Lost Dragonfly, what to replace it with?

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GraysonK

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Hi all,
Well, much to my chagrin, I lost my beloved Dragonfly. I have no idea where it went. I used it to help my brother in law cut some twine this weekend, put it in my pocket and...bam...it's gone. So, now I need to replace it.
So my question:
I do want another Dragonfly, I love that little knife. And I will replace it eventually. But, I also have been looking for a reason to buy a Salt 1 PE. I am in love with my Saver Salt and have been so impressed by the H1 steel. Do you Salt 1 owners out there think that it will be sufficient as an EDC like my Dragonfly was? I'm kind of wanting to hold out until Spyderco comes out with the new Dragonfly with the removable clip. I don't have a whole lot of extra cash to spend on knives otherwise I'd buy a new Dragonfly, the Salt 1, and then buy the newer Dragonfly later this year.
What I love about the Dragonfly is the weight, the small size, and the blade shape. I know that the Salt 1 has a blade that is about 3/4" bigger and is about an inch longer all the way around than the Dragonfly but is it that much bigger? Some comparison pics would be nice if anyone has one or two.
Anyway, that's the question: Replace the dragonfly now with another dragonfly or get the Salt 1?
Thanks!
Gray
 
That's a bummer about your Dragonfly:( When stuff like that happens to me, I use it as an opportunity to try something new. Like yourself, I absolutely love H1. As a matter of fact, it is the ONLY steel that I actually prefer in SE over plain.

I would probably go with the Salt I, if it were my choice. I'm actually planning on picking one up as a beach knife for a trip I'm taking in a couple months. I have a SE Tasman that is great, but I always like to pick up a little something new for a trip. I mean, my wife has already bought 4 pairs of shoes for it, right?;)

PE or SE, the H1 blades really earn their keep as fantastic EDC's that can be ridden hard and put up wet. No pivots to adjust, no liners to get gunked up, no scrubbing required to make sure the blade doesn't rust.
Good luck:):thumbup:
 
Id go with the dragonfly. Its such a great size. Personally, Im waiting for the G10, wire clip version since it will carry in pocket ever better - and I love G10. Thats my 2 cents.
 
Pneumothorax said:
Id go with the dragonfly. Its such a great size. Personally, Im waiting for the G10, wire clip version since it will carry in pocket ever better - and I love G10. Thats my 2 cents.
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^^What he said! If I were you I would go with the Salt 1 for now - and then just wait for the G10 Dragonfly to come out and try that one.
 
Hi all!
My Dragonfly was found! It had actually fallen out of my pocket inside my duffle bag when I'd changed clothes so it's here not at my sister's! Whew! Crisis averted!
Thanks for all the suggestions though, I'm seriously wanting that Salt 1 in PE. We'll see which will actually get to me first...the Salt 1 PE or the G10 Dragonfly.
Gray
 
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