Should I buy the Delica 2?

[Knife Dude]

Hi everyone!

I am about to purchase my first Spyderco knife! I am 11 years old and I collect knives. I looked on the internet at the Delica 2 knife and liked the looks of it. I want the opinion of all of you guys [and girls]. Is it a good knife to buy for an 11 year old and a knife collector? Is it good quality?

[vampyrewolf]

My first knife from spyderco was a Delica. I personally bought it myself because I liked the "standard knife" look. Nothing too fancy.

I have since owned it for close to 2 yrs, and haven't as much as scratched the blade. I bought Plain Edge, FRN, as it seemed to be the easiest to maintain. I had been sharpening knives since I could walk(or so it seems) and can get shaving sharp with a benchstone.

I would recomend it as a starter into the world of Spyderco, as it has treated me well. I have since added 2 more to my Spydie family. I have loved them since I was first bitten.

Another couple options along this same route are:
Native
Calypso Jr(Thicker belly)
Harpy

I myself will be buying a harpy, a native and a chinook soon to add to my collection. I hope you enjoy your soon to be aquired knife, and that it serves you as well as ours have served us.

I would even get this for a childs first knife, and plan to do this with my sisters child in about 10yrs when she is old enough to apprecaite it.


Edited by - VampyreWolf on 6/1/2001 8:59:55 PM

[The Stare]

Hey Knife Dude! Welcome to the forum! Just got thru reading Sal's thread on where people are from. Maybe we should think about one for ages. (Afraid I have a couple years on you.)

I tend to think that your parent(s) should maybe consulted a bit on this purchase. But, assuming approval, I think it would be an excellent choice for you. Anything much bigger, and you might automatically be viewed as a maniacal juvenile delinquent. The Delica has a long and proud history, and is a very good knife. I intend to get one someday! Just got 2 Spydies in today's mail, and had one come in yesterday. I would recommend that you go for a plain edge, or no more serrations than a 50/50 or 60/40, however they come. Many perceive serrations to be evil.

Nice to have you join us. Keep buying those Spydies!

Stare