Gen 1 Delicas/Enduras. No collectors, or none left intact?

jonshoup · #1

I was on a Gen 1 Delica hunt a couple years ago and they were so hard to find that I eventually moved on. Why do they never come up for sale? I'm guessing that they either are seen as junk or all lost their frn clips and were tossed. I can't even find discussion about them (all searches lead to discussion of newer models). I personally think they have a real purpose for folks who work in environments were a metal clip could damage vehicle paint, woodwork, etc. Any education would be appreciated.

I've given away 2 but here's a shot of the 2 I have left.

araneae · #2

My guess, most are still in pockets doing their job. They do come up fairly regularly on auctions and forums both new and used. Junk- definitely not.

jonshoup · #3

I guess I wasn't looking hard enough. The ones I've seen all are missing the pocket clips. Oh well. Good to know they are still appreciated

bob7 · #4

I carry a plain edge, G-2, original delica everyday. Best lockup on a lockback that I've owned. Found one on ebay as a backup in case I lose the current one.

phillipsted · #5

I also carry one of my original plain edged, G-2, Gen1 Delicas frequently. For 10+ years in the 1980s and 1990s, it never left my pocket. I keep it razor sharp and mostly retired at my desk - on letter opener duty...

Best darned knife I've ever bought...

TedP

defenestrate · #6

I have a serrated 1st gen G2 Delica. Nice knife, and it was a steal (5 or 6 bucks!)

NaturalMystic · #7

I haven't carried my G1 in years. Mine looks barely used and the FRN clip is still fully intact. That's the bad boy on the right, along with his siblings, a Delica4 and a Salt1.