Why All the Love for the Delica?
- this_is_nascar
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Why All the Love for the Delica?
This is meant as a serious post. I owned a Delica-4, but sold it. It really didn't WOW me, so I didn't want to keep it, just to gather dust. I've since read so many folks absolutely loving the Delica, so I wanted to ask for details on why you love this knife so much. What makes you keep using it? What was it/is it about the Delica that makes you give such high praises?
I'm wondering now, if maybe I gave up on it too quickly and didn't give it a chance to prove to me why it's such a loved knife in the community.
I'm wondering now, if maybe I gave up on it too quickly and didn't give it a chance to prove to me why it's such a loved knife in the community.
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Endura's one of my most carried/used knives and as we all know the Delica is the smaller version so of course I like it also. I like how it's small enough to fit inside the pocket clipless it's so light you forget it's there...which is useful for me when I'm traveling esp. outside the country where I much prefer a smaller blade and to not have a clip showing. The Delica is not meant to be on a display case and may be underwhelming to those who require fancy embellishments but it is a very capable knife. And what are knives for? Cutting. You get plenty of control in a blade that size and hadleshape . FFG grind makes it a great slicer...Overall weight is what like 2oz. It's a great knife...Especially to use...Maybe you should have used it a bit more before you sold it and you may have found out why it's Spyderco's best seller since it came out 25 years ago. What specifically did you not like about it? Looks? Did it not cut well? Does it hurt your hand while gripping that tiny handle?
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It doesn't do it at all for me either. I bought one and took it back the next day. It didn't fit my hand right at all. And I wanted more blade in that handle.
I think that for a lot of people it is a cheap knife that is of a lot higher quality than the price would suggest. Also that steel is good and it is legal to carry nearly everywhere.
I'm sure that it fits a fair number of people's hand well too. And those that it doesn't...some will probably just deal with it because of the other factors.
Me, if it doesn't fit my hand I won't use it...and the Delica just doesn't work at all for me.
I think that for a lot of people it is a cheap knife that is of a lot higher quality than the price would suggest. Also that steel is good and it is legal to carry nearly everywhere.
I'm sure that it fits a fair number of people's hand well too. And those that it doesn't...some will probably just deal with it because of the other factors.
Me, if it doesn't fit my hand I won't use it...and the Delica just doesn't work at all for me.
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Agreed the delica is very low cost :) For about $55 new almost anyone can get one in vg-10. It's also versatile, strong (especially the older SG type), light and for most comfortable to use :) I have given away 3 to folks who needed a decent knife but lacked the means or wherewithall to get one for themselves. The 2-7/16" blade length is more than adequate for most users needs and the FFG is a wonderful slicer as well :)
It's a well made pocketknife with a clip that is also a very good value :)
The Delica is also very similar to One of Spyderco's first designs, the Worker :) There the Delica might hold some historical and sentimental value as well :)
It's a well made pocketknife with a clip that is also a very good value :)
The Delica is also very similar to One of Spyderco's first designs, the Worker :) There the Delica might hold some historical and sentimental value as well :)
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Comfortable scales, FRN only
Flat grind
Color choices
Good steel
All in a size I could carry at work.
Comfortable scales, FRN only
Flat grind
Color choices
Good steel
All in a size I could carry at work.
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High performance blade that's adequate for EDC, small and light package, totally ambidextrous, low entry price, similar variations (Tasman, Salt 1, Rescue 79mm).
I guess the better question is what is wrong with it. Boring is probably the most common reason. IMHO, I would rather take well executed to fancy materials. A reason why I haven't picked up a Tenacious but have bought a bunch of FRN Seki folders.
I guess the better question is what is wrong with it. Boring is probably the most common reason. IMHO, I would rather take well executed to fancy materials. A reason why I haven't picked up a Tenacious but have bought a bunch of FRN Seki folders.
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I have a waved version, and I'm not all that impressed by it either. Doesn't mean it isn't a quality knife though.
Spyderco Knives (in order of obtainment):
-Tenacious, Combo edge
-Tasman Salt, PE
-Persistence Blue, PE
-Pacific Salt, Black, PE
-Delica 4, Emerson Grey
-DiAlex Junior
-Byrd SS Crossbill, PE
-Endura 4 Emerson Grey
-Byrd Meadowlark 2 FRN, PE
-Resilience
-Tenacious, Combo edge
-Tasman Salt, PE
-Persistence Blue, PE
-Pacific Salt, Black, PE
-Delica 4, Emerson Grey
-DiAlex Junior
-Byrd SS Crossbill, PE
-Endura 4 Emerson Grey
-Byrd Meadowlark 2 FRN, PE
-Resilience
I owned several Delicas and carried two VG10 SE and ZDP189 PE for a while. All of them sold or traded.
Still I want to acknowledge that Delica a good knife and great value. I just prefer choil, different scales and the look of other knives, but their cost is double.
I never understood why Delica is more popular than cento3. IMHO both knives are in the same price range, but cento3 looks better and slice better.
Still I want to acknowledge that Delica a good knife and great value. I just prefer choil, different scales and the look of other knives, but their cost is double.
+1Evil D wrote:If I were given the choice of a Delica or Centofante 3 it would hands down be the Centofante.
I never understood why Delica is more popular than cento3. IMHO both knives are in the same price range, but cento3 looks better and slice better.
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My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
I have a few Delicas, but despite that, I'm not a big fan. The handle is too small (even though my hands are quite small for a man), and I find the backlock to be annoyingly far back on the handle (awkward for my thumb to reach). In other words, for me, the ergonomics of it kind of suck.
The only reason I have any Delicas is due to blade length laws when I'm visiting my miserable hometown in NY, and because I cannot help myself but click "Order Now".
The only reason I have any Delicas is due to blade length laws when I'm visiting my miserable hometown in NY, and because I cannot help myself but click "Order Now".
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I have to disagree, I'm not sure if its the texture or what I don't like. If it was made of aluminum I think it would've a whole lot better, but cost more.bh49 wrote:I owned several Delicas and carried two VG10 SE and ZDP189 PE for a while. All of them sold or traded.
Still I want to acknowledge that Delica a good knife and great value. I just prefer choil, different scales and the look of other knives, but their cost is double.
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I never understood why Delica is more popular than cento3. IMHO both knives are in the same price range, but cento3 looks better and slice better.
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Delicas are like the Honda Civic or Toyota Corolla of Spydies. They get the job done and don't break the bank. Of course, nothing can please everyone, but it's so popular for good reason.
I love the Delica, and have several of them, but I rarely carry them. As good as they are, there are knives I like to carry more. Kind of like having a Corolla in the garage alongside several Porsches, BMWs, and even a Ferarri or two.
I love the Delica, and have several of them, but I rarely carry them. As good as they are, there are knives I like to carry more. Kind of like having a Corolla in the garage alongside several Porsches, BMWs, and even a Ferarri or two.
G10, stainless, FRN, titanium, VG10, ZDP, Super Blue, Emerson, jig bone and bolster, what's not to like?
I love them, personally. The G10 Delica is probably my favorite Spyderco (and knife) period.
I love them, personally. The G10 Delica is probably my favorite Spyderco (and knife) period.
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...Quite enjoyable and satifsying to have the number of knives decrease but the sharpness of the edges increase. The eternal quest for least resistance;)
Enjoy your edges folks:)
You can agree or disagree. This is my personal preferences. for scale material my top choices natural materials, the next choice would be micarta and polished (or at least smooth) G10. FRN is closer to the bottom, just one step above metals in this order: aluminum, steel, titanium.klug932000 wrote:I
I have to disagree, I'm not sure if its the texture or what I don't like. If it was made of aluminum I think it would've a whole lot better, but cost more.
cento3 has smooth FRN + silver bug vs. delica, which has textured FRN. for me Cento wins. I cannot remember, when I was using a knife, while wearing gloves, so even smooth scales provide me with sufficient grip.
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My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian
My top choices Natives5, Calys, C83 Persian