The very first quality folder I purchased, was a first generation Spyderco Delica. I think it was 'round -96 or something. It's the one with fixed pocket clip, AUS-8 blade, full serrations etc. I put that little thing trough a lot; no surprise I broke the tip off (and reprofiled it with a diamond file). The handle is all scratched, and the blade has been sharpened numerous times... still that little knife cuts like no other.
I've watched the constant evolution of the Delica model via. net, and I finally decided that it's time to purchase an updated version; an FRN Foliage Green Delica 4. So, today, after a reeeeally long two weeks, I finally received The Packet
Ya'll know that christmas-like feeling when opening a new Spyderco box. I decided to take a few pics while the knife is still shiny (soon it wont be, since this knife is gonna be a user).
About the knife, first of all there's no point in telling how this knife performs; anyone who has handled a razor sharp VG10 Spyderco, knows how they cut. The handle material is as lightweight as ever, even though the knife itself is a bit heavier&bigger than the Gen 1 version. The tip has been reprofiled to a little tougher design, which I like, since I did snap the tip off from my previous Delica. The knife seems a lot sturdier than in the Gen 1 version, but the overall weight is still light enough that the knife is easy to forget in pocket. One thing that I didn't particulary like with the old one was, that the clip was stricktly for right handed, so as a really nice feature, this new one is ambidextrous.
I chose a combo-blade, since it's something I've found to fit my needs. Some people seem to think that a blade as short as the delica's doesn't benefit from having a half-serration, but I disagree. In cutting ropes etc. even that inch-long serration really makes all the difference. And the plain edge part is really nice for finer cutting, opening letters etc.
After watching how this knife has evolved from the original Delica (which is a really great knife already) to a little piece of perfection, I really want to take my hat off for the guys at Spyderco. It's great to see how you guys have noted customer feedback, and improved a modern classic! :thumbup:
Here's 1 and 4 for comparison:
I've watched the constant evolution of the Delica model via. net, and I finally decided that it's time to purchase an updated version; an FRN Foliage Green Delica 4. So, today, after a reeeeally long two weeks, I finally received The Packet
Ya'll know that christmas-like feeling when opening a new Spyderco box. I decided to take a few pics while the knife is still shiny (soon it wont be, since this knife is gonna be a user).
About the knife, first of all there's no point in telling how this knife performs; anyone who has handled a razor sharp VG10 Spyderco, knows how they cut. The handle material is as lightweight as ever, even though the knife itself is a bit heavier&bigger than the Gen 1 version. The tip has been reprofiled to a little tougher design, which I like, since I did snap the tip off from my previous Delica. The knife seems a lot sturdier than in the Gen 1 version, but the overall weight is still light enough that the knife is easy to forget in pocket. One thing that I didn't particulary like with the old one was, that the clip was stricktly for right handed, so as a really nice feature, this new one is ambidextrous.
I chose a combo-blade, since it's something I've found to fit my needs. Some people seem to think that a blade as short as the delica's doesn't benefit from having a half-serration, but I disagree. In cutting ropes etc. even that inch-long serration really makes all the difference. And the plain edge part is really nice for finer cutting, opening letters etc.
After watching how this knife has evolved from the original Delica (which is a really great knife already) to a little piece of perfection, I really want to take my hat off for the guys at Spyderco. It's great to see how you guys have noted customer feedback, and improved a modern classic! :thumbup:
Here's 1 and 4 for comparison:
(+ D4 PE, Wave, SS PE, and I love them all 
