For a Delica price of $60 - what's better?

dwyermw · August 16th, 2009, 10:05 PM

This is a standard benchmark, Delica with a V-10 blade. What is a better purchase?

flyby · August 16th, 2009, 10:34 PM

Nothing if that's what you want :)
Although you could get something like 2 spyderco byrd meadowlark's for less ..they are basically like older aus8 delicas , with good QC and steel(8Cr13MoV)they are one of the best values in their price range.
Or could get the Meadowlark frn and a Cara Cara FRN (a poorman's Delica And a Endura) for less than the price of one VG-10 delica ..don't let the Byrd line price fool you, they are still really good sharp knives.. It's worth having at least one ;)

2edgesword · August 16th, 2009, 10:44 PM

I like the Benchmade Griptilian but I give the edge to the Spyderco Delica based on size (not as bulky as the Griptilian) making for a more comfortable carry. The Delica is a quality knife. It's been my EDC for years and I've never had a problem with it.

rljohns · August 16th, 2009, 11:02 PM

At the local Arny Navy surplus store in Littleton Colorado they have the std Delica for 49.99. Here is the link https://secure.armysurplusforless.co...ew.php?id=1378

The SS handle is 59.99.

buckeyeLCPL · August 16th, 2009, 11:34 PM

If you are going to go the delica route, try and get one with the Wave feature, it is amazing.

I'm also a big fan of Benchmade, griptilians are a little more expensive. And I have a Mel Pardue folder that is about the same size as a Delica, and awfully tough

Jackle1886 · August 16th, 2009, 11:40 PM

Delica's can be had for around $40 shipped. Maybe a "tad" bit more. I would suggest the wave feature, or go with the better steel, the zdp steel. I HIGHLY recommend the zdp, it's amazing. And yes, I have more than one Spyderco, so be careful, they multiply!

Wasabi · August 17th, 2009, 08:38 PM

Don't forget to check out the Spyderco Native. I prefer it over the Delica for about the same price/size.

MadMac · August 17th, 2009, 08:51 PM

Missus Mac and I both carry the Delica with the Wave feature. It's a great knife.

I get them on eBay from a seller known as yourknifeconnection for around $60 - shipped to you door in less than a week.

Valkman · August 18th, 2009, 09:40 PM

Since the Delica/Native size is too small for my hands, almost anything is better. I like the Griptilian or Endura size much better.

SamRudolph · August 20th, 2009, 06:14 PM

At the price point, I don't think there's a better knife than the Spyderco Delica with the Emerson wave. You can get a Delica for $45 easily, though.

Newgraham and Grand Prairie Knives are my favorite internet dealers. Outstanding prices and service.

August 16th, 2009, 10:05 PM	#1
dwyermw Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 100	For a Delica price of $60 - what's better? This is a standard benchmark, Delica with a V-10 blade. What is a better purchase?

August 16th, 2009, 10:34 PM	#2
flyby Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 76	Nothing if that's what you want :) Although you could get something like 2 spyderco byrd meadowlark's for less ..they are basically like older aus8 delicas , with good QC and steel(8Cr13MoV)they are one of the best values in their price range. Or could get the Meadowlark frn and a Cara Cara FRN (a poorman's Delica And a Endura) for less than the price of one VG-10 delica ..don't let the Byrd line price fool you, they are still really good sharp knives.. It's worth having at least one ;) __________________ For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Mark 8:36

August 16th, 2009, 10:44 PM	#3
2edgesword Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Posts: 395	I like the Benchmade Griptilian but I give the edge to the Spyderco Delica based on size (not as bulky as the Griptilian) making for a more comfortable carry. The Delica is a quality knife. It's been my EDC for years and I've never had a problem with it. __________________ Martial Blade Concepts, Jiu-Jitsu & Eskrima NRA, GOA, NYSRPA, LIF

August 16th, 2009, 11:34 PM	#5
buckeyeLCPL VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Somestanplace Posts: 2,987	If you are going to go the delica route, try and get one with the Wave feature, it is amazing. I'm also a big fan of Benchmade, griptilians are a little more expensive. And I have a Mel Pardue folder that is about the same size as a Delica, and awfully tough __________________ Fortes Fortuna Juvat We're mules lad. Mules that kill. TJR

August 16th, 2009, 11:40 PM	#6
Jackle1886 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kendall, MI Posts: 709	Delica's can be had for around $40 shipped. Maybe a "tad" bit more. I would suggest the wave feature, or go with the better steel, the zdp steel. I HIGHLY recommend the zdp, it's amazing. And yes, I have more than one Spyderco, so be careful, they multiply! __________________ Better to die on your feet, than to live on your knees.

August 16th, 2009, 11:02 PM	#4
rljohns Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 629	At the local Arny Navy surplus store in Littleton Colorado they have the std Delica for 49.99. Here is the link https://secure.armysurplusforless.co...ew.php?id=1378 The SS handle is 59.99.

August 17th, 2009, 08:38 PM	#7
Wasabi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Lutz, FL Posts: 1,029	Don't forget to check out the Spyderco Native. I prefer it over the Delica for about the same price/size. __________________ "Life's tough......It's even tougher if you're stupid." -John Wayne

August 17th, 2009, 08:51 PM	#8
MadMac Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: USA Posts: 495	Missus Mac and I both carry the Delica with the Wave feature. It's a great knife. I get them on eBay from a seller known as yourknifeconnection for around $60 - shipped to you door in less than a week.

August 18th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#9
Valkman Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 39	Since the Delica/Native size is too small for my hands, almost anything is better. I like the Griptilian or Endura size much better. __________________ www.DLKnives.com

August 20th, 2009, 06:14 PM	#10
SamRudolph Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 105	At the price point, I don't think there's a better knife than the Spyderco Delica with the Emerson wave. You can get a Delica for $45 easily, though. Newgraham and Grand Prairie Knives are my favorite internet dealers. Outstanding prices and service.

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