Will spydies outlast kershaws?

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eggnog

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Ok, this might seem like a bad question, BUT...


When we're talking about knives like the Kershaw skyline and leek, vs the Spyderco Delica and others, which will last longer, with a fair amount of use? Quality of construction and materials is what I'm getting at here. Thanks forum members in advance, and please be nice with your replies...:)
 
I doubt there will be much of a difference, both are solid brands that boast good manufacturing standards.
 
Depends. If you're comparing a leek vs. a delica, my guess would be the delica. However, if you say a delica vs. blur S30V, I would vote blur. Both companies build high quality products that will last a long time. For me the biggest consideration, if you're looking at longevity, is warranty. Both companies cover against craftsmanship and defect, but kershaw/KAI goes a little more above and beyond. Plus, they will replace a blade for a small fee, spyderco will not.
 
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thanks for your reply. So as a first pocket knife in the more inexpensive range, would the delica be my best bet for durability and performance or are there other ones that you know of that will do the job better?
 
I use and carry Kershaws most, but I think for a sheer no-nonsense cutting tool, Spydies get the nod. Spydie main lines, not Byrd, or the Tenacious china lines. I'm talking the Taichung and US made models, and the Japanese models too. Kershaw makes good knives, but I think durability and I'm thinking Spydie. They are the Glock of the knife world.
My Delica has taken apart several deer, removed splinters, and done some amazing things over the years. It is the sharpest and pointiest knife I have. It holds the place of honor now. It's in the bathroom vanity, for emergency surgery on either my wife or myself. It's that sharp, and that precise. I still carry it sometimes, but it's a winner. If I had to leave, with no other details than just "to leave", I'd take that Delica, and the sharpmaker.
My 1997ish Delica a week or so ago:
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No brand will outlast any other brand if the knife is used consistently outside of it's intended purpose. That being said, if you use a knife as the design dictates, they should last equally long. Good question, just awkwardly worded.
 
Going to have to set the scope of work. Sharpened pry bar these are not. If it's just usual edc tasks you can't go wrong, pick your favorite design.
 
eggnog said:
thanks for your reply. So as a first pocket knife in the more inexpensive range, would the delica be my best bet for durability and performance or are there other ones that you know of that will do the job better?
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For the price, a delica is very hard to beat!
 
I own Kershaws, Benchmades, a ZT, lots of Case knives, etc.
Some of them, like the ZT and Adamas are built to chop down oak trees and pry tires off old trucks.
I carry my Delica 4 most often out of any of my knives. It is super reliable, and beyond easy to adjust to my liking.
Now, it wont pry or chop, but if you have to put some pressure Into cutting it can handle it.
I say get a Delica.
Don't let the FRN handles make you think its cheaper made. Its a lot more solid than it looks. Trust me
 
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manowar669 said:
I use and carry Kershaws most, but I think for a sheer no-nonsense cutting tool, Spydies get the nod. Spydie main lines, not Byrd, or the Tenacious china lines. I'm talking the Taichung and US made models, and the Japanese models too. Kershaw makes good knives, but I think durability and I'm thinking Spydie. They are the Glock of the knife world.
My 1997ish Delica a week or so ago:
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Any bladeplay yet?
 
bladeboss said:
Any bladeplay yet?
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Nope. The whole knife kinda "flexes", always did. When I first got it, I was using a Sebenza, which is solid as a bank vault, so I thought "this Spyderco is a POS". It hasn't gotten loose though. Still same as ever. Really made me like VG-10 too, as a favorite steel. Maybe it's just this knife. I re-profiled it to sub-30, and just maintain it with the sharpmaker at 30. If my wife asks for a sharp knife, and I give her anything but this, she says "No, the sharp one". Funny thing is, the sharpest knife is an Opinel. I push-cut spray foam with the thin-bladed Opinel.
 
RevDevil said:
No brand will outlast any other brand if the knife is used consistently outside of it's intended purpose. That being said, if you use a knife as the design dictates, they should last equally long. Good question, just awkwardly worded.
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Perhaps the better question is, if I consistently use Spydies and Kershaws for their intended purposes, will I outlast either? ;) :D
 
manowar669 said:
Nope. The whole knife kinda "flexes", always did. When I first got it, I was using a Sebenza, which is solid as a bank vault, so I thought "this Spyderco is a POS". It hasn't gotten loose though. Still same as ever. Really made me like VG-10 too, as a favorite steel. Maybe it's just this knife. I re-profiled it to sub-30, and just maintain it with the sharpmaker at 30. If my wife asks for a sharp knife, and I give her anything but this, she says "No, the sharp one". Funny thing is, the sharpest knife is an Opinel. I push-cut spray foam with the thin-bladed Opinel.
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VG-10 is no doubt my favorite.
I set up my secondary bevel with the 30 degree slots and have somewhat of a 40 degree microbevel on mine.
Its mainly 30 degrees though. Handles a lot and gets touched up easy with the 40 degree slots.
If I pull back and forth right at the tip of mine I get a LITTLE bit of play but I really mean a little bit. Not enough to bug me.
 
bladeboss said:
VG-10 is no doubt my favorite.
I set up my secondary bevel with the 30 degree slots and have somewhat of a 40 degree microbevel on mine.
Its mainly 30 degrees though. Handles a lot and gets touched up easy with the 40 degree slots.
If I pull back and forth right at the tip of mine I get a LITTLE bit of play but I really mean a little bit. Not enough to bug me.
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I have a 20ish degree bevel, with a 30 degree microbevel on almost all my knives.
This Delica is a Hall-of-Fame knife for me. I am a little surprised I don't have more Spydies. The flagship lines are the best. Police, Endura, Delica. Sadly for me, they went to a less-acute point. I'm sure Sal has his reasons. That super-sharp fine point is a great tool.
Was looking at the chaparral, still not decided. PM2 is too big for me. Had a Dragonfly stolen (older one, AUS steel with plastic clip), and will probably get a newer one in VG-10 (yeah!) with wire clip. The real broad leaf blades do not appeal to me, but they are very functional. Sal builds a great knife. Southard looks good, but too big. PITS looks good, will wait for that one.
 
If it went material vs material i think g10 would hold up better than frn, and vg10 would possibly last longer than 14c28n, but actual knife i cant say.
 
Thanks guys for your awesome responses,
Maybe I should have worded my question more like bld's :) but its nice to hear what you guys have to say. Blade forums really is a nice place.
 
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