Is the Spyderco Delica the same as the Delica 2?

[Knife Dude]

I finally found some neck sheaths for Spyderco knives and want to get one. I carry a Delica 2. The problem is the sheath only comes in for the Delica. I was wondering if the Delica 2 is the same as the original Delica?

[Clay Kesting]

I'm assuming when you say you carry a Delica 2, you mean the stainless steel handled version. The Delica is a FRN (fibreglass reinforced nylon ) handled knife. It also has a different clip arrangement so I'm pretty sure a sheath made for it wouldn't fit a Delica 2. FWIW I think a stainless handled knife would be too heavy to carry in a neck sheath. Hope this helps.

Clay

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[The Stare]

I'm not so sure, Clay, that the Delica II is too heavy for a neck sheath. That can be pretty subjective. Some folks are bothered by virtually any weight around their necks, while others hardly notice it.

Knife Dude -- not sure what your source of sheaths is. If it is River City sheaths, then you're certainly at the right place. At least I believe Mike Sastre specializes in neck sheaths for Spydercos. I know I've seen Military's and Wegner's in neck sheaths.

A quick search didn't locate a URL, am afraid. Mike posts frequently on the Custom and Shop Talk forums over at Blade Forums. I can't remember if his signature has a URL or not. Am sure that his e-mail address is handy. If he doesn't have a particular knife for a pattern, then you'll have to send your knife to him to make the sheath.

Normark also makes good Concealex/Kydex sheaths, and could do the job for you, am sure. He also posts in those places, and his e-mail address is readily available.

Good luck!

Stare