Endela Popularity

[WaSpFaCtOrY]

Just picked up an Endela today, and the knive is the perfect size between the Delica and the Endura. I can’t believe this model is not as popular as the other two!!!! I Wish they had more colors and steel options.

[TkoK83Spy]

It's a fairly new model, probably just needs more time to gain popularity. I don't know how it is outside of the forum, but I know it gets lots of love around here! I actually have the K390 version in my pocket as I type this

[Sharp Guy]

I carried my K390 Endela yesterday. It is a great size. I agree with Rick that it's a new model. The other two have been around a long time. So they have a big following

[steelcity16]

I'm with you! I have had a few each of all of the popular models over the past few years and the Endela is my favorite and most carried. It really is the perfect "goldilocks" knife falling between the bit too small Delica and the sometimes unwieldly Endura (although I still love my Enduras and carry them second most to the Endela). If I could only have one Spyderco it would be my K390 Endela. I hope to eventually see more versions like an LC200N Salt, Cru-carta, and DLT exclusive OD Green TiCN Cruwear, etc.

I guess some people are just anti-FRN, anti-non-USA-made, anti-backlock, etc. But I would take my Endela over a PM2, Para 3, Shaman, Native, Chief, Military, etc.

[SG89]

I have 2, k390 and vg10. What I consider a "large" knife for me. Really great knife.

[JRinFL]

Very long Endela thread from not too long ago. viewtopic.php?f=2&t=83925&hilit=endela

[z1r]

It's a fairly new model, probably just needs more time to gain popularity. I don't know how it is outside of the forum, but I know it gets lots of love around here! I actually have the K390 version in my pocket as I type this

Me too. I love the Endura, but can't carry one. The Endela perfectly splits the difference between the Delica and Endura IMO.

[sal]

Hi WaSpFaCtOrY,

Welcome to our forum.

sal

[Capt'n Boatsalot]

I'm carrying my K390 Endela today, in fact. :D

[TkoK83Spy]

I carried my K390 Endela yesterday. It is a great size. I agree with Rick that it's a new model. The other two have been around a long time. So they have a big following

What a terrible choice for a new avatar!! :p Brewers and Cubs just can't get away from each other so far this year in the standings. Win together, lose together!

[z1r]

Until seeing that other thread, I didn't realize the Endela is only 2 years old. That K390 blade make sit an awesome cutting machine.

[KenD]

K390 Endela with Lynchnw deep carry clip is my (current) all time favorite carry knife! It's with me 7 days a week.

[z1r]

K390 Endela with Lynchnw deep carry clip is my (current) all time favorite carry knife! It's with me 7 days a week.

Yeah, I think if I would have bought an Endela to start with, especially the K390, I might not have bought a dozen other models, lol. What fun would that have been?

[FourStringFiend]

The Endela could easily be a one and done model for most people. As others have said it fits in that perfect sweet spot. I am a long time Endura fan and it competes for pocket time.

Now we just need the same concept for the Native line....

[Matus]

If I only used logical thinking when buying knives (what would be the fun in that though ??), then indeed the k390 Endela would have to be my first (and maybe even the only) knife.

[James Y]

I only have one Endela, a VG-10 SE version. IMO, the SE Endela has among the best out-of-box serrations; ready for use immediately, without any need to round off the points.

Jim

[Wartstein]

I only have one Endela, a VG-10 SE version. IMO, the SE Endela has among the best out-of-box serrations; ready for use immediately, without any need to round off the points.

Jim

I've only said it like one million times before :D : Yes, the Endela SE does have the perfect serration pattern also imo.. It finally converted me to SE over PE in almost any task.

Besides, the Endela is a really slim and light carry, despite featuring liners. Just a few grams "heavier" than a Manix LW and a tad more cutting edge.

[Wandering_About]

Another fan of the Endela here. Don't quite like it better than the Delica, but when I want something a touch larger the Endela is a fine choice. They both have a place in my rotation of regularly carried knives. The K390 versions are a nice upgrade in steel, been happy with the stuff so far.

[Kid]

Endela k390 is on my wish list. Already bought a few knives in the last month so I have to wait or my wife will kill me.

[Tgmr05]

The Endela is becoming one of my favorite knives that I do not carry clipless/loose in the pocket. Just feels and fits my hand well. Prefer it to the endura/pac salt size. The Endela and Police are probably the ones I use the most.