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=C10 Endura= | |||
The C10 Endura is one of Spyderco's most recognizable knives. It was first introduced in and won ''Blade'' Magazine "Overall Knife Of The Year" in 1990. The Endura was one of the first models that Spyderco made with a tip-up clip. It as gone trough 4 major revisions since its inception. It also debuted with its little brother the C11 Delica, they have gone through most major and minor revisions together. | The C10 Endura is one of Spyderco's most recognizable knives. It was first introduced in and won ''Blade'' Magazine "Overall Knife Of The Year" in 1990. The Endura was one of the first models that Spyderco made with a tip-up clip. It as gone trough 4 major revisions since its inception. It also debuted with its little brother the C11 Delica, they have gone through most major and minor revisions together. | ||
==Generation I== | |||
The first generation was made with FRN handles with a molded clip(they are referred to as clip-its).The clip was prone to breaking off if it was bent too much so the next batches had thicker ones. (Spyderco is known for always refining its products and listening to their customers concerns). The steels used in these were either G2, GIN 1, or AUS8, sometimes the blade would not be marked with any type of steel at all, in that case it is the G2 or GIN 1(one in the same). The handle came in three different colors black, green and red. (in future knives for Spyderco the color red has strictly been used for trainers only) There was also a black coated blade with black scales. The blade came in all 3 variations, full serrations, partial serrations and plain edge although all weren't made with every color handle. There are a few of these enduras with a metal clip (from the 3rd generation endura) screwed into the handle of a broken off clip-it endura. Spyderco would do this for a nominal fee. | The first generation was made with FRN handles with a molded clip(they are referred to as clip-its).The clip was prone to breaking off if it was bent too much so the next batches had thicker ones. (Spyderco is known for always refining its products and listening to their customers concerns). The steels used in these were either G2, GIN 1, or AUS8, sometimes the blade would not be marked with any type of steel at all, in that case it is the G2 or GIN 1(one in the same). The handle came in three different colors black, green and red. (in future knives for Spyderco the color red has strictly been used for trainers only) There was also a black coated blade with black scales. The blade came in all 3 variations, full serrations, partial serrations and plain edge although all weren't made with every color handle. There are a few of these enduras with a metal clip (from the 3rd generation endura) screwed into the handle of a broken off clip-it endura. Spyderco would do this for a nominal fee. | ||
==Generation II== | |||
In 1997 the Endura II was released. It had AUS6 steel for the blade. Spyderco came out with a new model number C47 but later categorized it under the same number as the original endura, the C10. A note on steel handled Spyderco knives, many where embellished with logos of law enforcement & fire department agencies as well as spiderwebs with a Spyder on them. Some of the variations that i have seen are F.B.I. , Sheriff's Dept. , U.S. Border patrol & U.S.N. Seal teams. | In 1997 the Endura II was released. It had AUS6 steel for the blade. Spyderco came out with a new model number C47 but later categorized it under the same number as the original endura, the C10. A note on steel handled Spyderco knives, many where embellished with logos of law enforcement & fire department agencies as well as spiderwebs with a Spyder on them. Some of the variations that i have seen are F.B.I. , Sheriff's Dept. , U.S. Border patrol & U.S.N. Seal teams. | ||
==Generation III== | |||
==Generation IV== | |||
The latest version, the Endura 4 came out in 2006. It has some major modifications from the E3. First off are the scales, they are made using Bi-Directional Texturing (trademarked) which lives up to the name as it gives great tracion in any hand grip position that you hold the knife in. To further add traction jimping has been added to the spine of the blade. This is also the first Endura to have skeletonized liners (steel liners with holes cut in to save weight) to give it added strength without adding weight to the knife. The blade has a less pointy tip to avoid breakage. The Enduras have always been workhorses and because of that people have been known to push the knife to its limits and this change helps the tip remain intact. The clip is new and is connected to the liners with 3 small screws this allows it to connected in four different positions (tip-up/tip-down/left hand/right hand). The spydie hole has been enlarged to 13mm. | The latest version, the Endura 4 came out in 2006. It has some major modifications from the E3. First off are the scales, they are made using Bi-Directional Texturing (trademarked) which lives up to the name as it gives great tracion in any hand grip position that you hold the knife in. To further add traction jimping has been added to the spine of the blade. This is also the first Endura to have skeletonized liners (steel liners with holes cut in to save weight) to give it added strength without adding weight to the knife. The blade has a less pointy tip to avoid breakage. The Enduras have always been workhorses and because of that people have been known to push the knife to its limits and this change helps the tip remain intact. The clip is new and is connected to the liners with 3 small screws this allows it to connected in four different positions (tip-up/tip-down/left hand/right hand). The spydie hole has been enlarged to 13mm. | ||
Variations of the Endura IV | ===Variations of the Endura IV=== | ||
Black scales VG10 steel in all 3 edge types | Black scales VG10 steel in all 3 edge types | ||
Revision as of 11:29, 1 September 2008
C10 Endura
The C10 Endura is one of Spyderco's most recognizable knives. It was first introduced in and won Blade Magazine "Overall Knife Of The Year" in 1990. The Endura was one of the first models that Spyderco made with a tip-up clip. It as gone trough 4 major revisions since its inception. It also debuted with its little brother the C11 Delica, they have gone through most major and minor revisions together.
Generation I
The first generation was made with FRN handles with a molded clip(they are referred to as clip-its).The clip was prone to breaking off if it was bent too much so the next batches had thicker ones. (Spyderco is known for always refining its products and listening to their customers concerns). The steels used in these were either G2, GIN 1, or AUS8, sometimes the blade would not be marked with any type of steel at all, in that case it is the G2 or GIN 1(one in the same). The handle came in three different colors black, green and red. (in future knives for Spyderco the color red has strictly been used for trainers only) There was also a black coated blade with black scales. The blade came in all 3 variations, full serrations, partial serrations and plain edge although all weren't made with every color handle. There are a few of these enduras with a metal clip (from the 3rd generation endura) screwed into the handle of a broken off clip-it endura. Spyderco would do this for a nominal fee.
Generation II
In 1997 the Endura II was released. It had AUS6 steel for the blade. Spyderco came out with a new model number C47 but later categorized it under the same number as the original endura, the C10. A note on steel handled Spyderco knives, many where embellished with logos of law enforcement & fire department agencies as well as spiderwebs with a Spyder on them. Some of the variations that i have seen are F.B.I. , Sheriff's Dept. , U.S. Border patrol & U.S.N. Seal teams.
Generation III
Generation IV
The latest version, the Endura 4 came out in 2006. It has some major modifications from the E3. First off are the scales, they are made using Bi-Directional Texturing (trademarked) which lives up to the name as it gives great tracion in any hand grip position that you hold the knife in. To further add traction jimping has been added to the spine of the blade. This is also the first Endura to have skeletonized liners (steel liners with holes cut in to save weight) to give it added strength without adding weight to the knife. The blade has a less pointy tip to avoid breakage. The Enduras have always been workhorses and because of that people have been known to push the knife to its limits and this change helps the tip remain intact. The clip is new and is connected to the liners with 3 small screws this allows it to connected in four different positions (tip-up/tip-down/left hand/right hand). The spydie hole has been enlarged to 13mm.
Variations of the Endura IV
Black scales VG10 steel in all 3 edge types
Black scales VG10 steel with blackened blade with partial serrations
Black scales "Sal Glesser" signature on the blade VG10 steel with a plain edge (1000 pcs made)
Black scales Armorers Tool VG10 Steel with partial serrations
White scales VG10 steel with a plain edge SPRINT RUN (600 pcs made)
Pink scales VG10 steel with a plain edge or partial serrations (500 pcs made)
British Racing Green scales ZDP steel in all 3 edge types
Foliage Green scales VG10 steel with partial serrations
Foliage Green G10 scales VG10 steel with a full flat grind on the blade
Blue/Grey scales Emerson opener (wave) VG10 steel in all 3 edge types
Red scales (Trainer) AUS6 steel
Red scales (Emerson Opener Trainer) AUS6 steel
Appearance in catalogs
Designer
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
Variations
Variations of the Endura
| SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip |
Most collectible variation
Generation 1's in red, green or black with the black blade are getting harder to find as of late as well as any color with a combination edge blade. Endura 3 with the Emerson Wave opener were made for a self defense forum. It was limited to 500 pieces, of those a 25 were bought and embellished for Messerforum.net. (these are the rarest Enduras that I know of, although an aftermarket variation). Another somewhat rare endura (at least in the States) is the Endura 4 with Sal Glesser's signature etched on the blade. I believe there were 1000 knives made like this for a russian importer and distributor. The latest Sprint Run of the endura was E4 in bright pink limited to 600 pieces, many of which are still available. As mentioned above there are many steel handled enduras with logos of different agencies that are limited for initial sale only to thier respective members.
Questions regarding collecting the C10
Technical information
Typical measurements (mm and grams) of the C10 Endura IV:
| Length overall | Length closed | Cutting Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| 222 | 127 | 88 | 13 | 3 | 103 g. |
Typical measurements (Inches and ounces) of the C10 Endura:
| Length overall | Length closed | Cutting Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| 8 3/4" | 5" | 3 7/16" | 1/2" | 1/8" | 3.6oz. |
