Delica 4 or Dragonfly 2?
Delica 4 or Dragonfly 2?
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.
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.
- ValueKnifeLover
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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 :)
"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
Wtf
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!!
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- ValueKnifeLover
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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
awesome gesture.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!)
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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