Product Description

The Spyderco Delica 4 C11PSBK is the all-black combo edge Delica 4 — VG-10 Japanese stainless in a 2.88-inch combo edge blade with a plain edge section near the tip and serrations at the heel, Black FRN handle, and back lock, delivering the Delica 4's decades-refined compact carry performance with the edge versatility to handle both precise slicing and faster rope and cordage cutting in the most carry-neutral Black FRN build at $110.

The VG-10 blade is a Japanese stainless steel developed by Takefu Special Steel specifically for cutlery applications — a high-carbon, high-chromium stainless with cobalt addition that produces a well-balanced combination of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance that significantly outperforms conventional budget stainless steels. In the combo edge configuration, VG-10 delivers its well-balanced performance across two edge geometries in a single compact blade — the plain edge section near the tip handles precise slicing, food prep, and detail cutting, while the serrated heel handles rope, cordage, packaging straps, and fibrous materials faster in push-cutting applications where serrations outperform plain edge. The combo edge is the key functional distinction of the C11PSBK over the plain edge Black C11PBK — a single blade covering both the slicing tasks that plain edge excels at and the rope and cordage cutting that serrations handle faster, without requiring two separate knives. The Black FRN handle is the most carry-neutral colorway in the Delica 4 lineup — carries without visual signature in any pocket, gear bag, or professional carry context, paired with the VG-10 blade's satin finish to create a clean two-tone build that disappears in any carry environment. At $10 more than the plain edge Black C11PBK, the combo edge premium is the right specification for buyers whose daily cutting tasks regularly include both slicing and rope or cordage cutting.

• Blade: VG-10 stainless, drop point profile, satin finish, combo edge — plain edge section near tip for precise slicing and detail cutting; serrated heel for rope, cordage, and fibrous material cutting faster in push-cutting; VG-10's well-balanced stainless performance across both edge geometries; 2.88-inch blade
• Handle: Black FRN (fiberglass-reinforced nylon), textured bidirectional grip, compact Delica 4 profile — chemically inert and lightweight; Black is the most carry-neutral Delica 4 colorway; carries without visual signature in any carry context
• Deployment / Lock: Back Lock via Spyderco Round Hole — back lock provides reliable blade security; ambidextrous Round Hole allows one-hand opening from any grip position
• Carry: Approximately 2.50 oz, tip-up right-hand wire clip, compact Delica 4 profile — all-black combo edge at $110; $10 more than the plain edge Black C11PBK

Ideal For

Everyday carry buyers who want the Delica 4's compact VG-10 performance with combo edge versatility in the most carry-neutral Black FRN build — the C11PSBK at $110 delivers both precise slicing capability and rope and cordage cutting faster than plain edge in a single compact blade that carries without visual signature, suited to buyers whose daily cutting tasks span both slicing and fibrous material cutting. Buyers choosing between the Black combo C11PSBK and the Black plain C11PBK at $10 less who want both edge geometries in a single blade over plain edge sharpening simplicity — the C11PSBK adds serrated cordage-cutting capability at $10 more; the C11PBK maintains fully on any conventional flat stone at $10 less. Tactical, outdoor, and professional carry buyers who want the Delica 4's compact format with combo edge versatility in a fully blacked-out build — the C11PSBK's Black FRN and satin VG-10 blade create a clean all-black appearance suited to any carry context where carry neutrality is the priority.

VG-10 Japanese stainless with well-balanced edge retention across both plain edge and serrated geometries, a combo edge that handles precise slicing and rope cutting in a single compact blade, Black FRN that carries without visual signature in any carry context, and the back lock in Japan's most refined compact production folder — the Spyderco Delica 4 C11PSBK is the all-black combo edge compact Japanese EDC at $110. Add the Spyderco Delica 4 C11PSBK to your cart today and get same-or-next-business-day shipping from Columbia, Louisiana, backed by Spyderco's lifetime guarantee. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.