Delica 4 or Dragonfly 2?

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Delica or Dragonfly?

Delica 4 FFG
47
57%
Dragonfly 2
33
40%
Other (post suggestion)
3
4%
 
Total votes: 83

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Delica 4 or Dragonfly 2?

#1

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Hey guys, even though i only own one Spyderco knife i am a huge fan. I bought a Tenacious in 2010 and ever since i wanted to buy a "real" Spyderco (from Seki or Taiwan).
I like the Tenacious very much but i want something smaller and with better steel.
Right now i am thinking of buying a Delica 4 FFG or a Dragonfly 2. My funds are limited so i can only afford one (Spyderco is expensive in Germany).
The next time i'll be able to buy a knife will probably be in 2013 so i have to choose wisely.
I can't really decide which one to buy so i hope your posts will make it easier for me to decide.
The reasons it's tough to decide is because the Delica is not significantly smaller than the Tenacious when it's closed. The Dragonfly is much more smaller so it's easier to carry and not much of a burden in my pocket. However the Dragonfly is not really useful when it comes to a serious situation (not living in the most friendliest of neighborhoods :( ).

I think the Delica has more of a proven track record when it comes to endurance and customer satisfaction so that is a plus.
Right now i am leaning towards the Delica since it's more of a classic.

BTW: If you wonder what the costs for a Spyderco are where i am living it's around 110$ for a Delica and around 90$ for a Dragonfly 2.
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#2

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My vote goes to a delica for all of the reasons you listed above. I like the dragonfly but never really find myself carrying it. The delica is amazing and definitely a classic. Plus given where you live, Michael Janich has proven the delica can hold its own in an emergency defense situation. Plus the colors are fun :)
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#3

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There's such a big difference between the two...size being the obvious one. Personally i like the ergonomics of the Dragonfly much better, but i'm a choil guy.
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#4

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OMG!! Delica...Delica...Delica!!!
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Wtf

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Lets do this. I will give you a NEW Delica ZDP-189 ffg........you pay for shipping !!! NO strings attached! Welcome to the world of Spyderco!!! Dig it!!
(contact me!)
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#6

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^^ Dang that's a **** of a deal! I got dibs if he passes! lol
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#7

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Are you serious bro? Sent you PM.
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#8

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Evil D wrote:^^ Dang that's a **** of a deal! I got dibs if he passes! lol
Evil...you would do the same thing...
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#9

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Dude you are awesome i don't know what to say if you go through with this man. THANK YOU
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#10

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No seconds...or it's ME !! lol me bro !!
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#11

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Spyderbro that's awesome! Classy move. This is why this community rocks. :)
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms..disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes. Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed one." - Thomas Jefferson quoting Cesare Beccaria
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#12

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That's an awesome gesture :) ! Poll solved? Haha
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#13

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Blerv wrote:That's an awesome gesture :) ! Poll solved? Haha
Lol, glad I voted Delica.

You can't go wrong with one.

Beautiful.
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ValueKnifeLover wrote:Spyderbro that's awesome! Classy move. This is why this community rocks. :)
+1 That exactly why it rocks!
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xceptnl wrote:+1 That exactly why it rocks!
You are the man spyderbro!
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#16

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Very cool of you Spyderbro!
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#17

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Dude even has bro in his name.
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#18

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Welcome Aboard Hova! I guess you've already figured out there are some squared away people here. Hope you enjoy your stay, , I know you will enjoy the Delica.
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#19

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Spyderbro wrote:Lets do this. I will give you a NEW Delica ZDP-189 ffg........you pay for shipping !!! NO strings attached! Welcome to the world of Spyderco!!! Dig it!!
(contact me!)
awesome gesture.

does anyone know where i can find the zdp ffg delica at a good price?

i guess for all the people that had the tenascous as a first spyderco its about time to start venturing out for the better models. better yet dude got one for free.
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#20

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Your only choice is to buy both, that's what I ended up doing. There is no choice :)
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