SpydercoDragonfly 2 Lightweight Signature Knife with 2.28" VG-10 Steel Blade and High-Strength Black FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C28PBK2

I’m a big fan of Spyderco and have been carrying the cat10 model for over 5 years. I felt it was time to try something new and maybe slimmer. This knife is CRAZY small. If the clip were not so aggressive I would worry about losing it. The only downside, is the clip is SO strong, that I really have to put in some effort to get it out of my pocket. Maybe it’s stiff because it’s new, but I’ll probably look at clip alternatives. The cat10 clip is a thinner metal so it has a little more flexibility, but the knife itself is wider and more pronounced in your hand and pocket. I highly recommend BOTH for the price point depending on what you’re looking for

Before Reading the LAST paragraph below, keep POINTS 1-4 in mind regarding configurations:1. DRAGON FLY 2: w/ VG-10 Steel, Plain or Serrated edge: This knife is good for everyone as the steel holds and edge well, and resharpens easily enough, it is also relatively corrosions resistant.2. DRAGON FLY 2: w/ ZDP 189 Steel, Plain edge: FIRST, THIS IS AN EXCELLENT KNIFE: I have not seen it offered in a Serrated edge but they my offer it I am not sure: This knife is ONLY GOOD FOR THOSE WHO ARE EXPERTS AT SHARPENING KNIVES. This steel is extremely hard and holds and edge exceptionally well. The disadvantage is that it takes someone who is a very skilled sharpener to resharpen and work with this steel. It is 3% carbon so it is susceptible to corrosion if not cared for properly.3. DRAGON FLY 2: w/ H1 Steel, Plain or Serrated edge: This knife is good for everyone. This steel is advertised as RUST PROOF. This steel is relatively hard and holds an edge well, and resharpens easily enough.4. DRAGON FLY 2: w/ Aogami Blue Super Steel (Spyderco does Sprint Runs with this metal), Plain or Serrated edge: This knife is ONLY GOOD FOR THOSE WHO ARE EXPERTS AT SHARPENING KNIVES. This steel is extremely hard and holds and edge exceptionally well. The disadvantage is that it takes someone who is a very skilled sharpener to resharpen and work with this steel. It is a high carbon steel so it is susceptible to corrosion if not cared for properly. However. Syperco counters this by sandwiching the Aogami Blue Super Steel between a layer of 420J Steel on each side. This protects the Aogami steel from chipping, breaking, and corrosion. THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE CHOICES. IT DOES TAKE SOME EFFORT TO SHARPEN CORRECTLY AS NOTED ABOVE, BUT THE RESULTS ARE WORTH THE EFFORT!NOW, WRITTEN BELOW ARE MY GENERAL COMMENTS ABOUT THE KNIFE IN GENERAL. THE ABOVE FACTS ARE SPECIFIC TO THE DIFFERENT CONFIGURATIONS OF STEELS AND BLADE TYEPES OFFERED.I am a huge fan of the Spyderco Dragonfly 2 in any of its configurations. This is a smaller knife that does not know it is a smaller knife. Its ergonomics allow it to be used as a larger knife. Its small size allow it to be used as an excellent ED (Every Day Carry). You can take this knife out in public, and because of its smaller size, most people do not generally look at you like you are evil or at looking to do harm to others. This knife has a generous blade and its light weight of 1.1 oz. makes it a joy to carry as you can easily forget that it is even in your pocket. The pocket clip allows for easy deployment and can be switched for left or right carry or you can simply take the clip off and carry it in a pocket. This knife can even be used on a keychain or a neckless due to its light weight. I own many expensive knives, but this relatively inexpensive knife has become on elf my favorite knives. NO MATTER WHICH STEEL YOU CHOSE, THIS KNIVE IS CAPABLE OF EDGES FOR HAIR WHITTLING LEVELS OF SHARPNESS!!!THIS IS AN EXCELLENT KNIFE NO MATTER WHICH STEEL OF BLAKE CONFIGURATION YOU CHOSE. IT IS HARD TO GO WRONG WITH THE PURCHASE OF THIS KNIFE!!!

This knife, the Dragonfly 2, is definitely a five star product and would deserve a ten if that were an available choice. The blade, the handle, and the opening and closing mechanism would be difficult—if not impossible—to improve. It won't do all jobs that can be done with a knife but it can do a surprisingly wide range of them. The following information covers some of the details.I had used three Spyderco models previously, the most recent a ZPD-189 bladed Delica model, which was ideal for most of my purposes. However for some types of slicing the grind line is too low (even after I had raised it to the bottom of the circular finger hole). This makes the tip of the blade too thick, particularly for one particular need. I was previously able to finish off incomplete corners when cutting photograph mats with the very thin point of a Leek blade instead of carrying a razor blade for that purpose. The wide, thin, flat grind of the Dragonfly blade does job nicely and the wideness—heel to edge distance—of the tip area provides reassuring strength.I've used the Dragonfly for about a week and still don't know how its designers could build such a capable knife that could be so easily carried. Though I'm still getting to know it, I have found that so far it handles everything I generally need a knife for. It's useful for minor cooking chores—though not ideal for chopping vegetables or slicing tomatoes. It's good for cutting paper or small rope or cord, separating glue-attachments on envelopes or cartons, opening packages, etc. Sixty or seventy years ago I would have wanted several folding blades in my pocket with thicker blades with different shapes and one blade for rough jobs that I would hate to subject the Dragonfly to.Around the house I can attach the Dragonfly to the placket of my shirt front, or clip it like a pen in a shirt pocket. The rounded edges of the wire clip seem to be kind to clothing but durable and provide a secure grip on thin and thick material.When open, the handle-blade silhouette is quite pleasing. Unlike many other Spyderco blades the placement of the finger hole doesn't necessitate a humped-back appearance. The opportunities for hand positions are well planned and this knife could serve as a large scalpel if the necessity arises.I have several suggestions. Keep it sharp. I would use a razor hone if I didn't have several of the McBinn ultra-fine stones. A rag wheel with a green polishing compound is ideal if a shop is available but rag wheels can be dangerous. Don't go near it with a diamond stone unless the blade is damaged and needs reshaping. My blade is VG-10, easy to sharpen, easy on the budget, and adequate if the knife is frequently touched up and not mistreated.I use a knife fob on all small knives that have a hole for one. I make mine of small cord allowing one or two finger widths of length between the end of the handle and the terminal fob button or knob. This button or knob can be buttoned through a loop on a wrist lanyard (think fishing), a short lanyard attached to the belt to back-up the clip (bushwhacking), or to quickly access the knife. In addition, on short handles, the pinkie can wrap around it for added security.