What is your favorite Delica variant?
What is your favorite Delica variant?
Partly inspired by a recent thread about the Delica 4 in 2024, I'm curious what variant of the Delica is your favorite?
As someone relatively new to Spyderco I don't have a long history with this knife but my favorite variant so far is the Delica 4 K390 drop point version. It cuts so well with the thin blade stock, stays sharp for a long time, and I also like the dark blue FRN color. Here's a pic of mine:
Of all the Delicas you've encountered, which is your favorite and why? Pictures appreciated where possible.
Thanks!
As someone relatively new to Spyderco I don't have a long history with this knife but my favorite variant so far is the Delica 4 K390 drop point version. It cuts so well with the thin blade stock, stays sharp for a long time, and I also like the dark blue FRN color. Here's a pic of mine:
Of all the Delicas you've encountered, which is your favorite and why? Pictures appreciated where possible.
Thanks!
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
My favorite that I own is dlt exclusive od green cruwear Delica. I’ve put that knife through the paces. It’s a good friend of mine. I don’t remember how to post pics
I really would like to have the orange hap40 cutlery shop version.
I really would like to have the orange hap40 cutlery shop version.
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Top three going by pocket-time (update March 24):
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
If you'll allow me to count it as a delica, the salt 2 lc200n wharny. Ive been pretty carrying it to work everyday with a larger serrated blade. Doesnt rust, tough perfect size that its unassuming and takes an edge beautifully
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
This Salt 2 is my favorite Delica iteration because it's very light and has a tiny bit longer blade and I like the low maintenance and toughness of LC200n.
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i didn't like the delica really at all until this past year or so. i still don't have a standard version in my collection at all, but i've used them a little.
my current delicas are the saber ground damascus blade with grey/black zome scales, the knifejoy exclusive 20cv wharncliffe, and the emerson opener version with a signet ring.
i can't pick a favorite between the three because i like them all very much, but for different reasons. i do also like them all better than a standard delica though.
my current delicas are the saber ground damascus blade with grey/black zome scales, the knifejoy exclusive 20cv wharncliffe, and the emerson opener version with a signet ring.
i can't pick a favorite between the three because i like them all very much, but for different reasons. i do also like them all better than a standard delica though.
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current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C36MCW2, C258YL, C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
I carried VG 10 saber ground for many years. I recently gave it away and as a replacement bought the k390 version and I suppose this is my new favorite delica.
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Whichever variation that has the least amount of lock rock or blade play.
…So probably The Chaparral variant.
…So probably The Chaparral variant.
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
S90V Knifeworks Exclusive. I’ve found them rare and hard to find. Of course I’ve added Lynch NW scales and clip.
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
I only have three Delicas and this is my favorite . The G10 variant with a blade switch to ZDP189 given to me by a very great friend . I do enjoy an exclusive Wharnie and a sprint Wharnie versions also that get weak side pocket time . MG2
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Impossible to pick a favorite, however; my most used Delica is currently the K390 Wharnie PE.
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
My favorite variant is the SE K390 version. The blade and serration geometry is outstanding and it's definitely the best-performing SE knife I own. Pictured here with aftermarket micarta scales although I really like the factory blue FRN, and actually find the FRN scales more comfortable in use.
Great idea for a thread - the Delica is one of my 2 or 3 favorite platforms and I love the number of variations it's been produced in.
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Easy. K390 SpydieEdge with a matching clip.
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Dropped the edge to 15°and it’s a slicing machine. The VG10 does fine for my daily tasks. Wouldn’t mind upgrading but I can’t justify it
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Any of these is my favorite!
So many knives - so little funds!!!
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Hap40/Burnt orange FRN.
I had others before in VG-10 and ZDP-189 but I committed to making this one a user for any task given the uneven lamination line towards the tip. I have done some stupid stuff with it, and the more I use it the more I like it - enough that it kicked off a spate of Delica-buying over the next few years, and now I'm up to seven Delicas in four steels.
Helps that the grind on the Hap40 seems thinner than my other Delicas, too.
I had others before in VG-10 and ZDP-189 but I committed to making this one a user for any task given the uneven lamination line towards the tip. I have done some stupid stuff with it, and the more I use it the more I like it - enough that it kicked off a spate of Delica-buying over the next few years, and now I'm up to seven Delicas in four steels.
Helps that the grind on the Hap40 seems thinner than my other Delicas, too.
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Delica 4 wharncliffe VG-10!
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
The k390 Delica wharncliffe
Edit: I'm also VERY impressed with the cutting ability of the serrated K390 Delica.
Edit: I'm also VERY impressed with the cutting ability of the serrated K390 Delica.
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