Spyderco Delica 4: Flawless, Classic EDC

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This is my take on the popular and classic Delica series of folding knives from excellent knife-maker, Spyderco. The Delica 4 in VG-10 steel is an outstanding everyday carry pocket knife that isn't surpassed by many - if any others.
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[@fiercebone825]

Scout, your blade reviews are the best!

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Wow, thank you!

[@Kamikazekman]

Great review. Been carrying one at work (only time I can seeing that here in Australia, it's illegal to carry knives other than for work purposes) and it performs like a dream! Been stropping it with my leather strop to maintain it's edge and it's put a razor hair popping reflective edge on it! Awesome. It's FREAKYILY sharp now considering how sharp it was out of box!

[@aebbelwoy]

Great review and very nice choice of options. I have several Delicas and love them a lot, but I must say the back lock tends to attract dirt and eventually does not lock as secure over time. So there's a little more maintenance needed than say a liner lock.

[@903lew]

Picked up a Delica4 off the forums, the one classical Spyderco I've not owned yet. In a word it is utilitarian. Light as a feather, sharp, thin and ergonomic. No frills (except for the nice colours of the FRN), just a really well thought through knife. Good video Scout, keep up the good effort.

[@razerone49]

Ty so much for showing the other options and ballpark cost of those other blades. It's nice to see what's out there as far as quality blades in this size for someone who's not very experienced with blades .saved as a favorite for reference. Thanks again🍺

[@matthewlane79]

Thanks for the review and all your others. I just got the Delica 4 for my sister. Kinda wish I bought one for myself, but I just got a KA BAR USMC which is must for all knife collectors, who actually use their knives.

[@mojomonkey12]

This is one the knives that got me into knives. I ordered this knife and a Kershaw blur at the same time, I love them both, but it started another passion that I cannot really afford! My most recent Spyderco is the Chokwe. It's a funky looking knife but I love it.

[@ddop100]

2 years i have carried the ffg one now, love it. Wore the etched spyder off the blade, most the paint off the clip and the blue frn is all dirty. Looks awesome though

[@pwnedman231]

i just got an orange delica,i love it,thanks for the review

[@Decimator16]

Just ordered a delica 4 instead of a paramilitary 2 in favor of waiting to have more money before ordering the PM2, was watching this to make myself feel better about NOT having the PM2, and he pulls one out 2 minutes in......-cries-.

[@whiskaleafa]

They're amazing. I picked one up at a gun show and the next aisle over they had a Damascus Delica.. I almost thought about trying to trade up but just decided to stay with my choice. I'll get a Damascus Delica eventually, but I LOVE that PM2!!

[@whiskaleafa]

gingerkids b I believe the damascus part means its layered.. its vg-10 with some carbon steel, I forget which one though. Yea it's gorgeous but I don't own it for the same reason lol.. I fully agree, someday I'll prolly pick it up, but not anytime soon

[@mindspinn311]

Great review!!! Subscribed. I like how you point out the proper ergonomic designs, one of my favorite traits in Spyderco, along with use of steels with proper heat treat and edge geometry. The Delica is a classic, and the FFG version of it and the Endura unfortunately took Spyderco for too long to produce. That said, I'm very glad to own them now. Forget tactical, forget titanium and carbon fiber, forget Axis locks and integral locks, this simple lock back is one of the best designed knives as an EDC tool I've ever used. I wish they would do a Golden CO special edition (I guess that's the Native maybe?) just for kicks, not that the Seki knives aren't all superb quality already.

[@badbadhemi]

Very nice lineup, good touch at the end.

[@03_austindrake88]

I just picked up a blue Spyderco Delica 4 for $12.99 at our local Pawn America!!! It even looks brand new!!! Such an extremely great deal!!!

[@landonblazer3417]

Pucks4Fun 2 sure it's not fake?

[@snapcountsucks]

I use to have a paramilitary 2 the steel was ATS55. I purchased it at the P.X. at Ft. McClellan. After i finished my 8 years i gave it to my father. He willed it back to me when he passed, damn thing about it is it sprouted legs. I loved that Knife for more reasons than you can imagine.

[@DPLS77]

My gosh, that Spyderco Persistence is so freaking gorgeous. Not a fan of black blades but the blue compliments the black so well. The Delica was going to be my next Spyderco knife after the Tenacious but I have changed my mind.

[@flipteezy]

I have the centofante 3 and meadowlark2 and was going to get the delica 4 but never had the need to since the other knives can do similar jobs. Nice review!

[@NiceOneChameleon]

Good video. The knife comparison, with steel, and price, list made this by far the best Delica/Spyderco video I've watched. Thank you. I've been stryggling to choose between the Tenacious, which looks beautiful, and the Delica, which is far more practical. But I think I've settled for the Delica.

[@ressikanflute]

Very helpful review. A lot of good options in that price range

[@davk003]

Love the knife comparison at the end. Had the exact same first 3 knives in the coloration and was just hoping you brought out an entire lineup that I all had the same. Have a mini grip but tan scales and diff deployment hole.

[@Fangsinurface]

Such a good knife. One of my faves!!

[@kashman2426]

First 3 Spydercos and I am hooked. Persistence, Endura and Delica in that order. All can be rotated as an EDC and are different enough to carry for specific purposes. The quality and price, can't beat it.

[@pyshpoak]

Thanks for the great Review.For me the Delica 4 is above the small Sebenza 21,and the Strider PT CC.Its just the perfect edc knife.

[@TheStig000]

The Delica is amazing. You won't believe how light weight yet strong this knife is.

[@DarkHelmet8809]

Just ordered a Kershaw Skyline. I can't make up my mind with the Spyderco lineup. But I'll look to them next when I need another knife. Good video!

[@CongestedPike]

Great review, man. I just came to see footage of this beauty before I can have one in my hands :) It's interesting, though how similar our knife tastes are because I will be purchasing a brown Delica today, I owned and adored a blue Persistence before it was unfortunately lost (may have fallen into the trash unnoticed), I also own a Skyline (the standard boring color though), and I have a Mini Griptilian. I also have plans of owning a Leek in the future. I just thought it was interesting that you pulled out 3 of the 6 knives I own as well as 2 that I'll be getting soon. Anyway, awesome video and have a nice day!

[@RealBushMonkey]

LOVE the Delica 4,i have 12 of them,from the wave,G10,SS,and others in various colors,aswell as a salt one...which i just call a water Delica.Superb EDC,but Id love to see a delica 5 that incorporates a forward finger choile like the Meadowlark has,choiles are just so sweet.Also,the Delica spine rips into firesteels very well.Cant say enuff about this awesome little blade!

[@tecnotrog1]

totally agree I have owned the persistent and the tenacious but the delica 4 is in a class by itself own 2 l with a blue handle I bought second hand and one with a purple handle bought it new great review.

[@RealBushMonkey]

ya,various colors,the wave,the stainless one,even managed to get the G10,I love this little blade,the orange ffg is my prefered small blade for at work,it takes a lickin and is almost invisible in the pocket,so light and thin,a must have for any knifey.

[@Biblicalgiants]

...that Brown's tight..I love the colors handles Spyderco offers..good video!

[@AppalachianFreedom]

Excellent comparison vid Sir! I love my Endura 4 but wanting a Delica 4 pretty bad for EDC!

[@10SpeedTommy]

One of my favs

[@glockstar76]

best edc /all around carry ive had.

[@thatspapsknife63]

Great Review on the Delica 4 I have been going to buy this knife for 2 Years.But other Knives have come first.Maybe this is the year.Nice Knife Thanks and good luck.

[@Psunfire]

What angle should I sharpen this knife on the spyderco triangle sharpener?

[@903lew]

The Glessers are quite good at ergonomics, always found the Delica/Endura set to be one of the prettiest sets in production.

[@ding174]

Spyderco is a very innovative company. And very smart. They invented an original design which has worked so well that they never needed to re invent it. They just continually improve it. And the older models don't lose their value but become collectors items.

[@olivvapor4873]

Good review ; thanks for comforting me in my purchase 😊 I was in doubt after having read some bad reviews ... probably some jealousy ! 😬

[@zoltankiss7445]

What do you guys think about the Spyderco Delica 49C11PBK subversion? I could buy only this version of the knife. I hope it doesn't hide any secret...

[@husseinhell1194]

Is there a spyderco knife with an under 3 inch blade and has the ball bearing or axis lock??

[@Rusty_Shackleford1]

Are the handles for the delica4 interchangeable with the byrd meadowlark 2. I am curious because they look similar.

[@aikido10]

Spyderco does make a zdp-189 full flat ground endura 4

[@TheStig000]

The Spydercos that have a number after the name are especially good, because they've gone through revisions. That's why the Delica 4 is SUCH a good knife.

[@jonperkins6721]

I have a kershaw leek and I love it. But should i get a Delica too?

[@Jack-gb5ne]

Yes i have owned both and the delica was one of the best knives i have ever owned

[@TheBLRBear]

hi boyscout, which sharpening "system" do you recommend for a kid(14) new to knives-spyderco sharpmaker or a couple of spyderco benchstones (medium* and fine grid) sry, i suck at eng a bit, i am serbian so it ain't my native language

[@spik3stactical]

I just ordered a spyderco byrd cara cara 2 rescue. Saw it and had to have it

[@brettlmccormick]

Great video I own the tenacious, leek, and skyline. I have been wanting to get the Delica but I keep putting it off and buying gun stuff.

[@lifenature6402]

Delica 4 in VG10 is may faforite, not so much the Delica 4 in ZDP 189 (did not come as sharp from the factory and it is much difficult to sharp).

[@CampfireTalk]

The only knife missing at the end was a Buck 110 : ) Great knife & review as always

[@9unslin9er]

I was thinking of getting a lightweight Manix 2, but I think these Japanese models really are better knives. They handle like a dream and the weight is amazing.

[@KandiKlover]

I heard this uses that really hard ZDP189 stuff for the blade. 64hrc, holds edge so long

[@XXfAzEXXXXd0gEXX]

Kandi Klover it depends on what version you get. Normally it has vg10

[@fazeswagger497]

The most insightful review I have found. You just earned my subscription. Cheers

[@ddop100]

My delica bit me bad yesterday cleaning it out, cut my pointer finger badly.

[@selfhelp69]

Scout I wanted to bring up some points: The Delica 4 is an awesome knife. If used sanely and not abused. Some of the hard use tests posted for this knife are ridiculous. Look my old Snap It has an aus 8 blade that is .15" thick that means I can bang that thing with a hammer and stab propane tanks(empty) with it. The Delica not so much it is about .09" thick. That being said 90 percent of your knife chores will be just fine with this excellent knife. Get a PM 2 if you want to play super hard with your folder.

[@jonsmeegle3572]

gotta love spydercos

[@Lycosa]

Can't wait to get my SpyderCo Delica 4 Full Flat Ground!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! In blue colour! SO STOKED! EDC Knife my first high quality good knaife. knives. blade. I only got SAK before this, swiss army knife. This will be my main knife... Btw its funny saying 60$ as you Americans get knives cheap :) but here it's 110-130€. It's a USA company so yeah and everything is cheap in USA.

[@cadecoco8281]

someone PLEASE help. I just got this knife and it's not smooth or quick to open at all! Can someone explain this please?

[@md27100]

the knife just needs to be broken in and then it will open very smoothly.

[@AndreVautour]

I had one of these in blue (which is probably my favorite color for it) but unfortunate the clip seemed to be defective and would not tighten up securely, so I sent it back. I really enjoyed the design and size of it as well as most other things about it. The only problem that I noticed with it is the one I had did have a little bit of up and down blade play. I am considering ordering another one of these, maybe in brown this time, but I am hoping that the new copy that I get does not have any blade play. have you noticed any blade play on the one that you have?

[@ding174]

Sounds like a counterfeit. Or quality control person was having a bad day

[@AndreVautour]

it was from Amazon warehouse so I'm assuming it was just a d receive model. I like the design. I may get another copy. mine did have some vertical blade play. I hear some back lock knives have that.

[@erikhanneman79]

***** on my delica and every other lock back i own the lock has some flex going up. it is just part of the ststem

[@j0nweiss]

erik hanneman my dragonfly 2 is the same way. I tightened the pivot screw and it seemed to eliminate it though

[@awkwardlysocial4200]

This or the Centefonte?

[@SquirrelBait33]

Where from

[@jhowe759]

I need help with this I got a para 2 and I'm wondering if it's world buying a delica does a para 2 fill the same role ?

[@sputumtube]

+Jimmy Howe I've got the Para2, two Endura's (ZDP-189 + HAP40/SUS419 Sprint Run) and one Delica. I carry my Delica all the time because it's more useful in almost every way. My Endura's are really too big unless you have a specific task in mind and the Para2 is more of a 'Trophy' blade. In my opinion, you'll get more use out of the little, unobtrusive Delica than the flashy 'look at me' PM2. Stick with the standard VG10 steel as well, the ZDP is a bastard to sharpen..!

[@tskwared667]

Will it flick open after breaking in? I just handled one in a store today and the opening was smooth but tight and would only open by rolling it out. Does it loosen with use? Or was that one just faulty/sticky?

[@nolancarpenter9605]

+tskwared667 You can flick it open but not like with a Tenacious. You need to use your wrist.

[@Jack-gb5ne]

Yes i just bought one and you can flick it out with your middle finger

[@cappswe]

my dad had a spider code knife and it was just metal he had it for 15 yrs i think and on day the went fishing and had his knife in his pocket and threw a net in the water and the net caught on the knife clip and threw the knife... he was upset and i would want to get a knife like it

[@_mattheweng]

i wouldn't say flawless but a really good knife, my only gripe with this knife is the blade length compared to the handle size. I wish the blade length would be 3 inches not 2.85 and i wish the blade extended closer to the handle like the tenacious does

[@AGC828]

Delica 4. Does everything anyone should want to do with a pocket knife. Really. Is light and thin enough to let us forget we're carrying it. You can get it with a serrated edge (....though sadly that would cost you $20 more in Canada)...is the added cutting power of a serrated edge worth $20 CAD?). Important for EDC (though honestly since most pocket knives are around 5-5oz max...you woudn't feel the weight of thos elarge knives either...they just take more room in a pocket. Though "the lighter the better...|. :) Good knife for some one who isn't an "enthusiast" and just wants one knife. To do "whatever". For $30 CAD more the Para 3 LW.

[@EarlyMist]

I am really going to cop it here by going against the grain, but I just will never understand what all that extra steel is about on most Spydercos. The blade sticks out in most cases way beyond the frame/handle. I get the choil factor when it is open but closed...there is just so much blade exposed...along with a nice big hole that can catch on things and open up when least expected. I've had it happen so don't all attack me at once. I love the fit and finish and finesse and the basic design...but that one fact will always make me steer clear. Waiting for the swords to come out now...

[@matthewhennessey6222]

is the Handle Plastic? I dont know what FRN is

[@TheLateBoyScout]

Finerglass-Reinforced Nylon. Much more durable than your average plastic.

[@matthewhennessey6222]

Ok thank you!

[@Matthew-gs1dm]

Should I get a delica or endura? It's going to be an edc knife, but I don't mind a bigger edc.

[@tommyguns14able]

paramilitary 2

[@jeffreymliss]

Exactly,

[@honestdave]

Endura

[@newhuskytwenty]

I had before a blue Delica and Iaughed at the diarrhea brown color but now I have a Delica with that color, it all depends on how you look at it. It’s prettier than black.

[@Broken_Arrow58]

Why buy this when for the same money, you can buy an Ontario RAT 1 in D2 AND a RAT II?

[@brianfreeman2500]

Klaatu58 aus 8 is no good IMO and the Rat 1 is too big for many to EDC. The Delica wins on size, weight, and steel IMO.

[@johnwenton1883]

Delica or PM2?

[@TheLateBoyScout]

+John Wenton Not really in the same category, but PM2, easily.

[@Eddieholmsten]

My Spyderco brok after minimal using

[@eugenekrabs8497]

My EDC

[@bug-juice2728]

Yeah but is it made in America?

[@ratlefty]

Lol this review couldn't have come at a better time just lost my benchmade monochrome fish and was looking for a new knife

[@555Gear]

Delica 4 is also one of my favorites, I'm actually giving away a ZDP Delica 4 on my channel. Check it out!

[@TheLateBoyScout]

That's awesome. Good luck with the giveaway!

[@555Gear]

***** Thanks a lot for your well wishes! Your channel is one of my featured channels on my channel's "about" page-- I would really be proud if my channel was like yours as I work on improving and growing it! Your content and production is awesome man!

[@SteveSmith-sd5hq]

I ordered one of these from Amazon the other day, and I got a fake Endura. So disappointed. I don't know if I can confidently order from Amazon again. Just a warning to anyone thinking of getting one.

[@XXfAzEXXXXd0gEXX]

Steve Smith shoulda went bladehq. im sorry for your loss. you can still order from Amazon, I mean it isn't full of counterfeits everywhere, but just don't get high end knives. Especially spydercos

[@chrissr6640]

Mini Grip is the best out of those choices, in my opinion. Locking mechanism is better. Steel is about the same as the Delica 4 and to me made in Japan is about the same as Made in U.S.A. I will usually try to buy American-made just to support American manufacturing, and the economy. Knives made in Japan are just as good quality wise.

[@GainghisKhan]

And better a lot of the time, especially steel-wise.

[@danielhady3021]

2-1 BrAvO Completely incorrect bud. I love Benchmade knives but honestly I've seen a bunch that were not centered, had weird grinding on the blade, and other defects. I've never heard anything bad about Spyderco's Japanese or Taiwanese made knives, they actually have better fit and finish than the blades made in Golden, CO. You are just someone who automatically assumes American made=better. Not always.

[@SuperEpicsk8ter]

Backup mic

[@MykeD913]

No SOG love in there:(

[@MyForsake]

+1

[@pickledbologna]

Of those ... The Delica hands down . Skyline gets honorable mention depending on use .. Benchmade are overpriced

[@noahbaker6932]

Not really.. For around 15$ more you're getting a better blade, better lock, and usa made... That being said I went with the delica over the mini grip because of the color choices and the FFG, which is helpful for my intended uses. I've found Benchmades 154cm to hold a useable edge for far longer than vg10. Another thing to consider though if you're buying a Benchmade , is to be prepared to receive a knife with a very obtuse angle..like 45-50 inclusive. Never a problem with spydies.

[@onixtheone]

If it's made in Japan I hope a samurai made mine

[@seanb6986]

Probably a child slave

[@SkookumBushcraft]

I've got the PM2 and Tenacious, and I truly think the Delica 4 is junk compared to them. I love the steal and the size, thats the hard part. But its built like a $10 junk store knife otherwise. Doesn't lock up tight, clip wiggles, blade wiggles, main screw that holds the blade never holds and only way it will is with lock tight, to get it to lock up tight, that screw has to be so tight that its impossible to open. I think spyderco used their big name on this to push out an overpriced knife.

[@SkookumBushcraft]

i wish it was all on point, because i love the blade shape, the steal, and size, but its built like a piece of Sh*t.

[@88dillonzo]

I own one, and use it on a daily basis.