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Kryptoglow

Kryptoglow

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Hey all,

I have owned a Manix and mule in the past but never tried the FRN types. Well I just got a Dragonfly 2 in orange and I can't stop carrying it. I used to carry bigger knives until I started carrying a small Sanrenmu. I realized that most of my cutting was twine, tape on incoming knife boxes and simple everyday chores. Now I'm working on a small knife (1.5-2.5") blade collection
My question is which model next? I prefer knives with a 2.5" blade as they seem to disappear in my pocket til needed but 3" blades are fine also. The main thing I like about the Dragonfly is the half blade half handle choil. What other models have this feature and FRN grips?

Thanks guys, Dan
 
LOVE my UK Penknives! No lock though, don't know if that would be a deal breaker.
 
There are a bunch with the choil style you're looking for including the Equilibrium, Balance, Cat, Chicago, Chaparral, and the Squeak slippie. Probably more but that's all I can come up with in that size. Should be able to find something you like in the bunch.
 
Thanks for the info. Looks like I need a cat, chicago and a UK....and a squeak and a manbug and


Thanks again,
Dan
 
I have the dfly in zdp, but I really like the Chicago, may have to get one...
 
You might want to try the blue G10 Lava sprint run while they're still available. The ergonomics are amazing for such a small knife.
 
Well, sorry to stray from the small knives, but you said you like your manix2 and I usually hate frn on larger knives, but the frcp on the manix 2 LW feels great and has ended up getting more carry time than my other lined folders(til I got my para2 at least).
 
Thanks again for the tips. I looked at the Lava but for 140.00....I dunno? I'll also look at the Manix 2 LW. I'm mainly looking for light weight and 2.5" or less blades.

Thanks, Dan
 
I know it isn't FRN, or choiled, or as light as the Dragonfly, but would you consider the Techno?

It's comparable in size to the Cat and Dragonfly2, but more cutting edge and beefier build. The Dragonfly is nice in the way it disappears into your hand and pocket, but I'm afraid to use it for cardboard+ cuts. The Techno doesn't have a choil, but it has a very comfortable and thick spine that you can ride a thumb or guide finger along. The handle fills the hand enough for power grips, but slim enough for delicate slicing.
 
hoimin said:
I know it isn't FRN, or choiled, or as light as the Dragonfly, but would you consider the Techno?

It's comparable in size to the Cat and Dragonfly2, but more cutting edge and beefier build. The Dragonfly is nice in the way it disappears into your hand and pocket, but I'm afraid to use it for cardboard+ cuts. The Techno doesn't have a choil, but it has a very comfortable and thick spine that you can ride a thumb or guide finger along. The handle fills the hand enough for power grips, but slim enough for delicate slicing.
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That's a nice looking one also but I think I'm going to try the Manix LW and native for my large edc's and then the squeak, ukpk and some Byrds for my smaller edc's. I'm just really sold on the frn sydercos.
 
gph said:
You might want to try the blue G10 Lava sprint run while they're still available. The ergonomics are amazing for such a small knife.
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I've got to give the Lava a try. Thanks for the reminder. :thumbup:
 
Barman1 said:
I've got to give the Lava a try. Thanks for the reminder. :thumbup:
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If you like Spyderco LBKs it's a must have. The ergos are head and shoulders better than any LBKs I've handled.

The only knock I can give it is the short curved blade combined with the sharpening notch makes it hard to aim while slicing pliable sheet materials. Having said that it was designed as a fighting knife and as designed it's flawless. The grip allows for putting near 100% power into that short blade with full confidence.

I just use it for general EDC tasks and it does everything I need it to do fine except for what I previously mentioned. On days I need to cut sheet material I carry a Dfly or similar.
 
Kryptoglow said:
That's a nice looking one also but I think I'm going to try the Manix LW and native for my large edc's and then the squeak, ukpk and some Byrds for my smaller edc's. I'm just really sold on the frn sydercos.
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Oh yeah I forgot about Byrds. I had a robin2, and I gave it to someone as a gift. If it had better steel I'd prefer it to the dragonfly. Outstanding and inexpensive knife.
 
Its a disco'd model but to anyone mentioning a slightly larger dragonfly I always suggest trying to find a C52 Caly Jr.
 
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Cereal_killer said:
Its a disco'd model but to anyone mentioning a slightly larger dragonfly I always suggest trying to find a C42 Caly Jr.
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I think the C52 is the Caly jr. C42 is the Viele. Good recommendation with the Calypso jr though. Think I'll do some shopping today. :)
 
Cereal_killer said:
Its a disco'd model but to anyone mentioning a slightly larger dragonfly I always suggest trying to find a C42 Caly Jr.
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Yep, that's the one I need. Thanks

Why do companies always discontinue the good ones? I just posted in the wanted section and would make a trade for a caly jr from my sale threads....:)
 
Kryptoglow said:
Yep, that's the one I need. Thanks

Why do companies always discontinue the good ones? I just posted in the wanted section and would make a trade for a caly jr from my sale threads....:)
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They do it to drive up market price so that when they reintroduce the same knife 3-4 years later, they can do so at an inflated price due to the demand. The tooling, CAD files, etc are all there - they monitor the internet and Ebay sales prices - it's free market research at the cost of the consumer being able to rightfully obtain a blade that they want for at least the MSRP. It's an artifically inflated market. People have been doing it for years. Look at Disney. It's a shameful business practice. I have a MBA BTW, if that matters (which I don't think it does, LOL).
 
Shao said:
They do it to drive up market price so that when they reintroduce the same knife 3-4 years later, they can do so at an inflated price due to the demand. The tooling, CAD files, etc are all there - they monitor the internet and Ebay sales prices - it's free market research at the cost of the consumer being able to rightfully obtain a blade that they want for at least the MSRP. It's an artifically inflated market. People have been doing it for years. Look at Disney. It's a shameful business practice. I have a MBA BTW, if that matters (which I don't think it does, LOL).
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That's one of the best answers I've ever received.
I believe you must be right. I've learned a few tricks from my old man. I asked as a kid " why do you buy 5 and 10 of those at a time." He replied, " because if they stop making them, I'll have more at the current price". I made my wife buy a number of pairs of jeans she likes the other day. The store that had carried them was out. We found the same model online and now she's set for quite a while. It will also keep her trim:)
 
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