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Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto vs Spyderco Delica 4

EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.

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Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Decision Signals

What stands out

Cheapest

Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% gap from the closest alternative.

Most expensive

Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.

Lightest

Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 28% gap from the closest alternative.

Heaviest

Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.

Shortest

Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 10% gap from the closest alternative.

Longest

Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 10% 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.

Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto — Blade length: 86 mm (3.39 in)Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto — Overall length: 200 mm (7.87 in)Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto — Blade thickness: 2.8 mm (0.11 in)Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto — Weight: 99 g (3.49 oz)Kershaw Iridium Reverse Tanto — Retail price: US$99Spyderco Delica 4 — Blade length: 73 mm (2.87 in)Spyderco Delica 4 — Overall length: 181 mm (7.13 in)Spyderco Delica 4 — Blade thickness: 2.5 mm (0.10 in)Spyderco Delica 4 — Weight: 71 g (2.50 oz)Spyderco Delica 4 — Retail price: US$85Blade lengthOverall lengthBlade thicknessWeightRetail price
Price & carry
Retail price
US$99Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
99 g (3.49 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
86 mm (3.39 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
200 mm (7.87 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
Unknown
108 mm (4.25 in)
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2 (60-62 HRC)
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
Aluminum
FRN
Finish
Unknown
Satin
Lock type
DuraLock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb pin, manual
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Tip-up right, Tip-up left
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryPractical cutting tasks
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Not best for
Unknown
!Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Common praise
Lightweight and compact designSecure DuraLock mechanismVersatile reverse tanto blade shape
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
Blade not very sharp initiallyBlade prone to rust
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time

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