Delica 4 Lightweight 7.15" Signature Folding Knife with 2.90" Flat-Ground Steel Blade and High-Strength FRN Handle - PlainEdge Grind

If you don't want to waste time reading, JUST BUY IT NOW, you won't regret it! I purchased the gray handled Delica 4 because frankly it was the cheapest handle color at the time I was looking. I do like how the gray color is a little more low-profile than the green or orange handles though. My new Delica 4 has replaced the Para 3 and several other more expensive knives in my EDC rotation.... the Delica 4 is the only knife I've carried for the last couple months. I take it everywhere, literally... even around the house. It is perfect... light weight, durable, tough, easy to open/close one handed and the VG10 blade steel is pretty solid from what I've seen so far (and it arrived pretty sharp). This thing is so light that I often forget I have it on me - it easily fits into all jeans pockets and I enjoy carrying mine in my watch pocket on the right side of my jeans. Mesh shorts or a pocket t-shirt are also great for carrying this - it really is the ideal size and perfect weight. The grip/handle easily fills my hand (I have medium-large hands) but the blade is not so big that people freak out if you have to take it out to use it, like perhaps with the much larger Endura. My wife even borrowed it to carry and she said she likes it a lot more than her SOG Aegis tanto, which is also very light weight. So, I went ahead and ordered her the purple handled Delica 4 as an early Christmas gift and she loves it! If you're on the fence about this Delica 4, I suggest you go ahead and try it. You won't be disappointed! And if you are disappointed, buy through Amazon and they'll let you return it within 30 days (their customer service is great like that). I've been searching for the perfect EDC knife for years now, but the search is finally over now that I found my gray Delica 4. Only problem is now I also want the green handled ZDP-189 version, the all black half serrated version... I'll probably end up owning each color within a year or two haha! Seriously, it's an awesome EDC knife... just buy it. In a future Delica 5 version, I wouldn't mind seeing SPYDERCO add a compression lock, a G10 grip option (like they used to have with the D4!) and perhaps a better, more premium steel like CTS-XHP or S30V. And SPYDERCO, please offer an all-black DLC-coated blade option that is entirely smooth edge instead of just half serrated!

I saw a few reviews in which buyers said they were counterfeit. I bought a counterfeit one on Walmart's site for $56, and noticed it was fake immediately. They refunded my money and I returned it to the store. So when I got this one I was suspicious, even though immediately I could see this one was much better quality. I've spent the past 2 days looking up counterfeits and how to spot them, and going over it with an eyeloupe looking at all the details. It checks all the boxes for a real Spyderco Delica 4, so if it's not real, it sure looks the part. The box and manual had all the correct printing, fonts, etc. The blade was hair-whittling sharp out of the box. The action was a little stiff at first, but with a pivot adjustment, some oil, and a little break-in period it's flickable, and the blade can be shaken down when unlocked (good action). The grind lines, jimping, and overall precision on the blade is immaculate. The FRN is real. I even have an older delica 4 that I know is real to compare it to and this one actually looks slightly better. Without sending it to Syderco for authentication, I can't be 100% certain it's real, but all indicators I can find say it is. That being said: The Delica 4 is a great EDC option. It's thin and lightweight, yet sturdy and very comfortable to hold. The thumb ramp and jimping offer great control, and the thin, flat-ground blade is very slicey. This is definitely more of a cutter than a piercer. The thin, tapered bladestock gets very thin towards the tip. VG10 is strong enough, and easy to sharpen. I did have one issue, the thumb hole. Spyderco doesn't finish the thumb holes so they have sharp rough edges. It makes for good grip, but it was carving a groove in my fingernail. After gently filing with a wet diamond file, just enough to smooth off those rough edges, now it's good to go.

Perfect and brand new condition. Scored a nice 33% off deal which does not happen often in Spyderco especially in Zome Green! Razor sharp out of the box! Kudos! Blade alignment is dead center. Couple of drops of KPL blade oil and opens & closes one handed. And Spyderco FRN handle is super grippy even wet. Love it!! Finally, compared to sub $20 Ganzo knockoff (black), the Delica 4 is just that much better. Blade steel, fit & finish, color! Do yourself a favor set a price alert and wait for Spyderco discount during Fall Prime days. Those deals make this knife purchase even better for a highly rated, super lightweight EDC. Good luck!!

My Delica 4 has been my EDC now for 4 years. It’s a fantastic knife for that purpose! It is the perfect size for hanging inside a jeans pocket, perfect box opener, perfect apple peeler, perfect whittler, it can even open a bottle of beer! After four years of literal every-single-day use, it beginning to show it’s age. It has been sharpened so many times now that it just can’t hold that fresh-sharp edge for more than a couple weeks. (I use the spyderco sharpener). It has been a GREAT knife for the purpose. Likes: When new, VG-10 holds a razor-sharp edge for a long time. The size of this knife is perfect! The jimping on the blade ramp allows superb control with your thump to really put pressure on the blade when cutting something hard or whittling. That’s is a feature of most Spydercos, and why I’ve become a brand loyalist. The fit and finish has always been spot-on, everything lines up as it should. The internals are nearly as tight as ever... it has NEVER accidentally unlocked no matter how much pressure was used. Speaking of the lock, I love having it on the backbone. Yes, it takes two hands to unlock, but this type of mechanism really comes in handy when training Cub Scouts knife safety as there is no way to “look cool” closing it one-handed. This design has sold a few parents of Spyderco. The bad: Edge retention after years of use (mentioned earlier). The plastic on the handle is not as sharp as it used to be and as getting a bit slippery from the wear. The handle also got some nicks in the end (from prying bottle caps). The paint chipped off the pocket clip fairly early, but the stainless under the paint polishes-up nicely. Over-all I’m extremely satisfied with my Delica 4. I purchased a Dragonfly VG-10 a few years ago, but it’s a bit small for my style of EDC (the dragonfly isn’t quite deep enough to slice an apple where a Delica can). The Dragonfly shines however when wearing gym-shorts or for a lighter-weight knife for backpacking. I am now in the market for a new EDC knife. I’ve settled on Spyderco for the easy-open and jimping, and settled on a back-lock design. I considered moving up to the Endura 4, simply because I still have a perfectly good Delica in my arsenal. Just found out today Spyderco has a new size between the Endure and Delica, called the Endela. May try to find one of them. If not, I may just end up with 2 Delicii.

This is a great knife but I would spend 10 dollars more for the Plain Edge as opposed to the ground flat edge. It is the same knife only the blade is twice as thick and they sell it here on amazon for 60 bucks. It is a more substantial knife and the blade is much more substantial. This is the best edc because of the steel, construction, and the thumb push. This is probably the least popular config out of all the other delica 4 config's because of the flat ground blade, but whichever config you choose these are great knives. The blade under 3 inches and under 3 ounces is simply what you want in your pocket, the vg10 is a steel that once you buy it you never want anything else, and Spyderco makes some of the best knives anywhere. I have this one and the 100% stainless serrated delica 4. I suggest you buy them both, but this one is better for every day carry because of the weight. Yes, the blade is very thin in comparison to other models like zt or even the serrated version of the same knife, but that is what plays into this knife being so unassuming but yet sharp as a scalpel. I put the blade thickness in the medium category, there are thinner ones out there. This knife is truly a wolf in sheep's clothing, think this is a sheep and this sheep will cut your head off if you need it. The thumb push would give you the thrust of a dagger, but daggers are illegal almost everywhere to carry. FRN is great as well. Leek and benchmade are fine knives, but the delica 4 is the best IMO, and you cannot touch this quality for 50 bucks. My first police model spyderco I bought around 30 years ago, still is like brand new except for a couple scratches. Nothing like vg10!! This size is better then the police, very unassuming. Simply my favorite folding pocket knife ever. The serrated stainless version of this knife is totally different then this config. It is heavier but also the blade is thicker from tip to back. If I had to choose only one knife, the stainless 100% serrated version would be my choice, for a lighter friendlier carry option this would be my knife. They are really two completely different knives, and the serrated one has better construction all the way around and much thicker blade, but it comes at a price both money wise and weight wise. The stainless serrated delica 4 is the knife of a lifetime, it will last forever in adult hands. This version is still very good for what it is, but it is much less knife. .

I can see why the Spyderco Delica is a popular knife. It's the perfect size, with a grip that fits perfectly in any hand. Fully extended, the Delica is a little over 7 inches, with the blade a little under 3. The blade is unique with gimping that's this upward slope design, which allows the handler to add pressure without loosing control. The blade is super sharp, probably the sharpest I've had the pleasure of using (more than my benchmade griptillian). I didn't rate this knife 5 stars, because I don't think its perfect. Though the handle is ergonomic and fits perfectly in the hand, it feels kind of cheap. I love the design, but it doesent scream quality. Its flipper action is very stiff. I know after time or with a little tinkering, it should open with ease. I feel like its going to take some time and effort on my end to make it flip open like the griptillian or even the 30 dollar Ruike I own. Closing the blade is not a one handed action. The frame lock is really cool, (its placed on the back), but its impossible for me to close with a one handed motion without looking like I'm playing itsy bitsy spider down the handle. The clip is fantastic. Its not a deep carry clip but its one of my favorites that I've used on a knife. It feels secure and I don't have to use two hands and a prayer to the Knife God's to clip it on my pants. All in all, I think its a good purchase for 65.00 dollars (that is what I paid for this on Amazon by a reputable dealer). I plan on updating my review after a few months of use. I am happy with my purchase, it's just not my favorite out of the many knifes I don't need to own in the first place.

I have a few pocket knives and this one is by far my favorite! After carrying it every day for a few weeks I can see why so many people rave about spyderco. It's the perfect size for an EDC blade. It has the same cutting edge length as a victorinox knife, but is far superior in strength, ergonomics, and ease of use. The blade shape is great - excellent for piercing, straight line cuts, paring, slicing, etc. and the solid lockup feels safe and reliable. The jimped thumb ramp behind the spyder hole is a wonderful addition for grip stability, and also as a place to rest the side of your finger when doing paring or peeling cuts. The knife came really sharp and seems to have a high degree of durability. The overall shape of the closed knife may look a little unusual to some. The plus side of the asymmetrical design is that my hand learned exactly how it is holding the knife just by feel, and I can pull it out of my pocket and have it open and ready to use without even looking at it. The large thumb hole is a bit of genius that you don't really get a sense of how great it is until you've tried it for a few days. With a little practice, one handed closing also becomes second nature. The handle ergonomics are great - the longer handle fills my hand well, and the knife is well balanced and grippy. I love the purple color! The knife fits well both clipped in or simply carried down in my pocket. I'm a lefty so I really like the repositionable clip, and that the screws go into the metal liner, not just the plastic. The clip has a dip in it that is perfectly curved for resting your finger in when removing the knife from your pocket. The lockback design is also equally good for left or right handed use - so I appreciate that. A couple of very minor dislikes - in clipped, tip-up carry there's a bit more handle sticking out of the pocket than I would prefer. I often find myself dropping the knife down in my pocket so it's not visible. Also, the thumb hole had a very sharp feeling when I first got the knife. I dulled that (and the sharp top edges of the blade) in a couple minutes with some 400 grit sandpaper. If you're reading this and want to try, be careful that you don't sand the hole too much - I took off enough of that sharp edge that my thumb started to slip off the hole when opening the knife. Luckily I was able to square it back off by wrapping the sandpaper around a pen and sanding at a 90º angle inside the hole. All in all a great knife with really well thought out details. Highly recommended.

This is the first Spyderco knife I've owned. I didn't think I'd like it because of the thumb-hole style, but I have to confess the knife has really grown on me. The good: The handle is extremely comfortable to hold, the blade is made of quality steel and is razor sharp. The opening was a little tight at first, but after a day I was able to flick it open with more ease. When the blade opens it gives a solid click when it locks and when it closes it snaps shut so there is no worry of it opening up unexpectedly. Out of the box, I recommend a drop of CLP lubricant like Breakree or 3 in 1 oil. This really smooths out the opening action and gives the parts a protective film. Nitpicks: I wish the design included smoother bearing washers, but this nitpick isn't big enough to subtract a star from the review because the knife's quality excels in so many other areas. Bottom line: Is this "The Best Knife Ever"? No, still I wholeheartedly recommend this knife as a solid EDC option. The size is perfect, the knife is light, and the blade is capable of taking some punishment without ruining the edge. Two thumbs up on this knife!

箱出しで十分切れますが多少ストロップすると一段と切れるようになります。 まだ研いでないので研ぎやすさは分かりません。 開閉や最初硬いというか重いというか・・・でも何度を使ってると慣れてきます。 2.5mmのフラットグラインドなんで、ハードな使い方より軽作業や調理向きかと思います。 サムホールなのでそんなにコンパクトになりませんが、スパイダルコ欲しい人には基本の基本ではないでしょうか。

great light weight all purpose folding lock knife

Das Messer ist ein Fake. Ist auf den ersten Blick nicht zu erkennen. Wenn man das Messer auseinander baut, sieht man aber dass andere schrauben verwendet werden als beim Original.

Jeden Tag dabei, von Fabrik aus sehr scharf

Das Messer ist zwar einwandfrei Verarbeitet, besticht durch seine Leichtigkeit, die gute Bedienbarkeit und die tolle Klinge, ist aber recht teuer. Dennoch muss ich sagen, dass sich ein Spyderco Delica (gibt es ja auch schon etwas günstiger) definitiv lohnt und ich mir jederzeit wieder eines kaufen würde!