Which of these EDC's do you prefer

They make the tenacious which is cheaper but the steel isn't as good. They also make the sage 1 which is more expensive but it has carbon fiber scales and better steel. Both of them are liner locks. There may be others but those are the ones I can think of.
 
Jraut98 said:
Does spyderco make the delica or a knife like the delica that is as good with a frame lock or liner lock I just don't like the lock back on the delicas
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Precisely the point of my post #4 in this thread. If we knew you didn't like the Delica lockback, or lockbacks in general, we wouldn't have recommended them.
The folks here are good but they aint mind readers. :thumbup:

Which of those knives has the stuff you like? Get that one. Its hard for us to tell you which of those 3 you would like because we dont know the features you like. Just going around in circles.

You: "Should I get a Delica, Grip, or RAT?"
Several of us: "Get the Delica."
You: "I don't like the Delica."
 
The grip with the axis is definitely easier to operate but good lord the ffg on the delica is such a slicer and vg-10 takes an edge so easily its almost unbelievable... i use to get my delica hair popping with a few minutes or less really hard to beat the vg-10 and good geometry of the delica 4... that said i like the grip better for easy of deployment and closing of the knife...
 
I have the Delica 4 FFG and the Mini Grip 556. I like the Delica better in every regard except for the lock, not to say the Delica has a bad lock because it doesn't but imo the axis lock wins most all the time. I have many knives that I carry for EDC but I always end up going back to the Delica as my "go to EDC". Like someone else said it may be the perfect EDC. Just my 2c and have never used or owned a RAT (though I've heard good things) so I can't comment on that but I can't imagine any AUS-8 outperforming Spyderco VG-10 in any aspect but the price is reflective of that and I'm sure Ontario AUS-8 is just fine for nearly any task you'd throw at it.
 
Spyderco has a caged ball bearing lock that seems very similar to the axis lock in form, with some notable differences. I have seen it advertised on several variations of the Manix line. I have no personal experience with that system. You can see further discussion here on bladeforums: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/795844-Spyderco-Ball-Bearing-lock-vs-BM-Axis

Spyderco also has marketed a compression lock, which has been seen on the Paramilitary, Yojimbo 2, and other folders.

If you are in the market for a small and affordable blade that you can use for EDC and at camp for harder use, you might like checking out the Esee Izula. It wasn't in your original list, but it is quite capable and may be a feasible option depending on your needs.
 
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Another vote for the Delica.
Go for the ZDP-189 version if you have a proper sharpening system like Edge-pro or Wicked-Edge.
 
The only problem with the delica is the lock on it I don't really like it it feels unnatural to me and I like a knife I can open with one hand. How much of a downgrade is the tenacious?
 
The Delica can be opened and closed one-handed. Opening is pretty straightforward. This video (not by me) is one of the ways to close a back lock one-handed. This is the method I prefer for back locks, although there are others. It takes a little practice, but I've found it to be consistent and safe.

I've had a few from the Tenacious lines. They're okay, but the Delica and Endura are a vast improvement in every way. Just my opinion...

[video=youtube;9Kd2MfkyqT4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kd2MfkyqT4[/video]
 
Anyone, with a little practice, can open and close a lock back one handed. Of the 3 knives you listed in this thread the Delica is the best choice for EDC. The Grip is a good knife (I own one), but IMO Benchmade over charges for the materials. $80-$90 and you still get plastic handles and 154CM. Not that there is anything wrong with plastic and 154, but at that price I'd expect G10 and S30V. I also own the RAT 2 and I have yet to find a better folder under $30. Like I said before, you could get the Delica and the RAT for the price of the Grip. Operators are standing by.
 
This way works well also.

[video=youtube;aa2fItisnfs]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aa2fItisnfs[/video]
 
Jraut98 said:
What's the best version of the delica?
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Again...it depends on what you like. You like a FFG? Then one of those. You like full serrated? Then one of those. You like knives with purple handles? Then one of those. You like a waved knife? Then one of those.
 
Jraut98 said:
Does spyderco make the delica or a knife like the delica that is as good with a frame lock or liner lock I just don't like the lock back on the delicas
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May want to look into the Sage series. Sage1 (liner lock and cf) or 2 (frame lock and ti).
 
Delica, once you get used to it, no problem to close one handed...

[video=youtube;5BQFUK9tQg4]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5BQFUK9tQg4&index=1&list=UUj64LhblRukvrNz9waPEO6A[/video]
 
Jraut98 said:
I think I'm gonna pick up a delica what's the best sharpener for them
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Whatever you would usually use to sharpen. You really can't go wrong with a sharpmaker. I use that followed by a strop. Unless I feel like free handing which I'm getting better at but no pro. No matter what you use you will not be disappointed with your Delica purchase. Great ergos, great steel, hell I even like the looks of it now which I never did until I got it and edcd it. It grows on me more and more every day
 
If you haven't done a lot of sharpening or knife maintenance, a standard Delica4 FFG in VG-10 plus a Sharpmaker would be an excellent place to start. VG-10 will take a very keen edge pretty easily and hold it well. It also responds well to the Sharpmaker stones for touch-ups.
 
All to small for me. I would choose between the larger versions of each knife. Grip, Endura, then Rat 1 and in that order. All are good though.
 
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ak585479 said:
I have the Delica 4 FFG and the Mini Grip 556. I like the Delica better in every regard except for the lock, not to say the Delica has a bad lock because it doesn't but imo the axis lock wins most all the time. I have many knives that I carry for EDC but I always end up going back to the Delica as my "go to EDC". Like someone else said it may be the perfect EDC. Just my 2c and have never used or owned a RAT (though I've heard good things) so I can't comment on that but I can't imagine any AUS-8 outperforming Spyderco VG-10 in any aspect but the price is reflective of that and I'm sure Ontario AUS-8 is just fine for nearly any task you'd throw at it.
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Ditto. Delica FFG gets my vote, though I certainly don't hate my 556.
 
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