(Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Sheath, Weight
Cons: None
Knife purchase
It was a gift for my 19 year old grandson. He loves it !
Spyderco Delica 4 Lightweight Folding Knife 2.9" CPM-SPY27 Satin Plain Blade, Cobalt Blue FRN Handles, Lockback - C11PCBL
Part #: SP11PCBL | Spyderco Knives
Description
SP11PCBL: C11PCBL Delica 4 Lightweight Cobalt Blue CPM-SPY27
Spyderco
CPM-SPY27 is a state-of-the-art powder metallurgy steel that takes the time-tested performance of cobalt-enriched VG-10 and supercharges it with niobium, nitrogen, and increased volumes of carbon, molybdenum, and vanadium. The result is a purpose-designed blade material that offers an exceptional balance of edge retention, toughness, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. Developed in close cooperation with Crucible Industries and proprietary to Spyderco, this American-made steel is now available in their iconic lightweight models manufactured in Japan. All these knives showcase the remarkable properties of CPM-SPY27 with ultra-keen full-flat ground blades. their satin-finished PlainEdge blades are paired with lightweight fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handles injection molded in a distinctive cobalt blue - one of the signature handle colors of the SPY27 family. All other features of these knives are faithfully consistent with the time-tested standard versions of each model.
Specifications
- Blade Length: 2.90" (74 mm)
- Closed Length: 4.25" (108 mm)
- Overall Length: 7.11" (181 mm)
- Cutting Edge: 2.56" (65 mm)
- Blade Thickness: 0.098" (2.5 mm)
- Blade Material: CPM-SPY27 Stainless Steel
- Blade Style: Drop Point
- Blade Grind: Full-Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Blade Edge: Plain
- Handle Material: FRN
- Handle Color: Cobalt Blue
- Locking Mechanism: Lockback
- Pocket Clip: Stainless Steel (Tip-Up/Down, Right/Left Carry)
- Model Number: C11PCBL
- Model Name: Delica 4 Lightweight Cobalt Blue CPM-SPY27
- Weight: 2.4 oz. (68 g)
- Made in Japan
UPC Code: 716104000319
Related Categories
Spyderco Knives, Spyderco Delica Folding Knife Series, SPY27 Blade Steel, Zytel Handle Material, Folding Knives, Folding Knives Lockbacks, Made in Japan, Sal Glesser
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Customer Reviews
Diane
Springfield IllinoisJan 21, 2026
Ann
Jamestown NYDec 24, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: Ease of Opening, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type
My first Spyderco
I have wanted a Spyderco for a long time, and the Delica definitely lives up to the hype. I was able to get a good price during the holiday sales, and it was still a bit pricy, but Spyderco is worth it. The CPM Spy 27 is razor sharp, as I found out closingit and got a tiny cut. I have only been opening mail and packages so far. The bi-directional texturing on the handle gives great grip, is comfortable to the touch, and doesn’t feel plasticky. It’s nice and lightweight, and the pocket clip is very good. There is no blade play, and it is centered. I have two issues. For one thing, it is very stiff. I put a little oil on it, but it didn’t help. Unfortunately, I fractured my wrist, so there will be no spydie flicking for a while. The other thing is the back lock. It is very hard to press down to release the blade. I have arthritis, but I think it should be easier to press. All in all, I love having a Spyderco, and am glad I got it. If you have issues with your hand strength, you might want to look for something with an easier opening mechanism such as a button lock. Note: I originally wanted a smaller knife such as the Dragonfly or Baby Banter 2 to carry easily. I got the Delica because it was about the same price as the Dragonfly. The Delica is just a little too big, for me at least, to carry around. Getting a better value kind of defeated the purpose. Get what will work for you, even if it’s not the best bang for your buck.
Martian
OhioJun 29, 2025
Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight
Cons: None
Delica spy27
Delica, spy27 blade easy sharpening, spy27 new to Spyderco and good edc steel better than new magnacut steel as holds good edge edc type steel also delica one of Spydercos most comfortable handles,
