Rambles: Is the Spyderco Delica 4 still a good knife in 2019?

[@charlesdudek7713]

I bought a Delica in early 1990. It was the first time I heard of Spyderco. I still have it and still like it. Still in great shape too.

[@cwsmith17]

I love Spyderco. But, they have gone crazy with their pricing.

[@Mr.Phoreskin]

It appears that way only because we are so used to Chinese slave market paying workers nothing-$1 usd hourly. When these same products are made by factory workers that make $15 an hour, you get a cheap folder for $100

[@TheKyleMark]

Still way better than Benchmade pricing. They want $180 for S30V knives. You can get a Native 5 in S110V for $150.

[@charlesdudek7713]

@@Mr.Phoreskin Right you are. Basically slave labor under an oppressive regime. Especially after covid19, I won't buy a Chinese knife.

[@BLACKOPS6391]

no shit, I'm watching 4 year old videos of people talking $70 for a new Endura lol ya try $100 and $88 for a Delica...... that's a whole knife for some, an extra $30! and no steel upgrade for the stock Delica/Endura just VG-10 that's insane.

[@retardno002]

As a European I have to pay 50% over the US price and I still find these good value, you guys don't know how good you have it. Just got a Delica in K390 a few days ago for $160 and it felt like a great deal, sprint runs are normally closer to $200.

[@support16s45]

Well If the 1890 opinel is still a good knife in 2019. I’m guessing the delica is too.

[@whiterangerrr]

Seriously. Bought an Opinel No. 8 today and picking up a Delica tomorrow. Lol.

[@Xanduur]

I have about 15 open our knives. They’re so cheap that I just bought a bunch of them and put them in practically every location of my house where I might need an emergency knife cutting tool Wow, I’m really lazy.

[@BenKurth]

My first (really good/expensive) knife was a black Spyderco Delica 4 with the black coated, partially serrated blade shape. A few years and about 25 folding knives later... I feel that the Delica 4 is more then just an old knife with FRN handle scales, VG-10 and a back lock. It’s a platform. And that’s what makes it unique within the Spyderco portfolio. Not many other knives anywhere in the market can offer a combination of::: flat ground, wharncliffe, saber, sheepsfoot, hawkbill, trainer and Emerson blade shapes. VG-10, H1, zdp-189, Damascus and sprint run blade steels. Plane, fully serrated and partially serrated edge geometry. FRN, stainless steel, titanium and G10 handle scales. Black, red, brown, foliage, orange, green, purple, blue, grey, British racing green and zome color ways. True. There are a few models in the Spyderco catalog that are better then the Delica. But nothing else (save for the smaller dragonfly and larger endura) offers such a wide variety of options under one singular platform. And that’s the beauty of the Spyderco Delica 4. Also doesn’t hurt to be one of the most iconic knives in the industry.

[@tiffanywiggins4374]

3yrs later im still rockin and rotating the delica 4 k390. Still the best steel ive ever used for edc.

[@thibs8839]

Totally agree! The delica was the first spyderco that I purchased, and I've bought 3 different spydercos since. However, as an EDC, the delica still finds its way into my pocket more than any other knife I own. What a great little blade 👍

[@davidharvey1798]

My girlfriend bought me a delica a year and a half ago and I still love that thing. I recently bought that 20cv one from dlt trading. It's a great knife!

[@BLACKOPS6391]

keep her bro

[@lifenature5463]

One of my favorite knives. It is easy to sharpen (VG10), not so much ZDP189. I own about fifty pocket knives and my Delica, a light blue one as your, makes up for about 50% of total pocket time.

[@f1mikeyboy]

I just bought my first Spyderco knife, and yes it’s a Delica 4, which I got on sale for $60. Now I want a Para 3 LW, Sage 5 Carbon, and the chaparral is looking good as well. Thanks for the video.

[@TurkeyCreekjackjohnson_]

I went broke buying microtechs.

[@freddysflyz]

My first EDC knife was the Delica 4 (Blue) and still awesome! Now you have me wanting to "handle" a Para 3 lightweight!

[@grizzlycountry1030]

Wrist watch check...WTF?

[@blizzbee]

EDC ppl has their list of things to be checked.

[@richardvirchow3390]

I didn’t used to like Spyderco knives, but now love ‘em. I bought myself some Para 2’s, PM3 lightweights, Dragonfly 2’s and Delica 4’s. They are great knives and have eye-appeal.

[@chawenhalo0089]

I remember getting more into knives around the 2000's but dismissed Spyderco because if the style. 22 yrs later and a few Kershaw Ken Onion, Benchmade and a CR Umnumzaan, this is my first Spydi. That Delica 4 is just easy. I'm always about DIY, fushung, kayak etc. Perfect tool. It's also discreet, not too expensive if you loose or break it. I also just know, that if I really needed it, it could save my bacon. Surprised to develop that confidence in a knife I thought gimmicky 20 yrs ago. Great to use daily.

[@kaomatic]

i actually really like the black pocket clip with the polished blade

[@Frank-uf2vn]

Considering that the Spyderco Delica was introduced in 1990 and I just paid (2021) $91 on Amazon for one, that yes its still a good knife! I live in Upstate NY and assisted knifes are illegal, you can imagine how difficult it is to buy (Amazon) a knife on Amazon because of this but I had no problem buying the Delica 4 , Astute, Meadowlark 2 & Cara Cara 2.

[@bradyblackburn7877]

I've been carrying my ZDP-189 Delica for years. This and my Bugout are pretty much my favorite EDC blades out of the 30 or so knives I own. I badly want Para 3 LW, though.

[@davidoxford7891]

The prices used to be pretty reasonable on spyderco especially the Para 3 lightweight. Now the Delica is nearly 90 dollars and the para 3 is almost 130 which is lunacy in my opinion, especially when you can get imported options from brands like Kizer with Titanium, better steel, better handle material for the same or less money.

[@brokcen2748]

all i want in a delica 5 is a finger choil.

[@alexcantu6550]

Compression lock maybe;(

[@Tom-uj4uf]

And a wire clip

[@Tom-uj4uf]

@@alexcantu6550 That's what the Para 3 LW is for. I think they should keep the back lock for the next Delica

[@alexcantu6550]

@@Tom-uj4uf man I’ve been doing lots of research about the para 3 lw and I think it is the next knife upgrade, little hesitant on the steel and the wire clip but so far it looks like the next best spyderco, some people even call it the delica 5.

[@Tom-uj4uf]

@@alexcantu6550 I agree, it's my EDC and if I don't lose it or destroy it somehow, I don't think it will ever leave my pocket.

[@ski3504]

What is the clip on the green Delica?

[@CAborn1112]

What is the color of your paracord? Absolutely love it and great video

[@jeffhollar1830]

Hard to beat a Delica

[@didnthurt4077]

Great review! I got to know spyderco from a youtuber doing an unbox and i fell in love just by the looks. I always was into knives, but was always disapointed by size, weight and looks. I think spyderco really did it all and now its time to get myself one for edc and unboxing. Prolly gonna get the delica 4 anyway just for collection cause as you said, its the starting drug :D Pricewise cant complain, here in europe they cost twice the price but willing to shell out some cash for some quality product.

[@jelaienfinue]

I think a lot of people complain about knives because they aren't "new" enough. They get bored of the steel, the design and the hype. The Delica was great when it came out, it still is, VG10 has yet to disappoint me (it's still WAY better than all those cheap 440 steel knives that most people I know own) and it's durable. It's a proven design and a classic. Sure, classics may get boring after a while, but that doesn't make them any less good.

[@tonyhoodlass1846]

Well put buddy

[@latindoggy8059]

I love your Invicta watch

[@Snap-Time]

Delica is a great knife and absolutely worth the money.

[@zzzebulon]

Great knife : absolutely. Worth the money?... Eeeew...

[@B0x_T00l]

I hate when people hate a good knife just because it's around $100.

[@BLACKOPS6391]

@@B0x_T00l I hate when good knives are increased by half of the original cost of the knife... ya that's terrible

[@56silvershine]

Love me some Spyderco, thanks for the video

[@krispybeats6615]

Delica k390? 😍

[@Lagoon7]

How much should I pay for a pair of these used like new condition

[@TraVenKrofT]

Like 130-140$

[@Lagoon7]

@@TraVenKrofT nice got them for 115

[@mikeg3950]

For edc outside the house the Delica is king. If I’m home for the weekend probably my Pm2 and lil native

[@remb1500]

I think the chaparral combines some of the great things about other spiderco knives we like, but I personally like the delica more because of blade and handle shape.

[@MopSpadowski]

I love my Spyderco Delica 4 Emerson opener variant.

[@macguyverson9370]

Nice knives and watch!

[@georgemorley1029]

As long as people are cutting things with metal blades, knives cannot be “obsolete”. Why do people talk about the delica like it’s a piece of knapped flint? You don’t hear people blethering about opinels and victorinox knives being obsolete and yet they’re still probably the most utilised knives in some places today. Why spydercos? My guess is people want to hold contrary opinions to appear individual, independent and different. You can extend this to almost any tool with a practical application. Yes, an F22 fighter makes a tiger moth biplane look ridiculously slow and old fashioned. Now let’s say you need to go crop dusting. Which are you taking?

[@void1984]

The only advantage of Delica I see is the Wharncliffe variant.

[@burgundypoint]

Spyderco is overpricing their knives to the point where the value is slipping away.

[@Xanduur]

I disagreed with Spyderco completely. I can’t stand lightweight budget folders. I want my knife to have some weight to it and feel like it’ll last a long time versus being a disposable knife. I own three Delica’s, and everyone of them is a full stainless steel model.

[@OLMmedic]

The delica is my go to around the house knife as well as my work knife for my hospital job. Cant carry a big knife in a hospital. Lol

[@jerd5182]

Spyderco just raised their prices again. and some knives were raised by a ridiculous amount... smh

[@void1984]

With Japanese manufacturing costs going up I don't expect Delica 5.

[@whiterangerrr]

It’s nice to see new designs out of Seki City in the RockJumper.

[@angelos5348]

Actually 84 dollars plus tax

[@theshapeexists]

Want one in s30v. Id happily pay 80 bucks for one then. M390 or k 390? Yes please!

[@ditto1480]

Did you see your request has been granted? K390 Delicas, Enduras, and dragonflies are coming out soon!

[@theshapeexists]

@@ditto1480 sweet

[@FlyTour69]

I can tell you watch TheUrbanGentry. XD

[@NPonlamuangsri]

I bought a combo edge delica today for $105 out the door. Definitely overpriced.

[@Mr.Phoreskin]

Thaaaat skx thought!😳

[@boyzen45]

Best knives are the delica 4 and the Cold Steel recon1. Not an opinion...fact.

[@TurinTuramber]

Taking high carbon steel to the beach is never a good idea.

[@Volkmannx]

👍

[@bernielomax4702]

How exactly does a KNIFE become “outdated”. People are fucking ridiculous. Why because it’s not fidget toyish enough for man babies?

[@citydemo5701]

I don't get how any knife this small can be over 40 dollars..

[@pebbleinyoshoe532]

LOL as if the year dictates a good tool 🤣

[@rccdesign]

Yes, if a better competitor comes around

[@pebbleinyoshoe532]

@@rccdesign nah. A good tool is a good tool. I’d take a delica over most knives that have some since. Simple - clean - easy.

[@rccdesign]

@@pebbleinyoshoe532 I think it's meant more for new buyers. I have bought Tenacious, Delica and Manix in that order 5 years ago, and Delica is the best for pocket carry. But back then it cost me 80 euros with import taxes and delivery. Now it would be over a 100 euros. So for somebody who now has 65$, Delica is out of range and Kershaw Leek becomes a better option.

[@pebbleinyoshoe532]

@@rccdesign agreed, however, a leek isn’t going to last like the delica so waiting 4 extra weeks to put the scratch together is worth it….

[@rccdesign]

@@pebbleinyoshoe532 True. I ordered Flytanium brass scales for my delica, can't wait to see how it looks. FRN makes it feel too cheap.

[@christopherphillips2708]

Great watch, terrible band.

[@Sugardaddy501]

I would just go with the knife ganzo made that was similar to this.