Spyderco Dragonfly 2 Lightweight Folding Pocket Knife, PlainEdge

I've been carrying the Spyderco Dragonfly 2 for a little while now, and I have to say that it's quickly becoming my favorite EDC knife. It's super lightweight and so small that it fits perfectly in the coin pocket of my jeans (see attached photo). The blade came razor sharp right out of the box and has held its edge well. One thing I really appreciate is the quality of the design and construction. The handle texture strikes a good balance: tactile enough to give me a secure grip but not so rough that it's uncomfortable to use, even for an extended period of time. The bright, almost neon orange color looks cool and makes it easy to spot if I ever drop or misplace it. Unfolding the knife is smooth and effortless with the signature Spyderco thumb hole, and the lockup is solid without any blade play. I've used it for everything from opening boxes to cutting through some tougher materials, and it's performed flawlessly every time. It's definitely not the blade I'd choose for batoning through firewood, but that's just not the sort of task for which it's designed. It's a bit pricey, but Spyderco is known for making quality blades and I certainly feel like I got what I paid for. I could see the small size being a downside for folks with hands on the larger end of the spectrum. Mine are mid-sized, so that's not an issue for me, but others might want to carry something larger (assuming it's legal to do so in their area). Overall, I don't think I could be much happier with my purchase. The Dragonfly 2 is about as close to a perfect EDC knife as I can imagine. Whether you're a knife enthusiast or just need a reliable tool for everyday use, I highly recommend giving this little guy a try!

Lovely knife. Great ergonomics even for my ma hands. Easy to do a flick open with the thumb despite the size. Just watch the blade as it does come very sharp. I will definitely be using this as a daily carry outside of work. Super light and easy to throw in a pocket. Spyderco w.

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!!!

Top line: The smallest, toughest, sharpest quick deployment EDC knife you will find Good: Wow is all I can say on this knife (not literally, or the review would end here). I bought it because I wanted to go as small as possible while still having a highly functioning Every Day Carry (EDC) pocketknife. Being a fan of other Spyderco knives I've owned, I gave this one a shot and have been blow away. Everything on this knife is pretty much perfect. The 2" leaf head has a razor sharp edge out of the box that has held almost completely over the 18 months I've carried it. The standard Spyderco deployment hole is as effective as ever, much faster and more precise that your typical flipper/thumb peg options. No liner lock thank goodness; a nice handle release on the back. Body itself is grippy without being abrasive. The VG-10 steel offers great performance/value. One probably overlooked and underappreciated feature: the over and under jimping of the head makes it very hard for this knife to slip in your grip, even with the small handle. Great work all around on this one, Spyderco. I got this knife in the orange color, and that makes it almost impossible to lose. Before you opt for simple black, consider living a little (orange and yellow typically run a little cheaper also!). Bad: Not much here. Probably a tad pricey for the average buyer, but worth it for the lasting value IMO. Also, the blade head is a little short, as advertised--you may get limited performance on some tasks that require a longer edge. This should be obvious if you go into this purchase with your eyes open. Just the slightest hint of play when locked, which I'll take in exchange for not having a liner lock. Other: If you are planning for your survivalist trip alone in the wild or some wannabe Rambo type entering a war zone, you probably want to go with something a little bit more substantial. But for around the town, on the job use, this knife is terrific.

Top-notch Japanese build quality. Actually My second Dragonfly 2 purchase recently (also the fully-serrated yellow Salt version). On which I really appreciate the serrations and design elements. But even more impressed with fit and finish of this one. Can still comfortably thumb or reverse flick (or hold the whole and drop the handle) even though rather diminuitive knife. So great action. A new favorite in my Spyderco collection. Again, such a good knife.

4/21/24. 90 day update: Has been in my pocket everyday and I have zero complaints. I tear down a couple boxes a day, plus cutting tape, foam and other normal warehouse use. I have only sharpened once. Small enough to carry and use in front of non-knife people, big enough to get the job done. I do not have huge hands, I wear a large cadet golf glove if that helps, your mileage may vary. Nice little knife for work. It is light weight and the pocket clip design does not catch on anything. The blade is centered and came very sharp. The edge is holding pretty well. The lock is solid and makes a nice click when opening.

Probably the best knife on the planet for being useful yet non-threatening. Possibly the best EDC period. Performs as a much bigger knife. Wonderful ergonomics, even for those with larger hands like myself. The key here is the large forward finger choil which lets your hand envelope, and become one with, the knife. The high visibility orange color that I have only enhances general acceptance of the blade, it makes it look like something a paramedic would use for rescue. Spyerco's FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon) handle material is lighter, more grippy thanks to the thoughtful "spyder web" design, and honestly just better than any of the G10, titanium, and carbon fiber handles I've used. EDIT 5.16.18 - the "wire" clip came off while i was at work. Surprised that I even still have the knife itself, but right now my Dragonfly 2 is just sitting, clipless and forlorn, on my shelf.

I own like 4 high end spiders and carry the fire fly everyday. Little knife that thinks it’s a big one. Love the vg-10 Seki Japanese arrow shaped blade.

スパイダルコの定番品は使いやすいです。小さい順にレディバグ、ドラゴンフライ、デリカ、エンデューラ、ポリスとこのあたりはバージョンやハンドル、鋼材問わず外れはないと思っています。

Das Dragonfly 2 ist (in seiner Vorgängerversion) bereits seit 1994 auf dem Markt und liegt aktuell in der Version „2“ vor. Für mich, der eigentlich immer irgendein Messer dabei hat (Multitool, Taschenmesser o.ä.) - weil es so praktisch ist, stellt das Dragonfly ein richtig richtig gutes EDC dar! Die Haptik und Ergonomie ist einfach genial, das Messer liegt trotz seiner kleinen Größe (zusammengeklappt nichtmal 9 cm) richtig klasse in der Hand und bewältigt alle Alltagsaufgaben sehr gut! Es ist jedoch leider ein feststellbares Einhandmesser und unterliegt damit der Regelung des §42a WaffG und darf damit nicht in der Öffentlichkeit geführt werden. Ich persönlich vertrete allerdings die Auffassung, dass man das Messer durchaus führen darf, sofern ein allgemein anerkannter Grund vorliegt (siehe Gesetzestext) - diesen Grund kann ich jederzeit benennen und muss im Zweifel wohl diskutieren - sofern man überhaupt einmal in die Verlegenheit kommen sollte, vor einem Gesetzeshüter die Taschen leeren zu müssen. Dieser Umstand sollte jedem Träger/Käufer jedoch vor dem Kauf bewusst sein. Pro: -Haptik sehr angenehm -Auslieferungszustand Klinge: SEHR scharf! -Klingendesign sehr alltagstauglich -geringe Größe -grandios leicht! ca. 35g Contra: -Nicht §42a WaffG kompatibel! Fazit: Das Dragonfly 2 ist ein absolut tolles EDC Messer, liegt hervorragend in der Hand und passt eigentlich immer irgendwo rein. Die Problematik des Verbotes, das Messer zu führen, sollte einem jedoch bewusst sein.

Que dire de spyderco à part que ça respire la qualité !

Calidad por los cuatro costados... Acero muy afilado, el tamaño es bastante pequeño (esto ya lo sabia, porque la habia tenido en la mano), pero cumple perfectamente con su objetivo, y no se hace un tacto raro. La recomiendo para cualquiera que quiera una navaja para EDC, o algo pequeño y liviano para las tareas de corte. Su precio, un tanto elevado (por la importación), esta justificado si quieres una pieza procedente de Japón, y un tanto diferente en estetica al producto nacional.

c'est le premier couteau Spyderco que j'ai acheté il y a un peu plus d'un mois.Depuis il ne me quitte plus, d'apparence ludique ,il est d'une redoutable efficacité,je ne pensais pas qu'un couteau pouvait avoir le tranchant d'un cutter,pour couper plastique,emballage carton,ficelle,ou peler une pomme,tellement léger avec 33 grammes,il se fait oublier au fond de la poche. aucun jeu dans la lame,bonne prise en main,la finition est exemplaire.pour l'instant je n'ai pas eu besoin de l’affûter, le test de la feuille de papier est toujours probant. certes le prix est élevé mais il est tellement beau... si je le perd, mon prochain couteau EDC sera surement un Spyderco. (sur le catalogue Spyderco 2016 ,il est affiché a 89,95 $.)