Yes, another EDC knife question

delica 4 FFG or saber grind
saber grind is a bit stronger due to the slightly thicker spine
FFG is a more heavy-dutyish slicer

honestly you cant go wrong with both.
 
One factor that we haven't discussed is the reliability and general quality of the knife. SOGs have a so-so reputation here. In terms of personal experience, I once thought of getting the Flash, but after I held it, I felt it was kind of chitzy, kind of light weight plastic.

The Delica, esp, is a stalwart, and has the reputation of being rock solid. It has been in the Spyderco lineup for years, possibly decades--for good reason.

Getting you own feel for the knives, btw, is the smartest thing you could do. I find it amazing how much of a difference liitle differences is size and shape, really do make.

Welcome aboard.
 
Update: I finally made it down to a knife shop; they had all of the knives I was considering and just about everything else. After holding the Vantage Pro and the Delica 4 side by side it was a pretty easy decision. The Delica is much lighter and much more comfortable. I really like the pocket clip on the buck, but after putting the Delica in my pocket I found that it doesn't stick out too far and the clip is more than secure enough.

Unfortunately the shop wanted over $80 for the Delica 4 FFG so I don't have one yet, but I'll probably be ordering one online sometime today.

Thanks again all who posted in this thread, your suggestions and advice were immensely helpful.
 
Just a quick update. I got my Delica in the mail yesterday and love it so far. I haven't really had much of a chance to use it, but I carried it all day. It came surprisingly sharp; it'll shave hair off my arm and it slices through paper effortlessly.

Here's a picture I took with my phone. That's my Leatherman Juice CS4 propping it up.

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Thanks to everyone who posted in this thread, I really appreciate all of the help. Hopefully as my knowledge grows I'll be able to offer my own help to those on this forum.
 
Good choice. Good luck with the Delica. FWIW, I was going to recommend a Boker Trance.
 
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