Fastbolt
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It comes down to whether you want a handy Spyderco with just under a 2.9" blade (Delica is 2.87") or a 3.75" blade (Endura).
I picked up one of those Jensen Seal team 2 Police models when he was making them (engraving wasn't done by Spyderco). It's an older model with GIN-1 steel and a fully serrated blade. The handle is long and the blade is the typical 4.1" Police. I vaguely remember carrying it a few times, but it was just too long to be practical, for me.
I picked up a Delica NLEM a few years ago. It's just about exactly the right size for a convenient gentleman's lockblade folder that's slim enough to be pocketable, but with a blade length that's practical for common tasks for which a sharp blade might be needed.
I'm presently in the process of waiting for a special-order deep pocket clip to be made for it. Titanium, and with the Chinese character for Dragon engraved in it (for Bruce Lee).
I also have a previous Salt 1 with a 3" plain blade, which I got so I could clip it inside my swim trunks for trips to the seashore with my granddaughter, where she likes to visit tidal pools and frolic in the surf. Again, a handy and practical blade length.
Now, I've also been considering adding an Endura to my Spyderco collection, simple for the option of being able to choose a longer blade length, should I feel the need.
As it is, when I'm on road trips to OR & WA, I've found that there are some municipalities that restrict blade length to no more than 3.5", and more to no more than 3", so the Delica, Salt 1 (and a Mini-Griptilian with 154CM steel) all work for those more restrictive places. (The odd part is that while I'm able to lawfully conceal a handgun under LEOSA in most places I visit out-of-state, it's the folder blade length that makes me cautious. Go figure.)
So ... pick either the Delica or Endura for now, and then get the other one later. Have both.
In the meantime, that older Police Model engraved to commemorate Seal Team 2 by Jensen remains sitting in my collection, unused. FWIW, I know another retired cop who constantly carries his well-used Spyderco Police. Come to think of it, I also bought a new Gen4 version Police for a friend, upon his retirement, and had the initials of the 4 LE agencies for whom he worked throughout his career engraved on the stainless handle. However, he's got hands large enough to manipulate the Police like I do the Delica.
Good luck with your choice(s).
I picked up one of those Jensen Seal team 2 Police models when he was making them (engraving wasn't done by Spyderco). It's an older model with GIN-1 steel and a fully serrated blade. The handle is long and the blade is the typical 4.1" Police. I vaguely remember carrying it a few times, but it was just too long to be practical, for me.
I picked up a Delica NLEM a few years ago. It's just about exactly the right size for a convenient gentleman's lockblade folder that's slim enough to be pocketable, but with a blade length that's practical for common tasks for which a sharp blade might be needed.
I'm presently in the process of waiting for a special-order deep pocket clip to be made for it. Titanium, and with the Chinese character for Dragon engraved in it (for Bruce Lee).
I also have a previous Salt 1 with a 3" plain blade, which I got so I could clip it inside my swim trunks for trips to the seashore with my granddaughter, where she likes to visit tidal pools and frolic in the surf. Again, a handy and practical blade length.
Now, I've also been considering adding an Endura to my Spyderco collection, simple for the option of being able to choose a longer blade length, should I feel the need.
As it is, when I'm on road trips to OR & WA, I've found that there are some municipalities that restrict blade length to no more than 3.5", and more to no more than 3", so the Delica, Salt 1 (and a Mini-Griptilian with 154CM steel) all work for those more restrictive places. (The odd part is that while I'm able to lawfully conceal a handgun under LEOSA in most places I visit out-of-state, it's the folder blade length that makes me cautious. Go figure.)
So ... pick either the Delica or Endura for now, and then get the other one later. Have both.
In the meantime, that older Police Model engraved to commemorate Seal Team 2 by Jensen remains sitting in my collection, unused. FWIW, I know another retired cop who constantly carries his well-used Spyderco Police. Come to think of it, I also bought a new Gen4 version Police for a friend, upon his retirement, and had the initials of the 4 LE agencies for whom he worked throughout his career engraved on the stainless handle. However, he's got hands large enough to manipulate the Police like I do the Delica.
Good luck with your choice(s).
The 2.91" 154CM steel blade makes for nice pocketable size, although it does have a thicker grip than the Delica/Endura folders.
