How does our esteemed panel of MBC experts feel about the Delica/Endura in a defensive role?
Paul
Delica/Endura as MBC
Paul,
I am sometimes 'steamed' and have nearlly 'expired' when training before, but I'll lend my thoughts, anyway.
My guess it that between these two knives you may have the leading percentage of what's carried by those who are self defense minded. They are great for the role and I would guess that, in a way, they could be called the 'pioneers' of MBC.
I carried a Police Model on my belt for years and would in no way feel afoot if I still had it today.
Greg R. Beeman Si Vis Pacern Parabellum Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
I am sometimes 'steamed' and have nearlly 'expired' when training before, but I'll lend my thoughts, anyway.
My guess it that between these two knives you may have the leading percentage of what's carried by those who are self defense minded. They are great for the role and I would guess that, in a way, they could be called the 'pioneers' of MBC.
I carried a Police Model on my belt for years and would in no way feel afoot if I still had it today.
Greg R. Beeman Si Vis Pacern Parabellum Semper Ubi Sub Ubi
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Frank Olesen
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Hello Paul
The endura and delica are great cutting tools no doubt, I've owned enduras for a long time. They could be used as defensive tools. However the lock is not MBC rated. Remember that MBC knives have to withstand a certain amount of lock pressure before it is called MBC, additionaly, there are blade length requirements as well.
Frank
The endura and delica are great cutting tools no doubt, I've owned enduras for a long time. They could be used as defensive tools. However the lock is not MBC rated. Remember that MBC knives have to withstand a certain amount of lock pressure before it is called MBC, additionaly, there are blade length requirements as well.
Frank
Paul,
An expert i'm not,but I tested the same question.I got an IWB drawpoint sheath to carry my delica in,mainly for work purposes.To have it open,and descreet at the same time.It is lightweight,and lightning fast.The reason I say it will work,without question is the delica in particular has a thinner tip and a fully serrated blade design,in my theory wil effectivly pop and drop the BG before he can see it,or cut deep and quick,in a life situation.A fast cut should impose no threat to the lock,just give you time to innitiate shock value to the individual and run,if a thrust into or through the BG is what your after it might or might not hold up.I hopefully will never have to find out,so I couldn't tell you on that aspect.
An expert i'm not,but I tested the same question.I got an IWB drawpoint sheath to carry my delica in,mainly for work purposes.To have it open,and descreet at the same time.It is lightweight,and lightning fast.The reason I say it will work,without question is the delica in particular has a thinner tip and a fully serrated blade design,in my theory wil effectivly pop and drop the BG before he can see it,or cut deep and quick,in a life situation.A fast cut should impose no threat to the lock,just give you time to innitiate shock value to the individual and run,if a thrust into or through the BG is what your after it might or might not hold up.I hopefully will never have to find out,so I couldn't tell you on that aspect.
because they are the pioneers of MBC..and its the most carried duos of the knife world..there are MBC Drones of Delicas and Enduras...are they current MBC lock standards? not in the strictest sense but they are use by soooo many that they are part of the MBC family..
and extremely easy to use and carry..
I'd never feel compromised by carrying a Delica or Endura..
and extremely easy to use and carry..
I'd never feel compromised by carrying a Delica or Endura..
The Endura and Delica have been used as "MBC" equipment for many years. In fact, Eric Remmin began the "Clipit defense class" using Delicas about 10 years ago.
The locks are not MBC rated by Spyderco standards. They are however "Heavy Duty" rated.
Spyderco standards for an MBC rated lock are quite extreme and very few knives will actually fall into that category. That doesn't mean they weren't designed for MBC.
Spyderco knives listed as MBC designs do not all have an MBC rated lock. They are at least Heavy duty. (100 inch/lbs per inch of blade).
However, there are many knives that were designed for MBC and are sold as such by many companies that would not pass Spyderco's light and medium duty ratings.
This is not to knock any other companies, just to inform you that Spyderco does take our responsibilities seriously. Knife safety is serious.
sal
The locks are not MBC rated by Spyderco standards. They are however "Heavy Duty" rated.
Spyderco standards for an MBC rated lock are quite extreme and very few knives will actually fall into that category. That doesn't mean they weren't designed for MBC.
Spyderco knives listed as MBC designs do not all have an MBC rated lock. They are at least Heavy duty. (100 inch/lbs per inch of blade).
However, there are many knives that were designed for MBC and are sold as such by many companies that would not pass Spyderco's light and medium duty ratings.
This is not to knock any other companies, just to inform you that Spyderco does take our responsibilities seriously. Knife safety is serious.
sal