Kershaw Scallion v. Spyderco Dragonfly

It's not that hard to flip my Black Out open either.


But if you keep cutting yourself opening the knife up, I think Darwin is trying to hint to you that you might not be smart enough to own a knife...
 
I have to plug the K.O. Kershaws.

Sure, they have crappy steel (440A in most of mine) but for opening MREs, they can't be beat. The Scallions sell for about $24.99 in the PX, so you can afford to loose a couple in the sand. While AUS8 represents a significant improvement over the 440A and 420, it still ain't exacly premium.

On a side note, if 154CM steel is virtually identical to hitachi made ATS-34, why do some of Japan's spyderco knives use 154CM? And why would Kershaw use ATS-34 in their "Made in USA" model 1415? Just a thought for the day.
 
I don't have a Scallion, but I do have a Chive. It is nice and has the "cool" factor. Not very reliable, though, I already changed three torsion bars on it. Also, one day the safety slid off and the knife opened while I was carrying it IWB. It stabbed my belly a bit :(
OTOH, I have a Spyderco Dragonfly (SS and ATS-55) and there's absolutely nothing I can complain about (well perhaps it should have tip down carry option) ;)
 
They're both nice knives, the Scallion has a certain "gadget factor" due to the assisted opening system of course, but the Dragonfly is just more practical. Exellent little knife, especially the steel-handled plain version.
 
I must be the only one that does not like the s/s Dragonfly. It's a little heavy and since it's so short, the weight is at the top of my pocket and doesn't feel right on me. I prefer the FRN model or a FRN Delica.
 
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