Delica 4 in G10 and in Micarta

[Alnamvet68]

First post, and first thread. This is a poll to assess how many would like to see the Delica 4 be re-issued in Foilage Green G10, as well as in a Micarta offering. I was slow on the uptake when the G10 model came out, and while I love my FRN model, the G10 seems to be of a heftier and more solid piece.

[c11642]

Yes the foliage green delica is my dream knife & none are available. I would love that or micarta :)

[The Deacon]

No interest myself, but there are a couple things I think those who are should keep in mind. While all of my micarta handled Spydercos have been totally stable, Sal has expressed reluctance to use it due to shrinkage issues, so micarta is unlikely. G-10 would be more feasible but I have to wonder how many would be willing to pay the price. Back in 2009 the G-10 Delica cost twice as much as the FRN version. IMHO, there's no reason to believe that relationship would have changed. If I'm correct, you'd be looking at a $210 MSRP and average US street prices between $118 - $127.

[ViperGTS]

When i think of a 'nicer' Delica, the Caly 3 G10 comes to mind. Too bad it's gone.

Try out the Caly 3 CF version. Very similar to a Delica and may have that extra F&F you're looking for.

[Alnamvet68]

Having both a linen micarta grip set on one of my hard use Colt 1911's, as well as a G10 set on a Commander, both which see very hard use weekly, and seeing as there is a lot more "material", if you will, of these two grip panels as opposed to the amount of material used for say, a Delica, and lastly, seeing as the grips on both of my 1911's cost less then $50.00 for each set, I would have to say that the additional cost of a G10 or micarta offering for a Delica would or should only raise the street price by about $30.00 tops. I'm more inclined to think that a street price of a Delica in G10 and/or micarta would be less then $95.00, if that.

[Prospero]

Having both a linen micarta grip set on one of my hard use Colt 1911's, as well as a G10 set on a Commander, both which see very hard use weekly, and seeing as there is a lot more "material", if you will, of these two grip panels as opposed to the amount of material used for say, a Delica, and lastly, seeing as the grips on both of my 1911's cost less then $50.00 for each set, I would have to say that the additional cost of a G10 or micarta offering for a Delica would or should only raise the street price by about $30.00 tops. I'm more inclined to think that a street price of a Delica in G10 and/or micarta would be less then $95.00, if that.

The cost of the G10 is only one cost factor: the original G10 Delica had full steel liners under the G10 (not inserts) and a steel backspacer, which required a bit more finish work. I agree with Deacon on the price range: I see $110 as the minimum this would come to market at, and that's being very conservative. In all honesty, I'd still buy one...I love this knife and was extremely disappointed I got into knives just after these were disco'd.......

[APS]

I'm more inclined to think that a street price of a Delica in G10 and/or micarta would be less then $95.00, if that.

The last G10 Delica had a street price of ~$110, if I remember correctly? The G10 Dragonfly is around $85 right now. I'd consider buying one if it was ~$100 but it probably couldn't come under that price.

[CarbonFiberNut]

I really only seem to enjoy micarta on fixed blade knives. I'm not quite sure why that is, but I've noticed consistently that I vastly prefer G10, FRN, and of course Carbon Fiber on my pocket knives.

[Alnamvet68]

The cost of the G10 is only one cost factor: the original G10 Delica had full steel liners under the G10 (not inserts) and a steel backspacer, which required a bit more finish work. I agree with Deacon on the price range: I see $110 as the minimum this would come to market at, and that's being very conservative. In all honesty, I'd still buy one...I love this knife and was extremely disappointed I got into knives just after these were disco'd.......

In that case, I would gladly pay even more for a Delica with full steel liners, steel backspace...such a Delica I would pay $125.00 for.

[akaAK]

I pickup a G10 Delica up after being on the fence for awhile and was absoultely glad, I did. It is one of my most used. I was hoping the Super Blue sprint would come out with the G10 handles and full iners but no luck.

I'm in for both.

[Prospero]

For the purposes of this poll, I voted G10 version but the FRN versions are great in their own right. I'm eagerly awaiting the SuperBlue sprint also; for me, the Delica is becoming a sort of "quick and dirty" mule team alternative, being able to sample (a few) different steels without investing time or money in new scales. I'd like to see more steel options in the future. :rolleyes:

[Holland]

welcome to the forums! wouldnt mind seeing a sprint in those scales, but frn serves me just fine

[Gunslinger]

No interest myself, but there are a couple things I think those who are should keep in mind. While all of my micarta handled Spydercos have been totally stable, Sal has expressed reluctance to use it due to shrinkage issues, so micarta is unlikely. G-10 would be more feasible but I have to wonder how many would be willing to pay the price. Back in 2009 the G-10 Delica cost twice as much as the FRN version. IMHO, there's no reason to believe that relationship would have changed. If I'm correct, you'd be looking at a $210 MSRP and average US street prices between $118 - $127.

$118 - $127 for a g10 Delica, I'll buy 2

[Alnamvet68]

$118 - $127 for a g10 Delica, I'll buy 2

I'll take three.

[sharpguitarist]

Hey guys,
I have the fg g10 D4 and fg g10 E4, and both are like custom versions of the frn versions.
I paid just over $100 for the Delica, and was lucky enough to score the Endura for $70 on closeout.
They were both well worth the price I paid, and would buy both again.
Both models come up on the fs/ ft boards from time to time. You just have to keep an eye out for them.
Good luck to anyone searching for either, they're well worth the pursuit.
Later,
Don

[calemerson]

I would buy at least 1 maybe 2 if there were more color options. I picked up a set of g10 aftermarket scales for a delica and the fit and finish is awful. I am almost ashamed to leave the scales on that fine delica knife. I just have not got around to taking them off. It was a waste of 55 or 60 bucks.
Thanks
Calemerson

[chuck_roxas45]

Just get a a pimper to make you a set or two of the scales you want. Problem solved.

[BAL]

psssst...hey Chuck... where does an out of towner go around here to find a good pimper.
I'm lookin for a nice curvy set of scales too, no thick scales, color doesn't matter.

[chuck_roxas45]

psssst...hey Chuck... where does an out of towner go around here to find a good pimper.
I'm lookin for a nice curvy set of scales too, no thick scales, color doesn't matter.

I'm not one who pimps my knives but I hear Cuscadi and tuffthumbz do mean jobs of making aftermarket scales. :D

[Alnamvet68]

Finally, found my Dragonfly G-10's bigger brother at, of all places, the local 5.11 store. While I buy much of my hard use wear at the 5.11 store locally, I rarely, if ever noticed their knife counter. As I was paying for a pair of shorts and a couple of shirts, the salesman gives me a "collector" 5.11 made in China knife and says they are free, as well as advising me that everything in the store was 20% off. I said that I wasn't really aware they had knives made for them, he said they sell quite a few knives and directed me to the glass case with the knives. Lo and behold, I see a pair of Spyderco Delica's in foliage green G-10, marked $125.00 each. I asked how much if I take both, and he said there is a 20% discount, and that he won't charge sales tax. I took them both, and as the saying goes, the rest is history.