I need some Spyderco help...

I know money is sometimes tight, but I think there are good arguments for one of each (or more...). :)

bladeboss said:
What do you mean?
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That as long as you use the knife to cut and not to pry, you'll never break the tip (on either of these).
 
bladeboss said:
WHAT IS FRN? iS IT STRONG OR JUST A FANCY NAME FOR PLASIC??
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It's not plastic, but if you handed a Delica over to someone not familiar with knives, they'd sure think it was plastic.

Honestly, if you handed ME a piece of FRN and a piece of plastic, I doubt I'd be able to tell one from the other. It might not be a fancy name for plastic, but it might as well just be a fancy plastic.
 
Both are great designs! :thumbup: Maybe a few pics to help you make a decision...

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Size comparison...
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It's realy hard to say, however, for me I've always had a bit of preference toward folders that are lighter in weight and feature a thin blade profile with that being said I'm not too abusive with my folders so a para-2 wouldn't be nessacary and I'm also more if a vg-10 guy seeing as it can take a finer edge than s30v but all in all it's just a matter of preference.
 
To me, I think the big question is what will you be using the knife for? Do you need the larger blade on the Para-2? I think it's safe to say that the Para uses tougher materials, and is a tougher knife all around, but for instance, for me personally, my EDC tasks are no where near strenuous enough on the knife that I would ever be able to see the difference in strength of handle material, or even lock durability. I use my EDC knives for pretty light cutting, honestly, so the Delica would be just as functional as the Para.

Ironically, saying that, I just got a Para 2 last week, and it hasn't left my pocket since... but again... what are you using the knife for? I don't think there is much of anything the Delica can do the Para cannot, but there may be things the Para can handle that the Delica can't, just because the other size and material difference.

Buy both.
 
Here is another pic to show them side by side. As alot of folks have already said, you cant go wrong with either. I rotate between the Delica and the PM2 depending on my mood! :)

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These are two of my favorite locking folders ever. The FFG Delica is so light and slices like a demon. The PM2 is bigger, more robust, and yet still surprisingly light. This is one time when you simply just have to get both.
 
absolutely nothing wrong with FRN. These are my two EDC knives in my "work environment". They take some serious abuse and keep running. That said, I have the PM1 and love it as well. Both great knives and you won't go wrong with either. I'd personally go with the Endura (the brown one pictured). The other one pictured is a Drgaonfly2.
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bladeboss said:
Thanks for all of the help so far. I still cant make up my mind! they both look great...
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Understandable. They both are excellent knives.

Aside from blade length, the main difference to me is the handle shape. Personally, both work for me, but one or the other may appeal to you more and help you decide. Obviously, it would be best if you could handle them first....pics don't really tell you everything you need to make a decision.

Of course, the standard answer is to get both. If you find you don't care for one, the other should be fairly easy to sell or trade off.

I have several Delicas. The latest being one with British Racing Green FRN and ZDP189.
Only one Para2 (so far), and I would hate to give either of them up.

If I absolutely had to choose between the two, I would get the Para2.
 
I think you'll be surprised at how well the Delica 4 FFG does its job. I'm guessing you'll end up comparing it to your Cold Steel Mini AK-47. The Delica has a shorter handle, but it's much more comfortable. It's also easier to unlock and deploy quickly with a thumb flick, and the steel is quite a bit nicer.
 
I love the Para2. It's available in a variety of blade-steels. If your big concern is about tip strength, get a hold of Ankerson and he'll tell you which ones are tough and which are more brittle. I don't use a knife that hard. I have several Para2's and love 'em. The prices, new, can go from a hundred or so to well over $300 for several of the hard to obtain Sprint models. Check it out.
Sonny
 
The para 2 is an amazing slicer. It's long, thin, pointy, looks good, hard, amazing ergos, amazing blade deployment, fantastic lock placement and design... I can't say anything bad about this knife!

If you use your knife like a knife, it wont disappointing you in the slightest bit.

One thing about the PM2, is that you can close the blade with one hand very easily without ever putting your fingers int he way of the blade.
 
both are very good knives, but i would take the para2 over the delica (unless size/weight are your main concern).
 
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I have one PM2 and several Delicas. I would say if it's going to be an EDC that seems some use, but you prefer it to be smaller, lighter, and unobtrusive get the Delica. The PM2 makes a great hard use/work knife.

Either would be a good choice, but I would say the PM2 would leave more of an impression on you. It's really a fantastic knife. One of my all-time favorite folders.
 
I have both, and usually reach for the Delica. It is lighter, thinner, and seems just as strong.
 
Both are excellent knives. One thing to consider is: if you have enough money to buy the Paramilitary 2 why not go for it first. If you don't like it turn around on the exchange or something will be easy. Then you can buy a Delica and have a little extra pockey money. Both are great choices, it just depends on what you "feel" will fit you better.
 
The Para 2 really is a great knife. A regards the tip, last week I did break off the very end of the tip trying to cut a zip tie at an akward angle. It's only a mm or two broken, and probably would have happened on most knives with any kind of fine edge. A knife with a blunter tip would not have even been able to make the cut. In general, I favor performance over durability, so this is not a big deal to me. But there are knives with tougher tips if you're worried about that.

Also, I would say the Para2 is a bit large for my EDC uses. The blade is not even that big, but the handle is. That makes it a joy to use, but it takes up a lot of pocket room and when I've got it clipped ito jeans it is difficult to get anything else out that pocket. I tend to carry my Mini-grip and my little Spyderco Kiwi more often for that reason. But I work in an office, so there's not much need for a bigger knife anyways. If I was working in the field or in a factory I don't think the size would be an issue.

Also, I've found the Para2 makes an excellent woods knife. It would be my primary knife on a lightweight backpacking trip, or a second knife if I have my fixed blade with me.
 
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