Spyderco Dragonfly Folding Pocket Knife with 2.2" VG-10 Steel Blade and G-10 Handle - EDC Knife for Men and Women, Perfect for Hunting, Tactical, Camping, Survival, Hiking - PlainEdge - C28GPFG

Spyderco makes some exceptional knives. This Dragonfly Tattoo model with the stainless steel handle is so comfortable in the hand! I am a petite woman for reference. My hands and pockets are small. This is a compact blade that is easy to open and close, fits in womens pockets. The clip is meant to double as a money clip. Boy, oh boy is it sharp! Excellent ladies carry. My husband also thinks it's pretty cool, they have this model in different options. He has large man hands and can operate it easily as well. It does have some weight to it but it's so balanced it's comfortable to use. I'm not afraid to use it with some force behind it as it's so durable. The color of the print on the handle is brighter than I expected. It's shiny red, orange, yellow, purple, and blue. For the price, this is a sturdy, usable, and gorgeous knife. I feel the price is fair and would recommend this lil EDC to anyone that is old enough or skilled enough to handle an extremely sharp folder.

> Lightweight. (4 of 5) This pocket knife is great for everyday carry (EDC). The lightweight style of this blade creates a comfortable pocket carry; its like there is nothing in or attached to your pocket. There is an FRN (Fiberglass Reenforced Nylon) version of this knife which is lighter weight. However, even with the G-10 handles, this is super light! Keep in mind, it is a small knife too, but the weight is balanced nicely. > Wire Clip is O.K. (3.5 of 5) The wire clip allows this knife to carry deeply and looks nice too. The clip is strong but I the clip was caught on a chain link fence and I thought I was out a good deal of money. The wire clip caught the fence and clipped on. I am happy I found it. The wire clip is removable and I bent it into a tighter position and haven't had a problem since. > Comfortable Grip. (5 of 5) For such a small knife… I am purely impressed. The grip fits my hands perfectly (Large size hands) and holds in place. Once you have your grip, you will not have to worry about movement. The finger choil on the front it nicely placed and jimping on the knife is perfect for grip. The G-10 is a proven material and feels great and grips well also. > Couldn't be Sharper! (5 of 5) The knife comes RAZOR sharp out of the box! It was able to gut through paper and cardboard consistently as though it was butter. There is no need to re-sharpen or re-profile this blade out of the box. I have used this knife enough to re-sharpen the blade; it sharpens with ease and comes back to a razors edge. > Quality Design/Build (5 of 5) Look at the pictures. Spyderco makes great stuff. The quality is fantastic and I feel as though I can rely on this for EDC. However, the size of this knife is its only limitation. But that is to be expected from such a small knife. This knife fits its purpose for me: a reliable, low profile knife that I can EDC anywhere. This knife will not draw eyes in any excessively liberal establishment because of its small stature and clean looking design. This is not an intimidating blade. This is also a knife that is just fun to hold and to play with for those of you who like that sort of thing. >> Total Score >> 90% << (22.5 of 25) This knife gets a solid score that exceeds expectations. If you want it and have the money to buy it, buy it now. You won't regret purchasing this knife. Don’t forget top check the strength of your clip too - its an easy fix and you don’t want to regret not doing it.

I just got this knife in the mail. I was hesitant based on some people writing negative reviews on fit and finish. I am glad to say that I have absolutely no issues on the fit and finish if this knife! It was also sharp enough to shave with (which I did) right outta the box, which is a nice upside. I was torn between this G10 model and the much cheaper FRN model. The G10 has metal liners and the FRN is one molded peice of durable lightweight plastic. FRN feels super cheap in my hand, like a gas station knife. There is a guy who makes g10 replacement handles for the FRN model, but the total would have been $100. In the end I selected this to gain a bit of extra heft, and the option to replace the G10 scales with some african knobthorn I have. This knife is heavier than the FRN model. I think that is a good thing. I am very pleased with how it feels in hand. I have size XL hands, and I can get a full four finger grip. I will specify that this grip is a delicate work grip, not a ham fisted chopping grip. My thumb rests agaisnt the jimping on the top curve perfectly. My index finger on the bottom jimped coil. The remaining fingers sit on the lower portion of the handle. As for other bits about the knife. The spydie hole is not too sharp, but not too smooth. I cannot flick it out with my middle finger in the classic spydie flick but it is the first spydie I own, so theres that. I can flick it out with my thumb, though it does scratch my thumbnail up a bit. The pocket clip is a heavy duty wire and seems durable. My only complaint about this knife centers around the clip. It is tensioned very tightly against the scale. The G10 is very rough, similar to 300-400 grit sandpaper. This makes it next to impossible to clip onto my pockets. I plan to sand down the G10 scale on the clip side to be smooth so it doesn't cause this problem. However, I shouldn't have to modify a $120 dollar knife. Changing the G10 out for some classy african hardwood is an aesthetic change I was planning on anyway, just to be able to dress it up when I want. The G10 is excellent and more than serviceable. It also looks great. It's just too rough on the clip side. Either that or the clip is too tight given the roughness of the scale.

The Dragonfly G-10 is one of my two casual edc knives, along with the Benchmade 707. The Dragonfly is a superb small knife for everyday, routine tasks. The small blade (sub 2") does about 99 % of the stuff most people would need a knife to go. It isn't going to chop down a tree or gut a bear, but people who do that stuff already have knives for that kind of task and are not considering Dragonflys. For casual use, this knife would be tough to beat. It is thin and sharp and slices through packaging and other stuff like butter. Much of that has to do with its thin, 2.5mm blade. Thin blades slice well, and this one is THIN. I love how the Dragonfly and, specifically, its blade is so small that it is perceived solely as a utility tool and not a weapon. You can open this up in a Starbucks if you need to, and no one will give it or you a second look. That cannot be said of many knives, even ones that are considered small EDCs. I also have the less expensive FRN version, which is basically a tough black plastic handle. They are very different. It must be noted that both of these knives do the exact same thing, with the exact same blade. On a strictly utilitarian basis, there is no reason to pay more for the G-10. However, they feel very different. The FRN version is so light as to be almost weightless. The G-10 is a solid, heavier knife with stainless steel liners and a nice G-10 handle (kind of a resin feel). Some people like the FRN version better. I prefer the G-10; my FRN sits in the drawer while the G-10 comes out with me often. I never edc the FRN version even though it is as capable as the G-10. The G-10 is solid, like a little tank. It feels great in the hand. There is a fun factor to the G-10 - you just enjoy using it. The FRN is, to me, more like a tool you keep in the drawer; it doesn't feel substantial or impressive. But again, it does the EXACT same thing as the G-10. It's really a matter of preference. But if you're wondering whether there's a difference between the two that justifies the price, the answer is Yes. If you're looking for a very small utility knife you can carry around without scaring anyone or taking up much space in your pocket, this could be the one. But also check out the Benchmade 707, which gives you an extra inch of blade with very similar slicing capability, and a far superior deployment/lock-up system than the Dragonfly's back lock. (Although many people would say that the Dragonfly is much, MUCH cooler than the Benchmade, and I'd agree with that - there is a fun factor to the Dragonfly).

The first Dragonfly--which came out in 1994--was the original "Little Big Knife". The idea is that it's a small knife that has a comfortably-sized grip. The rear portion of the blade is not sharpened and extends the handle (what Spyderco calls a 50/50 choil). To give you an idea of how well this works, the overall length is about 5.5", yet the usable handle length is longer than that on Benchmade's mini-Griptilian and should be enough for most people to get a full four-fingered grip. The choil also allows for a grip very close to the cutting edge, which gives greater control of the blade. The price you pay for that is reduced edge length, though on Spydercos you are likely to have a ricasso there anyway if there isn't a choil. With the exception of gentleman's blades, I won't buy a knife without a choil anymore. This version of the Dragonfly has a detachable wire clip, a first for this model. It also has jimping (texturing) on the thumbramp and choil. The knife is so small, though, that I don't really think jimping is necessary, and it looks a bit ugly to me (not that it matters). The G10 is nice and grippy. Too grippy, perhaps? I had to sand down the area under the pocket clip to keep it from ripping up my pants. Speaking of which, I love Spyderco's wire clips. They are less obtrusive and carry deeper than stamped clips. Some people worry about their strength; that is, until they actually feel one. Fit and finish on my copy is perfect; looking at the back of the knife, it is difficult to see where the liners end and the backspacer begins. After breaking in, it is buttery smooth without any extra oil or lubrication added to the tang or pivot. I don't think the steel liners were absolutely necessary for screw construction, but they do make it so only one screwdriver is enough to disassemble it. The knife should be relatively easy to take apart and put back together (compared to a Delica or Endura), but keep in mind that this will void your warranty. I am one that doesn't care for the liners; they are pretty beefy and the knife has a very tank-like and dense feel to it (though it's only 2oz). The Spyderco Urban is linerless G10 and certainly does not feel cheap (it also has full screw construction). If you want something lighter, the new FRN (plastic) Dragonfly was just released today (11/22/10) and only weighs 1.2 oz. Like the G10 Dragonfly, it has screw construction, jimping on the thumb ramp and choil, and a two-way removable wire pocket clip. The FRN texture is the newer "bi-directional texturing" also used on the latest Delica and Ladybug. One last thing: I see people complain occasionally that they don't know how to close a lockback one-handed. Probably this is due to experience with a Buck 110 or similar knife. Spyderco uses a Mar-MacBurnette "mid-lock", which is a vast improvement over the traditional back-lock. They have instructions on how to close the knife one-handed on their website (link in comments).

I bought this knife for my wife after she saw the ladybug version. She wanted something slightly larger than that knife and thought the dragonfly knife a bit nicer besides. When the knife was delivered and she opened it, it exceeded both our expectations! This is a beautifully made knife. The fit and finish on her example is about as close to perfect as I have seen in this price range. Every bit of it is well finished. The knife arrived shaving sharp. The lockup is really strong. (lockback-type) She even commented on the quality of the clip and its attachment. Unlike other knives she owns, this one stays in an organizer next to her living room chair, where she keep it at hand for constant use. As a fine craft object, despite being machine made, I see her pick it up from time to time to simply look at it and enjoy it, too. The Dragonfly is Japanese made. As with many Japanese Spyderco knives, it uses VG10 steel. It seems to be a good choice for this knife. It holds an edge well for the household uses to which it is put, is easy to sharpen, and is a nice step up from the run-of-the-mill stainless types used in cheaper knives. The knife was a bit stiff when new, but is breaking in quite nicely. I'm happy to report that the thumbhole is usable for one-handed opening of this knife, though I had my doubts before it arrived due to the knife's small size. As a lockback, of course, it requires both hands to safely close it. Recommended! And though I have never been a huge fan of Spyderco knives, this one has notably piqued my interest in them.

Full disclosure: I’m obsessed with this knife. No matter what else I’m carrying I have this little knife with me. I have and love the frn version but this little guy is a tank! I took the pocket clip off and carry it in my 5th pocket of my jeans. After carrying this knife for a little over a year here are my thoughts: Pros: compact, light, taking up little space in the pocket while still having excellent ergos. This knife feels so secure in the hand! The g10 is grippy but not too much that it rips up my pockets. Very non threatening to everyone while still being big enough to be incredibly handy. The wire pocket clip is excellent but I still prefer to take it off and keep this knife in my coin pocket. I love spydercos vg10 as it holds a decent edge while being resistant to rust. This is a great user knife! Cons: a little expensive, some might find it a bit wide. Bottom line: I don’t know if this knife is for everyone but it is perfect for me and my everyday needs. The frn model is an excellent option but I do think this an upgraded version in materials and the g10 and metal liners make for an extremely solid yet compact knife. I highly recommend it!

I'm a convert to smaller pocket knives and the Dragonfly hit my radar recently. For a small knife, the DF manages to fit my large hand well. The models with the unlined FRN handle are very light in weight and just disappear in you pocket. But the G10 model is a step up. I like how it adds a more substantial feel to the little knife. I like the grainy texture of G10 and I like the steel liner. Is it worth the extra cost over the model with the FRN handle? The customer has to decide for himself. In my opinion, it is for me. Is there anything to dislike about the knife? For my use, the pocket clip is extraneous. I removed the clip and I just carry the knife deep in my pocket where it feels nice and secure but no more intrusive than the lighter FRN model. It's also a little too small for my aging fingers to always manipulate one-hand opening. No matter, I'm not about to whip it out and flick the blade open to impress anyone or fend off an attack of raging pit bulls or invading hoards of Russian troops. This is a small utility pocket knife and I use it accordingly. The only fly in the ointment for the individual Dragonfly G10 I received was the edge grind was not symmetrical or smooth and it simply wasn't as sharp as the usual Spyderco. This is not a major issue for me because I know how to reprofile and sharpen knives and I don't mind doing it. I simply used the Spyderco Sharpmaker (you really should own this simple device to sharpen all your knives) and went through the whole assembly of stones, from the diamond through the ultrafine and finished with a leather strop and polishing compound. The result is a better edge than you usually get out of the box from any manufacturer. Love the Sharpmaker and I also love the VG-10 steel Spyderco uses in this knife. Other than the poor edge profile, this was an outstanding knife. I can't give it 5 stars but I do recommend it.