Blade play? on Delica

Sal said on the official Spyderco forum, that the little notch is a byproduct of the process used to cut the blade shape.There might be other benefits to the little notch, but it was not designed in purposefully from what I gathered. This was a few years back, so maybe there is new information?

Also, I don't believe there is any hand fitting being done on Delicas, Enduras, etc.
 
DA170 said:
The Chaparral doesn’t use Triad lock geometry. It has a standard lock back design with an internal stop pin(in blade) that uses the liners.The variants use different style cutouts to achieve the desired lock up.
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It would be great if all Spyderco back locks had this stop pin. Especially the Police. I know lock rock doesn't hurt function but I still dont like it at all.
 
My wife picked up a Delica recently. It is the first in the household and I was a little worried after reading this thread but fortunately there is no play in the blade at all. For a fairly inexpensive knife, it has definitely exceeded our expectations. She normally carries a different knife daily but she has carried this one just about everyday for several weeks.

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SharpBits said:
little notch, but it was not designed in purposefully
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I'm sure you are right , especially after my little expedition into the unknown .
Thanks for info from Sal confirming it .
Also, I don't believe there is any hand fitting being done on Delicas, Enduras, etc.
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OK , but , if I want to have my little vision of dozens of HIGHLY TRAINED elfin beings in a room with a golden hue diligently honing and fitting Spydercos . . .
well . . .
er . . .
How about those Delicas and Enduras ! ?
Great knives !
 
AZFoxes said:
My wife picked up a Delica recently. It is the first in the household and I was a little worried after reading this thread but fortunately there is no play in the blade at all. For a fairly inexpensive knife, it has definitely exceeded our expectations. She normally carries a different knife daily but she has carried this one just about everyday for several weeks.

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Excellent !
Excellent choice .
Excellent build .
 
I'll gladly dispose of any FRN Spyderco lockbacks with even the slightest about of vertical play. DM me for my address and I'll handle them all.
 
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