The "That Endura" thread reminded me to post my Delica 4 love that I posted over on the Spyderco Forums...
After a while in this hobby, you find that your collection has morphed and grown, but throughout there are some knives that you love to use consistently. For me, that knife is the Delica 4. I've had a Delica on me non-stop all summer, so for about a third of the year it has been and will be my go-to carry knife. I can fancy it up for the winter and the weekends, but during the week, and in the heat, it's the D4 all the way. Because of this, I decided that my collection needed a pragmatic face-lift, so I got rid of the "middle ground" knives that aren't either higher end EDCs or workhorse FRN knives. At this point, if it's not getting carried, I don't really enjoy owning it (with a few exceptions, of course
).
Normally drilling down to one favorite design would have the disadvantage of limiting your options, never good for a knife knut! Luckily, the D4 comes in plenty of colors and blade styles, so I can have my cake and eat it too! It's not often I get to show off among this crowd, but I figured it'd be fun to share the D4 versions I've managed to compile.
Clockwise from top:
-Tom Sachs Sprint White CE Saber
-Brown PE FFG (Convexed)
-Tan Waved PE Saber (handle from Kahr exclusive, blade swap)
-Teal (Spyderco calls "Gray") Waved SE Saber
-Denim blue Kahr Arms exclusive Saber shortened
-Blue Superblue/clad sprint PE FFG
-Orange PE FFG
-Red SE Saber (handle from trainer, blade swap)
-Grey PE FFG (my first Spydie)
The white Tom Sachs version is the jewel in this little Delica congregation. I got it NIB for less than MSRP off the bay not too long ago, so sometimes it just pays to be in the right place at the right time
.
I know I'm missing a few colors, but sticking with the pragmatic theme I really only have interest in owning the ones I'll actually enjoy carrying. That's not to say there aren't a few more variations in my future, but given that these ride IWB I have a strong preference for the stainless blade steels.
Feel free to post some Delica love of your own.
After a while in this hobby, you find that your collection has morphed and grown, but throughout there are some knives that you love to use consistently. For me, that knife is the Delica 4. I've had a Delica on me non-stop all summer, so for about a third of the year it has been and will be my go-to carry knife. I can fancy it up for the winter and the weekends, but during the week, and in the heat, it's the D4 all the way. Because of this, I decided that my collection needed a pragmatic face-lift, so I got rid of the "middle ground" knives that aren't either higher end EDCs or workhorse FRN knives. At this point, if it's not getting carried, I don't really enjoy owning it (with a few exceptions, of course
). Normally drilling down to one favorite design would have the disadvantage of limiting your options, never good for a knife knut! Luckily, the D4 comes in plenty of colors and blade styles, so I can have my cake and eat it too! It's not often I get to show off among this crowd, but I figured it'd be fun to share the D4 versions I've managed to compile.
Clockwise from top:
-Tom Sachs Sprint White CE Saber
-Brown PE FFG (Convexed)
-Tan Waved PE Saber (handle from Kahr exclusive, blade swap)
-Teal (Spyderco calls "Gray") Waved SE Saber
-Denim blue Kahr Arms exclusive Saber shortened
-Blue Superblue/clad sprint PE FFG
-Orange PE FFG
-Red SE Saber (handle from trainer, blade swap)
-Grey PE FFG (my first Spydie)
The white Tom Sachs version is the jewel in this little Delica congregation. I got it NIB for less than MSRP off the bay not too long ago, so sometimes it just pays to be in the right place at the right time
.I know I'm missing a few colors, but sticking with the pragmatic theme I really only have interest in owning the ones I'll actually enjoy carrying. That's not to say there aren't a few more variations in my future, but given that these ride IWB I have a strong preference for the stainless blade steels.
Feel free to post some Delica love of your own.
That is my grail Spyderco. Really sad I missed that one. I have a Denim blue Kahr Arms now and only that one. I like it very much and keep looking on the exchange for another Delica. There are more in my future.
