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Spyderco Delica 4 vs Spyderco Salt 2
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 45% 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 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 81% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 24% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 31% 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 Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 4% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Salt 2 stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% 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$154Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
54 g (1.90 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
73 mm (2.87 in)Shortest
76.2 mm (3.00 in)Longest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Shortest
182.88 mm (7.20 in)Longest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)
Unknown
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)
Unknown
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
LC200N
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin
Unknown
Lock type
Back Lock
Back Lock
Opening method
Thumb Hole
Round hole in blade
Clip type
Spoon-style Clip
Black-coated titanium pocket clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Saltwater and humid environmentsEveryday carryMarine useOutdoor useFishingDiving
Not best for
Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Heavy-duty chopping or survival tasks
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
Excellent corrosion resistance with LC200N steelComfortable grip with textured fiberglass reinforced nylon handleSecure lock with back lock mechanismLightweight for everyday carryMarine-grade hardware resists rust in harsh environments
Common complaints
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time
Price is relatively high compared to standard folding knivesLimited blade thickness specs publicly available
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