cheapo's knife threads (merged)

[ghostrider]

i guess you're right... not sure how aus8 holds, but the CRKT van hoy snapfire looks too good to pass up.... it is small, and easy to open and close.... seems like a perfect EDC.

-David

I have a M-18 from CRKT with AUS-8. It seems to hold okay and isn't bad to sharpen.

Chances are this won't be your last knife. You'll probably find one you like, and then after using it find that it lacks in some area where another knife you now covet excells. That's usually the way it works.

I also agree with Isak Hawk. There are other factors that make a knife than just blade steel. In fact, there are other factors that give a blade better performance than just blade steel.

May I inquire as to why you think the Delica is too wide? I always thought they looked wide, but when I started carrying my Endura I discovered that due to the design, the Endura/Delica series of knives is one of the most pocketable knives in the industry.

I'll tell you a good knife for starting out with. The Boker Plus Subcom Folder. It's a great little knife with wonderfull ergonomics and very good edge retention (even in the first generation ones with 420J2). They are reasonably priced and small enough that only the diehard sheeple will find them alarming. It now comes in AUS-8, and even though it fills the hand quite well, it is small enough to fit in the jean watch pocket. It's taking the knife community by storm, and will serve you well.

 

[cryhavok]

I have both a Delica 4 and a recently bought Spyderco Viele II. Actually both were bought within a week...Can you say "compulsive buying"

Anyway the Viele II is completely beautiful. The opening mechanism is so freaking smooth that it almost seems to open by itself. Blade is standard spyderco scary sharp from factory. It also uses a linerlock so one handed closing is extremely easy (I can't close my delica 4 (or any others that have the blade release on the back of the handle). Steel is VG-10. Both my GF and little sister commented on how much smoother it is to open than the Delica 4. Like Night and Day.

comparing viele 2 to delica:

p.s. That's the Japanese God of War symbol on the blade 😀

The handle material is very cool. On the front side is a smooth micarta while the backside is a checkered G-10 material. G-10 is highly praised for it's resistance to wear and great grip. I like the weight...feels substantial without being overly heavy.

I bought mine for 93 + 4.75 shipping on ebay. I highly highly suggest it. It will be residing in my pocket along with my PD for a LOOONG time.

Oh and what will you mostly use it for? Unless you plan on cutting a lot of rope or something fibrous, a sharp Plain edge will fit the bill.

 

[ghostrider]

cryhavok,

Congrats on the new Spydies, and thanks for the pics. You should be able to close the D4 one-handed as I and many others do it all the time. I usually just grip the knife like I would during normal use, and let the blade drop. Then, I rotate the knife in my hand and close it the rest of the way with my thumb in the hole. The "kick" was put there just for this purpose.

There are other methods, but I am not that skilled.

The Viele II is a sweet knife.

 

[cryhavok]

Ghostrider,

Thanks for the tips. With your suggestions I am able to close the Delica 1 handed, but I think I still prefer the "controlled" close of the viele. I was a little nervous about the blade falling onto my fingers, but it doesn't seem like it will happen with just the force of gravity...

Yes I'm really enjoying this knife. It is kind of the "sleeper" of the spyderco line because it is very high quality yet doesn't get much attention...at least not on the spyderco forums.

I seem to be starting a small spyderco family...I also have a ZDP-189 Black PE Calypso Jr on preorder that should be here Jan 07. I need to keep practicing with my sharpmaker

 

[03lab]

I'll tell you a good knife for starting out with. The Boker Plus Subcom Folder. It's a great little knife with wonderfull ergonomics and very good edge retention (even in the first generation ones with 420J2). They are reasonably priced and small enough that only the diehard sheeple will find them alarming. It now comes in AUS-8, and even though it fills the hand quite well, it is small enough to fit in the jean watch pocket. It's taking the knife community by storm, and will serve you well.

That Böker looks nice, probably will pick one up for my PSK. Thanks for posting. 🙂

 

[ghostrider]

Ghostrider,

Thanks for the tips. With your suggestions I am able to close the Delica 1 handed, but I think I still prefer the "controlled" close of the viele. I was a little nervous about the blade falling onto my fingers, but it doesn't seem like it will happen with just the force of gravity...

Yes I'm really enjoying this knife. It is kind of the "sleeper" of the spyderco line because it is very high quality yet doesn't get much attention...at least not on the spyderco forums.

I seem to be starting a small spyderco family...I also have a ZDP-189 Black PE Calypso Jr on preorder that should be here Jan 07. I need to keep practicing with my sharpmaker

Happy to assist. You finger or thumb is going to be in the plain of the blade with either the liner lock, or the method I described for the mid-lock. However, with the Delica the kick protects your finger much like a 50/50 choil does.



Your right about not much chatter on the Viele II. Don’t know why that is because it looks like a great one to me. I think they are beautiful knives, but a little expensive for my taste.

That Böker looks nice, probably will pick one up for my PSK. Thanks for posting. 🙂

To hold one is to want one IMHO.



I’m not a person who likes to carry small knives because I want something I can hold onto. Small knives usually don’t make it into my pocket but this model is an exception. It is also easy to modify.

 

[cheapo]

got my spyderco delica

i got a spyderco delica from my pops as a gift. I like it. It is really light, and i can hardly tell when i have it clipped on. The clip is nice and tight too. It is nice and sharp too 🙂 overall, a great buy.... btw, i got the partially serrated black bladed one.

-david

 

[Cmoore]

I bought a G-10 handled Byrd Cara Cara recently as an intended gift for a relative (I may keep it though):

I'm pretty much a snob with respect to production knives; but, I found this one to exceed my expectations. Here is the description:

Plain Edge. Mid size folding lock back. Dual liners. Boye Dent. Pocket Clip. length overall 8 5/8" (219 mm) blade length 3 7/8" (98 mm) blade steel 8Cr13MoV length closed 4 3/4" (121 mm) cutting edge 3 7/32" (82 mm) weight 5.6 oz. (166 g) hole diameter 15/32" (12 mm) blade thickness 1/8" (3 mm) handle material G-10 $24.97

Based on this knife, I think Spyderco really got it right with this low cost line.

 

[cheapo]

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