Knife Hog asked me to review the Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight Knife last month, so I’ve been carrying — and using — the knife for the past four weeks. As a lightweight, pocket-sized tool, the Delica 4 knife came in handy in a variety of situations.
With a 2.88-inch blade, a closed length of 4.25 inches, and an adjustable pocket clip, the knife is small enough to carry easily and sturdy enough for common (and some not-so-common) tasks. The VG-10 blade with an integrated thumbhole opens easily with one hand, and the locking mechanism is stable and effective.
The Delica 4 knife performed well during my field tests. I used it to easily open boxes, cut parachute cord, slice apples, and sharpen a pencil. What’s more, the razor-sharp blade worked well when I used it to remove the breast meat and thighs from a wild turkey I harvested in April.
Since the knife is made with fiberglass-reinforced nylon handles, it’s lighter than some similar knives on the market. The handles have integrated texturing for enhanced grip, and the knife just felt good in my hand. There was some evident burring around the fiberglass seams, which created some slight discomfort when the knife was clipped to my front pocket. If I moved a certain way, the burrs on the protruding edge chafed my side a bit. As a result, I carry the knife in my pocket, rather than using the clip.
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