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==Most collectible variation==
==Most collectible variation==
Collecting knives and selecting a specific variation to be most collectible is a very subjective topic and changing over time. Many would consider the [[C76 25th Anniversary Delica]] to be the most collectible variation, others might not even consider this a C11 Delica variation because of the differing [[SKU]].


===Questions regarding collecting the C11===
===Questions regarding collecting the C11===


How many Delica variations are there? ''This is a research topic. If you consider collecting Delicas, be prepared for surprises.''


==Technical information==
==Technical information==

Revision as of 20:53, 9 December 2008

The C11 Delica was first introduced in 1990, together with its bigger brother the C10 Endura. They have gone through most major and minor revisions together.

Generations

Generation 1

Generation 2

Generation 3

Generation 4

The fourth generation, the Delica 4 (D4) came out in 2006. It has some major modifications from the D3:

  • The D4 has a screw together construction for easier cleaning and adjustments.
  • The scales are made using Bi-Directional Texturing (trademarked) to provide better traction and improve ergonomics.
  • This is the first Delica to have skeletonized stainless steel liners (with holes cut in to save weight) to give it added strength without adding weight to the knife.
  • The blade has a less pointy and stronger tip, an enlarged 13mm opening hole, and jimping added to the spine of the blade.
  • The clip is connected to the liners with 3 small screws with four different possible mounting positions (tip-up/tip-down for left and right-handed carry).


Appearance in catalogs

Designer

Probably Sal Glesser


History, mentionings etc. from the forums

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

Variations

Variations of the Delica 1

Variations of the Delica 2

Variations of the Delica 3

Variations of the Delica 4

SKU Handle Edge Steel MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip
C11BK Black FRN PE PS SE VG-10 N/A Flat Saber 4-way
C11SS Stainless Steel PE PS SE VG-10 N/A Flat Saber 4-way


C11TR Red FRN N/A AUS-6 N/A N/A 4-way


C11TRW Red FRN N/A AUS-6 Waved N/A N/A 4-way


C11GYW Grey FRN PE PS SE VG-10 Waved N/A Flat Saber 4-way


C11FG Foliage Green FRN PS SE VG-10 N/A Flat Saber 4-way


C11GRE British Racing Green FRN PE PS SE ZDP-189 N/A Flat Saber 4-way


C11GFG Foliage Green G-10 PE VG-10 N/A Full Flat 4-way


C11BBK Black FRN PS VG-10 (black) N/A Flat Saber 4-way


C11BLE Blue FRN PE ZDP-189 Sprint Flat Saber 4-way
C11PN Pink FRN PE VG-10 Sprint Flat Saber 4-way
C11WH White FRN PS VG-10 Sprint Flat Saber 4-way


Most collectible variation

Collecting knives and selecting a specific variation to be most collectible is a very subjective topic and changing over time. Many would consider the C76 25th Anniversary Delica to be the most collectible variation, others might not even consider this a C11 Delica variation because of the differing SKU.


Questions regarding collecting the C11

How many Delica variations are there? This is a research topic. If you consider collecting Delicas, be prepared for surprises.

Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C11 Delica 4 with FRN handles:

Length overall Length closed Cutting Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
181 108 65 13 ? 71g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C11 Delica 4 with FRN handles:

Length overall Length closed Cutting Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
7 1/8" 4 1/4" 2 9/16" ? ? 2.5oz


References

Pictures