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Spyderco Endura 4 vs Spyderco Rescue 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Rescue 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Endura 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 5% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$143Cheapest
US$150Most expensive
Weight
102 g (3.60 oz)Heaviest
95 g (3.35 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
96 mm (3.78 in)Longest
91 mm (3.58 in)Shortest
Overall length
222 mm (8.74 in)Longest
210 mm (8.27 in)Shortest
Closed length
127 mm (5.00 in)Longest
120 mm (4.72 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)
3 mm (0.12 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin, Black TiCN (Titanium Carbonitride) or Damascus
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Lockback
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Spoon-style Clip
Stainless steel four-position (tip-up/down, right/left carry)
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvival
Rescue situationsCutting seatbelts and tough materialsEmergency use
Not best for
Heavy-duty pryingFood prep with the saber-ground bladeDeep-pocket covert carry
Unknown
Common praise
Lightweight yet rugged constructionSecure grip with bi-directional texturingEasy ambidextrous one-handed openingStrong and reliable lock backHigh-quality VG-10 blade steel with good edge retention and corrosion resistance
Efficient cutting through tough materialsSafe blunt-tip designLightweight and strong handleSecure lockback mechanismAmbidextrous carry options
Common complaints
Handle not suitable for hard use despite steel linersSlight blade play may develop after extended use
Unknown