Ganzo F759/Byrd Meadowlark 2/Spyderco Delica 4

A small comparison and talk about my experiences with these knives.

[@cocabandi3196]

Though one can conceivably use any folder for any task, I don't think it's practical to do so. In my mind, the Delica is a desirable folder for city folk, to do simple everyday tasks like opening packages, breaking down cardboard, paper, plastic, and for peeling and cutting up foodstuff when on the road. No need for a harder steel than 440C, and no need for gripper scales to perform these simple tasks. Would I like to own a Delica? Yes. Would I be willing to pay 10 times more for one, when a Ganzo will easily get the same job done? I think you know the answer to that.

[@stoneblue1795]

The Ganzo variant is a GREAT knife at any price. Easily tuned and made better, it can use some de-burring of edges that are sharp, and through using the screws, blade play and such can indeed be dialed-in. They are the knife made better by it's owner, sort of like an OPINEL. It's ten bucks, it's shaving razor sharp, you have nothing to loose.

[@bdh3949]

This was very well presented, thank you. I had a Spyderco knife some 30 years ago and even back then it felt expensive. Of course I lost it...and decided that cheaper knives were the way to go when out and about. I've purchased expensive knives since then but in my travels I rely on good less expensive versions of knives I like. I carry this knife often as well as the similar sized but tougher G-lock (axis type) version F753M1.

[@yamasail]

I love the Delica and I think it makes a great alternative to a razor knife but I got tired of putting wear and tear on my pricey personal knives every day for occupational use so I've been using this Ganzo lately at work and I actually really like it.

[@SpartanJohns]

I like my delica's too...but I take the F759 with me on vacations, or swiming...simply because if i loose it or break it i can just get a new one for little money. And it does do the job really well

[@paddyspotatopeelers2154]

Great video and well explained I concur with all that you said and the best part still is it costs $8 .i use one to try all different sharpening styles from rocks to files,atb paddy.👍😀☘

[@SpartanJohns]

That is what I use such knives for...in my case I try to see how much i can reduce edge angles and which will be better suited for certain tasks...this is one reason why I like Ganzo knives. the HT is very well done and pretty consistent. ATB Denis

[@EconoChallenge]

8 dollars! Wow!! Once again I had to look up the purpose of a sharpening choil. LOL Sometimes the difference in the price is in the fine details of the design. Not always apparent until you start using it or in your case have both versions of the knife. Great review that will help those that come across your videos.

[@grandriver3152]

I bought a blue one, really liked it so I got a green one too. They may only be $8 but I'd be sad to loose one. I could never justify the price of a Delica although I came close. Since these came I'm no longer tempted to buy one.

[@SpartanJohns]

If you like these small ones you will really like working with a Delica. These are small working knives...get the job done...A Delica, imo, can also be a lot of fun to work with. i like my Delicas. but you can't beat the F759 performace/price wise....

[@dhcasia]

My three favourite knives. I have them all... but use the ganzo the most. It is inexpensive and does everything I need it to. And... not worried about it. Thanks for the great reviews!

[@ComUnSas]

Nice summary and comparison. Another ergonomic difference I have noticed between a 759 and a Delica in hand in that the edges of the Delica scales are contoured and the 759 scales are sharp. For me it makes a noticeable difference. Having said that, Delicas now retail for $120-130 here in the UK and I can buy a 759 for

[@SpartanJohns]

The Delica is much better than the F759 in all aspects except for the choil. Choosing between the Meadowlark and F759 I think I would choose the F759 for price and blade steel/HT

[@ncomplex1]

I have a serrated Delica and together with a slipjoint that i have from you, makes a good combo for me ! I only sharppened Delica 3-4 times max in 6 years and it cuts through everything.....clothes, wood, rope plastic, food.... It`s a good EDC knife for what i need, i dont need to worry too much about sharpening it - for details and fine work i also have your slipjoint but after some while that one needs to be sharpen..... You know.....i still have "all those" things from you, haven`t used them; they always make me feel good in a way i cannot describe...

[@SpartanJohns]

glad to head you are using the small slipjoint....a small knife on your person is a nice thing to have i also cherish gifts from friends. even if i do not use them all the time...i love them and keep them there...

[@ncomplex1]

That slipjoint helped me numerous times.....can cut very precise and its easy to sharp, at least for me.... The other folder knives i have ( from you know who ;) ) i keep them safe from others view......i dont want to use them, they`re just too precious for me for what they mean.....maybe its strange but this is me I still have that stone !....and that green flamable stuff.....

[@deanalbertson7203]

In my opinion, serrations are good for cutting rope, plants, plastic, and other materials. I like the half serrated blades. Still, a good video, comparing the various knives. I often carry the Spyderco Delica and the Byrd Harrier.

[@jacktrades4261]

About the lock back vertical play. Had it in all the lock backs i ever had, spyderco, buck, and others. It looks the blade moves with the lock bar, practically moving the whole mechanism for a bit. Ironically, i found this Tasman salt, with the handle based on Delica 3, with 2 screws, that doesn't exhibit this behavior. Maybe i just got lucky, or I didn't push it strong enough, even if I know for sure how to check for this problem. If it has it, I will find it, with ease, even if i don't push hard on my knives. Also got a new Delica not long ago, others said theirs didn't move a bit, and after explaining to them how to properly push to find the play, all said it's there, although much less then the older models, still the 4'th variation. Mine had it too. I have seen some differences from the old ones in the blade catch, with another little click, but hey, as it moved with the lock bar, it didn't matter. Also had a Native 3 at some point, that one had it too, although the handle was similar to the Tasman salt, as in general. Regards man.

[@wartstein8814]

Some points concerning serrations: When I got into knives, I really liked them, especially combo-edges. Nowadays, having more experience I totally prefer a sharp plain edge. BUT: I still would NOT say serrations are good for (absolutely) nothing: 1.) Feathersticks / shavings: Spyderco-serrations produce the best and finest shavings I have ever seen. They pick up a spark like nothing else. (Nevertheless I still hardly ever carry a serrated knive in the woods, just saying). Whats your opinion? 2.) "Emergency -"apocalypse"-Knife: I still keep a saber grind combo edge (partially serrated) Delica as my last and only serrated knife. I am sure it would for example cut through even thick wire (though afterwards it would be wrecked probably) where a plain egde would stand no chance. Furthermore, if I would be lost somewhere and NOT having the chance to sharpen my knife, serrations would still cut (or maybe better "tear ") when a plain edge would be to dull to do so. Still, I bring my serrated Delica solely for climbing (clipped to my harness). It is small, light, and very good for cutting cordage. Would appreciate some more opinions concerings serrations, especially Spydercos, which are very good for what they are.

[@joeyong1418]

Love it, cost me$13.75 in Malaysia.

[@stephan123321]

Moin Denis, gutes Video. Habe mich gefreut das (mittlerweile) Scandi Delica mal wieder zu sehen. :-) Peace Stephan

[@olafkliemt1145]

440C is an awesome steel. the Firebirds have good machining, fit, and finish. so it's a no-brainer unless it is important to you to have fancy branding of some famous company on it. edit: mine tested 59.8 HRC. no chipping but rolling. satisfied.

[@SpartanJohns]

from the 3, the F759 is the least stable in hand. the meadowlark feels slightly more stable and the Delica, compared with the F759 feels much more stable. The F759 is a good model. It is now 5 years later and I still have this exact knife. I used it a lot. Took it with me on vacations and trips where I knew I would not take care of it. And it still works without issues. I do agree that for a working knife...you probably do not need to spend more money than the F759 costs.

[@olafkliemt1145]

@@SpartanJohns thanks for the reply. yes, my point exactly. doing the job. the choil makes it a full four-finger knife. i like that.

[@waldmeisterbrehm]

hi denis.... ich hab sie auch... alle modelle.... das blaue delica4 hat bei mir ein rotes lanyard. tolles video - wie immer, mein freund! gruss, arthur

[@SpartanJohns]

Danke Arthur. Das "Scandi Delica" ist jetzt mein Favorit. musst du mal versuchen! VG Denis

[@waldmeisterbrehm]

SpartanJohns hm... müsste ich mir mal anschauen, wenn ich eins in die finger bekomme....

[@2arrowknives]

Hopefully you have new vids soon!

[@Chineseknives]

It's normal than the delica or the Byrs are better, the F759 costs 8$. It's one of the best seller from ganzo. Very popular that F759. I don't have one because i prefer larger knives and i have the F729 that i like a lot more. Regards!.

[@SpartanJohns]

of course! but between the Meadowlark and F759 the 8-10 $ F759 would be the better choice. I useually also prefer the bigger models but this one is quite practical as a backup in a lot of situations

[@1ossi11ossi1]

Which you prefer, saber or ffg delica? For edc use and also for woodwork. Thanks! Good video btw!

[@SpartanJohns]

Depending on what you are cutting and how.... Personally I have 1 Delica left. In ZDP-189. It was saber ground but I reground it to make it a, thinner than stock, almost FFG. Saber ground blades are the ones I like looking at and playing with but for actual cutting tasks I prefer a thinned out full height convex or a thin FFG. If I keep the factory grind I usually drop the edge angle to at least 15 dps....for better steels down to 12-13....

[@mikexter6860]

Great Video bud ! Thankx again👊🏽

[@SpartanJohns]

Thank you! And thanks for stopping by! :)

[@wartstein8814]

I have both the Delica and the Ganzo F759; Just as you said, while the Ganzo is amazing price wise, directly compared the Delica ist a lot better in so many aspects. Delica would easily become my favorite folder if the cutting edge would go back all the way to the handle (like e.g. in the Tenacious) and the blade would be as long as it could be (when closed there is dead space between the Tip of the blade and the end of the handle). Just imagine: That would be a Delica-sized Knife (and the Delica does have quite good ergos for me) but having the cutting edge length of an Endura! Wouldn´t that be great? I really don´t care for choils or any unsharpened part of the blade right in front of the handle in a regular sized folder. If the edge goes back all the way to the handle you do not have to choke up in order to get close to the edge.

[@MasterBetty69]

Wartstein if the blade went all the way to the handle it’d be harder & not as safe to close one handed. 80% of the time I use my delica I close it one handed.

[@msakmaxyblasco6921]

Hey well come back muy friend, excelent vídeo!!

[@SpartanJohns]

Thank you

[@Frank-uf2vn]

I live in Upstate NY (assisted opening knives are illegal) and the Ganzo F759 wont ship (Amazon) to my location?, but I was able to get a Delica 4, Astute, Meadowlark 2 & a Cara Cara 2. All Spyderco will ship and the Ganzo isn't or doesn't even look like a assisted knife?

[@SpartanJohns]

sorry to hear that. try sites from china like aliexpress

[@yurinator7274]

Good info as always.

[@torpilo]

Bun, atunci care ar fi explicatia, vizavi de diferenta in control/stabilitate al modelelor Delica FF si Saber, din moment ce au acelasi maner ?

[@SpartanJohns]

arcul de blocare a lamei cel mai probabil si faptul ca si la Spyderco se mai schimba partile interne de la an la an.

[@jx7230]

Nice video... I was wondering if you'd consider checking out the Ontario Utilitac 2. Its a pretty good knife and i enjoy it

[@jacktrades4261]

Isn't that a volcano grip, from the older spyderco knives, like the delica 3 for example? paulberetta.com/images/November/blue_delica_01.jpg

[@filipcotfas2297]

Salut Denis, felicitari pentru munca depusa, urmaresc video-urile tale de ceva vreme! Ai cumva si pagina de Facebook sau alta platforma unde putem discuta mai mult? Filip

[@chadslagle1662]

Would you mind sharing how you blacken the pocket clip? Paint? It looked almost blackwashed in color.

[@SpartanJohns]

I used the same chemicals they use for blackwashing, probably, but at a smaller scale. The process that manufacturers use is more stable. This one wears off quicker. Ferric Chloride and "Browning sollution" is the direct translation....blueing solution is probably the better term

[@michelausloenne1711]

How did you blacken the Clip?

[@SpartanJohns]

Iron chloride to eat away the Ni coating then cold blueing sollution(used for rifles)

[@hardrock6261]

Ganzo F759 $ 25.90 , Meadowlark 2 $ 33.74, Spyderco Delica 4 $ 132.56 all prices here are Canadian & before tax

[@MariskaHargitay-19]

Hard Rock I just got one of the ganzos for 7.99.

[@Errcyco]

Byrd is the best alternative to a USA made Spyderco. Ganzo is great but they don’t have the roots Byrd does and I personally think Byrds are better made.

[@SpartanJohns]

I like Byrd knives. they are well placed price/performance, imo. Ganzo knives are just fantastic when it comes to how much you pay vs how much you get. I understand why some people don't like them but i am only a knife user/tester...so i really like them

[@rcjoe406]

Wow 8 buck 17 now holy cow only 6 years and its double not fair its not that good 😮

[@SpartanJohns]

it's still pretty affordable considering what it offers

[@rcjoe406]

@@SpartanJohns agreed after owning for awhile cleaning and adjusting its fixable now only problem is...needs to be bigger lol

[@ARYANA-IR]

In general, which one is better, Ganzo, how do you see it, if it were you, which one would you choose between these three?

[@SpartanJohns]

as always: that depends! Mainly on your budget! The Delica is the most expensive one. It does offer the most stability and best materials. You can, of course, get it in some specials steels and various colors. If you have to choose between the Meadowlark and F759...i'd go with the 759. While I do like Byrd and what they do, Ganzo's F759 has, imo, the better steel, and better price. The one you see in this video I still have, it has been with me on numerous vacations, i kept it wet from salt water, dirty, it rusted, i misplaced it and about a year ago i found it and cleaned it up. Still works perfect, still use it for all sorts of dirt jobs. I got it in a sale where I paid 5$ for it....so....for me...it was definitely worth that investment

[@ARYANA-IR]

Now a question: Delica is worth buying with this quality and price. Unless Delica is much better, which I don't think it will be, even if it's not an issue in terms of budget, I'd get a product for many times the price, despite having a quality product at a very reasonable price. Unless the difference between the two is from the ground to the sky

[@SpartanJohns]

There is a significant difference in quality from the Delica to the Meadowlark. TBH if I could only have one of the 3 i would go for the Delica. Feels better in hand and, not that I feel like any will fail in time, i think the Delica would outlast the others. Between the Meadowlark and 759 the difference is not as huge in quality and feel. Here I would chose the F759. if you, for example, don't care about fit and finish, quality of materials...if you just want a small pocket knife to cut the one or other thing with...i'd have to say: get the ganzo. I like Ganzo knives as work knives. I still have the 759 and still use it. And maybe you're like me and you sometimes lose a knife....then I would much rather lose a 15$ knife than a 70$ knife

[@jeetts59]

In Australia the ganzo costs $35

[@SpartanJohns]

even if ordered directly from China? That must be a drag.

[@fabiancarter6428]

Just picked 2 up at $15 each

[@adrianbunyard6015]

Ganzo firebird is easily as good as my byrd knife. I have a vg10 delica which is no doubt better but it was 6 times the price.

[@botasebas]

Unde licuiesti in Romania?

[@mestresantos1371]

Show

[@MrRogerio31]

1.delica 2.meadowlark 3.

[@AndreiUdisteanu]

Buna ziua, aveti o adresa de contact pe e-mail? Multumesc

[@lclyonix6660]

Poti sa pui subtritrari in romana ?

[@SpartanJohns]

daca le scrii tu si le sincronizezi...eu le pun.

[@incautare8387]

Neo tools folder 440c cheap and great. Make a video about. You can find neo tools folder in practiker or emag for 10bucks

[@Caracal-mb2ji]

8 vs 80, no shit

[@frenchieedc7602]

how did you blackened the pocket clip ?

[@trageopar]

Frenchie EDC Magic marker.