Spyderco Delica or Endura FFG?

[Outdoors Fanatic]

I avoid those knives (I know they are great tools and all that) because of the FRN handles <<-- I can't stand this. I love all the other Spydies with G10 or CF though.

 

[Tsujigiri]

Thank you guys, I'll probably end up going with the small fry first, then a few months from now buy it's beefed up brother lol. Am I missing any other Spyderco's that are really good around this price range with good steel? This'll be my first

Take a look at the Salt series. You could get something like a Tasman, which has no competition in the knife market. The Salt series uses H1 steel, which won't rust, but costs around the same as the Delica. I'd recommend you get a serrated edge, though, since the edge retention for that steel on the plain edges isn't that impressive.

The Tenacious is a great knife for the price, but honestly I don't think it's as good for a growing collection. You'll probably end up getting the knives the Tenacious is trying so hard to be later down the road, whereas the Delica 4 FFG is a knife that does what it's meant to do without any pretensions. There are plenty of nicer G-10 handled liner locks out there, but it's hard to beat the Delica for an unobtrusive, light, champion slicer that's pure function.

 

[abslim]

Terrific knife, hands down. I however prefer the endura 4 ffg due to its bigger size. But for anybody looking for a excellent, durable, and reliable knife, look no farther. The vg10 blade steel is solid, maintains a great edge and is quick to sharpen. Really light and portable. $55 might be too pricey for some, but it is worth every penny. With blades you get what you pay for typically. Specifically blade steel.

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[Ridgeback08]

Can't go wrong with either! Since you stated you like bigger blades I'd get the Endura first, that is what I did and no regrets.

 

[whp]

Thank you guys, I'll probably end up going with the small fry first, then a few months from now buy it's beefed up brother lol. Am I missing any other Spyderco's that are really good around this price range with good steel? This'll be my first

Look at the manix 2 in s30v steel. I had to mention this even though i carry my endura much more.

 

[Ookpik]

For size, I like the Delica. I also really like the Stretch. FFG slices nice. If you are going to do anything silly with the knife, the regular grind may be a better choice. The FFG blade may be too easy to break.