Spyderco Endura 4 Lightweight Zome Green

This unique expression of the Endura 4 Lightweight combines all the features of this best-selling model with a multi-colored hand-dyed zomehandle.Zome(pronounced “zoh-may”) is a class of Japanese handicrafts that focuses on dyeing textiles. This ancient art form includes many different methods of creating patterns on cloth using dyes derived from plants, flowers, fruit, and other natural sources and is closely related to many aspects of Japanese history and culture. Inspired by this rich artistic heritage, Spyderco’s Zome knives are unique variations of our lightweight models, which feature injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handles. The handles are molded in a light base color and then individually hand dyed by expert Japanese artisans. Using a technique reminiscent of traditionalhiki-zome(brush dyeing), various colors of dye are hand brushed onto the handle to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind patterns. Like Japan’s classical dyeing methods, the special dyes used completely permeate the FRN to permanently color it.

Specifications

Overall Length:8.78″ (223mm)

Blade Length:3.80″ (97mm)

Steel:VG-10

Closed Length:4.98″ (126mm)

Edge Length:3.44″ (87mm)

Weight:3.3oz (94g)

Blade Thickness:0.118″ (3.0mm)

Handle:FRN

Clip Position:Ambidextrous

Tip Carry Position:Tip-Up/Down

Lock Type:Back Lock

Grind:Full-Flat

Origin:Japan