Goodbye Kershaw Vapor, Hello Spyderco Delica - Page 2

SamRudolph · October 30th, 2009, 11:16 PM

I've owned a good couple dozen Spydercos and Kershaws. The Kershaw you replaced was a pretty low-end one, and you replaced it with what is arguably the flagship knife of Spyderco. I LOVE the Delica. Like the waved one better, though.

cmontrose1 · November 1st, 2009, 03:04 PM

For anyone interested, if you think you love Spyderco now, try a ZDP blade!!! Easily the sharpest knives I own! (think laser)

ExSoldier · November 1st, 2009, 11:26 PM

Good choice. I have two Delicas: One slick blade and one partially serrated. Love 'em both!

KenpoTex · November 2nd, 2009, 06:19 AM

definitely a step up

ccw9mm · November 2nd, 2009, 07:33 AM

Delica, Endura, Native FRN. Nice rigs. Easy on the hands, easy to deploy, protects the hand well during deployment, brutally sharp when prepped correctly. The Native FRN, in particular, is quite strong. None are field survival knives, but they work exceptionally well as pocket knives. I find the sharpness fades relatively quickly, as compared to some other units I have had, though this is the only negative aspect I can think of. Highly recommended.

2edgesword · November 2nd, 2009, 09:50 AM

Spyderco knifes are an example of quality that doesn't come at an astronomical price. I've used a Delica live blade, and a Delica trainer during training, for over five years. Heavy use, thousands of opens and not so much as a loose screw during all of this time.

roalho · November 3rd, 2009, 02:08 PM

I love my Spydercos. I've had one on my hip constantly since at least 1993. I just picked up a new Delica with g10 grips, the texture and grip are amazing.

November 1st, 2009, 11:26 PM	#13
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,856	Good choice. I have two Delicas: One slick blade and one partially serrated. Love 'em both! __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

November 2nd, 2009, 06:19 AM	#14
KenpoTex VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: SW Missouri Posts: 2,142	definitely a step up __________________ "Being a predator isn't always comfortable but the only other option is to be prey. That is not an acceptable option." ~Phil Messina If you carry in Condition 3, you have two empty chambers. One in the weapon...the other between your ears. Matt K.

November 2nd, 2009, 07:33 AM	#15
ccw9mm VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Oregon USA Posts: 8,418	Delica, Endura, Native FRN. Nice rigs. Easy on the hands, easy to deploy, protects the hand well during deployment, brutally sharp when prepped correctly. The Native FRN, in particular, is quite strong. None are field survival knives, but they work exceptionally well as pocket knives. I find the sharpness fades relatively quickly, as compared to some other units I have had, though this is the only negative aspect I can think of. Highly recommended. __________________ Your best weapon is your brain. Don't leave home without it. Thoughts: Justifiable self defense. Explain: How does disarming victims reduce the number of victims? Deal with evil through strength. Affirm the good in Man through trust. NRA. GOA. OFF.

November 2nd, 2009, 09:50 AM	#16
2edgesword Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New York Posts: 398	Spyderco knifes are an example of quality that doesn't come at an astronomical price. I've used a Delica live blade, and a Delica trainer during training, for over five years. Heavy use, thousands of opens and not so much as a loose screw during all of this time. __________________ Martial Blade Concepts, Jiu-Jitsu & Eskrima NRA, GOA, NYSRPA, LIF

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October 30th, 2009, 11:16 PM	#11
SamRudolph Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 107	I've owned a good couple dozen Spydercos and Kershaws. The Kershaw you replaced was a pretty low-end one, and you replaced it with what is arguably the flagship knife of Spyderco. I LOVE the Delica. Like the waved one better, though.

November 1st, 2009, 03:04 PM	#12
cmontrose1 New Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Abq., NM Posts: 14	For anyone interested, if you think you love Spyderco now, try a ZDP blade!!! Easily the sharpest knives I own! (think laser)

November 3rd, 2009, 02:08 PM	#17
roalho Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: CT Posts: 65	I love my Spydercos. I've had one on my hip constantly since at least 1993. I just picked up a new Delica with g10 grips, the texture and grip are amazing.