That photo is phenomenal Ryder and I’ve got to try k390 in a delica…do us all a favor and post that pic on “photo of the week “
Which Delica 4, is the right Delica?
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That photo is phenomenal Ryder and I’ve got to try k390 in a delica…do us all a favor and post that pic on “photo of the week “
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Re: Which Delica 4, is the right Delica?
I love the 20CV Delica with either blade shape. Corrosion resistance is a significant concern for me, so I if want something fancier than LC200N I likely have my 20CV Delica in my pocket. It's a great steel that I very much enjoy using. I can't speak to the M4 as I have no experience with it.
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The standard Delica is screw construction with steel liners.
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Is the hollow ground (is that what it is) worth a try?
Re: Which Delica 4, is the right Delica?
Mostly. There are some specific variations of the Delica 4 that are different. They are very few. You probably won't buy one by accident.
The FRN Delica 4 has screw construction and nested stainless steel liners.
There's a stainless steel handle Delica 4 which is pinned and has no liners.
There's a titanium Delica 4 with screw construction with no liners.
There's a pakkawood Delica 4 (knifecenter exclusive) which has full liners under pakkawood scales.
There used to be G-10 Delica 4s with G-10 scales and full liners.
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There is no hollow grind on the Delica, as far as I know, except of old (not current) versions of the ss handled one.
There will be one again with the sprint "high performance" Delica.
So I guess you're looking at the sabre grind Delica?
Well, imo no match for the ffg Delica when it comes to cutting performance - but boy, a real hard use knife as it should be! Though the bladestock is just 2.5 mm, the rather low sabre grind, very stout tip and the steel liners make it pretty indestructible! And that for a weight of a Para 3 LW.
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Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Hi Jesse,
Welcome to our forum.
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Re: Which Delica 4, is the right Delica?
The standard flat-ground VG-10 Delica is for me the best all-rounder in the Delica line.
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The knifecentre pakkawood is the best Delica going in my book
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Correct, but there is on the H1 Salt2.
A really hard use knife.
For everyday carry the LC FFG is probably a better fit.
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Oh man... how could I forget! You are right 100% and thanks for correcting me! (Yes, I know, technically the Salt 2 is not a Delica, but still)
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Wartstein wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:45 am
Oh man... how could I forget! You are right 100% and thanks for correcting me! (Yes, I know, technically the Salt 2 is not a Delica, but still)
The stainless steel(handle) Delica is hollow ground.
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Re: Which Delica 4, is the right Delica?
SS was HG, as wWartstein already pointed out, but currently is SG.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
Correct me if I'm wrong.
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I agree, and it's currently in stock and on sale and you get 2X rewards points at KnifeCenter this weekend...no brainer decision!
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Re: Which Delica 4, is the right Delica?
All of the Delicas.
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Not any more, I think.elena86 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 6:39 amWartstein wrote: ↑Sat Mar 11, 2023 5:45 am
Oh man... how could I forget! You are right 100% and thanks for correcting me! (Yes, I know, technically the Salt 2 is not a Delica, but still)
The stainless steel(handle) Delica is hollow ground.
As said in my previous post: At least the ss Endura is no longer hollow ground for quite some time now, but sabre grind. I am pretty sure this is true for the ss Delica too - ?
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
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Added to my post above: SS Delica, current version, sabre- not hollow grind indeed...
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C11/210
https://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details/C11/210
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)