My first Spydie JUST ARRIVED A NEW DELICIA!!

[u4ea]

Well, as I promised in an earlier thread I would let you all know what I thought of Spyderco after I received and tested my first knife from them.



I received a Delicia Lightweight that I ordered on the internet a couple days ago here are my thoughts:



1. Amazingly lightweight yet balanced very well.



2. Super smooth action



3. Just the right size to carry day to day.



4. Sharper that a diamond or so it seems =)



5. Fully serrated seems functions well under some nice use.



6. The one hand operation is so easy to master. Took about 5 seconds to understand how it works best.



7. The clip is probably the most valuable thing to me. As my older soligin lockback was bulky and heavy and weighed down my pockets. The clipit stays put and is barely noticable...



Now I need to order a sharpening kit for this knife. Anyone know any online sources for these?



Also what is the best way to sharpen the serrated knife?



For oiling anyone have a recomendation for oil type or manufacturer?



Sal I would like to thank you for such an awesome knife. I will use it with pride.



Thanks again to everyone for helping me choose Spyderco!!



Best Regards -



U4EA



p.s Im thinking of what I should buy next Calypso jr maybe??? =)

[vampyrewolf]

Regarding sharpening and oiling:

Sharpening the serations can be done with the 204. They get damn sharp with it, and thats the only use I have of one, so i just head down to the knife shop, and pay $2.50 to get it done.

Oiling
Mineral oil, or honing oil work best if you wish to keep a nice sheen on your blade.
If you wish to have a smooth action, get "White Lightning".

[sam the man..]

Well, Congratulations dude!
The delica is a fine piece of work! Hope you have tonnes of fun using it! ;)

Sam

[Bruceter]

Congratulations,
A Delica was my first Spydie, and it remains one of my favorites for EDC.A 204 sharpmaker would be the best way to sharpen it,and any other blade that you need to sharpen.
As for a lube, white lightning works well,so does tri-flow.
The Calypso Jr.is a great knife.It has edged out my Delica somewhat for EDC,good steel and the flat grind just falls through stuff.

Happy cutting

Bruceter

[Paul Work]

Great choce! The Delica has replaced the Native as my primary EDC. It gives me more grip options. I also have the Calypso Jr. All three are truly outstanding knives. The Delica trainer would be a good idea,too. You can practice drawing and opening without the risk of cutting yourself, the furniture, etc., and it's just plain fun to "play" with.

Paul

[Leemah1]

Congrats on your new Delica.
I have had mine for a year and a bit and really like it. Nice and light in the pocket, smooth open, secure lock up and a good EDC utility knife.
As for lube, I use something called PolyDyne.
I cannot remember where I got it but it sure works great.

Enjoy your blade.

[sal]

Hi U4eu. Congrats on the purchase and thanx for the support. The Delica is a highly refined piece.

Hi Leemah1. Welcome to the Spyderco forum.

sal

[Jeff/1911]

Since I'm hearing how much you all like your Delica's I'm thinking maybe I should get one instead of the Endura I've been planning on buying this week. I've always thought the Delica looked sensational - perfectly proportioned somehow...

The only thing, is that for a few dollars more (about five) I can buy an Endura with much more blade and handle so I feel I "should".

Silly, huh?

Jeff/1911.

[Frank Black]

Jeff,
I just got an Endura 2 wks. ago, and can assure you I don't regret the decision. In zytel, the balance is nearly perfect... just a somewhat larger Delica. I suspect either way you can't lose!

[dePaul]

Jeff/1911, why not buy both of them? Surely, money is no issue.... :)

[Jeff/1911]

dePaul,

Good idea. I probably will but both, you know? My intention was to buy a serrated Native and a plain edged Endura; both lightweight models. Perhaps I should just add a Delica to that list. To my way of thinking, Spyderco knives are such good quality for the relatively small cost...

After all, it's my "hobby money" that I'll be spending. The groceries and kids shoes will still get paid for. So, it's not really a matter of "how much?" as it is "when?"

- Jeff/1911.

[earthworm]

Im on my fifth Delica:1 was gifted,2"grew legs"& Spyderco replaced 1.I'd suggest a Merlin as a second purchase:I like the size of the Delica & Merlin.Now if the Spyder-folk would just bring back the Q's & the R's...(hint hint hint*G*).

[vampyrewolf]

The Delica(FRN, Plain) is what got me hooked on spyderco... back in summer '99...

It's been my EDC for just about 2yrs, and now I have a ladybug and a cricket with it as EDCs...

[Jeff/1911]

Thanks guys. I appreciate hearing about your particular favorites. I initially thought that perhaps I should buy a serrated blade next, as I already have a plain edged CRKT M-16 (hence the thoughts of serrated Native). However, I really like plain edged knives, and I personally think that the Endura and Delica are beautiful when in plain edged design...I think about adding a serrated edge for versatility but a plain edge is what I really think I want. Arrrrrrrrrgh. Jeff/1911.

[u4ea]

Just bought a Spyderco 204 Sharpmaker off the internet. When i get it ill post feedback on what I think.

I cant wait....

Matt

[Jazzman]

Yup, the Delica is a honey of a knife.

[Jeff/1911]

OK, how often am I going to really need the serrated edge? And, am I going to have a hassle when it comes to sharpening...? I would guess the answers to these questions are "not very often" and "yes". So, I think my recent idea still has merit. I'll get the plain blade: Native, Endura, Delica - pick one, or all - grin. And then, I'll also buy a Ladybug to use for those tough, sawing jobs or to "get things started" using it's serrations as I need to. Good idea?
Jeff/1911.

[Jazzman]

I don't think that serrations are that hard to sharpen. I think that most people just use a sharpening rod and polish 'em up. That's still a good idea though.
Matt

[earthworm]

The first Delica I got had the 50/50 edge.I thought it was a gimmick but now I wonder how I got along without it.Note that Buck,Gerber,etc.are copying the 50/50 design:"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery".But if I had to choose between full-serrated & plain-edge I would choos the latter for my everday carry knife.Just my opinion.

[Jeff/1911]

earthworm - So you really do like the 50/50 edge, huh? Can you give an example of how it is useful to you? It seems to me that it would likely be very versatile.

How about the 65/35 (serrated/plain) edge of the Native? It seems like perhaps there wouldn't be enough plain edge there to "cut it", pardon the pun, but again a combo edge and designed by the good people of Spyderco -who must know something...Jeff/1911.

[vampyrewolf]

I enjoy using my FULLY serrated cricket. For my uses I find I use the serrated more often than the plain tip... The uses of serrations in EDC are many...
Boxes, Thread, Material, just starting the cut for the plain to finish... the list goes on. I would say that to decide on the uses, do as I did: buy a ladybug, and use the 50/50 edge, if you don't like serrations, you aren't out a lot.

[Jeff/1911]

VampyreWolf - Good idea. I think that's exactly what I'll do. I intend to buy one anyway. What better way to find out what I really like? Thanks, Jeff/1911.

[earthworm]

Dear Jeff/1911:I echo Vampyrewolf's comments.
In the field the serrated cuts small limbs for kindling & the smooth edge whittles a good fuzz stick.For general carry the smooth edge cleans fingernails & opens letters,the serrated goes through rope or cardboard like you-know-what through a goose.I can't speak to the 65/35 Native but the idea seems sound.Knives are like any other tool:ideally you fit the tool to the job.If there's a 1 perfect all-around knife I sure wish someone would tell me about it!In the field I usually carry my Delica,a Camillis(?sp?)Air Force-style sheath knife on my belt,a folding saw & Victornix Swiss Army knife(the big one with all the goodies)in my pack.A buddy who conducted a knife class once held up a Kershaw Bowie & a Buck Prince & said,'How'd you like to cut limbs with this(the Buck)or skin a squirrel with this(the Kershaw)?".I thought he had a point.
BTW being nosey does the'1911'in your nic refer to the Colt?

[Jeff/1911]

Earthworm - Thanks for your detailed response. I'm glad you described some of the uses you have for various blade styles. Seems to me I might be best off to carry a dedicated serrated blade knife, and a dedicated plain edge one assuming I could easily pack them both around. In many situations this would be most useful. I guess for casual everyday carry around town a combo edge would do a pretty good job of filling in for both.

Yes, my handle is the same one I use on the shooterstalk board, as I am very fond of the 1911 style pistol - particularly those chambered in .45 Auto. Jeff/1911.

[earthworm]

Jeff/1911;You've got good taste in blades & firearms*G*.?What's the addy for that shooterstalk board?-Sounds interesting.I have been known to pack the Merlin as well as the Delica:those hawkbills are intimidating!The Califaintio(sp) is also a deadly-looking piece of steel but IMHO a bit"pointy"for everyday carry/use.?Opinions,anyone?

[Jeff/1911]

The shooterstalk buletin board is at:

http://talk.shooters.com/

Great folks there too. Jeff/1911.