Recommend: Size between Dragonfly and PM2

Wondermutt · Mar 26, 2015

Looking for recommendations for a Spyderco folder with a closed size somewhere between a PM2 and a Dragonfly. I have several PM2's, a Stretch, a Manix 110v, a Gayle Bradley and a Dragonfly.
Something about the size (or a little bigger) of a Benchmade Mini Grip.

Joe58 · Mar 26, 2015

Native 5 G10. Great model.

FriarPhenn · Mar 26, 2015

The Native 5 seems like it'd be a good fit, particularly with the Mini Grip comparison.

elrond18 · Mar 26, 2015

Native 5 , Delica, Salt 1

Barman1 · Mar 26, 2015

Flipper? How about the Dice?
The Chaparral would be another in your range.

knifewing · Mar 26, 2015

The Cat is a great inexpensive all-arounder. And if you can find an unblemished CF version, even better. Or, not to date myself here, an original G-10 Caly 3 can't be beat as an EDC in that size range (IMO).

RamZar · Mar 26, 2015

Sage 1.

Wondermutt · Mar 26, 2015

thanks for all the suggestions. The Native 5 and Chaparral look promising.

Joe58 · Mar 26, 2015

I've both the Native & the Chararral and there is quite a difference in size once you compare them in hand. The Ti Chaparral is noticeably smaller and thinner than the G10 Native. And I myself ain't a big fan of the divots for the wire clip.

The Chaparral is about the same size as the old Navigator II.

If I were keeping the Chaparral, I'd likely remove the clip and carry it in my pocket. It is very well made though with great blade steel though.

Just wanted to mention that. If you can find a shop with both in stock so you can compare, that'd be good.

CryoGuy5272 · Mar 26, 2015

Native 5 is a great one, also Delica 4 or any of the Sages. Personally I feel the Df2 and Pm2 have a lot of the same design features as the Delica 4. The one exception being the lack of a finger choil on the Delica. If spyderco were to redesign adding a finger choil it would in my opinion make it the overall best option for a folding knife( not that it doesn't already have that reputation) if you don't have one in your collection it is a must have. And best part is with the sprint runs you can get some high end steels as well as a variety of colors and handle materials. For the absolute best bang for your buck the Delica has my vote.

SpeedHoles · Mar 27, 2015

Check out the Double Bevel

Or the Caly 3

Or Dialex Junior

Here's a Chappie with Stretch for size reference

A Dice with Stretch for size reference

Or maybe a Techno

Or a Chubby

And you mentioned the Mini-Grip:

uofaengr · Mar 27, 2015

Delica.