Overview
This Delica 4 by Spyderco features a satin finished blade with thumbhole and notched thumbrest. The handle has black FRN scales with a stainless steel backspacer and black tip up clip. Comes with original box and papers. This knife has a full flat ground blades or Super Gold laminate and a unique feature, as a subtle nod to the Super Gold steel, the lock bar is coated in a matte gold finish. Manufactured by Takefu in Japan, Super Gold (SG2) steel is characterized by its exceptional edge retention and relative ease of sharpening. Capable of being hardened to an HRc 64, which is far higher than most steels, it’ll hold an edge much longer. However, sharpening Super Gold is not nearly as difficult as it can be with other steels of similar hardness. That’s what makes it so special. Another reason? It’s made through a process of powdered metallurgy with 16 percent chromium, contributing to excellent corrosion and wear resistance. This Delica features a core of Super Gold steel with SUS410 cladding on both sides. This unique three-layer construction is revealed when the blade’s stronger cladding near the edge is ground away, exposing the harder SG2 core. Comes with original box and papers. Excellent condition. Excellent condition.