This unique expression of the Delica 4 Lightweight combines all the features of this best-selling model with a multi-coloured 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 thier lightweight models, which feature injection-moulded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handles. The handles are moulded in a light base colour and then individually hand dyed by expert Japanese artisans. Using a technique reminiscent of traditional hiki-zome (brush dyeing), various colours of dye are hand brushed onto the handle to create distinctive, one-of-a-kind patterns. Like Japan's classical dyeing methods, the special dyes used completely permeate the FRN to permanently colour it.

This Delica 4 Lightweight boasts all the defining features of its breed, including a full-flat-ground VG-10 stainless steel blade, a sturdy back lock mechanism, skeletonized stainless steel liners, and a four-position pocket clip. Its injection-moulded FRN handle showcases a brilliant hand-dyed zome pattern in shades of green.

If you’re looking for a reliable workhorse knife with one-of-a-kind character, this is it.

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