Traditional and Modern pairings

[TheFactor]

 

[mitch13]

Wenger and Warren custom, the W's

 

[PhilKal]

 

[jnaught]

 

[JohnDF]

Happy Sunday All...
Added an MXG clip to the Delica, which makes it absolutely disappear in the pocket.
I've been on a big Single-Blade Barlow kick lately, and this gifted Case sure is put together well.

 

[Chui]

 

[mbkr]

sparerow​

How do you guys like the CF handles? Given a choice, IYO, would you pay the extra for them over FRN on the same knife? I know its all very subjective, just wonder what you guys think.

 

[ktataragasi]

Happy Sunday All...
Added an MXG clip to the Delica, which makes it absolutely disappear in the pocket.
I've been on a big Single-Blade Barlow kick lately, and this gifted Case sure is put together well.

I've really been thinking of picking up a k390 delica. Do you feel like there is still a place for a delica in 2021?

 

[JohnDF]

How do you guys like the CF handles?

I like both the FRN and the the Carbon Fiber Laminate.
I think the CF is a classier looking material, while FRN feels more "outdoorsy".
I only chose the CF because I already had some FRN and G10 examples in my drawers.

 

[JohnDF]

Do you feel like there is still a place for a delica in 2021?

Classic design, solid construction, and super slim in the pocket... I think it's still relevant.
It's not going to 'wow' the knife snobs, but it's still an effective cutting tool and pairs well with traditionals.

 

[ktataragasi]

Classic design, solid construction, and super slim in the pocket... I think it's still relevant.
It's not going to 'wow' the knife snobs, but it's still an effective cutting tool and pairs well with traditionals.

Thank you! That's sort of what I was thinking about it and it's good to hear. The people on the forum and the forum itself should get commission for all the sales haha!

 

[mbkr]

I've really been thinking of picking up a k390 delica. Do you feel like there is still a place for a delica in 2021?

You realize that you're asking this in the "Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades" forum don't you?

We think knives designed 150 or more years ago are still relevant

 

[mbkr]

I like both the FRN and the the Carbon Fiber Laminate.
I think the CF is a classier looking material, while FRN feels more "outdoorsy".
I only chose the CF because I already had some FRN and G10 examples in my drawers.

Thanks John.

 

[ktataragasi]

You realize that you're asking this in the "Traditional Folders and Fixed Blades" forum don't you?

We think knives designed 150 or more years ago are still relevant

That is a very valid point! Is the Delica old enough to be considered a traditional yet?

 

[knife_fan]

Not yet, but it's a great EDC knife. I love the ergonomics of the design. However, it's a bit pricey now for what you get.

The Victorinox Pioneer, and Spyderco Delica are the most carried knives in my collection.

 

[JohnDF]

We think knives designed 150 or more years ago are still relevant

Are they not?

 

[mbkr]

 

[mbkr]

 

[jnaught]

How do you guys like the CF handles? Given a choice, IYO, would you pay the extra for them over FRN on the same knife? I know its all very subjective, just wonder what you guys think.

I love almost everything about the Sage 5, including the handle material (g10 /cf laminate) which is durable, grippy, and attractive. That said, well done frn has very few drawbacks besides aesthetics. If that isn’t important for your purposes, I wouldn’t pay much extra for cf.

 

[Fire Beard]

Carried these two all weekend.
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