Spyderco Endela handle scales

Spyderco Endela handle scales

In 2018, Spyderco—the innovative American knife brand founded in 1976 by Sal Glesser—introduced the Endela (model C243 series) as a modern midsize evolution of the legendary Endura and Delica families

The Endela was created to fill the gap between the compact Delica 4 (2.875" blade) and full-size Endura 4 (3.75–3.875" blade), offering a 3.41-inch blade for users wanting more cutting power without excess length—ideal for everyday carry (EDC knives) and versatile tasks

Debuting in late 2018 (first availability noted in catalogs and dealer drops around November–December 2018), the Spyderco Endela features a VG-10 stainless steel blade (full-flat grind, satin finish) for excellent edge retention and slicing, FRN handles with Bi-Directional Texturing, SpyderHole for one-hand opening, back lock, and 4-way reversible pocket clip—weighing ~3.3 oz with 7.52-inch overall length

Priced ~$100–$150 MSRP (Japan-made), it earned immediate praise for balanced size, ergonomic comfort, and classic Spyderco performance—quickly becoming a bestseller. Variants (Lightweight FRN, S30V steel, Salt yellow LC200N, serrated, black blade) followed, cementing the Endela as a benchmark in midsize folding knives and Spyderco's legacy of practical, user-focused EDC innovation