Spyderco Endura Wharncliffe Overview

In which we take a look at a new variation of the Spyderco Endura 4 and examine the smooth drop shuttiness therein.
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[@JustinBarylski]

Suddenly my Delica warncliffe is looking lonely and in need of a friend...

[@JTsKnifeLife]

It's big brother is right here. 👍

[@BigRedEDC]

Good sized knife with a pretty wicked looking blade! Very good action on it as well! I do like the added cutout on the lock actuator! Thanks for sharing!!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Thanks for watching man. Saw you posted about the Phoenix, I'll have to check that out!

[@kenmarapese9085]

After I saw you one hand close it I tried it with my AD10, it worked, nice, thanks.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Nice! Good to know!

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

Really amazing spyderco new knife reviews!!! ^^

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Yes, thanks!

[@ocomegashadowstacking5886]

@@JTsKnifeLife you're welcome ^^

[@brucemcconnell1467]

You're right, it does look like a toucan! I kind of like the wharncliff blade. very useful shape. Good review.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Thanks Bruce, I appreciate it!

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

It reminds me of a little kids knife on the great knives out there today!!!!!!!

[@TheKnifeBeater]

I can't believe it closes that way, awesome. I know it's not a true forward choil, but it seems like you can choke up more than the standard version. I plan to buy one, but I agree, the price is kinda pushing it. Thanks for the video.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

It is a pretty cool thing with the action. I like the knife, but sort of wish they would make something in between the sizes of the Delica and Endura. That would be perfect for a wharny. The Deldura. Or the Endelica.

[@randyf.9188]

I agree with you, it's a little bigger than I need for most tasks. Curious to see the Para 3 lightweight with BD1N.

[@bp-hx9ts]

Randy F. Lol your never gonna see it gonna take years to come out smock 2.0

[@randyf.9188]

@@bp-hx9ts 😆 Hopefully they got their shit together. They definitely heard about the Smock.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

They announced it for this first part of the year, so it should be in the next month.

[@sturmgewehr70]

Late to the game on this one. I have the Wharncliffe Delica, but saw this Endura in a local brick and mortar store, so I had to have one. I like bigger knives.

[@peachjackson3856]

Very interesting. This is always a preferable blade shape for me but the size is not something I’ll carry. Laws and just comfort

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Comfort for me too. No need for it

[@gnomersy1087]

Blade shape is definitely interesting and does make it look bigger than it is when compared to knives like the bareknuckle but it's definitely a chunker I just can't agree with the pricing though. Same price nets you a Cold Steel Code 4 in S35. Maybe the sprint runs would be more worth it from a value perspective but as is 80 bucks is a lot for a FRN and VG10 knife at least imo.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I can see what you mean, especially since a lot of the sprints with steel upgrades aren't all that much pricier.

[@t_mac6866]

Looks like a great knife but probably a little bigger than I would like to carry as an EDC. I agree about VG-10, I really enjoy the steel but I think it is a little pricey on some models as compared to other steels out there.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Absolutely, yes sir!

[@gunsnrosescolin2]

I have this knife but find it hard to flick open. Do you have any suggestions to make it easier to flick open? I tried WD40 but it doesn't seem to work that well.

[@ZPositive]

Disassemble it, and file/grind down the lock spring. Taking 10% to 20% of the thickness off of the spring will dramatically lighten the lockbar tension. Instant flickable Endura.

[@black79montecarlo123]

Great video! I laugh at all the commenters complaining about the size of the Endura but that is because most days a carry the 12 inch Bear And Son stag Bowie 🤣

[@ScottieG59]

I think I’ll wait on this one, then regret that I waited, see that they ran out of stock, and eventually buy one if I find it on sale.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Hahaha that's exactly how it'll happen I bet. 👍

[@zachstuff]

That's a big long knife! Wonder how it pairs of to the griptillian? I saw the seismic comparison! Almost at 5K!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I think a bit long looking compared to the Grip too. The proportions are just different. And yeah, getting there!

[@marshalllaw123]

That tallness closed though... it's like NONE of the blade goes into the handle. I love wharnies, but I just don't like the compromise Spyderco made in order to avoid designing a different handle. The regular Endura's closed profile is excellent. This is a big flat pancake in your pocket. Mmmm... pancakes...

[@JTsKnifeLife]

But a sharp, steel pancake? Not so yum.

[@carlitobrigante5419]

Great knife, JT !!! Do you do Custom reviews of viewers knives ?

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Thanks man, and what do you mean? Like one of your knives?

[@carlitobrigante5419]

@@JTsKnifeLife Yes !

[@carlitobrigante5419]

I have a Michael Zieba, Southern Star - Never been carried , NIB .

[@carlitobrigante5419]

And, depending how you felt about it, I'd be VERY OPEN to a possible trade- beautiful knife, not my style, though. I paid $740. You're the only guy I like. You're COOL AS SHIT - DOWN TO EARTH ! I can be reached at my email, if you'd rather " talk ", there. Let me know, I'll disclose it. Thanks, JT ! P.S. I'm flexible, so far as a knife would not have to have a commensurate price ( it could be lower ) for me to consider trading.

[@carlitobrigante5419]

NIB, ALL paperwork, including hand signed Authentication card , and little black, hard plastic , foam- lined case.

[@vgman94]

Maybe it’s me but the blade shape reminds me of the side view of a bear claw.

[@ScottBondradioflier]

Too big for me as well. I love the blade shape but way too chunky when folded. Not pocket friendly enough for my taste. Thanks for the video.

[@monkeyfaceII]

Scott Bond same here haha

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I hear that, thank you!

[@Damen0530]

Like the Endura, handle could be just a touch smaller....

[@monkeyfaceII]

Damen0530 just a little bit I wonder if people are doing mods to it ?

[@Damen0530]

Carlos EDC never seen one, but I'm sure someone would do it for the right amount of $

[@monkeyfaceII]

@@Damen0530 yeah but than it takes away from the appeal haha

[@SliceyDicey]

Now that I'm getting more into larger knives, this one tempts me a lot. Despite the Spyderco VG-10. No likey.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

For a larger knife I'd probably not want VG10, and yeah, the sprints have better steel for bot much more money sometimes, so it'll be worth the wait.

[@donfierro777]

Vg10 will do just fine, don't tell me your going to be cutting metal and bricks all day 🙄

[@blitzbbffl]

Ha, ha, free dropping lock-backs are rare, and the one's with strong detents can bite you. My Gerber "39" has cut me more than any other knife in my collection.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

I've been cut by a Gerber too. It happens.

[@jeo1349]

Too much arch in the overall design IMO. Bulbess profile. Not my thing. Good job JT-----

[@FidelCashflow_YT]

"Fidget factor" I couldn't see fidgeting with a knife tbh. Kinda asking to get cut eventually if you're mindlessly opening and closing a blade. Get a bolt action pen I say. That'll take care of the need to fidget with something.

[@blueeyeswhitedragon9839]

Fidel Cashflow:- I agree, fidget factor, spydie flicks, super steels, and custom add-ons (eg. Clips, anodizing) are in the purview of knife reviewers, and usually not a factor in the average Joe & EDC.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Well, it depends on what you look for. I absent mindedly play with a knife, a lot of times while in working or watching TV or reading. Knives that are fun to fidget with end up in my pocket more. And this happened before I reviewed anything.

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

I can't get over the plastic scales........ I don't even mess with spyderco's anymore.........

[@bp-hx9ts]

Pg R plastic is fine seriously name 1 real downside

[@jerseyknifeguy6382]

bp69 no I guess there really isn't........ It just makes the knife look cheap I'll come around!!!!!!

[@timbo4374]

The Endura is not a particularly attractive knife to start with, but that wharnie shape is just plain ugly. May be a good cutter, but damn. The VG10 doesn't bother me. You would be surprised how much of a difference it makes if at the end of the day, you strop it. Maybe 5-10 passes on each side. It takes less than a minute to do, and it greatly extends the life of your edge. If you use your knife all day long at work, then yeah..go for a better steel. The Wyvern's frn is very good, and it definitely has that fidget factor. I love mine.

[@JTsKnifeLife]

Sounds good, thanks for the info on the Wyvern. Also, I think these wharny models might be the rare Spydercos that look better serrated.