This unique expression of the Delica 4 Lightweight combines all the features of this best-selling model with a multi-colored hand-dyed “zome” handle. Zome (pronounced “zoh-may”) is a class of Japanese handicrafts that focuses on dyeing textiles. This ancient art form includes many different methods of creating patterns on cloth using dyes derived from plants, flowers, fruit, and other natural sources and is closely related to many aspects of Japanese history and culture. Inspired by this rich artistic heritage, Spyderco’s Zome knives are unique variations of Spyderco’s lightweight models, which feature injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handles. The handles are molded in a light base color and then individually hand dyed by expert Japanese artisans. Using a technique reminiscent of traditional hiki-zome (brush dyeing), various colors of dye are hand brushed onto the handle to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind patterns. Like Japan’s classical dyeing methods, the special
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Amazing knife. Spyderco will not dissapoint This knife has to be the best knife I have ever purchased in my entire life. The VG 10 Steel is very easy to sharpen and holds an edge for an insane amount of time. This is the first Spyderco knife I have bought for myself I was formerly a Kershaw man but have changed my mind since my purchase. This knife is better than my Kershaw Blur and leek combine. From grip and ergonomics, to blade steel and lock up. There is no play in any direction whatsoever. Knife came sharp as hell out of the box and…
A Slice of Knife History I had heard about the Delica for years and finally decided to try it. The Delica helped start the Spyderco phenomenon in 1990 and I wanted a piece of knife history. Anything that has remained a top-seller for 26 years has to be special, plus it is now in its 4th evolution (part of Spyderco’s Constant Quality Improvement (CQI), whereby they continue to tweak the ergonomics, blade style, and blade steel to keep things fresh). On a whim, I opted for the Japanese, hand-tinted, Zome handles, just to…
Itâs the Goldilocks of EDC knives, a true 5-star hall of fame blade. A review of the Spyderco Delica 4 knife.When I was a kid, I was told the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. In this story, the little girl would try out things in the Three Bears home until she found just the right thing she was looking for. Upon choosing the item that fit her best she would say, âItâs just right!âAnd that my friends, is just what the Spyderco Delica 4 (FFG) is all about, âItâs just rightâ.So, what makes this knife, âJust Rightâ, well let me…