Spyderco Delica or Tenacious?

[Yonose]

The obvious solution to this dilemma is to buy a pm2. Using the tenacious will tell you that an upgrade is in order. Trust me. For the price of both you will get much better ergonomics, fit and finish, and you will see why spyderco makes the best production folder period. On the exchange new ones are $107. Save your money for a month and do it—you won’t be disappointed, I promise.

 

[Fire Beard]

You need to keep better care of your knives by doing regular maintenance on them (oil them). Store them properly when not in use, in an airtight container with desiccant packs.

Edit: When you handle the knives wear a pair of nitrile gloves to keep your body oils and sweat off of the steel.

Do you live in southern Florida or something? What kind of sweat and oils does your body produce? I don’t understand this. I live in Tennessee and aside from my knives in 1095 carbon steel, I’ve never needed to oil any of them to prevent rust—whether they’re safe queens or users—not to mention wearing gloves while I handle them. And most of my collection resides in a cigar box, while my users live on the bar in my kitchen. And it’s ridiculously humid here (granted the AC is constantly running). I’ve never had a problem with even semi-stainless steels like D2. In fact I keep a Steel Will Cutjack (D2) in my bicycle bag and ride in all kinds of conditions. Nary an issue with rust.

The obvious solution to this dilemma is to buy a pm2. Using the tenacious will tell you that an upgrade is in order. Trust me. For the price of both you will get much better ergonomics, fit and finish, and you will see why spyderco makes the best production folder period. On the exchange new ones are $107. Save your money for a month and do it—you won’t be disappointed, I promise.

The “best production folder period” is a bold statement. CRKs are production folders. So are Reates. While this is objective and there is a large price difference between Spyderco and those aforementioned, comparing a PM2 with, say, a Sebenza or a Torrent? Not even in the same league. Though I do agree that Spyderco make excellent knives at (mostly) excellent prices and a PM2 is definitely an upgrade over the Delica, provided you want a bigger, more substantial knife.

 

[Dry-cell]

Just an extra precaution if you don't have air conditioning and are sweating profusely, it's not necessary. It will keep finger prints off of your blades which is good for knives that are kept in a cabinet for display purposes. When you have a lot of knives your not using put away, you tend to do maintenance on them all at once.
It takes two seconds to put on a pair of gloves. Depending on what oil you use, you may not want the stuff on your hands.

Edit:
A Pocket Guide to Knives: Caring for your knives
http://apg2k.hegewisch.net/caring.html

 

[Yonose]

The s30v on the pm2 will not have a problem with rust. Spend a few dollars more on the s110v model and rust will be even less a problem. Of course, spyderco makes rust free knives of h-1: the Atlantic or pacific salt with frn handles. If you have thousands of spare dollars, go with post#62. You’ll be happy you did. Since you suggested a pair of “budget” folders I suggest you go with the king of “budget” folders for a bit more $$ and you’ll be surprised at the value of the pm2, whether in s30v or s110v. Your sharpening skills will be improved once you do.

 

[Dry-cell]

I have both knives and am very happy with the pair. If the Tenacious is too big, then get the Persistence.

 

[BladeScout]

The “best production folder period” is a bold statement. CRKs are production folders. So are Reates. While this is objective and there is a large price difference between Spyderco and those aforementioned, comparing a PM2 with, say, a Sebenza or a Torrent? Not even in the same league. Though I do agree that Spyderco make excellent knives at (mostly) excellent prices and a PM2 is definitely an upgrade over the Delica, provided you want a bigger, more substantial knife.

I get what you mean and yes, I agree on some of your points.
It IS a bold statement as well.
But Ill put it another way; for the price of an as-new secondhand PM2 off the BF sales forum, its a tough knife to beat within that price range (one of my PM2s I bought here and paid $100 for. I couldnt distinguish it from a new knife. Friggin awesome knife).

Some people wont/cant shell out $400+ for a knife.
Dont get me wrong; CRKnives rock - again, I say for the price, the PM2 is hard to beat.
Also, a PM2 (or lesser knife) covers a lot of bases for most folks.
CRK and other quality knives in the same league and up are really just frosting on the cake.
Some knives, we dont NEED, they are just nice to have/use because we are knife weirdos ... or aficionados depending on ones POV

 

[BladeScout]

Per Sal, Delicas were designed for women . Just saying...

Nope.

I don't recall the Delica being designed for women.

Because it wasnt.

He said it on the Spyderco forums. I could probably find it but I don't feel like it. For those of you who threw out Janich's name as if he's some tough guy, I'm not sure what to say.

You cant find it, because the knife is designed for the general user.

According to SAL:
"They were designed for the general market. At the time there were almost no one-handers, integral clips, or even clips in general. The Yen was weak so the models were affordable, $30 & $35. We made our mostly for users."

 

[Horizon7]

https://www.spyderco.com/forumII/vi...lit=Delica+name+Delica+name+delicate#p1222263
Here. it took me 5 Seconds to find. Sal agreed with Deacon that the Endura and Delica were designed as a "His and Her" pair.

 

[Horizon7]

Nope.


Because it wasnt.


You cant find it, because the knife is designed for the general user.

According to SAL:
"They were designed for the general market. At the time there were almost no one-handers, integral clips, or even clips in general. The Yen was weak so the models were affordable, $30 & $35. We made our mostly for users."

I just posted a link for you above. Cheers.

 

[Horizon7]

Nope.


Because it wasnt.


You cant find it, because the knife is designed for the general user.

According to SAL:
"They were designed for the general market. At the time there were almost no one-handers, integral clips, or even clips in general. The Yen was weak so the models were affordable, $30 & $35. We made our mostly for users."

In the same link, Sal stated that the Delica was named after the word "delicate". I think the naming here was appropriate. I have gifted several Delicas to female friends and family members. Delicas were ergonomically designed for females.

I'm really glad you like yours.

 

[Jet80tv]

I have heard good things about both and bad things about both. They sound like great EDC's

I want to get one of both, But which one should I get first? They both have so many Pro's and not many Cons.

I can't speak on the delica but I've had a tenacious for over a year. I was skeptical of the knife and never owned Spyderco before either... something about the look I suppose and being Chinese. It has however, endeered itself to me and it is tough and capable, I've used it everyday, the blade is tough(I've beat on the spine with a hammer to put it through metal, cut tin cans, some prying etc.) though not the greatest steel, came to love the blade shape and profile, and it is fun to fidget with when bored. Outstanding all around knife for $40 or less(likely less) and lives up to it's name

 

[Horizon7]

Where you at, BladeScout? I see youve been in here.

 

[Horizon7]

Bladescout????

 

[BladeScout]

Where you at, BladeScout? I see youve been in here.

Ohh, Im right here You sure are frisky.
Joined June 16, 26 posts. I wonder, if we have seen you here before.

https://www.spyderco.com/forumII/vi...lit=Delica+name+Delica+name+delicate#p1222263
Here. it took me 5 Seconds to find. Sal agreed with Deacon that the Endura and Delica were designed as a "His and Her" pair.

What Sal says in your link, which you previously couldnt be bothered to find but which now took you only five seconds to locate, is that the the other forum members statement is 'pretty accurate.'

I can only stand by, what Sal told stated yesterday about the Delica and I repeat: "They were designed for the general market. At the time there were almost no one-handers, integral clips, or even clips in general. The Yen was weak so the models were affordable, $30 & $35. We made our mostly for users."

The thing you fail to understand though, as I and others have repeatedly told you; even if the Delica was designed for women (like other Spyderco knives -see post#29),it doesnt matter. Id gladly EDC a pink Delica - its a great knife. You on the other hand are misogynistic and would obviously not pack a Delica. Further more any MOD will see right through your inuendo below in regards to me liking my Delica.

I just posted a link for you above. Cheers.

In the same link, Sal stated that the Delica was named after the word "delicate". I think the naming here was appropriate. I have gifted several Delicas to female friends and family members. Delicas were ergonomically designed for females.

I'm really glad you like yours.

I notice, that you didnt dare keep the original wording of your posts above but went back and edited them. What you dont know, is that 1. Any MOD will see right your more or less direct insults and inuendo. 2. MODs can see the wording of your original post, it doesnt matter that you edited them. 3. What you try to infer is water off a goose; its 2018 for crying out loud. If a knife is nice and of good quality, Id gladly buy it and EDC it. The Delica being one of them.

In the same link, Sal stated that the Delica was named after the word "delicate". Maybe he had you in mind?

Here is the original wording of your now edited post.
You are not only misogynistic in prior posts but you also hurl insult at other members.
Unless you adjust your attitude, you wont last long here.

 

[Horizon7]

So you were wrong, right? Is that why you changed topics 4 times? That's called a straw man fallacy. Stay focused . Were you wrong?

 

[BladeScout]

In the same link, Sal stated that the Delica was named after the word "delicate". I think the naming here was appropriate. I have gifted several Delicas to female friends and family members. Delicas were ergonomically designed for females.

I'm really glad you like yours.

Where you at, BladeScout? I see youve been in here.

Bladescout????

So you were wrong, right? Is that why you changed topics 4 times? That's called a straw man fallacy. Stay focused . Were you wrong?

Your last post makes no sense.

You come across as very aggressive and bent on confrontation.

Tone it down, please and make it about the knives. Its a knife forum.

 

[Horizon7]

You told me I was wrong, and I showed you proof that I wasn't. my proof was the words of the owner of Spyderco. Just admit you're wrong.

I actually like your posts. You are very knowledgeable. But if you are going to call people out, well...

 

[Horizon7]

I can let this conversation be. I actually forgot about this thread until you called me out.

 

[rogatsby]

You told me I was wrong, and I showed you proof that I wasn't. my proof was the words of the owner of Spyderco. Just admit you're wrong.

I actually like your posts. You are very knowledgeable. But if you are going to call people out, well...

Let's say you are correct in that the Delica was designed for women. Who cares, and why does that matter? It's one of the best EDC knives of all time, and one of my favorites. Used by both men and women. What's your point?

 

[BladeScout]

I actually like your posts. You are very knowledgeable.

As well you should and I am (wink, wink) but how would you know having only been here since June 2018?