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Spyderco Delica 4 vs Spyderco Phoenix
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 39% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 73% 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 73% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 265% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 39% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 64% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Phoenix stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% 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$310Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Lightest
116.23 g (4.10 oz)Heaviest
Dimensions
Blade length
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
184.15 mm (7.25 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Shortest
116.06 mm (4.57 in)Longest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Handle material
FRN
Titanium with White (Cream) Micarta overlays
Finish
Satin
Satin finish
Lock type
Back Lock
Ball Bearing Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Thumb Hole
Clip type
Spoon-style Clip
Tip up steel pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
EDCCollectorsUsers seeking high-tech materials and designUsers wanting a lightweight, sleek folding knife
Not best for
Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Unknown
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
High-quality VG-10 blade steelSmooth ball bearing lockPremium titanium and micarta handle materialsLightweight and ergonomic designAmbidextrous thumb hole for easy opening
Common complaints
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time
Discontinued, availability limitedPremium price
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