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Kershaw Cryo II 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 54% gap from the closest alternative. Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 120% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 12% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Cryo II stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 14% 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$79Cheapest
US$85Most expensive
Weight
156 g (5.50 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
83 mm (3.27 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
197 mm (7.76 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Stainless steel
FRN
Finish
Titanium carbo-nitride coating on blade and handle (Gray or BlackWash)
Satin
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Back Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted (flipper or thumbstud)
Thumb Hole
Clip type
4-position deep-carry (right/left; tip-up/down)
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWorkTactical use
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Common praise
Sturdy and aesthetically pleasing designReliable frame lock with lockbar stabilizerSmooth, fast SpeedSafe assisted openingComfortable handle with secure gripDeep-carry reversible pocket clip for versatile carry
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
Heavier weight compared to some alternatives (~156g)Some users find the factory edge out of the box less than optimalSlick blade coating may be slippery with dirty handsAssisted opening tuning less optimal for thumb stud use
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time
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