Blue Delica ZDP-189 Sprint Run?

[rycen]

The FFG versions are VG10 only.

[224477]

I am blessed to have one of those blue ones. :)

[oregon]

I remember thinking that these terrific and exciting, uniquely solid ZDP-189, Delicas were probably one of the most sought after folding knives of all time. When they came out I had standing orders at two vendors, the first time I'd ordered in such a manner, and was surprised and tickled when both orders filled.

One was gifted to a deserving loved one. The other is sandwiched between two ZDP-189 Enduras below.

Superior knife steel in a brilliant folder: Who would want that.... :D



oregon

[JNewell]

Ditto the above. And, as a freebie, I would say that in my totally subjective opinion that shade of blue was perhaps the most attractive piece of FRN I've seen, before or since! :spyder:

[anson argyris]

Aren't these listed in the 2010 catalog?

Just take a look at the box. There You can see the code 'FF'.
This knife was made in June 2006.

[Manix Guy 2]

They are for real as other members have said , and I actually helped a poster find one ! Guess who ! Regards MG2

[Jowens]

I wish I had been a Spyderco collector when the Blue ZDP Delicas were out. I love that color.

[schofer]

Actually, it came out around the time I started collecting... and it was my very first Spyderco!

I LOVE the color. It looks a bit different in person than most photos... it is very nice.

schofer

[Jowens]

Actually, it came out around the time I started collecting... and it was my very first Spyderco!

I LOVE the color. It looks a bit different in person than most photos... it is very nice.

schofer

Rub it in why don't ya! :D

[Murdoc]

Jowens, to need to despair!
This thread is already quite old.... if you REALLY want a blue handled FFG ZDP Delica, the solution is right around the corner.

Oh Boy oh boy...Full flat grind Enduras and Delicas in solid ZDP!!! I would go to some lengths for those!

The FFG versions are VG10 only.

By now, you actually CAN get the Endura 4 with ZDP 189 steel in full flat grind. The regular model was changed from flat saber ground to FFG recently. The Delica 4 will most likely follow.

http://spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php ... ostcount=1
http://spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php ... ostcount=1


So you can buy a blue FFG VG-10 Delica and swap the scales as soon as the FFG ZDP D4 comes out
But the original dark blueish "british racing green" color of the ZDP models is quite nice, too.

Dennis

[schofer]

Rub it in why don't ya! :D

:) Didn't mean to!

Honestly, while I love the blue sprint delica, the FFG models will be even better as a tool, in my opinion...

[chuck_roxas45]

J
By now, you actually CAN get the Endura 4 with ZDP 189 steel in full flat grind.

I did and it's my sharpest knife. :D

[Jowens]

Jowens, to need to despair!
This thread is already quite old.... if you REALLY want a blue handled FFG ZDP Delica, the solution is right around the corner.





By now, you actually CAN get the Endura 4 with ZDP 189 steel in full flat grind. The regular model was changed from flat saber ground to FFG recently. The Delica 4 will most likely follow.

http://spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php ... ostcount=1
http://spyderco.com/forums/showpost.php ... ostcount=1


So you can buy a blue FFG VG-10 Delica and swap the scales as soon as the FFG ZDP D4 comes out
But the original dark blueish "british racing green" color of the ZDP models is quite nice, too.

Dennis

Yeah, I understand. It's just, that older saber grind ZDP D4 with the blue handle is sexy. The problem is, when I have found them online, they are 2 to 3 times the cost of a new D4 FFG. I understand they are a sprint run, but holy moses.

[JNewell]

I am probably an outlier, but I still prefer the saber grind on the D4, and that blue has to my knowledge never been used since then. It's a truly great shade of blue.