What is Spyderco's BEST slicer?

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One of the things Spyderco's known for is producing knives with slicing-oriented (as opposed to strength-oriented) blade geometries. I've tried out a few knives renowned for slicing ability such as the Military, Stretch, Gayle Bradley and Delica4 saber-grind. All of 'em performed well, with the Stretch taking top place and the Mili and D4 tied for last. (Bear in mind, the sample size is 4, so it doesn't mean these are lousy)

My question is-for those who have tried lots of knives-which is the best for light slicing? Basically, I'm looking for a pocket scalpel. I don't feel like paying extra shipping for a Krein regrind, or that would have already been my choice :)

I'm guessing it's between Stretch, Caly and Centofante, as well as Delica FFG. Confirm/deny?
 
In my view the FFG Delica is the most scalpel-like. Very thin, light weight, and delicate. After being used to the saber ground Delica, its so light weight that it feels like there is no blade out there. Just my subjective opinion. The Stretch (in my pocket now) is no slouch as a slicer either. But when you say scalpel, I think FFG Delica. The edge you put on it (if any) will make a difference too.
 
The best Spyderco slicers I have are the Gayle Bradley and the FFG, ZDP-189 Endura
 
plus 1 on the ZDP Endura. The edge bevel I have on mine is about 30 degrees, I'd like to try reducing it to about 20 degrees inclusive but OTOH, I don't have anything that needs more slicing power than it has now. It's used mostly for food and packaging.
 
Best among the ones I've used is the Calypso Jr., but I do not own any of the FFG Delicas and, in theory their thinner blade may put them on top. Just depends on the thickness directly behind the grind. That dimension makes all the difference in the world.

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The Centofante 3's the best slicer out of the ones I own, thanks to its thin blade and deep hollow grind, with the Stretch and Lum Chinese not far behind. The PE blade on the MicroDyad's not too shabby either. Worst (Again, out of what I own) is the Pacific Salt and Cricket.
 
Maybe a Spyderco Chokwe ?
I use it from time to time in the kitchen as a folding paring knife, and it performs extremely well in this task.

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I have several good Spydie slicers but from what Ive read and a few other

posters have said there is nothing better than A Calypso Jr.:thumbup:
 
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Caly 3 and the spyderco lava

The lava might be thinner behind the edge and sharper but the blade is a bit small

I have not tried a FFG delica yet, and it may be a winner
 
My best Spyderco slicer has been an Endura 4 SE, the only fully serrated knife I have. It can slice the thinnest disks out a a ripe tomato...
 
Cisco Kid said:
My best Spyderco slicer has been an Endura 4 SE, the only fully serrated knife I have. It can slice the thinnest disks out a a ripe tomato...
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I think your skills are a better sllicer than your knife. If you can slice that well with a SE saber grind, I think you would be even more impressed with a thin full flat grind knife
 
Here's a nice Delica

But I also thought very well of the JD Smith - no earthly clue why I sold it :(:D:D

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Noddy said:
Here's a nice Delica

But I also thought very well of the JD Smith - no earthly clue why I sold it :(:D:D

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Hmmm..same here. the JD Smith was on the Fathers Day list I passed my wife. Bigger handle and a little harder for carry I think. But crazy sharp!
 
It's gotta be the Delica in FFG. I don't think that's an opinion, either. It's got a FFG that starts at 2.5mm thickness. If there were a 2mm blade that were FFGed, then it might beat the Delica, but I don't think we've seen one yet.

The only blade I have that beats it in terms of thinness of the tip is the Kershaw Needs Work. It happens to sport a high, hollow-saber grind.
 
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