Endela; leaf edge, straight spine?

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Endela; leaf edge, straight spine?

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Has anyone else noticed that the Endela has a more leaf shaped edge, similar to the Manix 2 and Caly 3/3.5, than the Delica or Endura? As a fan of leaf shaped blades, I think this is part of the Endela’s appeal for me, even though I generally prefer :spyder: s with finger choils.
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There is a lot of Sal distilled into that knife. Decades of experience of a skilled designer.
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Yes, it is more like the Delica than Endura. It has similarities to the Manix but with a straight spine. It is the best looking of the Seki 3" or over knives, I think.
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Doc Dan wrote:
Sat May 01, 2021 8:47 am
Yes, it is more like the Delica than Endura. It has similarities to the Manix but with a straight spine. It is the best looking of the Seki 3" or over knives, I think.
I'd even say for me it's the best Spyderco design sofar, have used quite a few over the past 20 years. :)
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An Endela straight spine works for me.

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Joris Mo wrote:
Wed May 12, 2021 4:48 pm
Doc Dan wrote:
Sat May 01, 2021 8:47 am
Yes, it is more like the Delica than Endura. It has similarities to the Manix but with a straight spine. It is the best looking of the Seki 3" or over knives, I think.
I'd even say for me it's the best Spyderco design sofar, have used quite a few over the past 20 years. :)
I really need to get one of these. I put one in my cart and then something else comes along I want.
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Doc Dan wrote:
Wed May 12, 2021 11:23 pm

I really need to get one of these. I put one in my cart and then something else comes along I want.
Yes, you do really need one, how often does the best brand of folders come up with a new best basic user blade? ;)
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I prefer leaf blades to drop points or almost anything though I have a soft spot for a sheepsfoot or Wharncliff. My first couple of Spydies were a Superleaf and a Manix LW. Still have them. The Endela would be on my shortlist if it weren’t a backlock.
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kodai78 wrote:
Mon May 17, 2021 4:25 pm
I prefer leaf blades to drop points or almost anything though I have a soft spot for a sheepsfoot or Wharncliff. My first couple of Spydies were a Superleaf and a Manix LW. Still have them. The Endela would be on my shortlist if it weren’t a backlock.
Everyone has their own likes and dislikes. For me, and for many, the mid back lock has so many significant advantages over other lock types that the knife having one is often the deciding factor in buying a knife or not. I think the Endela needs to be on my list of must buy knives this year. The only thing stopping me is that Sal said they are coming out with more Thin Line knives honoring more jobs.
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JRinFL wrote:
Sat May 01, 2021 8:20 am
There is a lot of Sal distilled into that knife. Decades of experience of a skilled designer.

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“For me, and for many, the mid back lock has so many significant advantages over other lock types” We’ll have to agree to disagree about the mid back lock. What other professions do you think Spyderco will honor? What colors? I might be interested in one of them.
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