Comparison Console
Spyderco Cat 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 cheapest option for retail price, with about a 21% 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 21% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 20% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 15% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Cat stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 17% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 20% 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$108Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)
71 g (2.50 oz)
Dimensions
Blade length
62 mm (2.44 in)Shortest
73 mm (2.87 in)Longest
Overall length
151 mm (5.94 in)Shortest
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
Closed length
90 mm (3.54 in)Shortest
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CTS BD1N
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Unknown
Satin
Lock type
Liner Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Unknown
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Wire Clip, reversible, deep-pocket, tip-up carry
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday CarryUrban professionalsTravelersOutdoor enthusiasts
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Not best for
Unknown
Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Common praise
Compact and legally compliant sizeSmooth slicing capability due to full-flat-ground bladeComfortable, ergonomic G-10 handleEnhanced safety with finger choilReversible wire clip for ambidextrous 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
Unknown
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time