Reddit reviews Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight Signature Folding Knife with 2.90" Saber-Ground Steel Blade and Emerson Opener - PlainEdge Grind - C11PGYW
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RELIABLE HIGH PERFORMANCE - The Delica 4 family includes a full range of handle colors, blade grinds, and edge configurations, as well as a blunted training version and a model with the Emerson OpeningFRN HANDLE - Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon is a polymer mixed with glass fiber then injection molded into formed and textured lightweight high-strength knife handles.FLAT SABER GRIND - This knife features a blade ground with flat bevels that extend from the centerline of the blade to the cutting edge. This grind maintains full thickness through a larger portion of the blade for increased strength.PLAINEDGE - A sharpened knife blade with no serrations or teeth sometimes referred to as a smooth blade.SPECIFICATIONS - Closed Length (Inches): 4.25, Overall Length (Inches): 7.15, Blade Length (Inches):2.9, Blade Steel: VG-10, Grind: Saber
Unfortunately there just aren't a lot of great, smallish, narrow knives that can really take abuse. Back locks are stronger than liner locks so I'd point you in that direction - check out the waved Spyderco Delica. The Delica is a classic design and the waved version has a couple advantages you might appreciate: great steel that isn't a bear to sharpen, great ergonomics, and blade geometry that can take a beating. Oh and the wave is pretty cool and sometimes practical, too.
It miiight be one of the ugliest knives ever made but when I want an easy to carry, capable, and comfortable blade I always grab mine.
EDIT: just realized you said you wanted a partially serrated knife in which case check out the foliage green version, which happens to be a little cheaper, too.
he tells you in the vid.... spyderco delica 4 emerson
I bought mine in Florida where it was legal to sell and carry. It was one of my favorites and a pretty frequent EDC for me. Then, recently I moved to Portland, OR, where they're not so legal. I had to replace my favorite EDC, but I'm pretty happy with my new quick deployment knife, the Spyderco Delica 4 with Emerson Wave opening.
everyone seems to rave about the griptillian and the 940 from benchmade. also includes their lifesharp service, which is pretty awesome
i have a decent number of knives, but the one i use the most by far is the delica 4 wave-- best $60 i ever spent.
in the end i'd say you could definitely spend a lot less than $200 for a great knife, just depends on your taste
I'm looking to get a Delica 4, such a sexy knife!
Spyderco Delica 4 Wave
VG-10 is a decent steel and at 2.9 inches this might be the right choice for you.
Don't get that. If you want to wow him, definately get something special, like a Spyderco Delica Wave
The wave, patented by Emerson (famous high end brand), allows knives to be deployed the moment out of the pocket by itself. See if he owns one already, if not, that is a great choice.
Any of the Kershaw X Emerson CQC series is also a great choice, with the same wave feature. I always get these as gifts for people, both knife nut and non-nut. They always seem to be wowed by the wave feature. Its just my go-to for a knife gift.
http://www.amazon.com/Kershaw-6034-Emerson-Designed-CQC-6K/dp/B00I0RSVQK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449725440&sr=8-1&keywords=kershaw+cqc
http://www.amazon.com/Spyderco-Delica-Emerson-Opener-Plain/dp/B00165X4K6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449725449&sr=8-1&keywords=delica+4+wave
Sprderco Delica Wave. Not only is it an awesome knife, but the wave feature doubles as a bottle opener. It's not the safest bottle opener, but it's safer that it looks, just be careful. Not a keychain knife though, but it's very pocketable.
Here's a version with the Emerson:
Spyderco Delica 4 Emerson Opener Plain Edge Knife, Gray https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00165X4K6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_2GNMyb45TRFTF
Here's a demo of how to use the hole in the blade to open it:
https://youtu.be/zNqrTqsMRMg