Frn????
Short answer - hard plastic :) definitely not rubbery. Very hard wearing and easy to keep clean
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- jackknifeh
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Hard but textured for a good grip. I like it better than CF bacause of the grip. I have a knife with kraton scales (like rubber). Best grip I've ever seen. Not real good on knives with pocket clips because it doesn't slide out of the pocket easy I've been told and believe. I think you will be happy.
Jack
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Holds up well to pouring power steering fluid all over it. lol
Jack
PS
Holds up well to pouring power steering fluid all over it. lol
- telemeister
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As above, a hard material which is nicely textured and very comfortable. I am developing a renewed respect for just how good a material it is.
Congrats on the new Delica, I'm sure you'll love it.
Congrats on the new Delica, I'm sure you'll love it.
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If this is your first Spyderco, congratulations, and I'd bet you'll be looking for your second by the end of the year. They are very addictive. Especially to those of us with poor impulse control. As a former psychotherapist, if I was working for Spyderco's marketing department, my tag-line would be this: "Spyderco addiction, , at least it's better than meth."
If this is your first Spyderco, congratulations, and I'd bet you'll be looking for your second by the end of the year. They are very addictive. Especially to those of us with poor impulse control. As a former psychotherapist, if I was working for Spyderco's marketing department, my tag-line would be this: "Spyderco addiction, , at least it's better than meth."
:eek: but probably just as expensive !!! :p That's funny SQSAR :D
:eek: but probably just as expensive !!! :p That's funny SQSAR :D
"When Life feeds you Lemons , Pucker up and Quit Whining"
Mark
"Black" Delica 4 vg-10 (SG)
"S.S." Byrd Meadowlark 8Cr13MoV (SG)
"S.S." Grasshopper CR13 (FFG)
"Blue" Stretch 2 ZDP-189 (FFG)
Mark
"Black" Delica 4 vg-10 (SG)
"S.S." Byrd Meadowlark 8Cr13MoV (SG)
"S.S." Grasshopper CR13 (FFG)
"Blue" Stretch 2 ZDP-189 (FFG)
Hmm ... don't try to cut steel bars with it ... avoid temperatures over 1000C ... and only ever grip the FRN part :D Other than that you shouldn't go far wrong with a Delica If the edge does loose its keen-ness then get hold of a Spyderco SharpMaker and that'll get it up to razor sharp with no troublehenhen14 wrote:Is there anything else I should know?
My spydies: Squeak, Tenacious, Terzuola, D'Allara, UKPK CF peel-ply pre-production, UKPK CF smooth pre-production, UKPK G10 orange leaf-blade, UKPK FRN grey drop-point, UKPK FRN maroon leaf-blade, Bug ... all PE blades :)
- Fred Sanford
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Boom! Right on. I've gotten to the point where I LOVE FRN. I like it more than G10, carbon fiber, and any other handle material.gull wing wrote:Looks cheep, but it isn't. Never had FRN disappoint me.
I used to think it was just cheap plastic. It has turned out to be the most durable, wear resistant, awesome handle material ever.
FRN is awesome. About like handle of a Glock. Freakin' just about indestructible.
"I'm calling YOU ugly, I could push your face in some dough and make gorilla cookies." - Fred Sanford
- dj moonbat
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FRN is a great material. I've never had a problem with it breaking or damaging it. My keychain ladybug salt gets a little dirty but a quick wipe with a damp cloth cleans it right up.
Spyderco knives are great... I started the year with 2... both gifts (Dragonfly's actually). They sparked my interest enough to further investigate the lineup. I now have 18 spydies and 2 Byrds in my collection as the year comes to a close and more to come - there is a few in the new 2011 catalogue that i've ear marked pages and plan on ordering.
Spyderco knives are great... I started the year with 2... both gifts (Dragonfly's actually). They sparked my interest enough to further investigate the lineup. I now have 18 spydies and 2 Byrds in my collection as the year comes to a close and more to come - there is a few in the new 2011 catalogue that i've ear marked pages and plan on ordering.
Too many Spydies to list!
- The Deacon
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Very true. FRN is basically Nylon which is an extremely firm plastic, but not "hard" in the same sense styrene, Bakelite, plexiglass, or lexan are hard.Blerv wrote:I've always thought FRN to be softer than most "hard plastics". It always feels warmer to the touch and more receptive/secure in the hand.
When I think about "hard plastic" I think about action figures from my youth. Cold and slippery.
Paul
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WTC # 1458 - 1504 - 1508 - Never Forget, Never Forgive!
No but it will look cheap. :phenhen14 wrote:sweet. I thought it would feel really cheap, but i guess not :D
For a working knife it's hard to beat properly checkered/textured FRN. Most the Spyderco naysayers have never held one but poo-poo the strange hole and funny colorful handles.
A Stretch FRN in hand is like the car seat of a 911. :D