Contemplating the g10 Dragonfly

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I've been on the fence on this knife for quite some time now. To all the owners of this knife, is the price justified on this l'il bugger? I mean you could get a lightweight Manix for about $10 more.

I have a Chaparral and I'm totally blown away by it and as a result I wanted to buy another to add to the collection so I could keep one as a safe queen. However, there is also another voice in my head telling me not to spend on the same knife...as a result I've been eyeing the g10 dragonfly.

Any feedback as to why I should get the g10 will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks! :)
 
I traded mine along with 3 other knives for a small Sebenza and ended up selling the Sebbie and had some remorse getting rid of 4 great knives. I really liked the little G10 D'fly. It is solid as a rock and a very useable little big knife. You pay for G10 but like the Delica it gives the knife a heavier, sturdier feel. Is it worth the premium over the FRN, only you can decide..
 
The G10 Dragonfly does not cut any better than the FRN flavor. But it has that aesthetic appeal, and like Mr. RG said, only you can decide if its worth it. I say yes.

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G10 Dragonfly.
 
Was the knife opening smooth? Or gritty like the Delica? I dont want to end up with a knife where I dont feel too good about opening it.
 
I just shipped mine off this morning in trade for a ZDP Delica. I loved mine, but my big issue was that I bought it along with an H1 Dragonfly thinking that I liked G10 over FRN. Then I started giving Spyderco's FRN a chance and for the smaller knives that aren't used for "tougher tasks", it's perfect.

Also, the problem with the G10 Dragonfly is that you can get a G10 Byrd Robin that's nearly the exact same size/feel with the cool Toothy backspacer for $25 (and I've got one on the way now).

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VG10 is probably my favorite steel overall (ease of edge maintenance), but the 8CR13 is not exactly super-hard to sharpen. The Robin also has a flat-spine (no swedge) and more rounded hump over the Spydie/Byrd hole.

I just ordered another two H1 Dragonfly models though - one's going to stay yellow and the other is going to get a dye job to Orange.
 
I loved my G10 Dragonfly. It has a rock solid feel and a cool swedge. I ended up trading it away and the only reason I'm not seeking out another is because I'm happy with my G10 Rookie. Definitely go for the Dragonfly though.
 
The G10 Dragonfly is a great little "big" knife! It cuts well, carries well, and is a solid little knife. I use mine all the time and love it!
 
I really like my G10 Dragonfly because of its ambi wireclip (I'm a lefty, most of the time). That alone was a reason to get one, the FRN versions came after the G10 version. The Dragonfly is a little big knife that doesn't look big to the NKP masses. It also has excellent fit and finish, a very refined design.
 
Thanks for your input guys, but I think I'll hold out a little bit on this knife. EZ Bake made a good point about the Byrd Robin, but nonetheless I'll still keep this D'fly on my wanted list :)
 
The G10 Dragonfly will always be one of my all-time favorite EDC knives. The G10 and steel liners make it feel solid as a rock, the ergos on it are phenominal in my opinion, and the blade design is perfect for almost anything. It's also a very sheeple friendly knife with its small, attractive, and utilitarian appearance. I say go for it. The FRN always felt cheap and almost toy-like to me.
 
Its been my EDC for a few years now, and is an awesome little knife. But if youve got large size hands you may want to look at a different blade.
 
I've owned several dragonflies in various flavors and can without a doubt say that the serrated h1 version is by far my favorite. The g10 version, like the stainless version, has a distinctly higher end feel than the frn versions, but in this application, I just think frn is the more appropriate handle material. Usually if I'm carrying a dfly it is as a secondary sheeple friendly compliment to a larger folder. The g10 and stainless versions just proved to be too heavy for me for the size as a secondary knife.

So, is the g10 version worth the cost? I think so, it's a fantastic little knife. But is the cost/performance ratio worth the extra cost over the frn versions? I don't think so, particularly the serrated h1 version.
 
I love my Dragonflies - I end up carrying the ZDP-189 BRG FRN model the most, though.

I decided that i'm going to try re-scaling my G10 Dragonfly with orange G10 in the near future. As soon as I'm finished with my Native 5 re-scaling (it is getting orange G10 as well!).

TedP
 
I wish I still had my G10 dragonfly. I am currently contemplating picking up the ZDP189/FRN model, but I would definitely recommend the G10 version. The VG10 is great and I enjoyed the ergonomics of this little "big" knife.
 
I was also fond of my g-10 dragonfly. Solid build and a great small slicer. I prefer the g-10 over the frn. I'll have to pick up another one, someday.
 
Starting this thread, was a bad idea. My next paycheck is going to fund this little insect now, food and groceries can wait :D.
 
My Dragonfly was very gritty not sure why.

I take all of my knives apart anyway to clean and polish the internals. After I was done it is as smooth as glass.

I highly recommend the G10 version, it is a much nicer knife than the standard model.
 
I can only vouch for my BRG ZDP189 Dragonfly II and it's actually grown on me a lot since purchase. I bought it wanting a small secondary knife for EDC as it normally just rides in my coin pocket in my jeans.

It felt so small at first as I was so used to just using my ZT for everything.

Once I got better acquainted with it, it became one of my favorites. Sure it's small, but once my hand got used to it, it opened just as fast as my others. Very smooth IMHO but I'm sure the grit others mentioned can happen to anything mass produced.

I'd love to try another one out in the g10 model with the liners just to see if I'm really missing out on anything but for now I'll have to wait.
 
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