I have a PM2, Delica 4, Chaparral, Sage 1, and Caly 3.5. Out of all of these tremendous Spydys, I am most passionate about my Caly by a long shot. It carries like a Delica with a little more heft but you get a serious piece of VG10 steel. It's a versatile folder.
The Delica is a very safe bet, they are impossible to beat for the money. I understand what you are saying about the plastic grips, that is why it is the only knife I own with them. I made an exception for the Delica because it is too great of a knife to not own.
If you get a Sage 1, you won't regret it. It's amazing for the money but a little chunky when compared to the Delica or Caly 3.5. I never dreamed a knife would kick the Sage out of my pocket until the Caly came along. The Chaparral is basically the little brother of the Sage 1 but with a different lock. The Chap is smaller, thinner, and I prefer the blade profile over the Sage. If you have large hands, you might not like the Chap though. Keep us updated.
The Delica is a very safe bet, they are impossible to beat for the money. I understand what you are saying about the plastic grips, that is why it is the only knife I own with them. I made an exception for the Delica because it is too great of a knife to not own.
If you get a Sage 1, you won't regret it. It's amazing for the money but a little chunky when compared to the Delica or Caly 3.5. I never dreamed a knife would kick the Sage out of my pocket until the Caly came along. The Chaparral is basically the little brother of the Sage 1 but with a different lock. The Chap is smaller, thinner, and I prefer the blade profile over the Sage. If you have large hands, you might not like the Chap though. Keep us updated.
