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Spyderco Civilian 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 48% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 70% 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 70% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 238% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 48% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 92% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 18% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 22% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Civilian stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 42% 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$287.25Most expensive
US$85Cheapest
Weight
136 g (4.80 oz)Heaviest
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
104 mm (4.09 in)Longest
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
Overall length
236 mm (9.29 in)Longest
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
Closed length
132 mm (5.20 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
VG-10 Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
G-10 Laminate
FRN
Finish
Unknown
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Two-position clip (tip-up/tip-down, right side)
Spoon-style Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Personal protectionUndercover law enforcement use
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Not best for
General utilityEveryday use
Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Common praise
Effective cutting performance with fully serrated reverse 'S' bladeErgonomic handle with textured black G-10 scalesHigh-strength back lock mechanismTwo-position clip for versatile carryEstablished and respected design for self-defense
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
Not intended or designed for general utility or everyday useH2 steel version prone to surface rust after marine use
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time