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I've got to get the fam some Delicas.
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Delica 4 stainless steel handle versus the FRN handle/grip
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I own the old sabre-ground Delica 4 in stainless, an FFG VG-10 in brown, and an FFG ZDP-189 in British racing green. The ZDP-189 is by far my favorite and gets carried the most often. There are several things that I don't like about the stainless model: (1) It is heavier (4.1 oz vs 2.3 oz) - it feels much heavier in the pocket; (2) the handle is very slick; (3) it is pinned construction, so the pivot isn't adjustable and the knife can't be disassembled for maintenance; (4) the handle scratches easily. The stainless was one of my first "real knife" purchases several years ago. I have since added traction tape to the handle to remedy the "slickness," but the thing doesn't really get carried that much. All that said, it is a solid knife - but I think the FRN Delicas (or a G-10 Sprint if you can find one) are better for every day use.