Looking for first every day carry knife!

My opinion, based on my "vast" ;) experience, although
that does encompass ownership of at least 10
folders (Spyderco, Gerber, Buck), is:

Go with either a complete plain edge (my preference),
or a complete serrated. Maybe, carry one of each.
I've often thought a Spyderco Dyad would be ideal
in this respect, but I haven't bought one yet..:)

It seems to me that when slicing tomatos or fresh bread
(although I do use EDC knives for things other than food prep!),
serrated edges are very nice indeed. They're
great for rope, seatbelts (in an emergency situation),
and other things, too. But for day-to-day, I find
that a serrated edge gets hung up in the thing I'm
trying to slice, so I've migrated to using plain
edges almost exclusively.

I'd also agree with the opinion that a
combo blade (i.e. partially plain and partially serrated
on the same blade; I've given several away) is the
worst of both worlds, too. Neither
edge is long enough to do what you're trying to do...

No, I didn't give them away to people I didn't like.
I just figured that they ought to have *something*
for EDC, rather than nothin'...
 
The Delica SE was my first Spydie and the Endura SE, my second. They are both great Spydies and tough, inexpensive workhorses that I would recommend to anyone.

But I would highly recommend my favorite, the Military with full PlainEdge. as a possible choice for you in the future. Living in the Lone Star state, where the maximum legal blade length is 5.5 inches, this 4" blade can be carried with ease without worry of knife carry laws. :D For more info on this Spydie, check it out HERE

Don't get me wrong, the Endura is a great choice as your next Spydie. I just wanted to give you some food for thought. Good Luck
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In my opinion a plain edged Military; particularly in CPM-440V will demonstrate all of the qualities of a "normal" four-inch plain edge, flat ground blade along with some of the "toothy" qualities of a standard serrated blade. It seems that even when this steel is sharpened with fine hones it retains a very aggressive cutting ability, supposedly due to the steels large vanadium carbides present in the edge.

A really great, very capable knife.

Jeff/1911.
 
txgolfer45,

I think you made a great choice. I bought a 50/50 Delica in VG-10 about a year ago, and I have been most pleased with it's usefulness, and performance.

There are many here who routinely carry more than one knife, and for those it is quite obviously better to have one in plain edge and one serrated style rather than a combination edge, but that's certainly not the only way to go.

I believe that the 50/50 Delica is a brilliant and capable design, and still considered by most to be quite "socially acceptable". As an all-around daily carry knife it's hard to beat.

By the way, if you are trying to decide what sharpening system to buy to care for your new knife; consdier the Spyderco "Sharpmaker"...it is a great design, easy to use and not too expensive.

Congratulations, I hope you enjoy that knife.

All the best, Jeff/1911.
 
The Delica 50/50 is one of my all time favorites. The balance is excellent and it an ergonomically superior knife. The 50/50 gives you the versatility to handle any task. Good luck!!!
 
My first Spydie was a ATS 55, 50/50 Delica too. I still love it (and happen to have it on me today). I rarely lose my knives (I have many) but I am distraught to have lost my 440V, plain-edged Native recently. It is a very sturdy, comfortable EDC. Either one would serve you very well in that capacity. If I had to give one away (or lose one), I would have kept the Native. Especially since I just picked up a Delica II in AUS-8A. I feel pretty lucky to have found it since most Delica II's that I see around are in AUS-6. I also HAD to buy a NIB Calypso Jr in VG-10 for $25!!!!! How could I turn it down. Check out www.eknifeworks.com for this real deal on a great little knife.
 
Odie-Wan,

I didn't think the Delica II's were ever made in anything but AUS-6...very interesting.

Jeff/1911.
 
Jeff,
I had to go home and double check myself but that's what is stamped on the blade. Nice knife. It's my first with the stainless handle. I can't believe how much more solid the blade is compared to the lightweight model. I may have to get it textured though because it is kind of hard to get a grip on it when trying to pull from my waist band.
 
H Odie-wan,

Whoops! Spelt your handle wrong before...sorry and have repaired the mistaken type.

I find the same slipperiness with my s/s Rookie, although I do find it glides into and out of the waistband easily.

Jeff/1911.
 
No sweat Jeff. My dad calls me worse.
WRT the slick handles, have you had any knives checkered or engraved to increase traction?
 
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