I had a really nice one with the metal handle and let a friend talk me out of it. Damnit. It's been more than 10 years and everytime I try to make him give it back to me, he just laughs and laughs. Spiderco are very nice knives.
I've been carrying the Delca for a little while, and have cut a few things with it, but not enough to make a judgment. A few boxes and some cord. It is still sharp enough to shave the hairs on my arm. I like it for a relatively inexpensive folder.
my first pocket knife was a spyderco mariner. that blade was fantastic on cutting the bands off the pallets and shrink wrap. then had a spur, native, calypso. always and still do want to pick up a civillian, ever since i saw it in the movie "Bad Boys".
I have carried a spyderco for 14 yrs. Working in Alaska and at times used two. I perfer the serrated blades since they keep sharp over heavy use. Also used a smooth and parcially serrated blade for delicate work. Cut mostly heavy strapping and canvas tie downs. Outstanding and Spyderco reamains my favorite.
I know this thread is a little old, but how do you like the ZDP?
I always preferred Benchmade over the SpyderCo designs, but they're slowly growing on me. I've never used the ZDP but seems like a great steel. Am thinking about *maybe* picking one up.