D'Allara?

Plain edge for sure! But then, I'm biased against combo-edge knives. I have yet to find a task for them that a fully-serrated or fully-plain edge blade can't do just as well if not better. Also plain-edge knives are a lot easier to sharpen. ;)

I second 3mptin3ss- easily my favorite Spyderco design. The only thing that comes close is the Stretch CF, in my opinion.
 
Well, I went down to Wally world and picked up a Native. Smooth as butter, sharp as Einstein, comfy as down. This is a wonderful instrument. Can't wait until the D'Allara arrives in the mail!!

Question: Is a Sharpmaker sufficient for maintaining the amazing edge that is on this knife from the factory? Or should I look to another system? (Normally, I convex my
A2 Barkies, but I'm so impressed with this knife that I'm leaving it as is.)
 
Chewy1 said:
Well, I went down to Wally world and picked up a Native. Smooth as butter, sharp as Einstein, comfy as down. This is a wonderful instrument. Can't wait until the D'Allara arrives in the mail!!

Question: Is a Sharpmaker sufficient for maintaining the amazing edge that is on this knife from the factory? Or should I look to another system? (Normally, I convex my
A2 Barkies, but I'm so impressed with this knife that I'm leaving it as is.)
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Sure it is Chewy1 but I prefer to just strop mine (like w/your Barkie) :thumbup:
 
D'Allara is sturdy. The lock is solid. It opens and closes very easily and smooth. The ergonomics of the handle is good for large and small hands. It is easily one of the toughest folders I've had. I have used mine as a camp knife on extended trips in the high Uinta mountains. I usually carry one fixed blade and one or two folders when I'm in the sticks. It almost replaced the need for a fixed blade. The only time I used my sheath knife was when my wife stole the D'allara. This is easily her favorite knife when we go camping. Baton away with this one, it won't fail. It fits that mode: If I had only one knife that could do everything in the wild scenario. It reminds me of the Manix with it's tank like construction. I believe cutleryscience.com has a review on it.
 
Thanks, I've been on the fence for one for awhile, looks like I better fish or cut bait before they are gone!
 
your welcome The Last Confederate .... I never scored a D'Allara Rescue b/c I'm not real fond of sheepsfoot blade shapes, but I'm glad I scored a PE Drop Point... it definitely is kinduv wide in the pocket (love it hate it kinda thing) but if you can live with that, it feels great in the hand (3D textured volcano grip really fills the palm well) and the hollow ground VG-10 blade is quite the slicer :thumbup:
 
3mptin3ss said:
its much bigger and stronger. this is because the dallara gives you a large, solid handle to hold on to.
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Thanks, it does look more ergonomic than the Native.

Nosetotail said:
If you keep your eye on one for too much longer, you will just keep watching, or pay a bit more. They are discontinued and will soon only be available on E-bay.
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Uh oh, I just checked NGK and it looks like they are out of the PE models but still have a few of the partially serrated ones. I'd prefer the PE one so it looks like i have some searching to do.

I also need to snag a Kerambit while there are some left, there goes part of my income tax check:cool:
 
Get one while you still can.


I don't think you will be disappointed at all - the D'Allara is a great knife!




Frank
 
Got my D'Allara today.

Of course, the blade is longer than that of the Native, but the feel in your hand is very different. The D'Allara is more comfy, partly because it is larger and fills your hand better, and partly because of the handle design.

The ball lock is really neat. I don't have a problem with grabbing it at all to release the lock. It's fun to do. Now, if my hands were at all oily, etc, it would be a pain to wrestle with that little round (oily) ball. I can't imagine that would fun.

The D'Allara opens so easily, even smoother than the Native which is difficult to believe. And there's no blade play. Just a nice subdued click when the blade locks into place.

I haven't tried it for pocket carry, and probably won't any time soon, but I can tell you that Spyderco really nailed it with this knife. Some have said that the D'Allara is too wide, which I can see, but can't comment to firsthand.

If you don't have one, I can say you're missing out a fine knife.
 
Chewy1 said:
Got my D'Allara today.

Of course, the blade is longer than that of the Native, but the feel in your hand is very different. The D'Allara is more comfy, partly because it is larger and fills your hand better, and partly because of the handle design.

The ball lock is really neat. I don't have a problem with grabbing it at all to release the lock. It's fun to do. Now, if my hands were at all oily, etc, it would be a pain to wrestle with that little round (oily) ball. I can't imagine that would fun.

The D'Allara opens so easily, even smoother than the Native which is difficult to believe. And there's no blade play. Just a nice subdued click when the blade locks into place.

I haven't tried it for pocket carry, and probably won't any time soon, but I can tell you that Spyderco really nailed it with this knife. Some have said that the D'Allara is too wide, which I can see, but can't comment to firsthand.

If you don't have one, I can say you're missing out a fine knife.
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Well said:D
 
little thick when compared to,, oh lets say an endura....however great feel in the hand rock solid lock up, great all around blade shape, this knife makes you feel like you could pry open man-hole covers with it...and super smooth action........a serious must have!!! the knife reminds me of a benchmade griptilian on steroids....
 
Had one. Sold it before I could really appreciate it. Wish I hadn't. Very smooth action. Great knife even though it was pretty big.
 
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