First time poster from long time owner. I recently lost my old Delica 4 in a large wood pile and have not recovered it as of yet. It was purchased about 4 or 5 years ago from a reputable online vendor. I decided to try my luck on Amazon and purchased an Orange Delica 4 shipped by Amazon and sold by Glide Sourcing.
I am not as educated about all the variations of these knives like a lot of the members here and was interested in having a few questions answered. When was the maker's mark included on the blade for the Delica 4 and have the counterfeiters evolved to put this on their fake knives?
Was the Delica 4 always made in Japan as stated on the box? I can not remember my old Delica, Endura or Ladybug saying that on the box. I have included some pictures of the new knife.
Thank you in advance for the help and I apologize if this is duplicate post as I might have hit the wrong button.
Delica 4 Amazon Purchase
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Re: Delica 4 Amazon Purchase
Dear Ranger927:
Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.
Yes, Delicas have always been made in Japan. The designer's mark was added to the engraving a couple of years ago, but was phased in by model. Your knife appears to be 100% authentic.
Stay safe,
Mike
Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.
Yes, Delicas have always been made in Japan. The designer's mark was added to the engraving a couple of years ago, but was phased in by model. Your knife appears to be 100% authentic.
Stay safe,
Mike
Re: Delica 4 Amazon Purchase
I concur with Mr. Janich: your knife looks legit. I like the orange handle. You definitely won’t be losing that in the woodpile. (I have the same handle color on my Spyderhawk, which I often use for yard work. You could spot it with the naked eye on the surface of the moon.)
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Re: Delica 4 Amazon Purchase
I just ordered this same knife from the same supplier arriving on Sunday. I had no idea there were fakes until I saw a post about it on a Facebook. I have been stressing about it for the past 2 days since this will be my first Spyderco knife.
Re: Delica 4 Amazon Purchase
Glidesourcing.com is another retail reseller on Amazon. They sell anything and everything for anybody and everybody.
They are like Alibaba.com.
I prefer to buy from Knife distributors who deal in knives who are specialized.
You never know what you are getting from third and fourth party resellers online.
They are like Alibaba.com.
I prefer to buy from Knife distributors who deal in knives who are specialized.
You never know what you are getting from third and fourth party resellers online.