Spyderco Delica 4 FFG: "Convergence of Perfection" by Nutnfancy

I can't think of a way to improve the new full flat ground (FFG) Delica 4 from Spyderco. This grind perfects what was already a near-perfect EDC blade. Slicing capabilities with this flat ground VG10 steel blade are improved over the regular saber ground Delicas (which are still excellent). The VG10 is a superb steel choice: great rust resistance, tough, holds a fine edge, and it's easy to resharpen. In many outdoor adventures, the Spyderco VG10 steel is a proven performer with me (also used in another Nutnfancy favorite knife, the Centofante III). Expect to find a thinner blade in the Delica 4 FFG version which is a welcome feature in the EDC role; sharper and more pointed tip can perform on-scene "surgeries" better. And Spyderco continues to lead the pack in terms of cllp design and nested stainless steel liner milling. The blackened Spyderco clip is strong, rounded to prevent ripping of your pants pocket (and scratching your car door!), and is positionable to all four corners for absolute variability. This clip carries the knife deep enough to prevent loss and provides fast extraction. The liners are completely milled out for the absolute lowest weight possible while still increasing the strength of the knife (I still maintain however that SS liners are not needed in a lightweight EDC knife). The Delica 4 FFG weighs in at an impressively lightweight 2.2 ounces. Deployment speed with the enlarged 13mm hole is fast, lockup is perfection (and adjustable), and the lock back design is strong. In this Delica you will also find a perfect run of jimping on the top of the thumb ramp as well. That will lock in your thumb for perfect control. The FRN handle scales have great traction with their bi-directional molded in texturing (at least on the sides). Finally, as of 2010 and subject to discontinuance, the Delica FFG comes in five great colors: blue, brown, grey, purple, and green (all cool). Price is somewhat elevated for the similar weight and capability EDC blades that I've reviewed here. However for its speed, ultra-lightweight, great steel, cool looks, strength, and exclusivity, the Delica 4 FFG is a convergence of perfection that constitutes good value. ///////////////// Likability Scale: 10 out of 10 ////////////////Music: Jason Shaw @ audionautix.com

[@cutlerylover]

very nice, I always loved the delicas, love seeing a full flat version, I watch every one of your videos but dont always comment this one needed a comment, just saying great vid once again on a great knife!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

I've watched this video about 10 times over the past few months... Finally broke down and bought one last night! Blue! Thanks for the awesome videos nutn'!!!

[@Faileduserattempt]

Had the exact same experience. Got mine today, I'm in love. My first spyderco. :)

[@kaladin7487]

PsychopathMisfit hows the knife doing so far? Still going strong?

[@Faileduserattempt]

ThatTallGuy Still going! Hasn't failed me once. Loving it!

[@kyle_noseworthy]

Same here guys! Absolutely love it. VG10 has become my favorite steel to date!

[@kaladin7487]

Weiderfan Yeah its great steel no doubt :)

[@nitrorc4life1]

I finally ordered my first delica because of your overview and I thank you. Got the ffg version, I edc an izula2 (current favorite small fixed blade edc)for heavy cutting and this will replace my current folder edc(rat1 and 2)which for the cost I think are great, to pair with it, love your channel. I also have a manix2 on the way to try. I have been a fixed blade nut my whole life, and collecting folders is rather new for me. May all my fellow blade nutz have a great day.

[@MrEmpirestate714]

Just ordered one in gray,was super excited to receive it and I live on Long Island in New York. I just found out it's illegal to carry with the clip visible. New York is slowly becoming the most "pussified" state in the US. Still happy about my purchase, but just hard to understand why responsible residents/people have to be penalized for other idiots.

[@joesmo3889]

get out of that state whilst you still can. Here in Michigan you can carry any knife so long as it's not double edged.

[@MrEmpirestate714]

Just learned from some law enforcement friends that where I live on Long Island the knife laws are more lenient. Still the gun laws suck though.

[@joesmo3889]

I feel for ya brother.

[@brooklynemtp589]

MrEmpirestate714 I live in NYC and I carry everyday. I make sure that my shirts/sweaters cover my pockets

[@bobrobadob]

You always point me in the right direction. First the Fenix LD20 (which is awesome) and now I have a Delica on the way. I appreciate the effort that you put into each of your videos. You have the number of subscribers that you do for a very good reason. Thanks!

[@nutnfancy]

@cmonsterz Thanks dude...I just posted my Endura 4 FFG review too today. Love these blades and they are perfect. Thanks much for the support...I will never forget the blades ;-)

[@jamesquarrell7590]

Love this channel!! I'm now a total knife addict. This ones definately being added to the collection. Great review.

[@rodagoose]

Just got a delica 4 FFG with the green handles from cutlery shoppe. Awesome everyday carry knife. Light weight, smallish, high quality, and sharp out of the box. I thought the green handles were a little goofy at first but they grew on me after a few minutes of handling. Now I love the green color too. Outstanding knife and outstanding value.

[@JustinBarylski]

I got my Delica 4 FFG yesterday It is prob the best EDC knife ever!

[@AussieMark909]

I am a long time nutnfancy viewer. I finally got an a/c so I can sub and comment. Based on your vids I ordered two of these. They arrived today, one grey and one blue (just love the blue, looks so cool). These are also my first Spyderco knives, but I can tell you they won't be the last. Everything you said is spot on.This is the sharpest knife I've ever had "out of the box". Awesome quality, compact, light-weight, and tight lockup. Love them. Thanks, and please keep the knife reviews coming.

[@matthewlane79]

Thanks nutnfancy for the review. I have been subscribed for awhile now and getting caught up with your helpful videos. I just ordered this knife for my sister, kinda wish I got one for myself. But, I also ordered different version of the KA BAR USMC, which is a must have for knife collectors that actually use their blades. Thanks for the videos.

[@midnightreport118]

My Delica 4 FFG in blue just came in today (ordered it after watching this video), and this is perhaps THE BEST daily carry blade I've used. Thanks so much for doing all these knife reviews, rock on.

[@SvenskGubbe]

I purchased the Delica 4 Model C11BBK and a Benchmade griptillian at the same time. The two knives arrived together. The blade action and axis lock are positively amazing on the Griptillian; it is so fast and smooth both ways that I have decided against the purchase of an Automatic OTF knife. I thought the Griptillian was my favorite, but the Delica just kept sneaking into my pocket and has now been my edc for almost 2 years. Just got a FFG Delica4 with the orange FRN handle scales. True Love

[@campfirewhittler]

I can't wait to get my hands on one of these. I have the saber grind delica and I love it. But I had to get the FFG Endura first and it is now my favorite edc knife. But I have to get one of these delicas because they are so sweet. I want to say thank you to Spyderco for offering the FFG versions because they rock. I am a big Spyderco fan because of their value. Keep it up guys!

[@purplemutantas]

My purple Delica just came in today. It's a little funky. I have been carrying a Kershaw Leek and an unassisted Spyderco is a bit of a change. It took a little while to get used to the hole. The more I handle and use the knife, the more I like it. I think the only thing I don't like is that it's a lock back. I am used to bring able to easily close a knife one handed. With a lock back it isn't as easy or safe to close it one handed. Aside from that issue, I am really digging this knife. I think this will be become my main EDC blade.

[@Azrael8]

ever since i got this blade back in early june,i have absolutely loved it...been working hard on it,going on outings 2 the beach(not in the saltwater mind u heheheh),de-limbing trees for fire prep...and i still haven't resharpened it since i got it,despite that it is still quite sharp and i absolutely love it...thank u so much nutn for everything and u 2 Veri,keep it rockin

[@SquidGunman]

The blue Delica is my EDC blade. I love this knife. Perfect size and very light weight.

[@DerBlaueSoldat]

Amen to that, Carry the same. Love it more than any other blade.

[@DonWick_Actual]

I got my Delica 4 FFG in orange about 2 weeks ago and so far i'm totally satisfied. Your knife reviews have turned me into a knife guy and now i'm beginning to developing my EDC system. Next to add into my system will be a leatherman juice s2 and maybe a cold steel ak-47.

[@flowerdoodle2438]

Why do I get the feeling NutnFancy used to work on HSN or QVC??

[@longtoes12]

I dont know how these videos can be so entertaining. They are, Keep it up Nutn and Veri!!!

[@umasb.jookin1185]

I bought a Delica 4 flat ground off of amazon and received it yesterday(stoked really really love it). T today at work my boss asked hey you got a knife on you(needed to cut some tape)long story short he ran it over some braided steel wire and the blade is still hair popping sharp

[@garymorris6599]

This review helped me decide to buy a Delica 4, it's great !

[@master5775]

just got my new delica 4 blue, very pleased with the quality. thankyou, nutnfancy!

[@invaderams]

I love my Brown Delica 4 its my favorite edc and is razor sharp with the excellent VG-10 steel. The best part for me though is ~$47 shipped from ebay, cant beat it for the price.

[@muskokadoug]

great EDC and again, great video there NFP, you're the man when it comes to being informative on any sort of blades that people need for EDC or Tactical for that matter. Great work!

[@stuntsofgh3]

Endura has a longer blade but is a 1.2 oz heavier. It depends on what you plan to use the knife for. For EDC alongside another tactical knife I'd go with the Delica, but if I'm carrying one knife on me I'd go with the Endura.

[@randomtechdude]

I am so happy I waited on buying 1. Now the better ones are out. AWESOME

[@BurkeHerr]

Got my Purple Delica a week ago. Its so awesome! nutnfancy is so right about this great knife!

[@ZombieTactics]

@kruk13 It's not immediately obvious, but the Delica and Endura both feature left/right reversible clip mount points ... a total of 4 possible positions. The peanut-shaped "label area" is on both sides of the knife. It seems like it was DESIGNED so that the label would be visible on the opposite side of the clips regardless of which point you choose, but it also provides a (unintentional?) flat area to protect your pocket from undue wear.

[@davk003]

Bought a brown around 8 months ago. Was between brown and blue then. That blue is still calling my name.

[@goldenTym]

They make the delica 4 with the emerson wave open feature now too.... Might pick one up..

[@oneinter]

Love my Spyderco knives. Just recently purchased a Temperance 2 and a Delica 4.

[@RandomArtistry]

Got one in the blue FRN for Christmas 2011 and I've been carrying it 7 days out of 10 since then. Sweet knife. Wicked sharp out of box too; haven't sharpened it at all yet and literally shaved an eyebrow off with the thing last night...the things we do for knife testing...

[@nutnfancy]

@krash19777 Good question and it's a close race. I love the FFG and the shorter blade of the Delica for EDC.

[@Legitonion]

just went and bought this knife. very pleased at it. i had been carrying a CRKT M21 04 for quite a while. and although i love that knife. it is just too big in my opinion. this knife is perfect size for an edc. it basically disappeared in my pocket after about ten min after the purchase. came razor sharp, already opened a box to test it and it works great. you wont be disappointed with this knife it you decide to get it. it is much lighter than i though it would be though, but thats not bad.

[@lordofthelints]

I just bought my first Spyderco knife thanks to your review! I had doubts between this one and the tenacious. It was a tough decision since you like them both! To me the tenacious might scare my family and friends, since they all aren't knife people. So I choose the delica!

[@iyn1911]

Just when i think I bought my last folding knife, I have to justify getting this one. thank you Nutnfancy, great review video. looking forward to the Endura FFG review

[@nutnfancy]

@NetoMacias Awesome dude...I love all the colors, the blue called to me for sure. It's just a pretty blade.

[@savannafc]

I bought this knife thanks to this video, just received it today and holy crap this knife is NICE. It comes out of the box very sharp, the blade is clean and smooth, scales are nice, jimping works lol, and the brown colour is awesome. Nutn was right, money well spent!! Thanks for the recommendation brother.

[@CampfireTalk]

What a simple , but effective blade shape. With the flat grinding it looks like a tactical kitchen knife. Awesome, great update to the Spyderco Delica lineage.

[@tamaplayer22]

because of tnp i bought a delica 4 ffg, sog flash 1, leatherman wave and victorinox cadet and they all rock, keep doin what your doin man

[@joshbuis]

Thanks for the great review nutnfancy. I purchased the ffg b/c of this review and am very pleased with it.

[@PatrioticSlaughter]

Got my Delica 4 FFG with the gray scales last week. It's a descent little knife for a lockback. Being my first lockback I was skeptical at first ,but the lockback is actually pretty nice. I like the texture of the FRN scales, and the VG-10 blade is sharp as all get out. Thanks for the great review Nutn.

[@Chawz1138]

Ordered a FFG in the green, arrives tomorrow! Such a good looking series of knives!

[@kfr19]

Wow... I just got this Delica 4. I am very impressed by the overall construction and fit and finish. It has also been the sharpest out-of-box among my other knives thus far. I can't believe you can get all you do with this knife for ~$50.

[@pietrogiovanna]

Dude, this is the kind of video that turns a good law abiding citizen into a sick Spyderco knife addict, like me. Nutnfancy's passion for these blades is really contagious, I'm about to go order one just because of the enthusiasm, no kidding; well done, great knife review, thanks a lot. Actually that "jimping' job wasn't that bad, it looks better than mine!

[@keithwhisman]

Well I just got the Gray handle Delica 4 Plain FFG and a Brown handle Endura 4 FFG knives and man oh man these things are freaking awesome.. They are so damn sharp I am able to shave with them. I can't believe how sharp these things are from the factory. I can't believe I waited so long to drink the kool ade.. Thanks for the reviews Nutnfancy.

[@555Gear]

Great review Nutn. I'm actually giving away a ZDP version of the Delica 4 on my channel, Spyderco is also a fav of mine!

[@tommymedford8052]

Love this knife. Got it for Christmas. Ergos are great, pocket clip is amazing, and the VG-10 steel is very easy to sharpen on my piece of crap sharpening system and holds the razor edge for a reasonable time.

[@nutnfancy]

@rooftopeagle Isn't that cool??? We're stoked about it! -- Veri

[@Mr_Chode]

dude i love watching your videos lol. you get so into stuff it just makes it easy to watch.

[@supercarsonice7200]

Hey nutn, I'm going to buy this knife in brown this weekend. Btw i really like your videos, they have inspired me to continue my collection and hope you keep making them. Thanks.

[@the9thpillar]

Thanks for the update Nutnfancy! I gotta get me one of these...

[@nutnfancy]

@Desette I actually reduce the volume intentionally on most of those clips. The link to the original video from whence it came is usually provided but usually two voice tracks running concurrently is confusing. Thanks for the suggestion and Movie Studio is a good product.

[@PatrioticSlaughter]

So far I have the gray and brown scaled versions of the Delica4, same with the Endura4. I think that the brown scaled version is by far the coolest looking so far. Looking forward too completing the collection.

[@etherjoe505]

what? < 15 minutes? no part 2? oh wait... it's an update video. Man I'm used to you goin on for like 30-40 minutes about a knife! haha. Lots of fun to watch. Keep on rockin you guys.

[@DJDeathRevenant]

hey nutn another great review, only problem your picture in picture comes up and makes the audio a tad noisey, on a full surround system ( like mine ) it is hard to distinguish your voice over the shot show clips, due to the loudness of the shot show background, other then that awesome review hope to see more spyderco knives soon!

[@RFord2]

The handles feel great in hand. The multi directional texturing is great and the FRN is a strong handle and spyderco is great at balancing their blades.

[@Sharpbevel]

Thanks for all your excellent vids.

[@LernToSpeel]

To improve it I would make the pocket clip into Spyderco's wire clip, make the blade to handle ratio at bit more 1:1 (if you own a delica there is a bit of room in the handle for a slightly larger blade, the only reason I may want to keep it short is for laws), and add a finger choil like the one in the caly3 or sage series.

[@BUCKrub91]

It arrived today.. man blade hq didn't mess around when it came to getting the knife to me quickly this is my first spyderco knife and I can already say it wont be my last.. im very impressed with the knife for what I payed for it

[@samurai165]

Just got my first spyderco, delica 4 ffg blue frn handle and the quality of this knife is amazing as it should be for a $55-60 knife ...

[@davk003]

Broke down and bought a delica in blue. Figured Id switch it up from all the black/satin, brown/satin, brown/black, black/black knives I have. Was kind of bummed when I first opened it because the blue looked a lot darker and was kinda just weird. Was in the basement so lighting wasnt the greatest. Took it up stairs into the sunlight and gotta say the blue is such a great color.

[@JEMadaras]

Hey Nutn! Huge fan, but I have a tip for ya! When you talk about "deep" pocket clips, sneak a piece of paper under the clip to illustrate how the blade looks when its in a pocket. Keep up the awesome reviews and adventures.

[@ClericBranson]

That blue is actually pretty sweet.

[@snaggles2000]

FFG E4/D4 blades are 2.5mm, Saber-ground versions are 3mm thick. That helps a bit too (cento3 is 2mm).

[@cadrician]

So happy to see a knife review, always great, as usual. like the full flatgrind just like u thanks nutn.....

[@ScotsSens]

These new Delica and Endura 4's are awesome blades. The only small knock I will give them is I wish they had a bigger thumb hole. Both my Military and Stretch have the bigger hole and I find them much easier to deploy. Just a small knock that I can live with, but I do notice the difference when I go from one to the other

[@keithwhisman]

Your right, I was just pointing out how crazy it looks exactly alike.. I just won a Brown Spyderco Endura 4 Plain Flat Ground for $48 dollars.. Can't wait to get it home. Right now I'm the highest bidder on a new gray Spyderco Delica 4 Flat Ground the same as the knife in the video for $47 dollars if I win the bid. Wish me luck..

[@jfuechtmann]

Nutnfancy, Really love your videos. I too love knives and cutlery of all kinds. I am not military or LE, but I do believe in being prepared. Some of that may be that I have been a diabetic since 94, so I always have to have a little kit with me. Anyway after researching online and your vids I am looking for a sub 4 inch folder. Can't decide between spyderco delica 4 FFG blue ($55 amazon), or cold steel med voyager clip point (amazon $46); your thoughts between these 2? Thank you. RNMMA

[@xXBallistic82Xx]

Great review, Im kind of curious though why Spyderco didn't go with a hollow grind instead of a saber grind on the Delica 4 and Endura 4. Love the new Delicas and Enduras.

[@TNPviewer]

I love Spyderco they make great stuff, recently I started getting the Byrd Chinese made Spydercos and I feel better about using them, I got a native that I never really use but its got a huge chip on the tip, thinking about seeing if Mr.Spyderco can help me wonder if its worth a try?

[@DavidML777]

love your vids nutn, always appreciate the knife reviews.

[@iJeeto]

I want that blue ffg delica. What an awesome version of my favorite edc knife. Nice review!

[@Smoked416]

This is by far my favorite EDC blade. Hope they come out with a black version of the FFG in the future.

[@P226nut]

That blue coloration rocks I just order a delica and endura ffg both in blue, but I have to say I like the gray way more than the purple.

[@nutnfancy]

@mynameismexican Yes KCWes is correct below. Also check out my "BEST Folding Knives Under $40" playlist accessed from my Channel page: click upper right "Grid" icon, then click on "Playlists"...you'll see it.

[@waldotheskier]

watchin these started me collecting knifes just today i bought a ffg delica and a griptilian knifes are sure expensive to collect.

[@BobPlank_KK4DIV]

cool review. spyderco makes some awesome knives. thanks, and take care, nutn.

[@duragezic]

Great review. Thanks nutnfancy! I've been considering this and will probably buy it.

[@portlandreign81]

just got a delica ffg for xmas from the wife. love it (i got the blue one and the color is awesome)

[@pyromaster55]

Loving the purple! WCU's colors are purple and gold, gatta get me one!

[@biggin2155]

Added to the ever growing list!

[@mikelnator]

i just got mine! blue handle ! amazingly sharp! feels like a ninja knife! so light, so thin, so wow! im definitely getting another! thanks nutn!!

[@gragrn]

Many thanks Veri and Nutn!

[@cmonsterz]

Love it! Nutn: this is the kind of thing that got me watching you early on. Absolutely 5-star stuff! Got me some a this Delica...yep...even the one in Purple. Rock on!

[@CrialCrial]

Just purchased this, your vid help of course, love the blade WOW.. My first spyderco :D

[@hkill09]

Definitely getting the blue handle model when I get money from my birthday ;)

[@spamerman]

I love the fact that you consider a 14 minute knife review short, lol. Great now something ellse I have to go buy, thanks a lot NUTN.

[@03outdoorschannel64]

It's actually, technically, still a compound bevel, not a "full flat grind". The major flat planes lead to the cutting edge bevel, but the major flat planes do not themselves form the cutting edge, ala scandinavian grind. The designation of "FFG" gives the impression of a single bevel blade, whereas the knife is a compound bevel blade- not - fully - flat ground, but I suppose you could say- partially- flat ground.

[@jebfour]

Picked up a gray one yesterday. Love it!

[@MrOystaCatz]

Can't wait for my blue Delica to arrive.

[@Hissatsu5]

for as short as this video is you got a lot of good info in! but my only critique is that spyderco did not number the knives 1 out of 500 or 35- 500 on the blade that would up the 2ed kind of cool factor for me

[@spicychinchin6597]

Got mine just today, and phew, man I love this thing. Massive improvement over my rat 1. I'm excited to use it man!

[@nigahiga001010]

THANK YOU FOR YOUR VERY INFORMATIVE REVIEWS!!

[@VinceFull]

haha, I just shot nutnfancy, better say Veri, a mesage about those just yesterday. Thanks very much!! I got the one with the brown handles, just awesome. Keep buying them and keep telling Spyderco you like'em so they will be making them permanently!

[@master5775]

@nutnfancy my name is mexican might want to consider the byrd raven and cara cara, which are cheaper.also nutnfancy, i thank you so much. because of you i decided to get a blue delica 4 for myself, from yourcornerstore.thank you for your videos and keep them coming.

[@KoryN38]

I just got a Spyderco Delica 4 in VG-10 but mine is a hollow grind. So far I really love the knife but I like the way the flat grind looks better then mine with the hollow grind. Still a great knife so far though.

[@davk003]

My delica had the profiled different on each side issue. Still love the knife and it came razor sharp. Have had that problem with CRKT, and Benchmade. Idk if the angle is truely different or if the blade is just grinded more to one side. Usually just use them till dull then work on them to get it even.

[@nutnfancy]

@TNPviewer Yeah try it and send it in. Spyderco has great service...let them know you're a TNPr too.