Stryker liner lock vs. Delica lock back?

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I've been thinking about going to a Benchmade Stryker for a pocket knife.

How would the lock strength/reliability compare to that of the light-weight Delica? Would the Mini-Stryker lock differ in strength/reliability from a regular Sryker?

I'm warry of liner locks, but my only experience with them is from Schrade Old Timers.

Thanks.
 
I have a BM910 and a Endura (little bigger than delica, otherwise almost identical). Its pretty hard to say which one has a stronger lock - liner locks can be very solid, but can also be heavily affected by grit.
I've never had either locks fail on me. I really like my 910. Its a slick knife. It makes me want a elishewitz custom.
The delica is a great knife too. Very lightweight, good blade.
They're two very different knives. If you're looking for an easy to use, simple knife that will last forever, go for the delica. If you're looking for a slick, tanto with unique ergonomics and blade geometry, go for the 910.
If lock reliability and strength are your major concerns, go for one of the new "super locks." In about the same price range, you could get the spyderco vesuvius with the new compression lock, or the benchmade 550 griptillian with the axis lock.
-- Rob

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Me fail english? That's unpossible!
 
have had both, and neither 1 is gonna break unless you try to break it imho - i personally prefer liner locks, and see nothing wrong w/1 that is well made and executed correctly - if ya want my prefernce, i would go w/the BM, or look at other spydies


sifu
 
I like the Delica best but remember the Benchmade liner-locks are NOT like the Old Timer liner locks at all. I suspect you will have to hold and handle each knife to really get the "feel".
 
I have both and to me, it really depends not only on preference, but also on what type of cutting you plan on using it for.

The Delica generally has a finer edge, though the tip is obviously not as strong as the Stryker's. If you plan on exerting heavy cutting force, the Stryker is probably a better choice than the FRN (Zytel)-handled Delica. If you just want a slim, light pocketknife w/opening hole, you may want the Delica. Examine both and then decide, both are great knives.
Jim
 
I have the mini-Stryker. I have used the Spyderco Standard (simliar to the Delica). The mini-Stryker is heavier, and the blade geometry difference is significant. I tend to use the mini-Stryker like a utility blade such as push cutting and scraping and then it sharpens up well, but I keep it at a 25 degree angle. I carry either a Calypso Jr. or Dragonfly for carry around the office with a 20 degree sharpen for slicing and finer work.

For very fine trace cutting, I use the mini-Stryker as the tip is similar to the tip of the Spyderco Worker.

I also prefer the G-10 over the FRN or Stainless.
 
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