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Hi,
I'm getting my first Spyderco, a Delica FFG. It's shipping and it's gonna be here soon. I was just wondering what FRN felt like, hard plastic or more of a rubbery texture? Thx

Short answer - hard plastic :) definitely not rubbery. Very hard wearing and easy to keep clean

Hard but textured for a good grip. I like it better than CF bacause of the grip. I have a knife with kraton scales (like rubber). Best grip I've ever seen. Not real good on knives with pocket clips because it doesn't slide out of the pocket easy I've been told and believe. I think you will be happy.

Jack
PS
Holds up well to pouring power steering fluid all over it. lol

As above, a hard material which is nicely textured and very comfortable. I am developing a renewed respect for just how good a material it is.

Congrats on the new Delica, I'm sure you'll love it.

Welcome to the forums!



You will enjoy your Delica.

Many more :spyder: 's to come after that.

henhen14

The Delica you ordered is a fine choice. FFG Vg10 is right at the top of my favorite all around steels. Enjoy!

If this is your first Spyderco, congratulations, and I'd bet you'll be looking for your second by the end of the year. They are very addictive. Especially to those of us with poor impulse control. As a former psychotherapist, if I was working for Spyderco's marketing department, my tag-line would be this: "Spyderco addiction, , at least it's better than meth."

If this is your first Spyderco, congratulations, and I'd bet you'll be looking for your second by the end of the year. They are very addictive. Especially to those of us with poor impulse control. As a former psychotherapist, if I was working for Spyderco's marketing department, my tag-line would be this: "Spyderco addiction, , at least it's better than meth."

:eek: but probably just as expensive !!! :p That's funny SQSAR :D

Thanks for all the comments! I can't wait, it'll be here in about 2 days. :) Is there anything else I should know?

+ 1 on all previous positive comments on FRN. But for your future purchases make sure you add models with handles made with G-10 and Carbon fiber. They're in a different class.

Welcome to the forums.

I like this tag-line: "Spyderco...feed the addiction" :D

henhen14 wrote:Is there anything else I should know?

Hmm ... don't try to cut steel bars with it ... avoid temperatures over 1000C ... and only ever grip the FRN part :D Other than that you shouldn't go far wrong with a Delica If the edge does loose its keen-ness then get hold of a Spyderco SharpMaker and that'll get it up to razor sharp with no trouble

I've always thought FRN to be softer than most "hard plastics". It always feels warmer to the touch and more receptive/secure in the hand.

When I think about "hard plastic" I think about action figures from my youth. Cold and slippery.

I agree with ChrisR, a Spyderco Sharpmaker is probably some of the best money you will ever spend. Easy to use is an understatement. Use the **** out of your Delica during the day, and in less than a minute on the Sharpmaker that evening and your blade is hair slicing sharp again.

Looks cheep, but it isn't. Never had FRN disappoint me.

gull wing wrote:Looks cheep, but it isn't. Never had FRN disappoint me.

Boom! Right on. I've gotten to the point where I LOVE FRN. I like it more than G10, carbon fiber, and any other handle material.

I used to think it was just cheap plastic. It has turned out to be the most durable, wear resistant, awesome handle material ever.

FRN is awesome. About like handle of a Glock. Freakin' just about indestructible.

Although FRN is not a soft plastic, it's not without a tiny touch of give. I find Spyderdo's diamond checkered FRN to be pretty much ideal for EDC. I actually prefer it to the G-10 I've got.

FRN is a great material. I've never had a problem with it breaking or damaging it. My keychain ladybug salt gets a little dirty but a quick wipe with a damp cloth cleans it right up.

Spyderco knives are great... I started the year with 2... both gifts (Dragonfly's actually). They sparked my interest enough to further investigate the lineup. I now have 18 spydies and 2 Byrds in my collection as the year comes to a close and more to come - there is a few in the new 2011 catalogue that i've ear marked pages and plan on ordering.

Blerv wrote:I've always thought FRN to be softer than most "hard plastics". It always feels warmer to the touch and more receptive/secure in the hand.

When I think about "hard plastic" I think about action figures from my youth. Cold and slippery.

Very true. FRN is basically Nylon which is an extremely firm plastic, but not "hard" in the same sense styrene, Bakelite, plexiglass, or lexan are hard.

sweet. I thought it would feel really cheap, but i guess not :D

henhen14 wrote:sweet. I thought it would feel really cheap, but i guess not :D

No but it will look cheap. :p

For a working knife it's hard to beat properly checkered/textured FRN. Most the Spyderco naysayers have never held one but poo-poo the strange hole and funny colorful handles.

A Stretch FRN in hand is like the car seat of a 911. :D