Spyderco Endura 4 FRN British Racing Green ZDP-189 Plain Folding Knife (C10PGRE)
- Endura 4 FRN British Racing Green ZDP-189, the model with the best cutting performance among Endura knives. Made of Hitachi's Japanese ZDP-189 powder steel resistant to dynamic transverse loads, perfectly holding sharpness. 4-way clip..
Endura 4 FRN British Racing Green ZDP-189 Plain, model with the best cutting properties among knives Endura with Japanese powder steel blade ZDP-189. The fourth generation of the legendary knife Endura is making it easy to clean and adjust the folder fully removable design and 4-way clip positions. With improved ergonomics and design, the knives have gained in rigidity, functionality and aesthetics.
In 1990, Spyderco launched two knife models: Endura i Delica, thus creating demand for lightweight, one-handed opening folders at an affordable price. These products have become bestsellers and the folder Endura ranked in the top 10 for utility-tactical knives.
ZDP-189 - used in the production of top-notch knives, phenomenal Japanese powder stainless steel with a hardness of 64 HRC. Manufactured at steel mills Hitachi, contains 3% carbon and 20% chromium. Resistant to dynamic transverse loads, excellent sharpness retention.
Head - with profile Clip Point, thickness 3 mm. Plain blade Plain was brought out with a ground flat full (Full Flat Grind). This grind reduced the weight of the knife and improved the cutting properties. Round cutout SpyderHole to open the wedge with the thumb. Notched section of the back of the head, ramp (jimping / crosshatching) positions the thumb, gives solid support and makes it easier to operate the folder. Blade lock Back-Lock with additional cutout Boye Detent, preventing accidental release of the lock when the knife is firmly gripped.
Handle - w classic color British Racing Green. Non-slip bi-directional textured covers (Bi-Directional Texturing) and notched notches on the backs of the handles (Spine Jimping) strengthen the grip even with wet hands. Made of plastic FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon), glass fiber reinforced nylon. Metal hourglass clip with the possibility of fixing in four planes (up/down, right/left) 4-way clip positions. In the rear part, an opening (lanyard hole) on the line.
Skeleton - two steel plates with holes cut out to which the cladding is attached. This provides a large durability and stiffness with the light weight of the knife. Wreinforced fully demountable bolted construction torx. Phosphor bronze washers make it easier to open and close the pocket knife.
Technical data:
Product number: C10PGRE
Name: Endura 4 Lightweight FRN British Racing Green ZDP-189 PlainEdge
Type of steel: ZDP-189
Blade length: 97.0 mm / 3.8"
Blade thickness: 3.0 mm / 0.118"
Overall length: 223.0 mm / 8.78"
Compound length: 126.0 mm / 4.98"
Weight: 94.0 g / 3.3 oz
Type of cutting edge: Plain (smooth)
Grind type: Full Flat Grind
Lock type: Back-Lock
Handle type: FRN, Bi-Directional Texturing
Clip: 4-position ambidextrous, Tip-Up/Down
Country of origin: Japan
Manufacturer: Spyderco, U.S.A.
Sharpening and maintenance. Don't make the tool too dull. Sharpen your knife on dedicated whetstones and sharpeners. Your tool should be cleaned, dried and oiled regularly. Especially after use in humid environments.
Be careful when using, the tool has sharp edges, risk of injury. Remember to keep the blade pointed outward from the body and away from bystanders. Use with protective gloves, store in a safe place. Keep away from children. Dispose of used product according to local regulations.