Delica 5?

[like em sharp]

Deep carry clip, switchable to all four corners. Doesn't have to be a wire clip.

 

[Undertow82]

Having just received one of the last new G10 Delica's on the market, I was studying it when an idea popped into my tiny noodle. While most people seem to like the FRN handles, why not combine G10 slabs with the nested-liner design of the FRN D4's. In other words: take the exact shape of the FRN slabs and replace them with G10.

The full steel liners on the discontinued G10 Delica are nice looking but I think having them nested like the FRN models would not only lighten it up but give it a tougher and sleeker look.

I could take or leave a wire clip or a choil. Spyderco has both of those mastered so they'd be good either way.

 

[ohmyheckinslc]

What would you change?

sal

I think it was nice for the "elegant slicer" crowd, when Spyderco started offering the Gen 4 Delica/Endura in FFG, in addition to the standard Flat Saber... So I'm going to go the other way with this. I'd love to see the Millie and the Para released in a Flat Saber version...

I know this is a bit O/T, but if we're talking about potential changes, perhaps this applies as comparison between the Delica/Endura and the Para/Millie. Am I the only one who sees a parallel between those two sets of knives?

 

[allyourblood]

My one wish would be to see both the Delica (and especially the Endura!!) with G10 and either nested steel liners, or no liners at all; keep the exact thinness, which is for me, one of their biggest selling points since they just sort of disappear in your pocket until you need them.

Having just received one of the last new G10 Delica's on the market, I was studying it when an idea popped into my tiny noodle. While most people seem to like the FRN handles, why not combine G10 slabs with the nested-liner design of the FRN D4's. In other words: take the exact shape of the FRN slabs and replace them with G10.

Fine minds and all! :thumbup::thumbup:

 

[Kronos]

just curious, but what are some people's objections to a choil? do you find that it alters the function of the knife in some way? In other words, is there something i am missing by avoiding knives without a choil? i feel like i would rather have more options for use, rather than less. Thanks

 

[THG]

Having just received one of the last new G10 Delica's on the market, I was studying it when an idea popped into my tiny noodle. While most people seem to like the FRN handles, why not combine G10 slabs with the nested-liner design of the FRN D4's. In other words: take the exact shape of the FRN slabs and replace them with G10.

The full steel liners on the discontinued G10 Delica are nice looking but I think having them nested like the FRN models would not only lighten it up but give it a tougher and sleeker look.

I could take or leave a wire clip or a choil. Spyderco has both of those mastered so they'd be good either way.

Keep in mind that G10 has to be machined. FRN is simply melted and injected into a mold. To machine liners like this would make it more expensive. In can be done, though, as is the case with the Para 2.

just curious, but what are some people's objections to a choil? do you find that it alters the function of the knife in some way? In other words, is there something i am missing by avoiding knives without a choil? i feel like i would rather have more options for use, rather than less. Thanks

Most knives with choils make a saber grip uncomfortable. The thumb has to be extended too far to make this grip, and it's just not comfortable. This goes for the Caly 3 and the Manix 2, in my experience.

It can be done properly, as in the Para 2. However, I still have 2 issues with it:

1. The bottom of the choil and the edge are between 1/4" and 3/8" height difference. This makes starting cuts all the way at the back of the edge a bit more difficult (I have to "aim" when I start the cut.)

2. I'd rather have more cutting edge.

Leave the choil to the Caly; leave the Delica alone.

 

[Undertow82]

Keep in mind that G10 has to be machined. FRN is simply melted and injected into a mold. To machine liners like this would make it more expensive. In can be done, though, as is the case with the Para 2.

Personally, I wouldn't mind paying extra but I understand what you're saying from a business standpoint. There's nothing wrong with the FRN slabs and they have more grip anyway. I just like G10 almost as much as Titanium so it's always a preference over polymers.

Can I take this time to suggest a G10 Delica 4 Sprint Run with a fancy color and a fancy steel?

 

[mallus]

Having just received one of the last new G10 Delica's on the market, I was studying it when an idea popped into my tiny noodle. While most people seem to like the FRN handles, why not combine G10 slabs with the nested-liner design of the FRN D4's. In other words: take the exact shape of the FRN slabs and replace them with G10.

The full steel liners on the discontinued G10 Delica are nice looking but I think having them nested like the FRN models would not only lighten it up but give it a tougher and sleeker look.

I do like nested liners with G 10, but here my actual dream would be exactly the opposite: FRN slabs on top of the fully extended steel liners (as seen in the G10 version). This would to my mind look nicer and, more importantly, make it much easier to fabricate own handle slabs on the knife. I'd very much like to try my hands with making some nice wooden handles for a ZDP delica!

 

[Knife nerd]

I would like to see a delica with a compression lock. I like lockbacks but the compression lock is pretty awesome and so smooth. i would also like to see bare metal pocket clips with no black coating.

 

[NeilB]

I'm in the no choil camp.

My girlfriend uses a Delica at work. It's waved and she uses it to get her knife into action quickly. She's not a knife fighter; she's an equine vet tech and has actually saved horses by quickly cutting a rope. Keep the wave. It's useful to more than just mall ninjas.

However, if we could get a waved FFG blade, that would be nice. The saber grind is OK, but I'd like a little better cutting performance for her. My own personal preference would be a hollow grind like on a Sebenza, but I have no clue what that would do to your costs, Sal.

Colors. She likes purple. A waved FFG in purple would rock immensely.

I keep her knife shaving sharp. VG-10 is excellent for that fine edge. But, for her work, I think S30V might be a better choice. So, make that a waved FFG in S30V with a purple handle. I guarantee you'll sell at least one.

Thanks for listening.