Ideal Endura
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This has always been my favorite, and I wanted to ask some die hard spyderco fans
a question. If you could modify this knife,
what would you change or add to it.
(steel,handle material,color, things like that. All opinions will be appreciated.
a question. If you could modify this knife,
what would you change or add to it.
(steel,handle material,color, things like that. All opinions will be appreciated.
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Hi Red - welcome to the forum.
I would give the SS model a better steel, and I would give the lightweight version a G-10 handle instead of FRN.
At least part of my wish is coming true as SAL has said versions with VG-10 steel are on their way <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."
I would give the SS model a better steel, and I would give the lightweight version a G-10 handle instead of FRN.
At least part of my wish is coming true as SAL has said versions with VG-10 steel are on their way <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>
"Walk softly, but carry a big stick."
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Let's see...a little larger, 440V and G10 handles....wait! that's the Military! OK..OK..a little smaller, ATS55 and G10 handles...no that's the G10 Standard! Well shucks, I guess just leave it alone.
GD
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Absolutely nothing! With the addition of VG-10 blades, it is hands-down the best lightweight, inexpensive (<$50) folder out there. That's an extremely important niche. A higher-grade version <i>might </i> be interesting (e.g., g-10 scales, compression lock, etc.), but then that's a completely different knife, being no longer lightweight nor inexpensive. But as for the endura in its current niche, I'd favor not messing with the winning entry, unless it's to slap on a full flat grind.
But, as long we're ruminating about high-end enduras, I'll say: g-10 scales, compression lock, vg-10 blade, full flat grind to the spine. I think I'd buy such a beast; in fact, I'm pretty sure I would. It'd basically deliver calypso-type performance in endura's clothing.
Joe
But, as long we're ruminating about high-end enduras, I'll say: g-10 scales, compression lock, vg-10 blade, full flat grind to the spine. I think I'd buy such a beast; in fact, I'm pretty sure I would. It'd basically deliver calypso-type performance in endura's clothing.
Joe
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VG-10 steel and a compression lock!
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