dragonfly help????

[seanweader]

thinking about getting the dragon fly any feedback would be good. also what kind of locking system does it have, and quality.

 

[Esav Benyamin]

Great little knife, very comfortable grip for a tiny knife.

what kind of locking system does it have,
It's a lockback.

and quality.
It's a Spyderco.

 

[Tohatchi NM]

I have a stainless steel dragonfly. (C28P) It's a standard lock back. The overall fit and finish is very good. Like all of the steel-handled spydercos, it just feels solid. The FRN handles are OK, but don't give the same solid feel. The pivot opens and closes smoothly, and the lock still snaps shut with authority after several years of carry. There are knives with smoother pivots, but they're also several times the price. Ergonomics are good. I usually have my index finger on the choil, two more fingers solidly locked on the handle. The thumb rest is good, and you can move your thumb or index finger onto the spine for finer cuts. The blade shape is very useful and the flat grind reduces cutting resistance.

This is a great little utility knife, and looks quite elegant in steel. It fits nicely in the watch pocket of my jeans, or tucked in the waist band. The best thing is that the 2.5" blade is OK just about anywhere - post office, government facilities, etc. I'd definitely buy another one if I lost my current Dragonfly, so I highly recommend it.

 

[Salamander42]

My Dragonfly was my first Spydie and is one of my all time favorite folders. I really can't say enough good stuff about it. I've got the FRN version with the molded in pocket clip. Some folks don't care for the clip, but I love it. I wear a pretty thin belt and the clip fits over it almost perfectly, so my favorite way to carry it is tucked inside my belt at about 3 or 4 o'clock. I love the blade shape, and the flat grind and the 50/50 finger choil. I don't always use the choil, especially for quick cuts like opening packages or stuff like that but it's nice to have it when you need a good secure grip. I can get almost a full 4 finger grip on this little knife with the choil. The FRN version is also so light that you hardly notice that it's there 'till you need it. If/when they ever discontinue the Dragonfly I'll probably try to buy one or two for backups in case mine ever breaks or gets lost or if I want to give one away to someone.

 

[dd61999]

I have had many knives over the years, I always go back to the dragonfly.

It is the smallest knife with the biggest blade and for everyday carry I do not even know its there till needed.

 

[streicher708]

Ditto what these guys said...I have the FRN version and like it alot for when a small but functional blade is needed. I'd love to pick up the stainless version some day. If its any help I also have the old Meerkat and while I enjoy the lock on the Meer...the dragonfly has a much more functional blade and handle (thanks to being able to choke up on the blade). Also the dragonfly is light and thin when compared to meerkat.

 

[coop1957]

I had the stainless Dragonfly for about 4-5 years. It is a great smaller knife. The blade steel is ATS-55 with a flat grind. It is in my edc rotation and has been used but not abused. It is a tough knife and with the flat grind it can be sharpened up very nicely. I carry it when playing golf. It has cut many cigars.
The new texured Dragonfly has a VG10 steel blade. Great all around knife.

 

[enkidu]

Not to add to the broken record here, but the SS Dragonfly was my first real knife. An incredibly great small/big knife with great ergonomics, an elegant design both closed and open. I think it belongs in the Museum of Modern Art.

 

[Bimmer1]

The dragonfly is a very useful design. I owned and used the carbon fiber handled dragonfly for quite some time. Eventually I sold it (only because I wanted something new) and went for the Spyderco Cricket. Now the Cricket is my goto knife when I have general cutting chores on a daily basis.