← ComparisonsLength and spine thickness drawn to true scale from published specs. Outline traced from the maker's side-profile photo.
Head to head
Spyderco Delica 4 vs Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight
Spyderco Delica 4 runs a 2.875″ drop point blade in VG-10; Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight runs 2.92″ of clip point in CTS-BD1N. The Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight is the lighter of the two by 0.10 oz.
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- Spyderco Delica 4 · Drop Point2.875″ blade · 0.098″ spine · 2.5 oz · ~1.16″ tall
- Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight · Clip Point2.92″ blade · 0.145″ spine · 2.4 oz · ~1.35″ tall
Spine thickness, same scale
0.098″
0.145″
| Spec | SpydercoSpyderco Delica 4Check price | SpydercoSpyderco Para 3 LightweightCheck price |
|---|---|---|
| Blade length | 2.875″ | 2.92″ |
| Spine thickness | 0.098″ | 0.145″ |
| Overall length | 7.125″ | 7.21″ |
| Closed length | 4.25″ | 4.29″ |
| Weight | 2.5 oz | 2.4 oz |
| Blade shape | Drop Point | Clip Point |
| Steel | VG-10 | CTS-BD1N |
| Grind | Full Flat | Full Flat |
| Lock | Back Lock | Compression |
| Handle material | FRN | FRN |
| Country of origin | Japan | USA |
| Price band | Mid | Premium |
Tinted rows are where these two differ.