Recommendation? Endela or Delica

Which one to get?

  • Endela K390

    Votes: 29 48.3%

  • Delica K390

    Votes: 31 51.7%
  • Total voters
    60
I didn't even know the Endela existed until I read this thread. I guess I'm behind on my knife news; I had just assumed you spelled Endura wrong lol. I like that Spyderco came out with an in between size between the Delica and Endura because I've always thought it's quite a big jump from one to the other in my opinion. Love the blue handle color!
 
ktataragasi said:
I know a lot of people argue for longer blades but I just never seem to have a need for one unless I'm in the kitchen.
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It's psychological in my case. Part of my preference for longer blades is wanting a knife that fits well in my hand...but I also carry a Buck 501 (or smaller traditional), and I'm comfortable using those for quick cuts). The Delica is big enough; but it just felt small the first time I handled one (and my fumbling due to the size contributed to the cut).
I'm sure the Delica will serve you well :thumbsup:
 
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GatorMedic said:
I didn't even know the Endela existed until I read this thread. I guess I'm behind on my knife news; I had just assumed you spelled Endura wrong lol. I like that Spyderco came out with an in between size between the Delica and Endura because I've always thought it's quite a big jump from one to the other in my opinion. Love the blue handle color!
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That's what happens when you only carry a Bugout!
Thank you!
 
Realizing that I probably won't use it any more than I do the Endela, I ordered a Delica...
Why? I'd like to say that I was following my own (good) advice, since I have recommended the Delica to a number of people AND acknowledged that it is a good knife...but it might just be that I can't be trusted online in the middle of the night.

I had been leaning toward swapping in a set of zome scales; but now I'm thinking osage would actually get it in my pocket (I'm not even a little bit concerned about adding weight)
 
hhmoore said:
I had been leaning toward swapping in a set of zome scales; but now I'm thinking osage would actually get it in my pocket (I'm not even a little bit concerned about adding weight)
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hhmoore said:
Realizing that I probably won't use it any more than I do the Endela, I ordered a Delica...
Why? I'd like to say that I was following my own (good) advice, since I have recommended the Delica to a number of people AND acknowledged that it is a good knife...but it might just be that I can't be trusted online in the middle of the night.

I had been leaning toward swapping in a set of zome scales; but now I'm thinking osage would actually get it in my pocket (I'm not even a little bit concerned about adding weight)
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Nice! I'm still waiting on mine to get here! It was supposed to get here yesterday but got delayed....

I am looking for a nice set of micarta scales if anyone know where to look!
 
Well it arrived today! Here is a picture of it with my Para 3.

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I like it quite a bit and I feel sort of dumb not having my first Spyderco be a Delica. I know it's a smallish knife but it feels longer in the hand than my Para 3. The edge length is pretty much identical to the 3 with a nice thin blade stock.

The only fit and finish issue is that it arrived with a very small chip right in the middle of the blade. Is small enough that the first sharpening will get it out no problem.

Overall I belive I made the correct choice. Thank you all for your input!
 
Congrats man! I picked up my first Para 3 a few weeks ago on the exchange and was surprised by how much it's like a chubby choiled Delica- the blade and handle lengths are spot on.
 
JR42 said:
Congrats man! I picked up my first Para 3 a few weeks ago on the exchange and was surprised by how much it's like a chubby choiled Delica- the blade and handle lengths are spot on.
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That's a great description. The Delica does seem more streamlined.
 
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