Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK – Fully Serrated SpyderEdge Wharncliffe EDC Pocket Knife
The Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK pairs two of the most aggressive cutting features Spyderco offers: a Wharncliffe blade profile and a full SpyderEdge™ serration pattern. The Endela splits the difference in size between the Delica® 4 and Endura® 4 Lightweights, and this version's perfectly straight 3.4" edge with gracefully curved spine means every serration sits on a dead-flat cutting line — there is no belly to skate over the material, so rope, webbing, hose and packaging get bitten immediately.
Full-flat ground from VG-10 stainless steel, the blade rides in an injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon handle with skeletonized stainless steel liners, a proven back lock, and a non-slip Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern. The four-position pocket clip allows tip-up or tip-down carry on either side, and the fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ opens the knife one-handed with either hand. At 3.2 oz it is one of the more practical serrated Spyderco pocket knives for daily work carry.
Specifications
| Model |
Endela Lightweight Wharncliffe SpyderEdge |
| SKU |
C243FSWCBK |
| Blade Length |
3.4" (86 mm) |
| Edge Length |
2.99" (76 mm) |
| Blade Steel |
VG-10 stainless |
| Blade Style |
Wharncliffe, full-flat grind |
| Edge Type |
SpyderEdge™ (fully serrated) |
| Blade Thickness |
0.118" (3.0 mm) |
| Overall Length |
7.99" (203 mm) |
| Closed Length |
4.69" (119 mm) |
| Weight |
3.2 oz (91 g) |
| Handle Material |
Black FRN with Bi-Directional Texture™ |
| Lock Type |
Back lock |
| Clip |
Four-position, ambidextrous |
| Opening |
Manual, Trademark Round Hole™ |
| Country of Origin |
Japan |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK serrated or plain edge?
It is fully serrated. The "S" in the part number marks SpyderEdge™, so the Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK carries serrations across its entire Wharncliffe edge. The plain-edge equivalent is the separate C243FPWCBK.
What is a Wharncliffe blade?
A Wharncliffe has a completely straight cutting edge with the spine curving down to meet it at the tip. On the Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK that straight edge keeps every serration in contact with the material at once and puts the fine point exactly where you are looking, which suits scoring, piercing and controlled detail cuts.
How do you sharpen the serrations on this knife?
Sharpen the Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK from the flat reverse side of the blade with a tapered rod or the corners of triangular ceramic rods, addressing each scallop of the SpyderEdge pattern in turn rather than running the edge along a flat bench stone.
How does the back lock work?
A spring-loaded rocker bar drops into a notch in the blade tang and is released by pressing the cutout in the middle of the spine. The back lock on the Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK is ambidextrous, has no liner to wear, and holds the blade solidly against both forward and rearward pressure.
What is VG-10 steel and how does it hold an edge?
VG-10 is a Japanese stainless steel known for good corrosion resistance and easy field resharpening. Because the Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK is fully serrated, the protected scallops of the SpyderEdge stay sharp considerably longer between sharpenings than a comparable plain edge would.
How does the Endela compare to the Delica and Endura?
The Endela sits between them in size, so the Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK gives you more blade and grip than a Delica 4 without the pocket footprint of an Endura 4, at 4.69" closed and 3.2 oz.
Is this knife legal to carry every day?
Blade length limits and rules on serrated edges vary by state and city, so confirm your local law before carrying the Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK. Its 3.4" blade is within many common limits, but the Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK is sold without any warranty as to legality in your area.
Where can I buy the Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK?
The Spyderco Endela C243FSWCBK is available from Going Gear, an authorized Spyderco dealer, so your knife is guaranteed genuine and backed by Spyderco's warranty.
