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CRKT Buku vs Spyderco Delica 4
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative. CRKT Buku stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
CRKT Buku stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 67% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 207% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 23% gap from the closest alternative.
CRKT Buku stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 31% 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$69.99Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
218 g (7.69 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
95.3 mm (3.75 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
211 mm (8.31 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
123.4 mm (4.86 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.7 mm (0.15 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
2Cr13 Stainless Steel
FRN
Finish
Satin finish blade, satin finished handle
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Steel pocket clip, tip up carry
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryCutting and chopping tasks
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Common praise
Strong and beefy frame lock with steel over-travel tabPowerful and usable kukri style bladeGood edge retention and easy maintenanceLarge thumb hole for one-hand openingDeep carry pocket clip
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
Unknown
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time
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