PE Endura4 or Delica4?

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I own a CE Delica4, and SE Endura4 and Delica4.

I was wondering, if given a choice between full PE, is there any general performance difference between the E4 or D4? By that I mean, due to the thicker main grind compared to the 3's. I find the SE versions both cut very well, but the D4 seems to cut with a bit more ease for me. Could be because of D4's lesser blade thickness. Do the full plain edges seem overly obtuse, or do they seem like they will last through long-term use/resharpenings?
Jim
 
I own both, my Delica in Combo and Endura 4 in PE, and for some reason my Delica dulls faster then the Endura.
 
I own two Enduras and have a couple of different Delicas. I think the Endura is a better slicer and cutter, but the Delicas end up getting carried more often because they work with my medium sized hands and fit the pocket better. I would think the best all around slicer would be an FFG Endura, but I have yet to get one. Search some of the FFG threads that were popping up just a month or so ago.
 
I like the D4 my self, the Enduras are just a big big for liking.
Iv only had the FRN Endura not the FFG E4 though.
 
I carried an Endura 4 when hiking. I gave my little brother a Delica 4. I had a Delica 3 SE for myself, an older Delica with the plastic clip, another Endura 4, and two other Endura 3's. None of these duplicates at the same time. They are both great workhorses. Because of my larger hands, I preferred the Endura. Better for trails IMHO. The Delica was/is a great knife, I just preferred to carry the Endura. Now, I carry a Native when I am out hiking, with a SAK. If I find an el cheapo Endura at a flea market etc, I might pick it up again.
 
Thanks for the replies, everyone!
I love both Delicas and Enduras; I've had so many of each throughout the years! For my full PE, new 4 version, I'm strongly leaning to the E4. I have more Delicas, and love their compact size, but for general carry, the size doesn't matter that much; my work pants are cargo pants, and I simply drop them (either Delica or Endura, or mini-Grip, etc.) down in my front pocket, clip and all. Clipping them to the pocket really eats up the material. And fortunately, the FRN E4/D4 are light enough to not feel too noticeable inside the pocket.
 
I have both, but the Delica gets more pocket time, even as a the primary EDC rather than a smaller back pocket knife which I always carry. I love the Endura, but it's a bit long. The Military is long as well, but something about the Millie makes it feel smaller in the pocket than the Endura. Between the two, I'd go Delica.
 
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