looking for a lightweight everyday carry, considering delica lightweight or pro-grip lightweight, tried the dragonfly, seems a little too small for my hands... police and military looks good but might be too big for EDC?
any other models i should consider?
any pro's/cons for delica and pro-grip respectively? thanks for any input and suggestions.
Which lightweight EDC?
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Hi dali
Welcome to the Spyderco Forum. The Delica is a great knife for EDC (it was the first <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> model I bought). I would also suggest you consider the FRN Native. Smaller than the Police or Military but with great ergonomics and a blade with a more robust tip than the Delica.
David
"Not all who wander are lost"
Welcome to the Spyderco Forum. The Delica is a great knife for EDC (it was the first <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> model I bought). I would also suggest you consider the FRN Native. Smaller than the Police or Military but with great ergonomics and a blade with a more robust tip than the Delica.
David
"Not all who wander are lost"
dali,
You may want to consider the salsa. Larger that the pictures would make it look. Fits my hand well, I also think the Dragonfly is too small for me. Some of the aluminum colors are being discontinued plus they're not too expensive. I actually carry the Ti at work. I love the feel of it. I've also been carrying a G-10 Native and it's growing very well on me. The blade size is not too long but very useful.
Chris
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Be Excellent to each other.
You may want to consider the salsa. Larger that the pictures would make it look. Fits my hand well, I also think the Dragonfly is too small for me. Some of the aluminum colors are being discontinued plus they're not too expensive. I actually carry the Ti at work. I love the feel of it. I've also been carrying a G-10 Native and it's growing very well on me. The blade size is not too long but very useful.
Chris
BTW, welcome to the forum. If you stay here long you'll end up with many <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>.
Be Excellent to each other.
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Dali,
I agree with Boxer. The Salsa is a great EDC. Beefier than the Dragonfly, Navigator and Meercat models. I carry a Ti PE and am going to purchase a CE REAL soon.
Welcome to the forum!
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I agree with Boxer. The Salsa is a great EDC. Beefier than the Dragonfly, Navigator and Meercat models. I carry a Ti PE and am going to purchase a CE REAL soon.
Welcome to the forum!
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I started with the FRN PE Delica... after I hit #9 for me, I gave it to a friend, bringing me to 8...
now at 12 to me, 5 as gifts... 5 for xmas this year!
The Salsa model is one of the better ones out there. It's small enough for EDC, big enough to handle most tasks, and unoffensive to most people.
I own a SS Dragonfly PE, meerkat nav-style PE, and 3 salsas(1 for my dad for xmas). Also a good variety of larger ones.
The Delica is good for the delicate tip and light weight... Salsa is good for belly, flat grind, and great lock.
Par Palam e Flamma Fert Spiritus
now at 12 to me, 5 as gifts... 5 for xmas this year!
The Salsa model is one of the better ones out there. It's small enough for EDC, big enough to handle most tasks, and unoffensive to most people.
I own a SS Dragonfly PE, meerkat nav-style PE, and 3 salsas(1 for my dad for xmas). Also a good variety of larger ones.
The Delica is good for the delicate tip and light weight... Salsa is good for belly, flat grind, and great lock.
Par Palam e Flamma Fert Spiritus
First off, welcome to the <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> forum, dali!!
For a LtWt. <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>, I'd also have to recommend the Salsa. It's a smaller Spydie than what I'm used to, but don't let its' size fool you because it can handle far bigger cutting chores than one would think.
The Salsa is a breeze to use because of the very ergonomical aluminum (or Ti) handle, not to mention the awesome wide blade on this small bug. Another perk is the nested Compression Lock. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> (check out pic below)
Others that you could consider;
FRN Calypso Jr.
Delica
Cricket
Navigator
Meerkat
Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...
For a LtWt. <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>, I'd also have to recommend the Salsa. It's a smaller Spydie than what I'm used to, but don't let its' size fool you because it can handle far bigger cutting chores than one would think.
The Salsa is a breeze to use because of the very ergonomical aluminum (or Ti) handle, not to mention the awesome wide blade on this small bug. Another perk is the nested Compression Lock. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> (check out pic below)
Others that you could consider;
FRN Calypso Jr.
Delica
Cricket
Navigator
Meerkat
Survive, Adapt, and Overcome...
You might also consider the Native or the Merlin. Both are, I belive, considered mid-sized Spydies, and I find them a great fit, both in hand and in pocket. I've carried a stainless steel Native for a few years and it is still very light, even with a relatively heavy handle material. The FRN model is positively featherweight. The Merlin is about the same size/weight, but with a curved Hawkbill-style blade.
Another consideration that is important to me is picking a EDC that won't scare people. I carried my new Chinook all day, but it didn't leave my pocket, because I KNOW it would freak out my co-workers. However, Merlin saw a lot of use today, and didn't scare anyone. If this factors in your choice, you probably don't want to go much bigger than a mid. If not, the Millitary is very light for a big knife and seems to have a great reputation (I want one myself!).
REX
Another consideration that is important to me is picking a EDC that won't scare people. I carried my new Chinook all day, but it didn't leave my pocket, because I KNOW it would freak out my co-workers. However, Merlin saw a lot of use today, and didn't scare anyone. If this factors in your choice, you probably don't want to go much bigger than a mid. If not, the Millitary is very light for a big knife and seems to have a great reputation (I want one myself!).
REX
the endura is a great knife. it's a good bit bigger than the delica though. 4" blade. will handle most anything you can throw at it. i recommend SE
sven
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sven
"trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight."proverbs 3:5-6
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Howdy Dali! Welcome to <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>Land! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
I'd personally pick the Endura or Delica, depending on your local laws. The Endura has a cutting edge of 3 and 7/16ths", while the Delica is right at 3". Go for whichever feels better to you, and the one that suits your tasks best.
Never underestimate the impossible.
I'd personally pick the Endura or Delica, depending on your local laws. The Endura has a cutting edge of 3 and 7/16ths", while the Delica is right at 3". Go for whichever feels better to you, and the one that suits your tasks best.
Never underestimate the impossible.
I have to second A.Rex's suggestion about the Native. Whenever I want to grab a go-anywhere do-anything knife from the drawer, my FRN Native in CPM440V is usally my choice.
I keep telling myself it's so inexpensive too that it wouldn't be a big deal if I lost it... but man, I'd cry if I lost this knife! lol.
My second favorite EDC is rapidly becoming my Rookie...
Dan
I got these lines in my face from trying to straighten out the wrinkles in my life
I keep telling myself it's so inexpensive too that it wouldn't be a big deal if I lost it... but man, I'd cry if I lost this knife! lol.
My second favorite EDC is rapidly becoming my Rookie...
Dan
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Had the SE FRN Endura ATS-55 since friday 1305... love it already.
Used it last night on our porkchops(more like steaks at 1" thick, cooked), and today on boxes... kicks <font color=black>a</font>ss.
Trying to guess by hand, but the Millie and Endura seem about the same weight.
only scared one person today, when I got a snack after work, and opened the chips (while waiting for the bus) with my millie.
Par Palam e Flamma Fert Spiritus
Used it last night on our porkchops(more like steaks at 1" thick, cooked), and today on boxes... kicks <font color=black>a</font>ss.
Trying to guess by hand, but the Millie and Endura seem about the same weight.
only scared one person today, when I got a snack after work, and opened the chips (while waiting for the bus) with my millie.
Par Palam e Flamma Fert Spiritus
I say go with the calypso jr. frn. Can't go wrong with vg-10<img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0> Just the right size for a lightweight edc.
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Just like a certain brand of potato chips, you CAN'T (have) just one, so buy a Delica AND an Endura...They make an EXCELLENT pair.
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Dann Fassnacht Aberdeen, WA glockman99@hotmail.com ICQ: 53675663
As long as it's a <img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>, you can't go wrong. I carried a Delica pe for EDC for over 8 years and switched to a FRN Native pe several months ago. Either would be an excellent choice. I have a Salsa as well and it would be great as EDC as well, but personally I don't like the way it fits against the back of my pocket seam as well as the others. I have been thinking about getting another Delica since I lost my old one.
Mark.
Mark.