Spyderco dragonfly or delica

I had the Dragonly (and will get another one for sure). In my view the difference in size is large enough that the knives do not overlap too much. Indeed - the Delica can do all the D'fly can, but the D'fly is small enough not to make anyone unsafe, while the Delica will be more practical for wider types of tasks. BTW, I bought my Dragonly to have a box-opener at local customs (they only had scissors) as I was regularly there (importing kitchen knives and sharpening supplies from US :D )
 
matus said:
I had the Dragonly (and will get another one for sure). In my view the difference in size is large enough that the knives do not overlap too much. Indeed - the Delica can do all the D'fly can, but the D'fly is small enough not to make anyone unsafe, while the Delica will be more practical for wider types of tasks. BTW, I bought my Dragonly to have a box-opener at local customs (they only had scissors) as I was regularly there (importing kitchen knives and sharpening supplies from US :D )
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I think I'm going to go with a dragonfly tattoo version :)
 
For me the Delica is great but at work a tad on the large side. On the other side I find Dragonly too small for my hands to comfortably open it without getting cramped. Since a couple of days I now have the Chaparral. I have not received any comments yet from my co-workers , so small enough for them. Big enough for me to handle well. Really liking it. CTS-XHP steel and a deep carry wireclip, just what I needed :)
 
The Dragonfly is not that small in the hand and the Delica is not that large for most people. I'm a fan of both knives and I own more than one of each. Utility-wise, the Dragonfly is easier to carry and will handle most everyday jobs for most people while the Delica takes up more room in the pocket but does those same everyday jobs with a little more ease.

Oops...didn't see the OP said this a few days ago:

"I think I'm going to go with a dragonfly tattoo version..."

Since the tattoo version has stainless steel handles, it may prove to be a little slippery for food service work wherein the hands are frequently on the wet to greasy side. I'd recommend the FRN or G-10 models for that type of work.
 


Kahr Arms delica. 2.5" dragonfly sized wharncliffe blade stuffed in a delica handle.

I thinned out the edge on a bench stone and it's my current go to utility knife.
 
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