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Delica Generation 1, I purchased it from local gun shop,,,, blade has no steel identification, must be from 1990-1991 era.
Still tight and in excellent condition, black FRN with integral clip,,, fully serrated.

FK

I like thin hard leather with diamond spray. It is great for touch up between stones and will bring the edge to another level if used with light touch.

FK

For many years firearms were chemically coated with bluing and browning which is a form of forced patina which did protect the carbon steel from surface rust. The process causes a layer of black oxide of iron (Fe3O4) to form

Search firearms "bluing" for more detailed info.

FK

Burr / wire edge


FK

Why change perfection ?

FK

The Marbles in 52100 steel were made for four years only, some claim into late 2001,, after this time frame they were subcontracted to Camillus with their own steel. Early Marbles were 1095 and have a great reputation. The used Military with green G10 has a 52100 blade installed by original owner, v...

JD,
Search Patina on some of the Kitchen Knife Forums,,, they all recommend letting it form or forcing a color on the Hitachi Blue and White paper steels.

It does help prevent rust and corrosion as well as eliminate transferring odors to food from the steel oxidation.


FK

I began using 52100 with the Marble's fixed blades from 1997-2000 era, have a treasured small collection. Outstanding fixed blade steel, especially with full convex grind. I do not use a secondary bevel on these blades. With the Spyderco introduction of 52100, it is to me even more readily carried a...

I carry my Delica 4 every day in top left shirt pocket.
Much easier to access when sitting than jeans pocket.


FK

No thank you,,, cost of $170 is a $90 upcharge for CF scales,, way over the top.
Forgot to drill for lanyard hole in the scales.

If the price was reasonable, I would jump on it.

Regards,
FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

I filled out the order form,,, then cancelled with their $18 shipping charge.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

Agree on the blue plastic wedges,
Very accurate to set proper angle.

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FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

Fantastic steel and excellent knife design.
One of my favorite Spyderco knives,,, carry it every day in left front shirt pocket.
Easy to sharpen with DMT diamond and Spyderco ceramic hones,,,, strop on hard leather with diamond spray.

Regards,
FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

I have several friends who are state troopers and local LEO's. Every one told me that if they stop someone for traffic violation and they are polite and co-operate,,, a warning is given 99% of the time. Mouth off and try to give the LEO grief,,,, every violation is written up. One retired LEO told m...

New Jersey laws revolve around "intent" when in court. The prosecution must prove intent to harm etc. This could include simple small 2" pocket knife. It is generally understood at 5" blade and 10" overall for general carry knives. However, if you tell the LEO "self def...

https://www.akti.org/state-knife-laws/new-jersey/

https://knifeup.com/new-jersey-knife-laws/

Good luck with interpretation.

Regards,
FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

Another great PM2 from DLT,,, two days shipping to CT. Over the past 2-3 years, Spyderco has issued first class quality control on their knives. Perfect centering and flawless appearance. This PM2 was slightly slow for free fall closing,,,, a very slight tweek on pivot screw and now perfect. Regards...

I have both S90V and 52100 Para 3 models.
See pictures above.

The CF is identical with same texture and appearance.
Only difference is the S90V has silver stainless clip and 52100 has black clip.

Regards,
FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001

It all depends upon how the state law is written. Mine defines blade length as Edged Portion (sharpened edge), not overall. One can carry any knife with limit at 4 inches however, fisherman, hunters, and trappers can carry whatever they like as long as it is used for fishing, hunting, or trapping Re...

I really prefer the present screw/sleeve arrangement design.
The fine tuning tweeks are sometimes necessary.

Regards,
FK
Member since Feb 17, 2001