BM 555HG vs Delica 4 thickness (pic request)

[THG]

Hi,

I've been considering another < 3" bladed knife, and I can't decide whether to get a 555HG or another D4. I know the pros and cons of both, but I'd like to see a pic that compares the thicknesses of these two.

Thanks.

 

[ColonelX]

i dont have a picture, but the delica is just a tad thinner side to side, but the 555 actually has more overall blade, on the delica the sharpened portion doesnt start right away, the 555 it does

 

[TrickyVic]

Sorry I don't the pics your looking for, but if you've already have a D4 then why not try a mini-grip. I just compared my mini-ritter to my Caly3 ZDP and the ritter is fatter by maybe 2/16's.

 

[enderwiggin]

Very minimal difference in blade thickness, but the hollow grind does take away quite a bit more material.

Where it's most noticeable is in cutting performance


Of course, that's blade thickness. If you meant handle thickness, then the D4 is slightly more comfortable for back-pocket carry.

 

[THG]

but the 555 actually has more overall blade, on the delica the sharpened portion doesnt start right away, the 555 it does

That's exactly the main reason I'm looking at another brand's knives right now. I like to see more edge packed into the blade.

Very minimal difference in blade thickness, but the hollow grind does take away quite a bit more material.

What do you mean by the HG taking away more material? You mean that the edge is thinner?

Of course, that's blade thickness. If you meant handle thickness, then the D4 is slightly more comfortable for back-pocket carry.

Yeah, I meant mainly handle thickness. I carry mostly IWB, so I'm wondering just how much thicker the 555 is than the D4.

Thanks for the pics, of course.