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I just dug this old thing out of the drawer and snapped a couple of pics.
I thought the long-time Spyderco fans may like to see it. You can see the blade is marked “Aus-8 stainless”. From what I understand, the early gen 1 Enduras were made of Gin-1 steel (aka “G2 stainless”), so this one may have been produced later in the first generation.
I didn’t buy this new. I picked it up “used” (no detectable wear) from a little knife shop in 2012. I carried it daily for a few years before I pulled it from the rotation because I was unsure about the molded plastic clip. I can’t bring myself to get rid of it, though.
For a pinned knife with no liners or bushings, it is surprisingly smooth and locks with authority. It is super lightweight and quite utilitarian. I see why it helped shape the modern folding knife market.
Anyways, just wanted to share some pics. If you have any info about this old classic, please share it! I haven’t dug up very much info.
I thought the long-time Spyderco fans may like to see it. You can see the blade is marked “Aus-8 stainless”. From what I understand, the early gen 1 Enduras were made of Gin-1 steel (aka “G2 stainless”), so this one may have been produced later in the first generation.
I didn’t buy this new. I picked it up “used” (no detectable wear) from a little knife shop in 2012. I carried it daily for a few years before I pulled it from the rotation because I was unsure about the molded plastic clip. I can’t bring myself to get rid of it, though.
For a pinned knife with no liners or bushings, it is surprisingly smooth and locks with authority. It is super lightweight and quite utilitarian. I see why it helped shape the modern folding knife market.
Anyways, just wanted to share some pics. If you have any info about this old classic, please share it! I haven’t dug up very much info.