C243 Endela

From Spydiewiki
Revision as of 23:07, 29 November 2020 by Jabba359 (talk | contribs) (→‎Variations)
Jump to navigationJump to search

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

Sal Glesser[1]

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

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 clip 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 Black Hourglass LH/RH, TU Variant
C243FK390 "Distinctive" blue FRN PE Satin K390 Not yet released $183.00 (2020) Regular production Full Flat Black Hourglass LH/RH, 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

Pictures

The C243 Endela, open and closed.


Related


Categories