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Spyderco Delica 4 vs Spyderco Squeak
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
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Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 14% 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 14% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 16% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 35% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 54% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 27% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 37% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Squeak stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 30% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Delica 4 stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 43% 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$99Most expensive
Weight
71 g (2.50 oz)Heaviest
46 g (1.62 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
73 mm (2.87 in)Longest
51 mm (2.01 in)Shortest
Overall length
181 mm (7.13 in)Longest
128 mm (5.04 in)Shortest
Closed length
108 mm (4.25 in)Longest
79 mm (3.11 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
3 mm (0.12 in)Thickest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
VG-10 Stainless Steel
Bohler-Uddeholm N690Co
Handle material
FRN
FRN
Finish
Satin
Satin
Lock type
Back Lock
Slipjoint (non-locking)
Opening method
Thumb Hole
One-hand thumb hole
Clip type
Spoon-style Clip
Reversible tip-up wire clip
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryGeneral useOne-handed openingSecure lockup
Legally restricted carry where locking folders are prohibitedEveryday carry
Not best for
Heavy prying tasks due to fine tip
Heavy duty tasks requiring locking blades
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
Compact and lightweightComfortable ergonomic handle with textured jimpingEasy to carry with reversible deep pocket clip
Common complaints
Initial stiffness in one-handed opening that improves with usePocket clip coating may wear off with time
No locking mechanism may not suit all usersBlade length is short for some cutting tasks