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Just got mine today. I'll admit that it was never a model that I thought I'd end up with based on my initial impression of it upon first site.

The FRN handle didn't appeal, nor the blade shape. BUT, as my 6th Spyderco purchase, dang this thing is nice! It took a bit to come around, and it was a slow-boil process. A DF2 Hap40 purchase opened my mind to the practicality of FRN and the PM2 made me come around to the blade shape.

I have only had this knife for an hour, but I am SOLD on the Delica platform. So for those on the fence, I say "just pull the trigger!!"

I didn't think I wanted one at first, but after reading how good they were I went ahead and bought one. Glad I did!

Great knife - you better belee' dat. I have a fair few of them, more than any other. Soon I'll have the Delica Wharnie too.

Yep, there's a reason why the Delica is one of the best selling :spyder:'s, and I will admit, I owned many others before buying one. I too was put off by the FRN and over all size. I took a chance when the SB's dropped a few years back and grabbed one, it wasn't love at first sight/use but after a short time of actually carrying and using it I was hooked. Congrats on your first, I'm sure it won't be your last. :)

I had a Caly3 and carried it quite a bit. But, I still had a Benchmade that I carried. One day, on a lark, I ordered a Delica. It was love at first hold. I carry this knife more than any other, now and no Benchmade has made it back into my pocket since.

Hard to beat a Delica

My only fear is that I'm used to 50/50 choils now, so I worry that I'm going to grip it choil style and end up on the losing end of that decision.

I know many are anti-choil on the Delica, but wondering how people flip between using choils on a choiled model, then flipping to a choil-free blade. Is it something you get used to not doing?

ryguy76 wrote:My only fear is that I'm used to 50/50 choils now, so I worry that I'm going to grip it choil style and end up on the losing end of that decision.

I know many are anti-choil on the Delica, but wondering how people flip between using choils on a choiled model, then flipping to a choil-free blade. Is it something you get used to not doing?

I have no problem switching back and forth.

I remember having the same feeling when I bought mine. You can tell a lot of thought went into the refinement of this design throughout the years. I was also pleasantly surprised by the thin blade. Very much looking forward to the Wharncliffe version!

The Delica was what got me seriously hooked on the brand and the knife that brought me to this forum. But, my tastes have evolved a bit past it. My biggest issue is with the ergonomics, I really wish they'd do away with the finger groove points along the bottom of the handle, like the Harpy for example. If that one thing were changed I would be singing its praises. It has one of my favorite blade shapes ever, just enough belly to be versatile but straight enough to perform like a wharnie. It also hits an EDC size sweet spot where it's big enough for most tasks without being massive.

There's enough space there that it almost feels like a choil without being one. The best of both worlds. I'm not the biggest choil fan, but I really like the Delica's blade/handle design.

What's amazing about my Delicas is the beating they take and keep on coming back for more.

Evil D wrote:The Delica was what got me seriously hooked on the brand and the knife that brought me to this forum. But, my tastes have evolved a bit past it. My biggest issue is with the ergonomics, I really wish they'd do away with the finger groove points along the bottom of the handle, like the Harpy for example. If that one thing were changed I would be singing its praises. It has one of my favorite blade shapes ever, just enough belly to be versatile but straight enough to perform like a wharnie. It also hits an EDC size sweet spot where it's big enough for most tasks without being massive.

My favorite handles tend to be the ones without finger grooves too. I don't like positioning being dictated by grooves. I do have the Jazzelica on order though. It will be my first.

I always thought it would be too small for me, so I went endura first, now I'm all delica and the enduras are getting sold! Even the sprints are going to have to find new homes!

mb1 wrote:

Evil D wrote:The Delica was what got me seriously hooked on the brand and the knife that brought me to this forum. But, my tastes have evolved a bit past it. My biggest issue is with the ergonomics, I really wish they'd do away with the finger groove points along the bottom of the handle, like the Harpy for example. If that one thing were changed I would be singing its praises. It has one of my favorite blade shapes ever, just enough belly to be versatile but straight enough to perform like a wharnie. It also hits an EDC size sweet spot where it's big enough for most tasks without being massive.

My favorite handles tend to be the ones without finger grooves too. I don't like positioning being dictated by grooves. I do have the Jazzelica on order though. It will be my first.

My long term plan is to get a G10 Delica and reshape the handle and swap the wharnie blade in.

ryguy76 wrote:My only fear is that I'm used to 50/50 choils now, so I worry that I'm going to grip it choil style and end up on the losing end of that decision.

I know many are anti-choil on the Delica, but wondering how people flip between using choils on a choiled model, then flipping to a choil-free blade. Is it something you get used to not doing?

I worry about this too. Haven't ever actually cut myself, but most of my blades are choiled and I've caught myself going for a choil that wasn't there a couple of times when using choiless blades.

Had a SB Delica for a while but ultimately sold it because I prefer the 50/50 choil and ergos on some other :spyder: favorites, i.e. Calys, Chap, Native, and it wasn't getting pocket time. The Delica has a lot of things going for it, just wasn't a top pick for me.

I don't buy any other knife now .



Ken

ryguy76 wrote:Just got mine today. I'll admit that it was never a model that I thought I'd end up with based on my initial impression of it upon first site.

The FRN handle didn't appeal, nor the blade shape. BUT, as my 6th Spyderco purchase, dang this thing is nice! It took a bit to come around, and it was a slow-boil process. A DF2 Hap40 purchase opened my mind to the practicality of FRN and the PM2 made me come around to the blade shape.

I have only had this knife for an hour, but I am SOLD on the Delica platform. So for those on the fence, I say "just pull the trigger!!"

As the saying goes, "You can't judge a book by it's cover. It's what's on the inside that counts." :)

The Spyderco Endura and Delica are the outstanding designs that sold me on Spyderco, and I always looked at the Delica as a wonderful little brother/sister to the Endura.

ryguy76 wrote:Just got mine today. I'll admit that it was never a model that I thought I'd end up with based on my initial impression of it upon first site.

The FRN handle didn't appeal, nor the blade shape. BUT, as my 6th Spyderco purchase, dang this thing is nice! It took a bit to come around, and it was a slow-boil process. A DF2 Hap40 purchase opened my mind to the practicality of FRN and the PM2 made me come around to the blade shape.

I have only had this knife for an hour, but I am SOLD on the Delica platform. So for those on the fence, I say "just pull the trigger!!"

I was the same way until I actually had one. For whatever reason they never grabbed me until I ended up with one and started using it. Now its one of my fav models.

Evil D wrote:

mb1 wrote:

Evil D wrote:The Delica was what got me seriously hooked on the brand and the knife that brought me to this forum. But, my tastes have evolved a bit past it. My biggest issue is with the ergonomics, I really wish they'd do away with the finger groove points along the bottom of the handle, like the Harpy for example. If that one thing were changed I would be singing its praises. It has one of my favorite blade shapes ever, just enough belly to be versatile but straight enough to perform like a wharnie. It also hits an EDC size sweet spot where it's big enough for most tasks without being massive.

My favorite handles tend to be the ones without finger grooves too. I don't like positioning being dictated by grooves. I do have the Jazzelica on order though. It will be my first.

My long term plan is to get a G10 Delica and reshape the handle and swap the wharnie blade in.

David, have you seen the GrindMod scales from BOOMER52?