Spyderco FRN PE Delica

Daniel Moore

Daniel Moore

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When I opened the box, I knew that all of the things said on BladeForums about Syderco's were true. The knife is much thinner than I had expected, and I love the ergonomics.

Blade: No play at all, the hole is especially neat, and the edge is really scary sharp. It slices through paper edgewise hasslefree and cuts hairs better than a Gilette out of the box. The hump provides incredible carving comfort.

Handle: The FRN Volcano grip has a great texture. Originally I thought it should be dissassemblable, but it's so small that I really wouldn't want to take it apart. The shape is great, and I thought the dent in the lock was thoughtful. I think the reversible take-apart-with-a-coin clip is ingenius, and the clip itself is secure and fits snugly.

Overall: I think I love it, so what am I so afraid of? I'm afraid I'm not so sure of, an addictiom there's no cure for.

:)
 
Nice comments on the Delica. I don't think that any other knife has quality steel like VG-10 and can be bought online for $40 new.

I recently got one too (black blade, partially serrated, OD handle) and after carrying a griptilian for a while it was nice to have a thin, easy to clean folder. I like the simplicity of the lockback design and that it is very secure while closed and clipped. I am planning on cutting my number of knives in half and will keep the delica as my only one-hander.
 
Just FYI, you may not want to carry that clipped to a back pocket. The FRN around the clip on mine deformed after carrying it that way for about a year, now the clip spins 360 deg. I need to send it in to Spyderco for repair, but I know I won't be carrying it in my back pocket anymore!
 
Just what I was looking for, a Delica thread. I just bought one this weekend. Since I haven't owned a Spyderco before, I opted for a fully serrated blade. The thing is ridiculously sharp for a serrated knife. My Sharpmaker works just like its supposed to on the serrations. I used the knife to break down some cardboard this weekend, and touched it up afterward. I'm going to try a Cerahone tapered hone for when the serrations get really dull, and for my friends who have Spyderco's that really need repair more than honing. The Delica is great, and even works with the zip tie trick for a "wave" opening. In 5 years of buying/collecting knives, I dont know how I made it without a Spyderco.
 
Hi NeedleRemorse. Glad you like the piece. Thanx for the kind words.

Hi Me2, likewise, but a heads up. We have not found much success with any tapered rod on serrations. be very careful not to change the shape of the serration. The tapered rod changes radius sizes as you stroke up and down which can easily deform the shape of the serration.

sal
 
I had pretty good results from a DMT tapered rod, until all the diamonds fell off. Of course, I never actually tried it on a Spyderco, just the imitation serrations on some other knives. I just had to keep the blade in the 1/2" or so that fit the serration the best. Is there a better, less damaging way to do it myself? I have become the sharpening guy for my friends and many have Spyderco knives that are in need of sharpening to the point of removing small chips from the serrations. I've tried a round rod of appropriate size with sand paper on it, but couldn't hold the angle well enough. This may just require some practice. BTW, were the sharpmaker safety rods designed to fit the small serrations? They are about as good a match as I can find. Never mind. They fit the other brands pretty good. Looks like its the Sharpmaker or bust.

Thanks Sal
 
I picked up a Delica on ebay really cheap about a week ago. Last night I sliced my thumb 'spydie dropping' it and had to break out the bandaids and a foot of that nonstick gauze-tape to stop the bleeding. Damn thing is scalpel sharp. I've now officially been cut at least once by every brand of knife I own. CR Sebenza, Kershaw, Timberline, Emerson, Schrade, Puma, Benchmade, Gerber, and now Spyderco. Embarrassing!:o
 
Me2, a constant diameter file, like a chainsaw file, diamond file, etc., a steady hand, keep it thin, two different sizes.

If you're good, and only use a small protion of the tapered rod, it will work, or mark the rod at the final sized radius desired and stroke in one direction up to the marked location, would also work.

sal
 
Thanks Sal. That should take out the dings and nicks. Honestly, the things people try to cut ever since that add with the clipit cutting the cable came out.
 
I doubt I'd get hurt Spydie Dropping, I don't have the heart.

1) I'd hate myself if I ended up fling it onto the groung.

2) I don't want to give it blade play.

But I did have to do it a couple times at first just to get it out of my system :p
 
i do the drop with my SS Endura constantly when i carry it. it's like a stress reliever or a worry stone. i've never had any blade play issues with it, and once you become accustomed with the motion, i doubt you'll ever drop it. mine has never slipped once. though there's something to be said for thumb-flicking too. i love that satisfying "CLICK" when the blade locks in place, and my thumb comes to rest.


abe m.
 
How does the clip assembly go? I assume it should go back like:

Threaded Bolt
Washer
Clip
Handle
Non-Threaded
 
Needle Remorse, the Delica will be your best small little knife! that thing is sharp! I once had both a plain edge and a serrated. The plain edge is more utility-oriented, but the serrated really looks better.

You can't go wrong with spyderco and VG10!
 
NeedleRemorse - probably the best $40 you will spend on a medium duty knife. IMO, the Delica is great for slicing, and intermediate duty chores such as cardboard cutting, whittling, etc. I found that the handle flexed a little when cutting carpet and some other chores that inadvertantly caused some lateral force to be applied.
 
Wickedly sharp edge. Just bought my first Spyderco Delica over the weekend, and within an hour had put a 1" gash in my palm doing something stupid :eek: ... I had to laugh at my foolishness.

Love the knife though! It is a perfect size for my EDC requirements.

(May even contemplate buying the CF version next year :D )
 
Count me in as another big fan of the Spyderco Delica. I have a fully serrated one on it's way to me now...to keep my others company (CE Olive Drab, s/s PE, and FRN PE). Come to think of it, I really should make sure I get a blue Delica too!

Jeff/1911.
 
Personally don't think much of the Delica, just have six of them. One of which is now my daily carry that I took off the clip and carry in my pocket rather than clipped to the pocket. The light overall weight and ideal blade size make this a great EDC that you can afford to have several variations of. Most recently picked up a black FRN with a Black PE blade. I also picked up a used SS with the spider and web etched on the non clip side and blade.
 
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