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Kershaw Proximal 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 19% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 29% 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 29% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 41% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 19% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 24% 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 Proximal 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 9% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Proximal stands out as the longest option for blade 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.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$120Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
88 g (3.10 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
80 mm (3.15 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
192 mm (7.56 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
112 mm (4.41 in)Longest
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.8 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
D2
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Stonewashed
Satin
Lock type
DuraLock
Back Lock
Opening method
Manual with thumb stud, KVT ball bearings
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Reversible deep-carry (right/left, tip-up)
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryWork
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Common praise
Comfortable contoured handleDurable D2 steel blade with good edge retentionSmooth opening with DuraLock mechanismReversible deep-carry pocketclip
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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