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product_id: 1871019
title: "Delica 4 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.11\" Overall Length, 2.9\" VG-10 Steel Blade, Orange FRN Handle, Back Lock, Full-Flat Grind"
brand: "spyderco"
price: "$186.05"
currency: USD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Spyderco"
url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/1871019-delica-4-lightweight-folding-pocket-knife-plainedge-7-11-overall
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region: United States of America
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# 2" VG-10 stainless steel blade Fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle Lightweight at just 2.8 oz Delica 4 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.11" Overall Length, 2.9" VG-10 Steel Blade, Orange FRN Handle, Back Lock, Full-Flat Grind

**Brand:** spyderco
**Price:** $186.05
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Slice through your day with the iconic Delica 4 — where lightweight meets legendary precision.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Delica 4 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.11" Overall Length, 2.9" VG-10 Steel Blade, Orange FRN Handle, Back Lock, Full-Flat Grind by spyderco
- **How much does it cost?** $186.05 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/1871019-delica-4-lightweight-folding-pocket-knife-plainedge-7-11-overall)

## Best For

- spyderco enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted spyderco brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Built to Endure:** Skeletonized stainless steel liners reinforce toughness without adding weight.
- • **Custom Carry Comfort:** Four-position pocket clip adapts to your style—tip up, tip down, left or right.
- • **Grip That Won't Quit:** Bi-Directional textured FRN handle ensures a secure, non-slip hold in any condition.
- • **Precision VG-10 Blade:** Full-flat-ground 2" blade engineered for razor-sharp, long-lasting edge retention.
- • **Featherweight Champion:** Carry all day without the bulk—just 2.8 oz of pure cutting power.

## Overview

The Spyderco Delica 4 is a lightweight, folding pocket knife featuring a 2-inch VG-10 stainless steel blade and a durable fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle. Designed for everyday carry, it offers a secure grip with bi-directional texture, a versatile four-position pocket clip, and a robust back lock mechanism. Celebrated for over 30 years, the Delica 4 balances cutting-edge performance with ergonomic comfort, making it a top choice for hunting, tactical use, camping, and survival.

## Description

desertcart.com : Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife with 2" VG-10 Steel Blade and FRN Handle - EDC Knife for Men and Women, Perfect for Hunting, Tactical, Camping, Survival - PlainEdge - C11FPOR : Hunting Knives : Sports & Outdoors

Review: Almost my favorite knife... - This was my 2nd Spyderco, after an Ambitious. This is much nicer, and the little Ambitious is no slouch. - pros - Weight. Forget numbers, this thing just feels like it's filled with helium. I have lighter knives, but they all -feel- heavier in the hand and pocket. Yeah, I know, very scientific. Either way, it carries great. Blade. Full flat ground, VG-10, awesome profile, very nice fit and finish from the factory (although not quite as sharp as I feel it should have been). Geometry was a perfect fit for my Sharpmaker on the 30 degree setting. Handle. Just the right size for my hand, and a great shape. It's comfortable to hold and fondle, and everything feels naturally placed. I also actually like the FRN feel, and prefer it over the G10 in my Skyline and Ambitious. It also allows for some awesome color choices, and I love orange knives. I liked it so much I went out and bought a blue Endura4 after this purchase. Fit/Finish. Thumb hole is not sharp (but still catches the thumb as designed), the pivot was perfect from the factory (no play, but still able to be flicked open), no vertical play, blade centering is good... really no issues with the f/f on this knife at all. - cons - The blade has a safety choil on it, robbing you of cutting edge length. This also keeps you from murdering your finger when you close the knife, so maybe it's a decent trade off. The total blade length is also short when handle size is considered. My Kershaw Skyline packs a longer cutting edge in the same size package, for instance, and my Spyderco Ambitious packs the same cutting edge length in a much shorter package. The blade shape minimizes the importance of this problem, and I usually don't find myself wishing I had a bigger knife. Black clip. I don't like the black clips Spyderco puts on the Delica/Endura. The paint wears and looks shoddy after a while, and I would much prefer a stainless clip matched to the blade. I may buy a few Byrd knives and trade the clips out. - thoughts - I was carrying a Kershaw Skyline almost 100% before I got this, and it's still my favorite knife. However, this comes very close, which is something nothing else has been able to do before. The Delica is a better knife, but it cost me more... so depending on the circumstances I'll carry one or the other. I only prefer the Skyline because of the ergonomics and the flipper design (more fun). Really happy owning both. And they're both orange :)
Review: Fantastic EDC knife. - Love it. Light weight but doesn't feel cheap and razor sharp. Would buy again!

## Features

- Revolutionary Origins - Introduced in 1990, Spyderco’s original Delica transformed pocketknife design by pioneering lightweight, clip-carry folders, establishing a standard that continues to influence modern knives.
- Enduring Legacy - More than three decades and four generations later, the Delica remains one of the most recognized knives worldwide, consistently setting benchmarks for performance and reliability.
- Durable Construction - Current Delica 4 Lightweight models feature fiberglass-reinforced nylon handles, strengthened with nested skeletonized stainless steel liners for exceptional toughness and structural integrity.
- Enhanced Grip - The Bi-Directional Texture pattern on the FRN handles ensures a secure, non-slip hold, complemented by a sturdy back lock mechanism and a versatile four-position pocket clip for customizable carry.
- Balanced Performance - Full-Flat-ground blades crafted from VG-10 stainless steel deliver an ideal mix of cutting efficiency and strength, available in multiple configurations to suit diverse user preferences.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005S0IAMM |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #91,826 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #125 in Folding Hunting Knives |
| Blade Edge | Plain |
| Blade Length | 2.8 Inches |
| Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
| Blade Shape | Drop Point |
| Blade Type | Straight edge |
| Brand | Spyderco |
| Brand Name | Spyderco |
| Color | Orange |
| Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 467 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00716104002597 |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Handle Material | Zaiitel |
| Included Components | Pocket Clip |
| Item Length | 7.15 Inches |
| Item Shape | Folding Knife |
| Item Type Name | Spyderco Delica4 Ltwt Orange FRN FG Plainedge Knife |
| Item Weight | 0.07 Grams |
| Manufacturer | Spyderco |
| Model Name | 4002597 |
| Model Number | SC11FPOR-BRK |
| Part Number | C11FPOR |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
| Reusability | Reusable |
| Size | 2.8" |
| Special Feature | Lightweight, Waterproof |
| Special Features | Lightweight, Waterproof |
| Style | Delica 4 Lightweight Flat Ground |
| UPC | 716104002597 768405298711 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel
- **Brand:** Spyderco
- **Color:** Orange
- **Handle Material:** Zaiitel
- **Included Components:** Pocket Clip
- **Model Name:** 4002597
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping
- **Special Feature:** Lightweight, Waterproof
- **Style:** Delica 4 Lightweight Flat Ground

## Images

![Delica 4 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge | 7.11" Overall Length, 2.9" VG-10 Steel Blade, Orange FRN Handle, Back Lock, Full-Flat Grind - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/619UnE+bj8L.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this combo edge or plain edge?**
A: Thank you for contacting Top Quality Knives. Amazon is showing a combo edge, but the model number is for a plain edge. So if you order the knife through us you would receive a plain edge knife. We will ask Amazon to update their image. Again thank you for choosing Top Quality Knives and your business would be very much appreciated.

**Q: Does this knife include a tool to unscrew the clip so it can be moved ?**
A: No. To remove the clip you'll need a t6 torx bit. To adjust the pivot you'll need a t8.

**Q: What country is this knife manufactured in?**
A: Seki City Japan. Using VG-10 steel, FRN handle scales. It's a good quality knife and I did a lot of research before buying it, but at the end I bought it mostly because I loved how it looked. If it were me, I would buy an Ontario Rat Model 2. It looks more simple, but the craftsmanship is way better, zero blade play and built like a rock. And it is half the price. Also look at the Benchmade Mini Griptilian.

**Q: I need to know what the blade length is**
A: Measuring the blade from the rounded edge of the handle to the tip it is just shy of 3 inches, approximately 2 15/16"

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Almost my favorite knife...
*by A***. on June 16, 2013*

This was my 2nd Spyderco, after an Ambitious. This is much nicer, and the little Ambitious is no slouch. - pros - Weight. Forget numbers, this thing just feels like it's filled with helium. I have lighter knives, but they all -feel- heavier in the hand and pocket. Yeah, I know, very scientific. Either way, it carries great. Blade. Full flat ground, VG-10, awesome profile, very nice fit and finish from the factory (although not quite as sharp as I feel it should have been). Geometry was a perfect fit for my Sharpmaker on the 30 degree setting. Handle. Just the right size for my hand, and a great shape. It's comfortable to hold and fondle, and everything feels naturally placed. I also actually like the FRN feel, and prefer it over the G10 in my Skyline and Ambitious. It also allows for some awesome color choices, and I love orange knives. I liked it so much I went out and bought a blue Endura4 after this purchase. Fit/Finish. Thumb hole is not sharp (but still catches the thumb as designed), the pivot was perfect from the factory (no play, but still able to be flicked open), no vertical play, blade centering is good... really no issues with the f/f on this knife at all. - cons - The blade has a safety choil on it, robbing you of cutting edge length. This also keeps you from murdering your finger when you close the knife, so maybe it's a decent trade off. The total blade length is also short when handle size is considered. My Kershaw Skyline packs a longer cutting edge in the same size package, for instance, and my Spyderco Ambitious packs the same cutting edge length in a much shorter package. The blade shape minimizes the importance of this problem, and I usually don't find myself wishing I had a bigger knife. Black clip. I don't like the black clips Spyderco puts on the Delica/Endura. The paint wears and looks shoddy after a while, and I would much prefer a stainless clip matched to the blade. I may buy a few Byrd knives and trade the clips out. - thoughts - I was carrying a Kershaw Skyline almost 100% before I got this, and it's still my favorite knife. However, this comes very close, which is something nothing else has been able to do before. The Delica is a better knife, but it cost me more... so depending on the circumstances I'll carry one or the other. I only prefer the Skyline because of the ergonomics and the flipper design (more fun). Really happy owning both. And they're both orange :)

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fantastic EDC knife.
*by P***5 on May 13, 2026*

Love it. Light weight but doesn't feel cheap and razor sharp. Would buy again!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Yet more praise
*by M***J on September 28, 2013*

After many hours of cruising knife forums and reading reviews of "best EDC blades" I finally decided the Delica 4 was the best cost-to-benefit ratio. I then proceeded to order the Spyderco Persistence because my budget was tight and it cost about half as much. Yep, you know the old saying "you get what you pay for". Don't get me wrong, the Persistence if a great knife for thirty dollars. But it did not overwhelm me as what I really wanted. So a week later, wallet in pain for spending $60 on a knife (I thought the idea was insane not long ago) I jumped in and ordered the Delica 4. NOW I`m overwhelmed! I mean it's still a knife, and it doesn't make me dinner or clean the house, but it's a darn good knife and worth every penny. That's coming from someone who usually only shops for clothes at thrift stores. It feels awesome in the hand, has great jimping and traction, locks up good, looks great, perfect size, out of the box it slices the printing off paper without going through. I could go on. Spyderco nailed this one as the perfect EDC knife (as many have known for years ... so, I`m slow to the game. At least I arrived). I was a little skeptical about the orange color because computer monitors can make colors look different than real life. Not to worry - it's a great color that's not too bright or too dull, and may help prevent me "donating" it to someone else by leaving it lay around. Now for a way to keep it this sharp ... I`m feeling a Spyderco Sharpmaker review coming on :) I`m no long time Spyderco fanboy either, it wasn't long ago I thought the "spyder hole" was ugly, awkward, and unnecessary. Some time in watching all the video reviews my perception changed and now I'm hooked for the better. Edit: Oct 6, 2013 Still have no plans to replace it as my EDC. But for full disclosure, I have since noticed that there is some play both side to side and up/down. Mind you it is completely unnoticeable during normal use, but when I intentionally set out to find it, it's there. My $30 Persistence actually locks up like one solid piece of metal. But that one is thicker and heavier too, so not directly comparable. I'm still keeping it 5 stars. I`m 100% satisfied I bought the Delica4, the play is well within any reasonable tolerance level for it's intended purpose (light to medium EDC) so that is what counts to me.

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