The delica is always going to be such a great option for line cooks and prep cooks alike. Most cooks have experience sharpening vg10 already, it's light as a feather, it's thin so you basically have a pocketable paring knife that can also break down boxes.
Pennsylvania doesnt have a size limit so my usual rotation is my old PM2 in s30v, K390 Stretch 2, Endura in VG10, Delica in vg10 or k390, Sheepsfoot mini Griptilian, S110 Para 3, Small Sebenza 31 with the s35vn, or a DLC Kershaw Leek with 14c28n. I got others i sprinkle in and many on my wishlist but those are the staple rotation. Right now is the blurple Para 3, I had the K390 wharncliffe delica in my pocket for about 2 weeks before then. The delica is and has been my all time favorite knife for a long time. The stretch 2 comes very close but hasnt overtaken any of my delicas. I also have a super blue sprint run that occasionally gets taken out but not often. Like you said it just gets so many things right for a general modern edc blade. Ive got a native 5 salt and a hogue deka on my short list to give magnacut a try. The Deka looks pretty promising, I really wanted to like the bugout and visually it is one of the nicest looking blades I own but idk i just dont care for using it.
Have my Delica 4 in brown FRN for 9 years now, still going strong and sharpens right up. I’ve not babied of this blade and am really impressed how VG-10 performs. Really fantastic steel. Now I’ve been EDCing a Benchmade 940-2, but the Delica 4 lives in my backpack.
I've had delica tips break off in pocket while I was on calls as a firefighter/paramedic, but otherwise I've never had a problem with them. Not to mention that even with my large hands it surprisingly feels great in hand. My thumb instantly goes to the jimping. It's that fits like a glove feeling. I got a full size bugout that I had to send back to benchmade for warranty work when the lock failed the first day I got it. Thankfully as long as you haven't modified the benchmade they honor the warranty. The sad part is you can't modify your benchmade without voiding the warranty. I prefer the mini bugout over the mini griptilian cause it gives you a bit longer handle so I'm not feeling like my pinky will fall off. I don't know what it is, but if my pinky doesn't fit fully on a knife it feels like I don't have a good grip which ultimately makes me hate the knife. Nowadays I work in law enforcement and I never care about blade length unless it's absolutely ridiculous and you're doing something crazy. Otherwise I'm checking out knives, showing mine off and talking about knife stuff. I'll also point out the fact that most stores in my state sell pocketknifes that exceed our state legal limit of 3 inches. Then if you go into the city it's 2.5 inches if you're 18 years old or older and 2 inches if you're 17 years old or younger. You can be on one side of the street in the suburbs where you're knife is legal then walk across to the city side and be illegal. It's ludicrous.
@darknewenglandprod hey at least you can have locks, where I'm from unless you've got a damn good reason and have concrete proof of that reason to display in court you can't carry anything that's fixed or locking or over 3 inches of cutting edge, the only knives we can carry just for every day purposes are non locking knives with 3 inches or less of cutting edge, autos and spring assisted are banned entirely, as are gravity knives. Luckily if you have a job that requires a knife or can prove you were/are camping, fishing etc you can legally carry a fixed blade or a locking knife over 3 inches but chances are if it's not stashed away in the bottom of your bag along with the rest of your gear and in your pocket, you're probably getting a huge fine and 6 months in jail. They claim it's to "tackle rising knife crime" when no more knife related killings or wounding's happen now than in the past and literally 95% plus of the ones that happen are done with cheap kitchen fixed blade knives and certainly not expensive folding pocket knives locking or otherwise. Some laws are enforced on entirely flawed logic and it blows my mind that we aren't lining the streets in protest to get the shit reversed, everybody either agrees with it or won't stand up against it.
I totally agree with you concerning the"less aggressive look" I believe it's a better option on several different levels and for several different reasons.
So true on the physiological effect of color. I love my purple knives, I have a purple Microtech Exocet, Civivi Baby Banter, Kershaw shuffle, and just bought a Delica in purple…had a hard time deciding with this one or the Endura..
Really enjoyed your take on the Delica. Especially since you have some more drastic knife laws in the states. My state is 3.5 so that covers a huge amount of knives out there. Love the purple too. I'm tired of constantly seeing tactical black or OD green. Your motivations seem real heartfelt. Take care.
I love them both.. for different reasons. Man though..I can't get over all the laws on a pocket knife... let me say that again... laws on a pocket knife!!! I could never live in a state that tells me I'm a criminal for carrying a Benchmade Bugout over a Spyderco Delica.. Anyway.. honest review... love the Delica 😀
Just came across your video, your review stands out amongst others, the way you compared the Delica with other knives was informative and clear. I subscribed to your channel. Your breakfast prep was a classic.lol
Awesome video! I live in a country with a similar 3 inch law and there are not that many people talking about that. The delica is an awesome knife, but man I would love a para 3 lightweight.
I have the mini grip sheep's foot! Such a sweet knife, mine is only months old but already being used ! Dude your knives are suited for you and thank you for sharing your collection, great review. Stop & search AKA time to move. I do mind where my knives come from, I'm not interested in seeing a Made in China label. That's where a lot of these blades fall out for me & I really like BM & Leatherman warranties, I've used both. But now I just received my first Spyderco it's a smallfly 2! Holy shit this is a sweet sweet knife & will get used. I really like Spyderco pocket clip!
Such a well done review. Hit the important points with great sprinkling of clips using the blades. Also super composed. Keep em coming! Edit: My Para 3 LW and Lil Native get the most carry time for me. Para 3 LW is $11 more than the Delica for better steel and much improved locking mechanism/action. Only con is that there aren’t liners.
The Delica has been my favorite EDC. Got one in ZDP 189 (love that steel). I just picked up a Delica 4 with a Wharncliffe style blade in K390. I didn't think I'd like the totally straight edge of the Warncliffe, but I've appreciated the longer cutting edge quite a few times (it does make it a bit wider when folded but not noticeably). The K390 is a really good steel and holds a good edge after some tough work - it was designed for use in the plastics cutting industry. Blade length is good, I have an endura but it's too long and scary, and the new Endela might be nice but I agree that the para-3 seems to be a close size choice. Great review, thanks!
I love k390 in Wharncliff. That blade shape solves my concern with the delica’s soft point. K390 is awesome, edge retention is beautiful.… just have to try to keep it oiled up.
And as much as people rave about the compression and axis locks (don't get me wrong I'm a huge fan of the comp lock especially) a back lock like on the delica is ALWAYS stronger and gives out at a considerably higher weight on the spine than any other locking mechanism so you know it's about as safe as you can get.
Great video with good options! Glad I found your channel. I’m also a Marylander in PG county. There is no restriction in blade length in maryland. Only restrictions on automatics. With that in mind, for most of my carry needs, a 3” knife takes care of all the cutting tasks I usually encounter outside of a kitchen. There is a 3” blade length law in DC though. I’m definitely a Spyderco fanboy. I carry a Delica and a Native most of the time. If I’m not going into DC, I might carry a paramilitary 2, usually when I’m fishing (easily breaks down cut bait).
I have the para 3 light weight thought about getting a delica they are very similar in weight I like the delica because of the thinner blade but overall can’t go wrong with either great review man
Dude, you had me LOL with the opening “food prep, sleeping, etc”, good way to grab the viewer’s attention with something funny. I just got a Delica 4, one of the DLT exclusives with CruWear steel, super stoked about it. Great review and I laughed at the “thumbs down twice if you didn’t like it” 😂😂😂😂😂
Good review and I like that you included a few options. I am currently looking for an EDC carry and like the look of that Spyderco Delica as well. I'm still deciding between Spyderco, Kershaw, and a few others.
Love my Spyderco Delica 4, just paid $90 for it but seeing as how just about every knife video is either using it as a size comparison (showing it off...lol) or actually a video on the Delica 4, how do you not buy one! I held both the Benchmade mini Griptilian & the mini Barrage and liked the Barrage better, great knife ! My K-Bar Dozier sits on my PC table for when I dont have my jeans on and actually gets more use than any of my EDC knifes....lol
Great review, George ! I had to chuckle when I saw you go to bed with your Delica 4. I'm guilty of that too where I put it in my shorts' pocket before bed. You never know...gotta be prepared. My daily knife is the Mini Griptillian which I love, but I have a Delica 4 out for delivery today !!
Good review - thanks. I am a collector and have several delica's. For EDC Delica is a fine choice - nearly everyday I'll have a delica with me unless I'm carrying a pocket jewelry type knife. I then will have a Dragonfly (cliip removed) dropped in my pocket in case I need to cut something with the pretty knife on a clip. Again, thanks for the review
Rotation -Kershaw Knock out M390 from USA Made blades , Cold steel recon 1 s35VN , Benchmade Presido II S30v , Delica , Shaman and Bradford 3.5 M390 and R2D2
My favorite knife is the Endura 4 and I can carry it legally in Champa Bay but at work im restricted to 3" or less as well. To me, nothing comes close to the feel / sound / quality of the delica 4 ( mines in the k390 steel with green handle) but I do alternate between a couple knives so its not the same shit everyday: Vosteed Nightshade, Boker Rock Stub and the Kizer Amicus.
The Delica is a great knife I bought the DLT Exclusive Delica with OD green handle and black Cruwear blade .I think they still have these available as of my writing September 19, 2020 . I also carry the Spyderco manix 2 FRN version blue handle CTS BD1 steel is excellent and the cutting edge is under 3 inches. The other knife I carry is a Spyderco Endura 4 Wharncliffe , I rotate these knives in carry . I also carry a small fixed blade along with a folder such as the LT Wright Frontier Trapper Schenk Osprey in Elmax or Lionsteel B35 fixed blade in open view because the blade is 3-3/8 inches as long as a fixed blade is not concealed it is legal at least in Colorado for now. I have Victorinox farmer , GEC traditional folders and other fixed blades all are excellent knives.
Thanks for the great video 👍. The only things that leaves me cold in Delica is the steel. Its not that bad, but after using other knives with premium steels, I want my knife to be not just sharp, but aggressively sharp! Other than that, its a great little knife. I use it every day around the house & it never fails.
Great video! But not pulling out Spyderco Chaparral FRN - missed opportunity! My EDC id Victorinox Sportsman. Combining it now with Mini Bugout. I Rit Dyed it 'Kentucky sky' blue for the same reason you carry a purple Delica.
Another great video George. I used to live up in your area and loved your comment about why you would carry a purple knife. I live in GA now so I carry a Spyderco Spydiechef because of the corrosion resistant blade and titanium handle. The Benchmade Mini Bugout would be another great option up in your area for a lightweitht EDC in a legal length. Not inexpensive but an awesome warranty. If you screw up and break the blade Benchmade will replace it for $30, Spyderco will not do that for you.
I have a delica in my pocket right now. But thats cause i am working. At home i carry lots of things but the caly 3 in zdp 189 is one of my tops. It aint budget at all and cant even get it anymore but that makes it even more special. I would say pick up a lc200n native 5. You would love it. Just s bit less blade length than drlica but has that 50/50 choil you like. Rust proof steel as well
Used to love the delica, but post para 3 LW and Chaparral... It's tough to go back to. They really need to update the base steel of the delica for the price.
@@GeorgeDEFINED I really want to see more of your opinions on knives. I'm a knife guy, use to review knife before my previous account was deleted and I was surprised that your Delica review was pretty much spot on. You have an instinct for knife reviewing, you should do it more often. We have is Nick Shabazz, but we need more competition from cool persons. If you need any inputs on a particular knife, just come to me and I'll help you brainstorm a little. Bonus : I never thought that paracord could be used to make knives way better looking. You convinced me otherwise, you know your way around colors. The paracord on the bugout fits really well. You made me buy some from amazon ahah. You're a great guy, keep going at it and I hope your audience will grow fast =D
it can get confusing with the names. it’s the Para 3, not the paramilitary 3. According to Spyderco, the smaller size puts it in a different category. It’s pretty much a shrunken down Pm2, but the correct name is para 3, not pm3 and paramilitary 3
I wanted the Delica but ended-up with lightweight P3 for $98. The wire clip is nicer than it looks. Clip is smooth as silk - clips to eveything easy and knife sits low. I still want a serrated knife, and the Delica 4 looks good to me at the mo. Good tip on the color. Great reviews thanks..
First time viewer, great video quality, keep it up. As far as my favorite daily it's got to be the Ontario Rat2 in D2, but honestly at $30, AUS8 isn't bad either. I've also been rocking the Honey badger for two months- Impressive but Stout. It's thicker and heavier
Hahaha great intro George. Spyderco has amazing knives, a bit pricey compared to their competition tho. I mean.. it is “get what you pay for” kind of thing, but I think they need a few more in their “entry level” line. For over $100 that paramilitary ought to make me breakfast too. As for my usual EDC, I rock the CRKT M16-01S, but I change it up about once a year
Great video man i used your code to get one of these. I couldn't help but giggle evertime you mentioned knife laws, they are basically nonexistent here in my state of Utah lol.
Great video sir. I live in MD as well and I’m pretty sure there is no limit to the blade length. But I could be wrong. If so, I need to get something smaller
Spyderco is the gateway drug into knife collecting. Been swapping been the Manix 2 LW and Para 3 LW for EDC. Going to pick up a Delica 4 LW soon because reasons.
Hi George, I agree with your thoughts on Delica. I picked up a knifeworks exclusive 1/600 Delica with SV90 steel. This is my new favorite edc. I have my Benchmade's showing too. You may like the Grizzly Ridge exclusive I picked up for 79.00 at Knifeworks. Great for big hands.
Love my Delica, though there are other knives I carry more often. George, if you want a deep-carry pocket clip for your Delica, you can buy one after-market. They're not terribly expensive but do raise the overall price of the knife by about 27%, taking it over $100. Thanks again, for another thoughtful review.
The Delica is hard to beat, But check out the Giantmouse Ace Iona. It's 10 gram heavier but it's a liner lock with M390 steel in a fantastic build quality.
I’m always carrying my Bugout but I don’t have the 3” law where I am. If I had to go sub 3” I’d either go to the mini Bugout or the Spyderco Native 5 personally.
I'm glad I live in Ohio. None of those stupid knife laws to worry about. My most carried blade is the Bear And Son 12 inch stag Bowie. Next up is my auto Boker AK 74 medium and xxl. I recently got the Tenacious. Liked it so much I got the Endura with the Wharncliff blade. Liked that one so much I am picking up the Delica with the WC blade as well. I see a problem with addiction in my future.....
Sweet stuff George. I think you have the staples there. Can’t think of any other classics that you don’t have, or that I’d rather have. The BM 940 is popular, but I’m not a big fan. Also like that you can get aftermarket scales or clips for most of those.
I really only carry the bugout right now but I'm really eyeing the para3 lightweight. But a hundred bucks is hard to swallow for me. I think its worth the extra money over the delica because of the compression lock and deep carry clip...thanks for the review and your thoughts. I always enjoy the knife and edc videos!
The only knife I like better than my regular Delica is my Delica wharncliffe in s30v. It is an absolute carboard laser. The teal doesn't raise eyebrows...well it does, but not in fear. lol
Very interesting info with the dependent on the color of a knife is scarry or not. And man that purple delica very cool as hell. What I carry veries from a protech, para2, or the dozier yes I do carry one of those bad boy's. All my knives are for cutting not for hurting but publicly I would use a spyderco bug. Nothing scarry about a knife no bigger then your pinky huh.
Let me start off by saying solid video and these are all great knives. I like my delica. I wouldn't pay the $80+ they're asking for them now-a-days though. IMO at this point the mini grip with Benchmade's lifetime warranty & services is an overall better value than the delica or para 3. If I was going specifically for a sub 3" spyderco for under $100, I would get the Chaparral lightweight. Has a forward finger choil and xhp steel for like $10 more than a delica. As of late I've been carrying the Knifeworks exclusive Hogue Ritter Mini-RSK MK1-G2. It's similar to the mini grip, but the handle is a little longer (helps a lot with my large hands), has g10 instead of the plastic handle and 20cv instead of s30v, and better fit & finish than any of my benchmade's. Hogue has a similar lifetime warranty to benchmade too which is really nice.
I live in Texas so our knife laws are pretty much non existent. That being said I’ve been carrying my Endura 4 a lot lately for edc. It’s big sure but super light weight and easy on the pocket. I’ve been looking at the delica a lot lately. It’s a great smaller option. Great review man! 🍻
Also...what kind of Multi tools are you using? I have a Gerber Centerdrive and my son has a leatherman OHT, its like crips and bloods over these things...if you could do a versus review, that would be aiight, Thanks again.
Dope vid bro...Question: I live in NY and we cannot have OTF knives here, I tried ordering one from Amazon and they wouldn't send one here, not sure about BladeHQ. My sister lives in Maryland and I see that you are allowed to possess and have them shipped to you, do you know this to be true? Apparently, we are allowed to have them if we possess a hunting license but cannot have them shipped here, looking for a loophole my brotha lol.
The delica is always going to be such a great option for line cooks and prep cooks alike. Most cooks have experience sharpening vg10 already, it's light as a feather, it's thin so you basically have a pocketable paring knife that can also break down boxes.
Pennsylvania doesnt have a size limit so my usual rotation is my old PM2 in s30v, K390 Stretch 2, Endura in VG10, Delica in vg10 or k390, Sheepsfoot mini Griptilian, S110 Para 3, Small Sebenza 31 with the s35vn, or a DLC Kershaw Leek with 14c28n. I got others i sprinkle in and many on my wishlist but those are the staple rotation. Right now is the blurple Para 3, I had the K390 wharncliffe delica in my pocket for about 2 weeks before then. The delica is and has been my all time favorite knife for a long time. The stretch 2 comes very close but hasnt overtaken any of my delicas. I also have a super blue sprint run that occasionally gets taken out but not often. Like you said it just gets so many things right for a general modern edc blade. Ive got a native 5 salt and a hogue deka on my short list to give magnacut a try. The Deka looks pretty promising, I really wanted to like the bugout and visually it is one of the nicest looking blades I own but idk i just dont care for using it.
Have my Delica 4 in brown FRN for 9 years now, still going strong and sharpens right up. I’ve not babied of this blade and am really impressed how VG-10 performs. Really fantastic steel. Now I’ve been EDCing a Benchmade 940-2, but the Delica 4 lives in my backpack.
I've had delica tips break off in pocket while I was on calls as a firefighter/paramedic, but otherwise I've never had a problem with them. Not to mention that even with my large hands it surprisingly feels great in hand. My thumb instantly goes to the jimping. It's that fits like a glove feeling. I got a full size bugout that I had to send back to benchmade for warranty work when the lock failed the first day I got it. Thankfully as long as you haven't modified the benchmade they honor the warranty. The sad part is you can't modify your benchmade without voiding the warranty. I prefer the mini bugout over the mini griptilian cause it gives you a bit longer handle so I'm not feeling like my pinky will fall off. I don't know what it is, but if my pinky doesn't fit fully on a knife it feels like I don't have a good grip which ultimately makes me hate the knife.
Nowadays I work in law enforcement and I never care about blade length unless it's absolutely ridiculous and you're doing something crazy. Otherwise I'm checking out knives, showing mine off and talking about knife stuff. I'll also point out the fact that most stores in my state sell pocketknifes that exceed our state legal limit of 3 inches. Then if you go into the city it's 2.5 inches if you're 18 years old or older and 2 inches if you're 17 years old or younger. You can be on one side of the street in the suburbs where you're knife is legal then walk across to the city side and be illegal. It's ludicrous.
@darknewenglandprod hey at least you can have locks, where I'm from unless you've got a damn good reason and have concrete proof of that reason to display in court you can't carry anything that's fixed or locking or over 3 inches of cutting edge, the only knives we can carry just for every day purposes are non locking knives with 3 inches or less of cutting edge, autos and spring assisted are banned entirely, as are gravity knives. Luckily if you have a job that requires a knife or can prove you were/are camping, fishing etc you can legally carry a fixed blade or a locking knife over 3 inches but chances are if it's not stashed away in the bottom of your bag along with the rest of your gear and in your pocket, you're probably getting a huge fine and 6 months in jail. They claim it's to "tackle rising knife crime" when no more knife related killings or wounding's happen now than in the past and literally 95% plus of the ones that happen are done with cheap kitchen fixed blade knives and certainly not expensive folding pocket knives locking or otherwise. Some laws are enforced on entirely flawed logic and it blows my mind that we aren't lining the streets in protest to get the shit reversed, everybody either agrees with it or won't stand up against it.
@HeWhoIsWhoHeIsSounds a whole lot like Germany but with a little more leeway.
Carried a bm super freek for a year and I liked your video so much I ordered a delica in zome be here friday
I totally agree with you concerning the"less aggressive look" I believe it's a better option on several different levels and for several different reasons.
So true on the physiological effect of color. I love my purple knives, I have a purple Microtech Exocet, Civivi Baby Banter, Kershaw shuffle, and just bought a Delica in purple…had a hard time deciding with this one or the Endura..
Really enjoyed your take on the Delica. Especially since you have some more drastic knife laws in the states. My state is 3.5 so that covers a huge amount of knives out there. Love the purple too. I'm tired of constantly seeing tactical black or OD green. Your motivations seem real heartfelt. Take care.
First time viewer here. Great job! I’ve watched a ton on this knife and yours is one of the best I have seen.
I’m usually rocking my 940 if not that a tenacious.
I just discovered your channel and am catching up. I appreciate what you do and how you so it. Keep it up man.
I love them both.. for different reasons. Man though..I can't get over all the laws on a pocket knife... let me say that again... laws on a pocket knife!!! I could never live in a state that tells me I'm a criminal for carrying a Benchmade Bugout over a Spyderco Delica..
Anyway.. honest review... love the Delica 😀
Just came across your video, your review stands out amongst others, the way you compared the Delica with other knives was informative and clear. I subscribed to your channel. Your breakfast prep was a classic.lol
I appreciate that!
Just discovered your channel, nice work. Great intro, started off with a smile and enjoyed your review and comparisons. Many thanks.
I have a delica for like 3 years now and is all I need it's being such a great little knife
I got to tell you. Your videos are getting better at every post. Keep it up my dude.
Thanks Steve.. I'm trying Bro.. Be Safe ✌🏾
Awesome video! I live in a country with a similar 3 inch law and there are not that many people talking about that. The delica is an awesome knife, but man I would love a para 3 lightweight.
I have the mini grip sheep's foot! Such a sweet knife, mine is only months old but already being used ! Dude your knives are suited for you and thank you for sharing your collection, great review. Stop & search AKA time to move. I do mind where my knives come from, I'm not interested in seeing a Made in China label. That's where a lot of these blades fall out for me & I really like BM & Leatherman warranties, I've used both. But now I just received my first Spyderco it's a smallfly 2! Holy shit this is a sweet sweet knife & will get used. I really like Spyderco pocket clip!
Rat2 is my most carried, delica is hard to beat but man I would love a pm3
Stay away from the PM3 with G-10 scales and go with the lightweight. The lightweight is cheaper and a better carry knife IMO.
@@pfsrwp The lightweight is AWFUL compared to the G10 Para 3!
@@ihave7sacks You have the right to be wrong - carry on
@@pfsrwp I still like the lightweight, but it's cheap feeling compared with the real one.
@@ihave7sacks I did not say it wasn't. It is cheaper and feels cheaper but it's a better carry in MHO
Such a well done review. Hit the important points with great sprinkling of clips using the blades. Also super composed. Keep em coming! Edit: My Para 3 LW and Lil Native get the most carry time for me. Para 3 LW is $11 more than the Delica for better steel and much improved locking mechanism/action. Only con is that there aren’t liners.
The Delica has been my favorite EDC. Got one in ZDP 189 (love that steel). I just picked up a Delica 4 with a Wharncliffe style blade in K390. I didn't think I'd like the totally straight edge of the Warncliffe, but I've appreciated the longer cutting edge quite a few times (it does make it a bit wider when folded but not noticeably). The K390 is a really good steel and holds a good edge after some tough work - it was designed for use in the plastics cutting industry. Blade length is good, I have an endura but it's too long and scary, and the new Endela might be nice but I agree that the para-3 seems to be a close size choice. Great review, thanks!
I love k390 in Wharncliff. That blade shape solves my concern with the delica’s soft point. K390 is awesome, edge retention is beautiful.… just have to try to keep it oiled up.
My 20CV Wharnie sees a lot of pocket time. Just cuts so nicely, great little point for random fine tasks. Lovely blade
Outdoor edge. Razor edge...try it you will luv it
I bought my first Spyderco last month, and I went with the Delica 4 (in 20CV). Great knife, sharpest blade I’ve ever owned.
Great steel.. get that new worksharp sharpener.. simple and great
And as much as people rave about the compression and axis locks (don't get me wrong I'm a huge fan of the comp lock especially) a back lock like on the delica is ALWAYS stronger and gives out at a considerably higher weight on the spine than any other locking mechanism so you know it's about as safe as you can get.
Great video with good options! Glad I found your channel. I’m also a Marylander in PG county. There is no restriction in blade length in maryland. Only restrictions on automatics. With that in mind, for most of my carry needs, a 3” knife takes care of all the cutting tasks I usually encounter outside of a kitchen. There is a 3” blade length law in DC though. I’m definitely a Spyderco fanboy. I carry a Delica and a Native most of the time. If I’m not going into DC, I might carry a paramilitary 2, usually when I’m fishing (easily breaks down cut bait).
Yeah I'm in and out of DC.. so keep my knifes under 3" I probably misspoke in the video..
I have the para 3 light weight thought about getting a delica they are very similar in weight I like the delica because of the thinner blade but overall can’t go wrong with either great review man
Dude, you had me LOL with the opening “food prep, sleeping, etc”, good way to grab the viewer’s attention with something funny. I just got a Delica 4, one of the DLT exclusives with CruWear steel, super stoked about it. Great review and I laughed at the “thumbs down twice if you didn’t like it” 😂😂😂😂😂
Good review and I like that you included a few options. I am currently looking for an EDC carry and like the look of that Spyderco Delica as well. I'm still deciding between Spyderco, Kershaw, and a few others.
Love my Spyderco Delica 4, just paid $90 for it but seeing as how just about every knife video is either using it as a size comparison (showing it off...lol) or actually a video on the Delica 4, how do you not buy one! I held both the Benchmade mini Griptilian & the mini Barrage and liked the Barrage better, great knife ! My K-Bar Dozier sits on my PC table for when I dont have my jeans on and actually gets more use than any of my EDC knifes....lol
Nice video! Delica is also one of my favorites. I always have one of them with me. Plain or combo blade, depending where I am (City/woods etc)
Benchmade went with blue for visibility to help find incase lost. But you have a point as well.
I love my delica but I recently bought a couple of Qsp knives. For 30 and 40 bucks they do everything I need.
lmao @9:08 dog is like "Not this shit again..."
Great review, George ! I had to chuckle when I saw you go to bed with your Delica 4. I'm guilty of that too where I put it in my shorts' pocket before bed. You never know...gotta be prepared. My daily knife is the Mini Griptillian which I love, but I have a Delica 4 out for delivery today !!
Thanx man for the review ..I wanna get both delica and para 3. I have the chaparral and dragonfly in g10 and luv them ..take care
I was carrying a victorionox cadet but just got my first delica 4 in orange yesterday!
Good review - thanks. I am a collector and have several delica's. For EDC Delica is a fine choice - nearly everyday I'll have a delica with me unless I'm carrying a pocket jewelry type knife. I then will have a Dragonfly (cliip removed) dropped in my pocket in case I need to cut something with the pretty knife on a clip. Again, thanks for the review
loved the video, I’ve watched a ton on this knife and yours is one of the best I have seen.
Rotation -Kershaw Knock out M390 from USA Made blades , Cold steel recon 1 s35VN , Benchmade Presido II S30v , Delica , Shaman and Bradford 3.5 M390 and R2D2
Nice collection 👍
My favorite knife is the Endura 4 and I can carry it legally in Champa Bay but at work im restricted to 3" or less as well. To me, nothing comes close to the feel / sound / quality of the delica 4 ( mines in the k390 steel with green handle) but I do alternate between a couple knives so its not the same shit everyday: Vosteed Nightshade, Boker Rock Stub and the Kizer Amicus.
The Delica is a great knife I bought the DLT Exclusive Delica with OD green handle and black Cruwear blade .I think they still have these available as of my writing September 19, 2020 . I also carry the Spyderco manix 2 FRN version blue handle CTS BD1 steel is excellent and the cutting edge is under 3 inches. The other knife I carry is a Spyderco Endura 4 Wharncliffe , I rotate these knives in carry . I also carry a small fixed blade along with a folder such as the LT Wright Frontier Trapper Schenk Osprey in Elmax or Lionsteel B35 fixed blade in open view because the blade is 3-3/8 inches as long as a fixed blade is not concealed it is legal at least in Colorado for now. I have Victorinox farmer , GEC traditional folders and other fixed blades all are excellent knives.
Carrying Para 3 right now, CTS BD1N steel is great!
Thanks for the great video 👍.
The only things that leaves me cold in Delica is the steel. Its not that bad, but after using other knives with premium steels, I want my knife to be not just sharp, but aggressively sharp!
Other than that, its a great little knife. I use it every day around the house & it never fails.
YES YES YES that VG10 is ok but to many better steels to pick from.
What knives would you recommend? Be safe ✌🏾
You can find zdp 189 on eBay for the same price as a be Delica vg10. That’s a great k ife
Great video! But not pulling out Spyderco Chaparral FRN - missed opportunity!
My EDC id Victorinox Sportsman. Combining it now with Mini Bugout. I Rit Dyed it 'Kentucky sky' blue for the same reason you carry a purple Delica.
Another great video George. I used to live up in your area and loved your comment about why you would carry a purple knife. I live in GA now so I carry a Spyderco Spydiechef because of the corrosion resistant blade and titanium handle. The Benchmade Mini Bugout would be another great option up in your area for a lightweitht EDC in a legal length. Not inexpensive but an awesome warranty. If you screw up and break the blade Benchmade will replace it for $30, Spyderco will not do that for you.
The mini is on my list.. waiting for a blacked out version..be safe ✌🏾
I like what you did to the clip . This knife should come with polished SS clip . Good video man . Edit : My edc is a camo PM2
I have a delica in my pocket right now. But thats cause i am working. At home i carry lots of things but the caly 3 in zdp 189 is one of my tops. It aint budget at all and cant even get it anymore but that makes it even more special. I would say pick up a lc200n native 5. You would love it. Just s bit less blade length than drlica but has that 50/50 choil you like. Rust proof steel as well
Yep..I'm picking up what you putting down..Native 5 Salt will be order very soon.. Be Safe ✌🏾
Used to love the delica, but post para 3 LW and Chaparral... It's tough to go back to. They really need to update the base steel of the delica for the price.
Keep going at it, your reviews are amazing and you have a very wholesome personality ! Could listen to you all day long.
Thanks Leon
@@GeorgeDEFINED I really want to see more of your opinions on knives. I'm a knife guy, use to review knife before my previous account was deleted and I was surprised that your Delica review was pretty much spot on. You have an instinct for knife reviewing, you should do it more often. We have is Nick Shabazz, but we need more competition from cool persons. If you need any inputs on a particular knife, just come to me and I'll help you brainstorm a little.
Bonus : I never thought that paracord could be used to make knives way better looking. You convinced me otherwise, you know your way around colors. The paracord on the bugout fits really well. You made me buy some from amazon ahah.
You're a great guy, keep going at it and I hope your audience will grow fast =D
it can get confusing with the names. it’s the Para 3, not the paramilitary 3. According to Spyderco, the smaller size puts it in a different category. It’s pretty much a shrunken down Pm2, but the correct name is para 3, not pm3 and paramilitary 3
I wanted the Delica but ended-up with lightweight P3 for $98. The wire clip is nicer than it looks. Clip is smooth as silk - clips to eveything easy and knife sits low. I still want a serrated knife, and the Delica 4 looks good to me at the mo. Good tip on the color. Great reviews thanks..
First time viewer. Great review! Helpful and entertaining
First time viewer, great video quality, keep it up. As far as my favorite daily it's got to be the Ontario Rat2 in D2, but honestly at $30, AUS8 isn't bad either. I've also been rocking the Honey badger for two months- Impressive but Stout. It's thicker and heavier
There is no limit to the length of a folding knife carried in Maryland. If you carry a 12" knife its cool as long as its not a fixed blade
The scales on your para 3 look so good.
Hahaha great intro George. Spyderco has amazing knives, a bit pricey compared to their competition tho. I mean.. it is “get what you pay for” kind of thing, but I think they need a few more in their “entry level” line. For over $100 that paramilitary ought to make me breakfast too.
As for my usual EDC, I rock the CRKT M16-01S, but I change it up about once a year
I picked up the M-16 a while back I was happy with it.. Nice choice.. Be safe ✌🏾
Great video man i used your code to get one of these. I couldn't help but giggle evertime you mentioned knife laws, they are basically nonexistent here in my state of Utah lol.
Actually maryland law is you can carry anything but DC you have to be under 3 inches
Take a look at the Byrd line. Budget friendly and all the features of the Spydercos. I carry the Harrier 2 at work.
Yep... I used them for a while.. they are good.
Awesome video thank you sir!
Great video sir. I live in MD as well and I’m pretty sure there is no limit to the blade length. But I could be wrong. If so, I need to get something smaller
I misspoke DC has the 3 inch law. I work in DC so I try to carry smaller knives..
Spyderco is the gateway drug into knife collecting. Been swapping been the Manix 2 LW and Para 3 LW for EDC. Going to pick up a Delica 4 LW soon because reasons.
Just ordered a Full Size Griptilian. Been looking at this knife for a minute. The mini grip just seems to small I got big hands.
I think you will like it.. Be Safe ✌🏾
Got it in the mail yesterday and yes Sir I do! Glad I went with the full size too! ✌🏾
Great video! Fantastic comparison and information. 💪
Awesome scales on the PM3.
Benchmade Bugout, Benchmade mini bugout, Benchmade proper. On the budget side Kershaw Cryo and CRKT M16 hands down.
Benchmade 720 right now. Discontinued, came out in 90’s
Hi George, I agree with your thoughts on Delica. I picked up a knifeworks exclusive 1/600 Delica with SV90 steel. This is my new favorite edc. I have my Benchmade's showing too. You may like the Grizzly Ridge exclusive I picked up for 79.00 at Knifeworks. Great for big hands.
I'm think my next purchase is the native 5 salt.. folks are telling me I need to step up my steel game.. Be safe ✌🏾
Salt line is awesome! I got the spydiechef two weeks ago and unloved it!
Love my Delica, though there are other knives I carry more often. George, if you want a deep-carry pocket clip for your Delica, you can buy one after-market. They're not terribly expensive but do raise the overall price of the knife by about 27%, taking it over $100. Thanks again, for another thoughtful review.
I'm considering it even if it cost me a little more.. Be safe ✌🏾
I'm a new subscriber and thanks to your channel a first-time Spyderco owner it was an excellent suggestion. Good looking out!😁👍
Great review. I have the tenacious as my first Spiderco but the Delica is my next thanks to your review.🕷
First time seeing your content and I enjoy it!!
The Delica is hard to beat, But check out the Giantmouse Ace Iona. It's 10 gram heavier but it's a liner lock with M390 steel in a fantastic build quality.
I like that Giant mouse.. Especially the scales are sick! Be safe ✌🏾
Great Video Man,Thanks for sharing. ..Subscribed!
Right now, in my basketball shorts, a Keyshawn Fraxion in blue. Very thin, lightweight, sub $30, lots of pros, not too many cons.
Nice!
Dude, Awesome video! You literally compared all of my favorite EDC blades. I have a lot to think about now! 😁
Loved the video! Please keep making content like this! I use a steel will cutjack. 3.5 in blade in D2 (only $40!!). Great steel and awesome flipper.
Hey Justin.. I had the Modus for awhile.. loved it! Be Safe
Man I really really like your thumbnail. Anyway I can get my hands on some pics like that for a wallpaper on my PC? My area isn't that pretty haha.
Email me at georgedefined@gmail.com
Solid video!!! Keep up the good work.
Dude this is an excellent video thank you
The intro made me laugh u earned a sub G
That para 3 though … I am feeling those scales
Look slippery, might need stippling.
I’m always carrying my Bugout but I don’t have the 3” law where I am. If I had to go sub 3” I’d either go to the mini Bugout or the Spyderco Native 5 personally.
Yep.. my next purchase is the Native 5 Salt.. I fish a lot and I just discovered it..Be Safe ✌🏾
I'm glad I live in Ohio. None of those stupid knife laws to worry about. My most carried blade is the Bear And Son 12 inch stag Bowie. Next up is my auto Boker AK 74 medium and xxl. I recently got the Tenacious. Liked it so much I got the Endura with the Wharncliff blade. Liked that one so much I am picking up the Delica with the WC blade as well. I see a problem with addiction in my future.....
New subscriber. Like your talk of budget and practical.
Take a look at the Rockjumper...sort of an evolution of the Delica.
Nice.. I'm finding I like knives with a foward choil.. best thing since sliced 🍞
Sweet stuff George. I think you have the staples there. Can’t think of any other classics that you don’t have, or that I’d rather have. The BM 940 is popular, but I’m not a big fan. Also like that you can get aftermarket scales or clips for most of those.
I want to checkout the 940 but the handle looks odd and small to me?? Thanks for watching! Be Safe ✌🏾
I really only carry the bugout right now but I'm really eyeing the para3 lightweight. But a hundred bucks is hard to swallow for me. I think its worth the extra money over the delica because of the compression lock and deep carry clip...thanks for the review and your thoughts. I always enjoy the knife and edc videos!
Yeah times are tight for alot of us.. I have been looking at some cheaper options.. Be safe ✌🏾
0:50 When did Maryland get a 3" knife law? When I lived there, there was no such thing.
Yep I misspoke.. 3 inch knife law is for DC not Maryland
The only knife I like better than my regular Delica is my Delica wharncliffe in s30v. It is an absolute carboard laser. The teal doesn't raise eyebrows...well it does, but not in fear. lol
Still rotating between my CRKT squid and my Ontario Rat II D2 😁
Classics
Awesome review! Marylander here as well 🔥
Very interesting info with the dependent on the color of a knife is scarry or not. And man that purple delica very cool as hell. What I carry veries from a protech, para2, or the dozier yes I do carry one of those bad boy's. All my knives are for cutting not for hurting but publicly I would use a spyderco bug. Nothing scarry about a knife no bigger then your pinky huh.
Let me start off by saying solid video and these are all great knives.
I like my delica. I wouldn't pay the $80+ they're asking for them now-a-days though. IMO at this point the mini grip with Benchmade's lifetime warranty & services is an overall better value than the delica or para 3.
If I was going specifically for a sub 3" spyderco for under $100, I would get the Chaparral lightweight. Has a forward finger choil and xhp steel for like $10 more than a delica.
As of late I've been carrying the Knifeworks exclusive Hogue Ritter Mini-RSK MK1-G2. It's similar to the mini grip, but the handle is a little longer (helps a lot with my large hands), has g10 instead of the plastic handle and 20cv instead of s30v, and better fit & finish than any of my benchmade's. Hogue has a similar lifetime warranty to benchmade too which is really nice.
I'm eyeing the native 5 salt for the summer.. Be Safe ✌🏾
Delica is king, and you're right it's begging for a finger choil. My other favorite is a cheap Huskey with replacement razors; nice and thin.
I live in Texas so our knife laws are pretty much non existent. That being said I’ve been carrying my Endura 4 a lot lately for edc. It’s big sure but super light weight and easy on the pocket. I’ve been looking at the delica a lot lately. It’s a great smaller option. Great review man! 🍻
Damn near cackled as you brought it to bed... dont ask why 😅
edc: every day cary
ens: every night snuggle
Also...what kind of Multi tools are you using? I have a Gerber Centerdrive and my son has a leatherman OHT, its like crips and bloods over these things...if you could do a versus review, that would be aiight, Thanks again.
I have a couple of leathermans I like the juice but they stopped making it.. I haven't done a vs video in a while..🤔 could be fun.. Be safe ✌🏾
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Dope vid bro...Question: I live in NY and we cannot have OTF knives here, I tried ordering one from Amazon and they wouldn't send one here, not sure about BladeHQ. My sister lives in Maryland and I see that you are allowed to possess and have them shipped to you, do you know this to be true? Apparently, we are allowed to have them if we possess a hunting license but cannot have them shipped here, looking for a loophole my brotha lol.
I have some.. never had a problem with shipping.. Sis sounds like the loophole.. Be Safe ✌🏾
A "Delica 5" with a finger choil and deep pocket carry clip would MAKE the Delica PERFECT....they wouldn't be able to keep them on the shelf