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What is your favorite Delica variant?
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
My favorite is the forest green 204P Knifeworks exclusive. It came sharp enough to cut hanging toilet paper from the factory! I have a picture on this forum, somewhere, of the cutting.
My next favorite is the GITD model, because who doesn't like GITD?
My next favorite is the GITD model, because who doesn't like GITD?
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
The Salt 2 wharnie is also my favorite variant with Delica DNA. It's a handy and capable knife for use around the yard. It's easy to clean and easy to sharpen after use.
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
This would be my favorite PE choice too.
"Would'" cause I actually don´t have one, but deducing from my HAP 40 Endura, a Delica in that steel must be great with its thinner blade.
Also, I feel too that my HAP 40 Endura seems to have an a bit thinner grind than the other Enduras I tried.
And burnt orange is a nice and unique handle color anyway.
/ My overall favorite strictly as a tool is my ffg Salt 2 SE though.
Superlight, a bit more blade and edge and a bit thicker handle than the Delica with liners, in a folder SE to me is superior to PE anyway - overall just the best "performance to weight" ratio I can imagine.
The keyword though is "tool" here. Love it as just that, very practical and capable, but does not "connect" with me like other Spydies on a more irrational, "emotional" level.
Overall the Delica imo is still the best folder in its size range. Very evolved design, reasonably thin blade, a lot of actual handle space plus the ricasso as a perfect choke up area, great ergos... hard to beat for me (the Chap is even better in some aspects, but I consider it one "category" smaller than the Delica).
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)
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Same as basically every model I have in such a scheme…crucarta…it just always feels “right”.
I do love the k390 variant, though…that’s the tool steel variant to go for if you don’t wanna wait around for a year until another cruwear individual pops up on the flea for double the original price…
I do love the k390 variant, though…that’s the tool steel variant to go for if you don’t wanna wait around for a year until another cruwear individual pops up on the flea for double the original price…
Crucarta: Shaman (x2), Manix 2, Lil Native, Delica, GB2 & PM2
Notable: 52100 and Cruwear Millie. “15v-arta” Shaman. REC Manix. K-carta Endura, P4, Dragonfly and Delica.
Favorites: Shaman, Sage 5 lightweight, Sheeps Caribbean, Manix, Endela and all things Stretch
Notable: 52100 and Cruwear Millie. “15v-arta” Shaman. REC Manix. K-carta Endura, P4, Dragonfly and Delica.
Favorites: Shaman, Sage 5 lightweight, Sheeps Caribbean, Manix, Endela and all things Stretch
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
The KC exclusive with the Pakkawood scales is really nice, but as a user. This guy wins, also the best color scheme out there, in my opinion.
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
1 - CRK Large Inkosi Insingo/ Black Micarta Inlays
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Don't have one. Little small for my preferences and the ergonomics don't work well for me.
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
My first Wharncliffe Delica (the burnt orange hap40 sprint) customized with Flytanium scales, and REK (razor edge knives) milled titanium clip.
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
It’s tough to pick one, so I’d say these two. Corrosion resistance isn’t a priority for me so they’re both easy to care for. The Super Blue/SUS410 cuts like a razor and sharpens easily. The K390 is easy to sharpen scary sharp plus it has more toughness and edge holding capabilities.
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
I really like the original saber ground zdp 189 delica with a unique blue frn handle. Before the brg zdp delicas came out. Unique color, and I like the saber grind.
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Salt 2 PE, hands down.
My first Delica was the m390 BBS exclusive, and it’s still my second favorite.
My first Delica was the m390 BBS exclusive, and it’s still my second favorite.
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Currently enjoying my Spydieweb S30V, but I really want a Crucarta version (missed out). Hope it comes again at some point.
Top 5 6 - Stretch, Delica 4, Mantra 3, Smock, PM2, Techno 2
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Delica 4 in K390. Working edge retention for days and days in such a slim package. One of the mainstays in my work knife rotation.
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
Well I was inspired by this thread and the Delica 4 in 2024 thread and just ordered this knife too. Can't wait to use it, it'll be my first LC200N and first SE blade. Got a great deal because it's been discontinued.
Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
From a purely practical point of view I´d prefer FRN - but man, this is a great looking Delica and must feel so nice in hand!! (Steel my favorite PE steel anyway (given that HAP 40 and REX 45 is basically the same)
Also particularily like that the clip is different, but NOT loop over deep carry!!
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)
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
What do you use to sharpen the serrated k390? Thanks!
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Re: What is your favorite Delica variant?
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Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi
Favourite Spydies: Military, PM2, Shaman, UKPK
Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi