge

Product Description

Tip-up, Tip-Down, Right-handed or Left-handed carry

Product Details

• Item Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B001CZDNVU
• Item model number: C10PBK
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #27,583 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great EDC knife, March 9, 2010

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A H Booches - See all my reviews

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At first I wanted the Endura with the Wave function where it catches onto the pants pocket and opens will being pulled out. Then I thought against it since I wouldn't ALWAYS want it to open if I pull it out so I went with this one. Great VG-10 blade...durable edge but harder to sharpen, great handle and grip, can move pocket clip to 4 different spots, big Spyderco thumb hole, and a nice 4 inches or so of blade to use either for everyday tasks or for self defense. Favorite knife out of all the knives I have.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Spyderco Endura 4, an excellent knife for a sailor., April 24, 2011

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Derek S. Beck "D. S. Beck" - See all my reviews
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There's a storm rolling in today so I have no work. And as they say, ships and sailors rot in port. So here we go with a product review. First, let me say that I actually USE the gear I own out on the ocean... for days at a time. Some of the characteristics that impress me include size, weight, corrosion resistance, and overall performance of any given piece of gear.

So dudes, without further ado, I give you the Spyderco Endura 4 (4th gen Enduro) pocket knife. I know some of you are not sailors, but perhaps you enjoy camping or other outdoor activities, so I figured this might have some general appeal.

Size: This is a big folder (3.75 in. blade, 5 in. closed) but it sure doesn't feel big when you're carrying it. This is partially due to the Endura's light weight, but for me it's the flatness that really counts. It's only 3/8 in. thick, which is amazingly thin considering the handle has stainless steel liners built in for strength. This knife practically disappears in your pocket. Excellent pocket clip design too, I might add.

Weight: 3.6 ounces. Impressive for a knife of this size with stainless liners in the handle.

Corrosion resistance: The Endura's VG-10 steel is among the more rust resistant of the premium knife steels on the market. It's a Japanese made steel developed for culinary use, popular in high-end chef's knives. I wouldn't put it away wet after heavy exposure to ocean salt, but a quick rinse with some fresh water is all the maintenance it will need in extreme situations.

Cutting performance: This is the sharpest out-of-the-box pocket knife I've ever owned. Scary sharp. It will shave hairs right down to the skin. VG-10 steel has a fine carbide structure so it will take and hold a very keen edge. It will also sharpen back up without much trouble, which is very cool. Some of the premium steels out there are tough to sharpen after they've lost their edge--not cool, especially out at sea. The Endura's blade, in either serrated or plain edge, is almost 4 inches long. Lots of cutting surface here, folks. And combined with the razor sharp edge that STAYS SHARP, you've got a blade that you can count on in any kind of emergency where you have to cut through a lot of material fast. Last but not least, the large thumb hole in the blade makes one-handed opening a cinch. And the steep, textured thumb ramp keeps your hand from slipping forward even in wet, slippery situations.

Overall: Home run. The Spyderco Endura 4 is now a permanent fixture in my quiver of sailing gear. MSRP is $99.95, but Amazon.com stocks these with pricing just under $60. Buy one. You won't be disappointed.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Razor Sharp, September 24, 2010

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BK63 "bklosens" - See all my reviews

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I love Spyderco knives after I received one as a gift years ago. Just was not crazy about half of it being a jagged edge so I wanted an every day carry plain edge. I wanted something a little bigger than the standard 3 inch knives and found the Endura 4. It's just the right size for what I need and is a good every day carry knife. It came razor sharp and is of the quality you would expect from Spyderco. I expect to carry this the rest of my life unless I should lose it. I will also buy more Spyderco in the future as the quality is excellent. I've had quite a few other carry knives but nothing compares to the quality of the Spyderco. Don't waste your time with a cheapo knife. Get a Spyderco. You'll never go back.