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|valign="top" |C243ZFPRDBBK | |valign="top" |C243ZFPRDBBK | ||
|valign="top" |Black | |valign="top" |Red & Black [[FRN]] | ||
|valign="top" |[[PE]] | |valign="top" |[[PE]] | ||
|valign="top" |[[CPM-20CV]] | |valign="top" |[[CPM-20CV]] | ||
|valign="top" |2021 | |valign="top" |2021 | ||
|valign="top" |$. | |valign="top" |$108.50 (2021, street) | ||
|valign="top" | DLT dealer exclusive. The red and black pattern of the handle is a so-called Zome pattern | |valign="top" | DLT dealer exclusive. The red and black pattern of the handle is a so-called Zome pattern; "a classical Japanese method of dyeing textiles that is closely related to many aspects of that country’s culture and history. Inspired by this rich artistic heritage, Spyderco's Zome family of knives includes unique hand-dyed variations of popular lightweight models with injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handles. The handles of these knives are first molded in a light base color, and then individually hand dyed by expert Japanese artisans using a technique reminiscent of traditional hiki-zome (brush dyeing). In this painstaking method, various colors of dye are hand brushed onto the handle to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind patterns that permeate the FRN material." <ref name="current catalog">The Zome pattern explained on the C28ZFGR2 Dragonflyin [https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C28ZFGR2/1056 Spyderco's online catalog]</ref> | ||
|valign="top" |N/A | |valign="top" |N/A | ||
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]] | |valign="top" |[[Full Flat]] | ||
Revision as of 19:36, 13 September 2021
The C243 Endela is an in-house design and part of Spyderco's Signature lineup.
Appearance in catalogs
The C243 Endela appeared in the following catalogs:
Designer
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
- Endela: New Nr. 1 recommendation for a first / only / basic / good-value folder?, posted by forum member Wartstein
- Endela - less pronounced, less "pointy" finger grooves than Endura / Delica?!, posted by forum member Wartstein.
- The Endela., posted by forum member Fright_Fox
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C243 Endela
"Sized to literally split the difference between the iconic Endura® 4 and Delica® 4 Lightweights, the Endela proudly offers all the highly refined, time-tested features of each in a the perfect “in-between” format. Its full-flat-ground blade is crafted from VG-10 stainless steel and proudly sports a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ for ambidextrous one-hand opening.
Available with either a PlainEdge™ or SpyderEdge™, the blade is supported by a sturdy back lock mechanism, skeletonized stainless steel liners, and injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) scales. Spyderco’s trademark Bi-Directional Texturing™ pattern ensures a non-slip grip and a four-position pocket clip offers a choice of tip-up or tip-down carry on both sides of the body." [2]
Variations
The C243 Endela is made in Seki City, Japan and features a:
- Back Lock
- Skeletonized stainless steel liners
- Lanyard hole
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C243BK | Black FRN | PE, SE | Satin VG-10 | 2019 - | $123.00 (2020) | Regular production | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Main | |
| C243GYW | Blue gray FRN | PE | Satin VG-10 | May 2020 - | $138.00 (2020) | Features an Emerson Opener to deploy the blade in addition to the traditional round opening hole. | Regular production | Sabre grind | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant |
| C243FPK390 | "Distinctive" blue FRN | PE | Satin K390 | 2020 - | $188.00 (2021) | Regular production | Full Flat | Black Hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant | |
| C243FSK390 | Blue FRN | SE | K390 | 2021 - | $188.00 (2021) | Regular production | Full Flat | Chrome 4-way hourglass | LH/RH, TU | Variant | |
| C243FPSBKBL | Black FRN with a bright blue lining | CE | VG-10 | 2021- | $135.00 (2021) | Part of Spyderco’s “Thin Blue Line” series, created as a tribute to police officers. Every knife features a handle with a bright blue liner and backspacer, and the blade is laser engraved with the motto “ To Serve and Protect”. A portion of all sales of these knives will be donated to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (tunnel2towers.org). | N/A | Full Flat | 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C243FPSBKRD | Black FRN with a bright red lining | CE | VG-10 | 2021- | $135.00 (2021) | Part of Spyderco’s “Thin Red Line” series, created as a tribute to firefighters. Every knife features a handle with a bright red liner and backspacer, and the blade is laser engraved with the motto “Save and Serve.” Spyderco will donate a portion of all sales of “Thin Red Line” knives to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation (wffoundation.org). | N/A | Full Flat | 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
| C243ZFPRDBBK | Red & Black FRN | PE | CPM-20CV | 2021 | $108.50 (2021, street) | DLT dealer exclusive. The red and black pattern of the handle is a so-called Zome pattern; "a classical Japanese method of dyeing textiles that is closely related to many aspects of that country’s culture and history. Inspired by this rich artistic heritage, Spyderco's Zome family of knives includes unique hand-dyed variations of popular lightweight models with injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handles. The handles of these knives are first molded in a light base color, and then individually hand dyed by expert Japanese artisans using a technique reminiscent of traditional hiki-zome (brush dyeing). In this painstaking method, various colors of dye are hand brushed onto the handle to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind patterns that permeate the FRN material." [2] | N/A | Full Flat | 4-way | LH/RH, TD/TU | Variant |
Most collectible variation
Questions regarding collecting the C243
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C243 Endela:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C243BK | 206mm | 119mm | 87mm | 76mm | 13.1mm | 3.0mm | 88g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C243 Endela:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C243BK | 8.10" | 4.69" | 3.41" | 2.99" | 0.52" | 0.118" | 2.4oz |
References
- ↑ Spyderco Forum Discussion where Sal Glesser states he is the Endela's designer
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The C243 Endela in Spyderco's online catalog Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; name "current catalog" defined multiple times with different content
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