It appears that way only because we are so used to Chinese slave market paying workers nothing-$1 usd hourly. When these same products are made by factory workers that make $15 an hour, you get a cheap folder for $100
no shit, I'm watching 4 year old videos of people talking $70 for a new Endura lol ya try $100 and $88 for a Delica...... that's a whole knife for some, an extra $30! and no steel upgrade for the stock Delica/Endura just VG-10 that's insane.
I have about 15 open our knives. They’re so cheap that I just bought a bunch of them and put them in practically every location of my house where I might need an emergency knife cutting tool Wow, I’m really lazy.
My first (really good/expensive) knife was a black Spyderco Delica 4 with the black coated, partially serrated blade shape. A few years and about 25 folding knives later... I feel that the Delica 4 is more then just an old knife with FRN handle scales, VG-10 and a back lock. It’s a platform. And that’s what makes it unique within the Spyderco portfolio. Not many other knives anywhere in the market can offer a combination of::: flat ground, wharncliffe, saber, sheepsfoot, hawkbill, trainer and Emerson blade shapes. VG-10, H1, zdp-189, Damascus and sprint run blade steels. Plane, fully serrated and partially serrated edge geometry. FRN, stainless steel, titanium and G10 handle scales. Black, red, brown, foliage, orange, green, purple, blue, grey, British racing green and zome color ways. True. There are a few models in the Spyderco catalog that are better then the Delica. But nothing else (save for the smaller dragonfly and larger endura) offers such a wide variety of options under one singular platform. And that’s the beauty of the Spyderco Delica 4. Also doesn’t hurt to be one of the most iconic knives in the industry.
Totally agree! The delica was the first spyderco that I purchased, and I've bought 3 different spydercos since. However, as an EDC, the delica still finds its way into my pocket more than any other knife I own. What a great little blade 👍
My girlfriend bought me a delica a year and a half ago and I still love that thing. I recently bought that 20cv one from dlt trading. It's a great knife!
One of my favorite knives. It is easy to sharpen (VG10), not so much ZDP189. I own about fifty pocket knives and my Delica, a light blue one as your, makes up for about 50% of total pocket time.
I just bought my first Spyderco knife, and yes it’s a Delica 4, which I got on sale for $60. Now I want a Para 3 LW, Sage 5 Carbon, and the chaparral is looking good as well. Thanks for the video.
Great review! I got to know spyderco from a youtuber doing an unbox and i fell in love just by the looks. I always was into knives, but was always disapointed by size, weight and looks. I think spyderco really did it all and now its time to get myself one for edc and unboxing. Prolly gonna get the delica 4 anyway just for collection cause as you said, its the starting drug :D Pricewise cant complain, here in europe they cost twice the price but willing to shell out some cash for some quality product.
I didn’t used to like Spyderco knives, but now love ‘em. I bought myself some Para 2’s, PM3 lightweights, Dragonfly 2’s and Delica 4’s. They are great knives and have eye-appeal.
I remember getting more into knives around the 2000's but dismissed Spyderco because if the style. 22 yrs later and a few Kershaw Ken Onion, Benchmade and a CR Umnumzaan, this is my first Spydi. That Delica 4 is just easy. I'm always about DIY, fushung, kayak etc. Perfect tool. It's also discreet, not too expensive if you loose or break it. I also just know, that if I really needed it, it could save my bacon. Surprised to develop that confidence in a knife I thought gimmicky 20 yrs ago. Great to use daily.
I've been carrying my ZDP-189 Delica for years. This and my Bugout are pretty much my favorite EDC blades out of the 30 or so knives I own. I badly want Para 3 LW, though.
Considering that the Spyderco Delica was introduced in 1990 and I just paid (2021) $91 on Amazon for one, that yes its still a good knife! I live in Upstate NY and assisted knifes are illegal, you can imagine how difficult it is to buy (Amazon) a knife on Amazon because of this but I had no problem buying the Delica 4 , Astute, Meadowlark 2 & Cara Cara 2.
@@Tom-uj4uf man I’ve been doing lots of research about the para 3 lw and I think it is the next knife upgrade, little hesitant on the steel and the wire clip but so far it looks like the next best spyderco, some people even call it the delica 5.
I think a lot of people complain about knives because they aren't "new" enough. They get bored of the steel, the design and the hype. The Delica was great when it came out, it still is, VG10 has yet to disappoint me (it's still WAY better than all those cheap 440 steel knives that most people I know own) and it's durable. It's a proven design and a classic. Sure, classics may get boring after a while, but that doesn't make them any less good.
I think the chaparral combines some of the great things about other spiderco knives we like, but I personally like the delica more because of blade and handle shape.
The prices used to be pretty reasonable on spyderco especially the Para 3 lightweight. Now the Delica is nearly 90 dollars and the para 3 is almost 130 which is lunacy in my opinion, especially when you can get imported options from brands like Kizer with Titanium, better steel, better handle material for the same or less money.
As long as people are cutting things with metal blades, knives cannot be “obsolete”. Why do people talk about the delica like it’s a piece of knapped flint? You don’t hear people blethering about opinels and victorinox knives being obsolete and yet they’re still probably the most utilised knives in some places today. Why spydercos? My guess is people want to hold contrary opinions to appear individual, independent and different. You can extend this to almost any tool with a practical application. Yes, an F22 fighter makes a tiger moth biplane look ridiculously slow and old fashioned. Now let’s say you need to go crop dusting. Which are you taking?
I disagreed with Spyderco completely. I can’t stand lightweight budget folders. I want my knife to have some weight to it and feel like it’ll last a long time versus being a disposable knife. I own three Delica’s, and everyone of them is a full stainless steel model.
@@pebbleinyoshoe532 I think it's meant more for new buyers. I have bought Tenacious, Delica and Manix in that order 5 years ago, and Delica is the best for pocket carry. But back then it cost me 80 euros with import taxes and delivery. Now it would be over a 100 euros. So for somebody who now has 65$, Delica is out of range and Kershaw Leek becomes a better option.
