First Spyderco purchase?

[IUKE12]

It's hard to beat a plain Jane Endura as your introductory Spyderco knife. The Millie is fantastic, but can you really go wrong with the Endura

 

[knerd]

First Spyderco? About a 4" blade?

Go with an Endura, it's a good first into the Spyderco line.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Delica or Endura.

Both have stronger tips than the Millie. I also have yet to hear of either a Delica or Endura accidentally opening, unlike the Millie which has a unique compression lock.

The Para Military has a compression lock. The Military has a liner lock.

Jaben, you won't go wrong with the Military or Endura. Although I personally carry the Military, I think the Endura might be a better starter Spydie for your general use. The Military really shines when big hands or gloves are involved.

 

[CID25]

Yet again, I'd recommend the endura or military. IMO the handle on the military feels more sturdy, but the blade on the endura feels like it can take more. Extra points to the endura for being one hell of a knife for what it costs.

 

[Jaben620]

Its a toss-up between the Endura and Delica at this point. :thumbup:

 

[CID25]

while the size of the delica is really handy, I found the grip to not fit in my hand as well as the endura.