Is the shape of the Delica's balde a tactical design?

[Francisp]

I just bought my first Spyderco for my birthday. I have normally been a Gerber person but I love my new three inch Delica. Its mainly a working pocket knife for me but, is the design of the shape of the knife itself suppossed to be a tactical design? I have the plain edge. Thanks

 

[calyth]

It should cut and pierce well. I'm not sure what your requirements are for tactical blades.

 

[jjcoolay]

I think the piont is narrow enough to pierce real well. The size may preclude as a tactical knife but the endura can be considered as one imho

 

[glockman99]

The blade is sharp, it has a point on it, and it locks open...So it MUST be "tactical"..

 

[Mr Blonde]

When I can get a good grip on a folder, the lock is reliable, and the opening is smooth, I can begin to consider it a tactical folder. The Delica is not for duelling, but it is suitable for getting you out of many 'tactical' situations. A serrated version would help you cut lines and the like in an emergency, as well.

I suggest you get the trainer, and a willing training partner. Taht way you can find out f the Delica suits your 'tactical' needs. The Delica's blade is plenty sharp, the point is stronger in the latest version. But the blade 'design' is one of the last things I look at for defensive cutlery.

Wouter

 

[Francisp]

I think the Delica is an excellent tool and good defensively. If I walk around NYC with an Ayoob (Aside from being really expensive) and use that, I will be sitting in the Tombs with my ass tight against the wall thinking about how i can explain that I was not out looking for trouble with that. IMNSHO the Delica is an excellent knife. IF I want a combat carry knife I would want a Palermo Stelleto and I would be in deep trouble if I had one. SO, I will stick to this.

 

[Joss]

Let's see....

1 - Pointy;
2 - Sharpy;
3 - 1-hand opening;
4 - Lock;
5 - Tip-up carry possible

and the #1 reason why it might well be a tac' design...

6 - There's a Delica Drone / Trainer.

JD