Spyderco 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

I purchased this knife in September of 2015. Dealing with Amazon was great. I live in rural Alabama and had the knife 2 days after placing the order. In short, I am very pleased with my purchase. I'm 57 years old and have always purchased low cost knives for every day carry thinking I wouldn't be upset if I lost, broke or damaged them. Well, I finally had enough of sharpening a knife every time I used it and I decided I would spend more money for something that might hold an edge. I researched the different brands, sizes, steels, shapes, etc. I'm not easily impressed but am I glad I bought this knife! It has been nothing short of superb. I needed something to sharpen it. I went through a number of sharpeners. Then I finally splurged and purchased a knock-off copy of the Edge Pro Apex -- big mistake. Broke the second time I used it. A buddy of mine told me to try his real Edge Pro Apex -- I did and ordered one from Amazon that night. As usual I received it in short order (Amazon is fantastic). Back to the Delica 4. I put a crazy sharp edge on the knife. The VG 10 steel is easy to sharpen and holds the edge for a long time. I use this knife multiple times every day. I touch-up sharpen it about every 2 or 3 weeks. It takes about 5 to 10 minutes and I mean it's crazy sharp! Check out Nutnfancy's videos on YouTube for both the knife and the sharpener. The grip on the handle of the knife makes it easy to use when it's wet. The pocket clip can be moved to 4 different positions so it's great for myself and my left handed wife. I have large hands and the knife, partially due to the texture, fits well in my hand and can be easily carried clipped to your pocket. I'm so glad I bought this knife.

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.

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

As always just a great knife for EDC. Love the orange color. PROs- Grippy handle, VG-10 blade, Lock back, Ambidextrous options for pocket clip, Light weight, Quality fit and finish. CONs- Action is somewhat stiff but most likely will improve over time and use.

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 :)

This knife is still a popular choice for a reason. It's simple, constructed well, affordable, razor sharp, and the blade came in centered. The overall design of the knife makes it a fantastic slicer, and it fits wonderfully in the hand. Its grippy handle means that you'll have a hard time putting it down, let alone having to worry about it slipping from your hand. The locking mechanism is strong and sturdy, yet easy to close one handed. The cut out hole in the blade, or spider hole as I've heard it called, assists in deploying the blade fast. Overall, this knife is one that I never leave home without it.

Can’t say much that has not already been said about the Delica. It’s thin, sharp, comfortable to carry and use, and immensely practical. It’s a big version of their small ladybug type designs. I’m comparing it to the Native, who’s design I slightly prefer. What I like about the Delica it that it’s thinner in pocket and cuts / slices better. It’s thin blade is better for normal tasks and food prep if you’d use it for that. I like the lower finger grip on the Native. I like it’s massively thick blade. More of and indestructible tool. I got the Delica after the Native as I’d always wanted to try one. It feels great in hand. It’s heavier than you’d think with the metal plates inside the handle. It’s very solid. Not as strong as the Native. That is what makes it cut so well. Longer overall and longer (more useful) blade. 2 directional FRN handles are very secure. Maybe I need a FRN Native. It’s why we usually have more than one. Great knife. Everyone should own a few.

Razor sharp and excellent quality as expected from Spyderco.

Lindo meu delica 4!

Kann das Messer nur empfehlen, absoluter Klassiker aus dem Hause Spyderco. Toll verarbeitet, sehr scharf out of the box und macht einfach Spass.

Muy buen filo, es muy ligera y las cachas son maravillosas. Además tiene varias posiciones para el enganche. Un básico en tu EDC.

ベンチメイド945ミニオズボーンでフォールディングナイフ沼にどハマり。 しばらくはベンチメイドばかりを集めていたのですが、双璧をなすスパイダルコも無視する訳にはいかないだろうと比較のためフラグシップモデルであるデリカ4を入手しました。 使った感想としては、『最高の普通』という評判に納得ですね。 素直なフルフラットブレードにちょうど良い刃長、家庭用包丁に近い刃厚。 軽く、薄く、滑らないグリップ。見た目も威圧感が無くて良いです。 パッケージ開封や小さな食材カットにも普通に使いやすいし、デイリーユースの実用性でいえばこれで十分すぎるでしょう。 ただ、やっぱりブレードもハンドルも実用性特化で面白みがなくちょっと物足りないかなぁ。 開閉も一応は片手で出来るけど、945オズボーン等の開閉に比べるとワンテンポ遅れるのが気になる。 あと外観がチープに感じてしまうのもマイナス。 これで値段が5000円ぐらいならなんの文句もないんですけどね。 10000円となるとちょっと割高かなと。 とはいえ、良い製品であることには変わりないので、安く購入できる機会があれば海水に強いH1鋼のソルトや開閉機構がスムーズなパラミリタリー2も欲しいですね。

Cuchillo ligero con un excelente filo, geometría de hoja excelente para cortar, el clip se puede poner de 4 maneras, acero japonés de primera calidad. Muy contento con la compra.