Zrexxer
05-20-2003, 12:00 AM
I just received my carbon fiber Delica, plain edge #220. After handling it a bit, I'm fairly impressed.
Fit and finish on the knife is equal to any Spyderco I own, and quite a step above the FRN Delicas. The carbon fiber has a nice gloss finish, with a lot of depth and life in the weave. It doesn't offer any more grip than stainless steel handles in my opinion, but it's quite a bit more attractive. It's fairly thin in section, and rides in the pocket nicely.
The clip is a departure in itself; it's quite a bit smaller than other Spyderco clips, although I think it's very well proportioned to the knife size. Perhaps as a result of its smaller size, its grip is quite a bit tighter than my FRN Delica clip, too. The clip is fastened by three screws and can be switched for tip up or tip down carry. Mine's set up for tip down right now; I think I'll leave it that way.
Blade closure is perfectly centered (my personal pet peeve; I can't stand a folder blade that rubs against one scale when closing) and lockup is better than any Spydie lockback I've handled. Walk and talk is very nice. Lockback spring pressure is right where it should be, neither too loose or tight.
There's not much to say about the VG10 blade; like all Spydercos, the grind is beyond reproach and it arrived nicely sharp and evilly pointy <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
When I first heard of the CF Delicas I remember thinking that it seemed like overkill for such a daily workhorse model; now I'm rethinking that. All in all, I could see this knife becoming a daily carry rather than just a pretty safe queen.
Dan
Fit and finish on the knife is equal to any Spyderco I own, and quite a step above the FRN Delicas. The carbon fiber has a nice gloss finish, with a lot of depth and life in the weave. It doesn't offer any more grip than stainless steel handles in my opinion, but it's quite a bit more attractive. It's fairly thin in section, and rides in the pocket nicely.
The clip is a departure in itself; it's quite a bit smaller than other Spyderco clips, although I think it's very well proportioned to the knife size. Perhaps as a result of its smaller size, its grip is quite a bit tighter than my FRN Delica clip, too. The clip is fastened by three screws and can be switched for tip up or tip down carry. Mine's set up for tip down right now; I think I'll leave it that way.
Blade closure is perfectly centered (my personal pet peeve; I can't stand a folder blade that rubs against one scale when closing) and lockup is better than any Spydie lockback I've handled. Walk and talk is very nice. Lockback spring pressure is right where it should be, neither too loose or tight.
There's not much to say about the VG10 blade; like all Spydercos, the grind is beyond reproach and it arrived nicely sharp and evilly pointy <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
When I first heard of the CF Delicas I remember thinking that it seemed like overkill for such a daily workhorse model; now I'm rethinking that. All in all, I could see this knife becoming a daily carry rather than just a pretty safe queen.
Dan