Because it's a Delica, it has some of the best ergonomics available. The standard FRN scales are phenomenal too! They offer such a secure grip, while being very lightweight and durable... But even if the handle shape doesn't quite fit you, there are over a half dozen aftermarket scales that change the shape, while keeping the awesome blade. Want a Delica that has the handle of a Paramilitary? No problem. Want a Delica with a choil? They're available. Contoured scales? Easy. You can also get scales made in any material you can dream up. Carbon Fiber, G10, exotic woods, Micarta, TeroTuf, titanium, SureTouch, you name it! I also love how the handle sticks out of the pocket enough to easily retrieve it (even with gloves), while still being non-discrete enough not to draw attention, or snag it on everything.
The blade shape is absolutely ideal (for the type of work I do). Have a really tight zip tie? No worries, the wonderful tip will fit under the tightest of zip ties. Clamshell package? The straight edge allows you to easily run the knife around the edge without slipping off. Have to make a really long cut from shoulder height to ankles? The straight blade allows you to make the cut without twisting your wrist at a weird angle. Even the hump of the blade is extremely useful. It allows you to place your index finger over the length of the blade, controlling the depth of the tip... I find this VERY useful for opening boxes that have delicate materials near the top. Those boxes that say "Do not open with knife"... Yea, you can ignore that warning with the Delica Wharncliffe. With the Spydie Hole and backlock, the knife is also super easy to operate while wearing gloves.
Sharpening the knife is a breeze. As long as you can produce and remove a burr, even a novice can freehand sharpen the wharncliffe with little to no trouble.
The price is very reasonable... At ~$90 - $120, it's hard to just buy one!
And the options!! VG-10, S30V, HAP40, K390, 20CV, H1... Black, navy blue, yellow, safety orange, teal, burnt orange, dark blue... Aghhh! It's such a great knife!
I used to have a the VG-10,S30V, and H1 versions too, but I had to let them go when my collection started to get silly, lol.
HAP40 with stock scales... Because it's already perfection. :)
HAP40 with contoured, orange TeroTuf scales.
20CV with navy TeroTuf scales, bronze titanim hardware, brass backspacer (aged to match hardware)
Damasteel with titanium scales, blue titanium hardware, blue titanium backspacer, titanium REK clip.
K390 with stock scales and titanium backspacer.
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