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Benchmade Freek vs Spyderco Delica 4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 76% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 312% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 13% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Benchmade Freek stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 25% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$350Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
122 g (4.30 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
91.4 mm (3.60 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
215 mm (8.46 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
124 mm (4.88 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM S90V or CPM M4 Tool Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Carbon Fiber/G-10
FRN
Finish
Satin or Cerakote
Satin
Lock type
AXIS Lock/Crossbar Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Stud
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Split Arrow
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryOutdoor AdventuresCampingHikingEDC
Everyday CarryGeneral UseOne Handed OpeningSecure Lockup
Not best for
Beginners (due To Hard Sharpening Steel)
Heavy Prying Tasks Due To Fine Tip
Common praise
Durable And Strong BuildExcellent Edge RetentionSmooth And Secure Axis LockAdvanced Ergonomics With Comfortable HandleAmbidextrous Use
Lightweight And Slim DesignComfortable And Ergonomic Handle With Bi Directional TextureSecure And Reliable Back Lock MechanismVersatile And Sharp Vg 10 BladeAmbidextrous Clip Placement And Opening Hole
Common complaints
Clip May Feel Undersized Or Loosen Over TimeCan Be Heavy Compared To Smaller KnivesSharpening CPM S90v Steel Is Difficult
Initial Stiffness In One Handed Opening That Improves With UsePocket Clip Coating May Wear Off With Time
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