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Spyderco Delica 4 FRN vs Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight

Spyderco Delica 4 FRN ($90) vs Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight ($140) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.

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Spyderco
Delica 4 FRN
$90
Lightest Full-Size Folder
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Spyderco
Para 3 Lightweight
$140
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Spec-by-spec
SpecSpyderco Delica 4 FRNSpyderco Para 3 Lightweight
Price$90$140
Weight60g68g
Blade2.875" VG-10
HandleFRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
LockBack lock
Weight60g
OpenSpyderhole
OriginSeki City, Japan
Pros & Cons

Spyderco Delica 4 FRN

  • 60g industry-leading for full-size
  • VG-10 Japan-made sharp from factory
  • Full-flat grind versatile slicing
  • $90 with Japan quality
  • FRN handle indestructible
  • FRN handle not premium feel
  • Back lock slower to close
  • No flipper deployment

Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight

Spyderco Delica 4 FRN is the better value at $90. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.
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