Emerson Endura Wave: Can I get an Assurance or is this silly?

[SpyderEdgeForever]

I understand that markets and desires in knives change, and products being discontinued is an unfortunate fact of life for modern manufactured items, but, can I be assured that Spyderco will continue to produce the Endura with Emerson Wave Opener, as a standard product for years to come? I mean, it has been around for a long time already, so can myself and other Spyderco customers and enthusiasts have the assurance that this particular knife will continue to be manufactured and available, even for many years to come, or is that not a realistic possibility?

This request also applies to the Endura with saber grind and the Endura in general. Does the Endura appear to be such a major seller and desired item of the Spyderco lines, that this will continue to be with us?

[JNewell]

I understand that markets and desires in knives change, and products being discontinued is an unfortunate fact of life for modern manufactured items, but, can I be assured that Spyderco will continue to produce the Endura with Emerson Wave Opener, as a standard product for years to come? I mean, it has been around for a long time already, so can myself and other Spyderco customers and enthusiasts have the assurance that this particular knife will continue to be manufactured and available, even for many years to come, or is that not a realistic possibility?

This request also applies to the Endura with saber grind and the Endura in general. Does the Endura appear to be such a major seller and desired item of the Spyderco lines, that this will continue to be with us?

Only if you and your like-minded enthusiasts continue to buy them in quantities sufficient to make them economically viable for Spyderco. Even so, new model versions get introduced, old ones get discontinued. And, as you probably know, when Spyderco runs out of stock, warranty issues are covered with an equivalent new model, not a direct replacement. The Endura is affordable enough that if this is a real concern you should buy several and store them for future needs. :spyder:

[sal]

More than likely we'll continue with various models as demand is there. Laws in some areas create some issues and are always a threat.

sal

[SpyderEdgeForever]

Thank you, Sal! Happy New Year to you and your family

[Knivesinedc]

I would totally get an endura wave if it had a SE model.

[twinboysdad]

I like the shape of the wave E4 but don't care for the wave feature. Might get another one and dremel the wave off. But to the OP, there are no guarantees and you can't ask Spyderco to make knives for practice. If they no sella, they no make-a. Econ 101. The fact that the CEO weighed in on your thread is about as customer friendly as a company gets :spyder: :D :spyder:

[chuck_roxas45]

That's what pre-need replacements are for.

[Fresh Eddie Fresh]

That's what pre-need replacements are for.

+1 If you like a knife buy extra!

[Kev83]

Agree with others.. Be pro active and but a few future replacements if that's an option for you. As to the original question, I'd see it being replaced with a possible endura 5 (or some other incarnation) before it going completely to the wayside

[Holland]

That's what pre-need replacements are for.

its way to easy to abuse this concept haha

[rodloos]

its way to easy to abuse this concept haha

What's wrong with a backup to a backup to a backup? :D Besides the always-empty wallet, I mean.