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Spyderco Delica 4 vs Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 42% 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 42% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 72% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 6% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 3% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 3% 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$85Cheapest
US$146.25Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
68 g (2.40 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
75 mm (2.95 in)Longest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
177 mm (6.97 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
102 mm (4.02 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
CPM SPY27
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin or Stonewashed
Lock type
Back Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Round Hole
Clip type
Spoon-style Clip
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Not best for
Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
Common praise
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
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Common complaints
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners