Spyderco knife handles ?

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I have been looking at my Delica for about an hour. I really like this knife. easy to open and close. Grip could not be better for my choice. I have seen a few threads from people who think the handles look or feel cheep. Has anyone had handle failure? I recently broke my super tool, but I knew I should have chose another tool for the job due to the nature of the task. You guessed it, had to mail it in and was back in two weeks. Was a long two weeks without it though.
Anyway back to the subject; I am considering a larger model Spyder for EDC rotation. Can you guys give me some input?
 
Larger Spydie for EDC???

That's easy....the Military. Why? Great ergos, very lightweight, tough G10 scales, flat ground 4" blade with plenty of belly, nested steel liner(in G10) for the linerlock. :cool:

Unless you're a lefty, whereas the Police model would be more appropriate due to the lockback. ;)
 
A natural progression up in size from the Delica is an Endura, or the even longer Police model.
 
I've never experienced handle failure, and my Endura was (really) run over by several trucks. I don't think the FRN handles are going to fail unless you try to break them. C'mon -- no one can rationally try to do the same thing with a Busse and a folder, I dont' care who made it with what.

Like Glockman said, the Endura is the next step from the Delica. The Police is even bigger, but isn't for utility, because it has a fine tip. The Military is great, too, but is a little large for some.
 
Originally posted by glockman99
A natural progression up in size from the Delica is an Endura, or the even longer Police model.
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I agree.
The Endura is the next size up and is a really great EDC knife for the money.

I especially recommend the Stainless Steel handles for EDC because they're balanced for utility work meaning that they're a little bit handle-heavy so that when you're working with one if you have to open your hand to use your fingers for something the knife stays put rather than falling out. A fighting knife that would be balanced at the first finger would drop out of your hand when you opened it. It seems like a small thing but if you do utility work with a handle-heavy utility-balanced knife and also a fighter for a while and you'll learn to love the utility-balanced knife in a very short time.
 
Take a look at the Chinook. Large, heavy and solid. Designed for SD but handles regular cutting chores just as well.

Other than that, I'd second the Military suggestion.
 
Originally posted by glockman99
A natural progression up in size from the Delica is an Endura, or the even longer Police model.
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I agree. I actually did this in reverse a few years ago. The ergos are the same therefore causing an instant feeling of familiarity and comfort. Besides an Endura is big enough without being too big or awkward for an EDC. The Police would be an excellent choice as well.
 
I've carried an Endura and Delica for years, and used them hard with no problems. I've actually had more problems with supposidely more durable knives. With the Endura and Delica there are no screws to come loose (apart from the adjustable clip) and no liner locks or pivots to adjust. They're good to go from the factory, and they stay that way, at least in my experience.

Regards,
Clay
 
I have a SE Delica and (until recently) a PE Endura. If you're looking for something bigger than the Delica, but with the same strengths and characteristics, then get the Endura. Personally, on hindsight, I should've gotten a PE Delica and a SE Endura.

BTW, I've handled the Standard and Military and Police too. Unless you have large hands, I think you will find that the Military's handles are quite large and slightly disporportionate to its blade. Nevertheless, it is an excellent slicer and cutter due to its fully flat ground blade - you should try the S30V model if you choose this. A slightly large alternative to the Delica is the S30V Native. However, I think the blade is quite thick.

Perhaps you could also give the following a thought if you're thinking along the price / quality lines of the Military:

(1) Bladetech Pro Hunter (S30V)
(2) Microtech's soon to be released Mini-Socom Elite M/A (154CM)

I'm eagerly awaiting the MT.

Spyken
Both have blades around 3.5inches and would be great knives I think.
 
spyken

The Spyderco website lists the Delica blade thickness as 2.5 mm and the Native blade thickness as 3.0 mm. I own both and personally don't find the difference in thickness noticable.

Banditele

As others have said, if you like the Delica design but would like something a bit larger then the Endura is the way to go. The Native is also a great alternative with great ergonomics.
 
The Spyderco FRN handles are good workhorses. If you want something gripper, look for their newer G10 stuff. Can't be beat. I love my Starmate and Chinook. Somehow to me, either the Starmate and Chinook supercedes the Military (yes I've handled, seen, and used a Military)
 
I have many knives from many makers. I started with Spyderco years ago (they drew me into pocket knives); moving to other knive makers because I thought they looked more substantial. My Spyderco's became my work horses because I wanted to spare my newer knives. They keep performing so well, I keep coming back to them; off and on, because over the last 12 years, I have found them as durable and usable as any of my others - if not more so because they have done all the work.
This week, I am carrying a Spyderco Spyderhawk - a little intimidating, but extremely competent with the VG10 steel AND sure grip. This is backed up with, of course one of my CRKT Peshkabz.
 
The Lil Temp is a great heavy duty knife. It is shorter than the Mili (Mili is too long for my taste), thick blade, great feeling handle, tough as heck. It's not a thing of beauty but, it gets the job done very well.
 
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