Need help deciding between a Spyderco Para 3 or Delica 4...

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Oh, I thought you said an ENDURA or a PM3. I was gonna say. That would be a little more of a battle.
Para 3 with some groovy steel, or K390 at least if you get a Delica.
 
Another vote for the delica. Even if you go with vg10 it’s extremely easy to sharpen
 
I would also like to suggest a Sage 1 or 5.

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Get both if you can. Otherwise I would start with a Delica. I have two Delica 4 and carry one every day. It works well for me.
 
chalby said:
Both are great. Both can be opened and closed easily one handed, although the Para 3 will be more fidget friendly/fun.

The Delica is a bit better slicer, Para 3 is a bit more robust, although the tip is more fragile.

You can't go wrong either way.
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Very interesting, as I’m also thinking about the Delica 4. Good thing you pointed out the fragile tip of the Pata 3. At $92 shipped (where I live) for a Delica, a decision needs thought through well.
 
i wanted to like the para 3 lw and it did feel good in hand, but also felt flimsy to large degree. Perhaps irrational, but something flexy like a bugout doesn't appeal to me. I sent it back and could not get over why skeletonizing the inner liner portion of the frn scales/ would make that much of a weight difference. I just went with a delica 4 lw instead. The handle feels substantial and the overall balance is better. The para3 lw was blade heavy. The delica is more pocket friendly, sharp enough, and is confidence inspiring for a smallish knife. I wanted a made in the US option, but have a para (1) and didn't really want a g10 2 or 3. I don't collect tools, and just use everything. More options aren't always better in life. (blasphemy)
 
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