delica 4 vs mini grip (EDC)?

delica 4 or mini grip

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The delica does have better grip area but the vg10 is a let down for me. If you get a new s30v one then mini grip hands down over standard delica. Personally I love the mini grip with the hole in it. You get Spyderco flickability and axis lock fidgetting in one package. In the end They are both great. If it’s a delica with upgraded steel like zip-189 then delica other wise base model vs base model mini grip.
 
While I consider myself more of a Spyderco fan(I have more of them than any other brand), I voted for the mini Griptilian. It’s the ultimate size for carry, and it’s as comfortable in hand as it is capable. Haven’t found a modern blade to take mine out of commission yet.

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This one is probably my most carried knife of all, it’s currently clipped to my right pocket as I type this out.
 
smilk327 said:
The delica does have better grip area but the vg10 is a let down for me. If you get a new s30v one then mini grip hands down over standard delica. Personally I love the mini grip with the hole in it. You get Spyderco flickability and axis lock fidgetting in one package. In the end They are both great. If it’s a delica with upgraded steel like zip-189 then delica other wise base model vs base model mini grip.
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The 555-1 Mini Grip is awesome in the CPM 20CV and G-10. The blade shape is just about perfect in my book.
 
Tough call as they're both great EDC knives. I'd choose the Delica between those two but if you gave me the option of Delica vs. Bugout I'd choose the Bugout.
 
I had a Mini Grip and sold it. I don't have a Delica, but I do have and love the Salt 1, which is quite similar, so my vote would be Delica.
 
try this:carry both for one day. The one you instinctively go to first is the one you carry from that point on.
 
Based on the comments, I am guessing it is going to come down to which one feels better in your hand. I say head to your local knife shop, handle them both, then go from there!
 
I bought a delica in stainless and loved it at first (looks) but after carrying it and going to use it it's just too stiff even after days of opening and closing it. It still is a great looking knife and the blade was extra sharp. I like the ergos especially the jimping for thumb behind spider hole but I still would prefer my wife's mini grip to carry and use daily. Axis lock is hard to beat. I'm not a huge fan of back locks. My delica is now out of my daily rotation
 
I just find flat scales much more pocket friendly then rounded scales. But i've never owned a mini grip before and I'm asuming its less pocket friendly.

I do have to say the mini grip imho is a slightly more modern and advanced knife then a delica. But at the same time it's alot more expensive then a Delica.
 
cbrstar said:
I just find flat scales much more pocket friendly then rounded scales. But i've never owned a mini grip before and I'm asuming its less pocket friendly.

I do have to say the mini grip imho is a slightly more modern and advanced knife then a delica. But at the same time it's alot more expensive then a Delica.
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I actually find the bi-directional FRN handles from Spyderco to be rougher on my pockets than the griptillian / mini-grip design. I do usually run some sandpaper between my clip and scales on my grips and that also really helps -- not sure the same would be helpful on the delica since it actually grabs further up than where the clip actually makes contact.
 
IL67Bp said:
I bought a delica in stainless and loved it at first (looks) but after carrying it and going to use it it's just too stiff even after days of opening and closing it. It still is a great looking knife and the blade was extra sharp. I like the ergos especially the jimping for thumb behind spider hole but I still would prefer my wife's mini grip to carry and use daily. Axis lock is hard to beat. I'm not a huge fan of back locks. My delica is now out of my daily rotation
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You mean the back lock is too strong for you to easily disengage the blade? If so, easy fix: just bend the lock bar SLIGHTLY with two pairs of pliers.
 
kickert said:
I actually find the bi-directional FRN handles from Spyderco to be rougher on my pockets than the griptillian / mini-grip design. I do usually run some sandpaper between my clip and scales on my grips and that also really helps -- not sure the same would be helpful on the delica since it actually grabs further up than where the clip actually makes contact.
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What I meant by pocket friendly is how much room they are taking up. My knives with round handles feel alot more bulky to me. I also tend to put my knifes in my back pocket so its nice to have a flat handle as I don't notice it as much when I sit down.
 
sharp_edge said:
You mean the back lock is too strong for you to easily disengage the blade? If so, easy fix: just bend the lock bar SLIGHTLY with two pairs of pliers.
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Sorry didn't explain that well enough. The back lock is ok. It's the actual blade action. It is not even close to being flickable . Kind of needs to be rolled out. Compared to my pm2 it's night and day.
 
cbrstar said:
But at the same time it's alot more expensive then a Delica.
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Not anymore it isn't. At least up here.

I double checked and at our favourite online retailer from Vancouver, there is a 23 dollar difference. I have no idea as to what the difference is in the States but it's probably around the same. However, since I don't have a Delica and abhor lock backs, I wholeheartedly recommend the mini grip.
 
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mini-grip with the hollow-ground sheepsfoot is one of the EDC knives I've ever used. I never really got along well with the delica handle. However, I have 3 native 5's now instead of a mini-grip as it slightly edges the mini-grip out for hand comfort. But, I like the mini-grip's action and blade better.
 
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