Any love for delica/endura 3?

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Is there anyone who prefers the 3rd gen model? I have some D4s in vg10/zdp189; idk why, but I picked up some original models in G2 & AUS8, japan only model in ats-34, and some d/e 3's in vg10. I can't explain it, but I have love for all variants of the delica :D
 
For the longest time I loved the lightweight simplicity of the gen 3, but then along came the Endura gen 4 in FFG and colors and I was blown away. Totally understandable that some would prefer the gen 3 design better though.
 
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I like the saber grind on the older edura/delica more, and I always prefer the pointier tips. I haven't found the newer models lacking at all though, just preference.
 
Here's a few I've managed to gather recently; 1) Delica G2 CE, 2) Delica G2 SE, 3) Delica AUS8 PE, 4) Delica AUS8 CE, 5) Delica 3 VG10 CE, 6) Delica 3 DLC VG10 PE, 7) Japan ,market only Delica -- Titanium handle and ATS-34, 8) Endura 3 VG10 SE...ENJOY!!! :thumbup:

Notice on the last pic how the clips differ between the G2 and AUS8.

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I was never happy with the clip on my Gen 3 Delica. It wouldn't stay put in that little indented square, and when it would shift a bit it would gouge out the recess it was meant to sit it. Bothered me so much I was going to trade it away, but then some girl stole it. Happy with my Gen 4 Endura, and miss my original molded clip Endura and Delica both.
 
Man Spydie! I guess that one that you sold me you had another copy of? I guess you really are a fanantic! Save some for me!
 
I had 3 of the caly 3 cf's, now I have 2.

These are actually all different, whether the edge type or steel, no one is the same.

I'm mostly interested in the delica model. But yes, I have a soft spot for carbon fiber...especially when its a paramilitary cf s90v :D
 
Yep, some models such as the native are still this way.

WvHiker said:
I was never happy with the clip on my Gen 3 Delica. It wouldn't stay put in that little indented square, and when it would shift a bit it would gouge out the recess it was meant to sit it. Bothered me so much I was going to trade it away, but then some girl stole it. Happy with my Gen 4 Endura, and miss my original molded clip Endura and Delica both.
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I love all delicas and enduras bc they are strong enough for me and very very light for what they are. perfect edc blades either one.
 
I have a full serrated Cip It Endura in G2 steel. I've had it for close to 15 years, use it every day and rarely need to sharpen it. It really holds an edge.
 
I had a minigrip PE a delica 3 CE. I gave the delica 3 to a friend and I stayed with the grip. I still think about the delica like the girlfriend who got away. Here in Ecuador I can't just decide to buy one much less find one easily or not at all. The weight and the blade with the longer tip just made it a great all around knife. I don't think my friend wants to trade me back either :)
 
I've carried a Delica 3 since 1998. In 2010 I updated to the D4 and have carried it and the D3 with some others in a rotation since.

When I heard they changed and updated the design I went to the local knife shop and bought his remaining stock of D3's.

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A shot of old and new.
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Paradiggum said:
I've carried a Delica 3 since 1998. In 2010 I updated to the D4 and have carried it and the D3 with some others in a rotation since.

When I heard they changed and updated the design I went to the local knife shop and bought his remaining stock of D3's.
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Hey knife bro, ever wanna sell any hit me up, I'll give you a good price for em.

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