The Endela is fantastic.
The Endela is fantastic.
Hi folks,
Received an Endela in the mail today and immediately put it to work. Carved some wooden mail box parts (eucalypt), slashed away a metric tonne of brambles from a walking path near home, and removed a thorn from my knuckle, compliments of said brambles. I love it! It's the standard black FRN/VG-10 model and it has exceeded all my expectations. Thank you.
In saying all that. I'd love some orange scales *wink-wink, nudge-nudge.*
Cheers from Tasmania,
Kendal.
Received an Endela in the mail today and immediately put it to work. Carved some wooden mail box parts (eucalypt), slashed away a metric tonne of brambles from a walking path near home, and removed a thorn from my knuckle, compliments of said brambles. I love it! It's the standard black FRN/VG-10 model and it has exceeded all my expectations. Thank you.
In saying all that. I'd love some orange scales *wink-wink, nudge-nudge.*
Cheers from Tasmania,
Kendal.
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Re: The Endela is fantastic.
Great choice! I have or have had most of the flagship Spyderco models and the Endela is my favorite! You should give the K390 version a try! I am hoping to see more versions of the Endela as well.
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Re: The Endela is fantastic.
Welcome to the forum! :)
Yes, the Endela IS fantastic indeed and I hope people won´t overlook that:
- PM2-ish length dimensions (handle, edge...) but a lot slimmer in carry (and thinner blade stock, which is great imho)
- Sturdy, linered construction, but still just a hair "heavier" than a Manix 2 LW
- "Roomy", generous handle, even for big paws, and a tad more neutral and handfilling than the Endura
- Can be had in the for me perfect SE pattern.
- Very good price for what it offers and for a real, no nonsense workhorse
Yes, the Endela IS fantastic indeed and I hope people won´t overlook that:
- PM2-ish length dimensions (handle, edge...) but a lot slimmer in carry (and thinner blade stock, which is great imho)
- Sturdy, linered construction, but still just a hair "heavier" than a Manix 2 LW
- "Roomy", generous handle, even for big paws, and a tad more neutral and handfilling than the Endura
- Can be had in the for me perfect SE pattern.
- Very good price for what it offers and for a real, no nonsense workhorse
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Re: The Endela is fantastic.
I still have not gotten one. I still want one. It is on the list of must haves, though.
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Re: The Endela is fantastic.
Hey Kendal, I am glad you like the Endela. It is indeed an awesome working folder. My favorite so far is the serrated one in VG10 but I also purchased the K390 one in plain edge and man, it’s a beast. I knew what K390 is up to because I did use my beloved K390 Urban for different cutting chores and I was impressed, to say at least. Enjoy yours !
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Re: The Endela is fantastic.
elena86 wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 8:46 amHey Kendal, I am glad you like the Endela. It is indeed an awesome working folder. My favorite so far is the serrated one in VG19 but I also purchased the K390 one in plain edge and man, it’s a beast. I knew what K390 is up to because I did use my beloved K390 Urban for different cutting chores and I was impressed, to say at least. Enjoy yours !
You have one in VG19?! Man, it must be amazing since mine in just VG10 is great already..
Kidding aside: The Endela SE is the knife that finally won me over to SE and preferring it over PE in almost any task.
Imho a perfect option if one wants to try out what SE is all about!!
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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The Rock Jumper is fantasticer :D
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Re: The Endela is fantastic.
Hi Kendal,
Welcome to our forum.
Glad you are enjoying your new knife.
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Welcome to our forum.
Glad you are enjoying your new knife.
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Re: The Endela is fantastic.
The Endela certainly is a great knife! Pretty much kicked my PM2's out of my pocket (unless I feel like playing around with some Maxamet) I think I'll throw the K390 Endela in my pocket tomorrow :)
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
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This really means something for the Endela coming from a Manix guy and real knife-user. :)
Glad you like it, but then: As said, you do really use your folders and I think everyone who does so and knows about folders will come to the conclusion that the Endela is just a real, great workhorse, even if it does not become the most favorite knife of that person.
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Absolutely! I don't think the Endela would ever become my hands down favorite knife, but it will certainly rank towards the top of the list for years to come.Wartstein wrote: ↑Tue Mar 16, 2021 3:37 pm
This really means something for the Endela coming from a Manix guy and real knife-user. :)
Glad you like it, but then: As said, you do really use your folders and I think everyone who does so and knows about folders will come to the conclusion that the Endela is just a real, great workhorse, even if it does not become the most favorite knife of that person.
15 's in 10 different steels
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
-Rick
1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Re: The Endela is fantastic.
Hi Everybody,
Thank you all so much for the welcome, feedback & enthusiasm. If it weren't for nearly 3k in vet bills next week, I'd have picked up the K390 model, but my wife and I just adore this little dog :)
In the "What did you use your Spyderco for last?" thread, I wrote of some nasty weeds along our local walking paths. The Dragonfly2 is great, but outgunned. An interest in blades, carving walking-sticks from felled branches along those same paths, and those d*mn weeds was the reasoning for a simpler workhorse over the spiffier lock/handle types. The pooch is the reason for VG-10.
Now if you'll all excuse me, I've got to grab my hat and do some sexy (*ahem*) dancing on the street corner. If nothing else I'll be paid to go away. Such is life
Thank you all so much for the welcome, feedback & enthusiasm. If it weren't for nearly 3k in vet bills next week, I'd have picked up the K390 model, but my wife and I just adore this little dog :)
In the "What did you use your Spyderco for last?" thread, I wrote of some nasty weeds along our local walking paths. The Dragonfly2 is great, but outgunned. An interest in blades, carving walking-sticks from felled branches along those same paths, and those d*mn weeds was the reasoning for a simpler workhorse over the spiffier lock/handle types. The pooch is the reason for VG-10.
Now if you'll all excuse me, I've got to grab my hat and do some sexy (*ahem*) dancing on the street corner. If nothing else I'll be paid to go away. Such is life
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I've been getting back in the knife hobby recently after a few years of focus on other things. The Delica was always kind of an apex design for me in terms of ergos, carry-ability and utility, so I was excited to hear that Spyderco had put out a model a little larger than the Delica, but smaller than the Endura (which is too big for everyday use/carry for me).
I'll pick up one at some point, but I'm kind of waiting for a run in a higher grade SS. VG-10 is ok, but I have a lot of knives weighing down my drawers already, so I really try to keep my purchases to my more preferred steels like S30V, S35VN, S110V, or maybe CPM-154.
I realize there is a K390 version, but I'm hesitant, from what I've read K390 is one of the least corrosion resistant of the popular tool steels being sold in knives these days. I just moved back to the South, so humidity and sweat will be a constant for any knife in my pocket, and the extra maintenance to prevent sneaky corrosion in the pivot area and under the frame/liners seems like an unnecessary hassle given all the great stainless steel options out there these days..... Just not currently in the Endela. I'd really like to try an Endela in M390 or one of it's clone steels, preferably not in Zome pattern or a forced package deal from BB. S30V would be excellent too, it looks like the Delica variation currently available in that steel is hot pink, but I'd be all over a blue or green or other less ugg color in the steel.
I'll pick up one at some point, but I'm kind of waiting for a run in a higher grade SS. VG-10 is ok, but I have a lot of knives weighing down my drawers already, so I really try to keep my purchases to my more preferred steels like S30V, S35VN, S110V, or maybe CPM-154.
I realize there is a K390 version, but I'm hesitant, from what I've read K390 is one of the least corrosion resistant of the popular tool steels being sold in knives these days. I just moved back to the South, so humidity and sweat will be a constant for any knife in my pocket, and the extra maintenance to prevent sneaky corrosion in the pivot area and under the frame/liners seems like an unnecessary hassle given all the great stainless steel options out there these days..... Just not currently in the Endela. I'd really like to try an Endela in M390 or one of it's clone steels, preferably not in Zome pattern or a forced package deal from BB. S30V would be excellent too, it looks like the Delica variation currently available in that steel is hot pink, but I'd be all over a blue or green or other less ugg color in the steel.
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I always liked Delica's, but felt the Endura was too big for what I need every day. I bought a K390 Endela and find it's one of my most carried knives. I like the way the steel sharpens and size wise, it's the Goldielocks of the three for me.
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The Endela K390 is great and will probably kick the Endura K390 out of my pocket to make room for the Native Chief Rex45.
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Gtscotty wrote: ↑Wed Mar 17, 2021 5:13 amI've been getting back in the knife hobby recently after a few years of focus on other things. The Delica was always kind of an apex design for me in terms of ergos, carry-ability and utility, so I was excited to hear that Spyderco had put out a model a little larger than the Delica, but smaller than the Endura (which is too big for everyday use/carry for me).
I'll pick up one at some point, but I'm kind of waiting for a run in a higher grade SS. VG-10 is ok, but I have a lot of knives weighing down my drawers already, so I really try to keep my purchases to my more preferred steels like S30V, S35VN, S110V, or maybe CPM-154.
I realize there is a K390 version, but I'm hesitant, from what I've read K390 is one of the least corrosion resistant of the popular tool steels being sold in knives these days. I just moved back to the South, so humidity and sweat will be a constant for any knife in my pocket, and the extra maintenance to prevent sneaky corrosion in the pivot area and under the frame/liners seems like an unnecessary hassle given all the great stainless steel options out there these days..... Just not currently in the Endela. I'd really like to try an Endela in M390 or one of it's clone steels, preferably not in Zome pattern or a forced package deal from BB. S30V would be excellent too, it looks like the Delica variation currently available in that steel is hot pink, but I'd be all over a blue or green or other less ugg color in the steel.
Just watch this video. It lasts 5 minutes but you will get all answers that you are looking for as regards corrosion.
https://youtu.be/UGfPTbwxwUI
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Mine arrived yesterday. PE. Simply perfect fit and finish from any angle.
I had a secret hope that out of the box it would be very sharp but not razor sharp (to have an excuse to offer it a KME session and put a polished edge on it). But sacrebleu! I can shave with it. Now I will have to find thirty square feet of cardboard to finish off the factory edge and have no option but to sharpen it ...
If I had to put a but, I would say that it is a little "paunchy". Being used to much slimmer blades (like those of the Endura or the Police), I find the Endela blade a little bit chubby for my taste. Apart from that, it is a gem.
I had a secret hope that out of the box it would be very sharp but not razor sharp (to have an excuse to offer it a KME session and put a polished edge on it). But sacrebleu! I can shave with it. Now I will have to find thirty square feet of cardboard to finish off the factory edge and have no option but to sharpen it ...
If I had to put a but, I would say that it is a little "paunchy". Being used to much slimmer blades (like those of the Endura or the Police), I find the Endela blade a little bit chubby for my taste. Apart from that, it is a gem.
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Michael Christy’s sharpening video for this model caught my attention. This thread (combined with a St. Patrick’s promo) made me cave. Excited to try out the slightly taller blade. Should arrive this weekend.
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Re: The Endela is fantastic.
I absolutely love the endela. I picked up the endela in k390 and it hasn’t left my pocket since Valentine’s Day when I got it