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The Delica 4 in sabre ground VG10 was my first spyderco and I ended up selling it to my friend as I wasn't a big fan of lock backs at the time. When spyderco released the SB Delica I decided I would give the model another try since Lockbacks were growing on me
After carrying the Caly 3 for so long I could warm up to the Delica's ergos and ended up selling the knife. For whatever reason I purchased another D4 SB on impulse and I am very happy I did!
After using the Delica for a couple weeks I warmed up to the ergos and started to really enjoy the knife. It was by far my most used knife last year while working construction and it served me very well. I prefer the Delica to the Caly now due to the very thin spin and the increased slicing ability.
Ergos aside, the deep-carry wire clip on the Caly is a big upgrade in my opinion from the Delica's clip. I felt too much of the knife stuck out for me to carry it in public. I fixed this problem recently with one of Casey's Clip and it makes this knife almost perfect as far as I'm concerned.
As I mentioned in my Caly 3 review, Super Blue steel is a joy to use and sharpen. It takes an edge easier than any other steel I have used and can take a decent amount of punishment without chipping. Overall I highly recommend this model to anyone who like the Delica or wants a very thin capable slicer in a fun steel.
Here are some photos take in roughly chronological order since purchasing the Delica I have been using
The Delica 4 in sabre ground VG10 was my first spyderco and I ended up selling it to my friend as I wasn't a big fan of lock backs at the time. When spyderco released the SB Delica I decided I would give the model another try since Lockbacks were growing on me
After carrying the Caly 3 for so long I could warm up to the Delica's ergos and ended up selling the knife. For whatever reason I purchased another D4 SB on impulse and I am very happy I did! After using the Delica for a couple weeks I warmed up to the ergos and started to really enjoy the knife. It was by far my most used knife last year while working construction and it served me very well. I prefer the Delica to the Caly now due to the very thin spin and the increased slicing ability.
Ergos aside, the deep-carry wire clip on the Caly is a big upgrade in my opinion from the Delica's clip. I felt too much of the knife stuck out for me to carry it in public. I fixed this problem recently with one of Casey's Clip and it makes this knife almost perfect as far as I'm concerned.
As I mentioned in my Caly 3 review, Super Blue steel is a joy to use and sharpen. It takes an edge easier than any other steel I have used and can take a decent amount of punishment without chipping. Overall I highly recommend this model to anyone who like the Delica or wants a very thin capable slicer in a fun steel.
Here are some photos take in roughly chronological order since purchasing the Delica I have been using
