Spyderco Dragonfly Folding Knife - Overview and Review

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  • @rabidwargamer68
    @rabidwargamer683 жыл бұрын

    Hey, different strokes for different folks. Personally, I love my Dragonfly. Easy to carry, easy to deploy, and it doesn't get people clutching their pearls the way some of my other knives do.

  • @stick9078

    @stick9078

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah, some times I catch myself playing with the PM2 like a fidget spinner. Gotten a few looks.

  • @Frank020

    @Frank020

    2 жыл бұрын

    Are you saying that it is not aggressive looking? Is this good for women EDC?

  • @sfstone9403

    @sfstone9403

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Frank020 i don't think thats exactly what hes saying

  • @jschoenzy9416
    @jschoenzy94163 жыл бұрын

    I've used this at work everyday for the last 5 years, doesn't spook the sensitive coworkers. I open a lot of boxes and I use the spine closed to break through the tape at the seam without cutting too deep. It's a handy tool for It's intended uses.

  • @jburt779

    @jburt779

    3 ай бұрын

    Claro: you use the swedge while it’s closed? Sounds a lot like stuff I do with mine as well. My power move with taped boxes is a ball point pen.

  • @echosierra9990
    @echosierra99902 жыл бұрын

    VG-10 is probably more than anyone needs for normal use. If your day consists of opening a few taped boxes, and some packing straps, and maybe cutting up some lunch items, it’s fine. A big plus is the less than 2.5” blade, making it legal almost everywhere. It’s my go to EDC for work everyday. It doesn’t freak people out like a mini griptilian, or mini bugout (even though they are arguably better knives).

  • @jbeers1234
    @jbeers12343 жыл бұрын

    I have 50+ spyderco/benchmades, the dragonfly (I have 4 of them, g10,hap40,zdp,k390) gets more pocket time than the rest combined. It’s the modern equivalent of your great granddads penknife, small, discrete, you forget it’s in your pocket. It’s also the perfect knife fig you wear gym shorts/sweats/etc, no flopping around. The only small knife that gives most people a comfortable 4 finger grip. I given at least a dozen of these as gifts over the years, great size for any size hands, a perfect knife for people that carry knives to actually cut things.

  • @Below-Average_Joe
    @Below-Average_Joe3 жыл бұрын

    This is the funniest review you have ever posted. I wear an XL glove and one hand opening or carrying the Dragonfly has always been comfortable for me, but I have owned one since 1994 or 95. It is a great small pocket knife.

  • @progunliberal
    @progunliberal3 жыл бұрын

    There's a hot pink one now with s30v. I have the hot pink delica in s30v and it's incredibly slicey. Plus, it bugs annoying, angry, insecure, tacticool guys who think knives shouldn't be fun and campy and should only be released in black, olive drab, and real tree. 😂

  • @johannesalbrecht2503

    @johannesalbrecht2503

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is so true, I legit overheard someone at the range complaining about the newer colors of knives, that knives should be only be used by "serious" people he said. Fragile masculinity much?

  • @SirCornholio

    @SirCornholio

    Жыл бұрын

    Love my hot pink dragonfly 😂 it is currently one of my all time favorite knives!

  • @artemisxo6734

    @artemisxo6734

    Жыл бұрын

    just picked up the pink dragonfly- such a good knife. my crew joked about it once, but never again after i let them try it

  • @subspaceanomaly

    @subspaceanomaly

    Жыл бұрын

    @Contingency IBCT hilarious bit of projection on your part there. I would get a bright pink one as I like that colour and easy to find after I lost my orange one. Just not worth their price is my problem with them, $9 clone is in the post

  • @normcote270

    @normcote270

    3 ай бұрын

    Best reply ever!!!

  • @evanb123
    @evanb1233 жыл бұрын

    Even though this knife has a cult following we can all still appreciate your complete honesty MC 👍🏻 Keep it up!

  • @jasonlove3517
    @jasonlove35173 жыл бұрын

    Two things: 1) it’s not designed to feel like any other knife, it’s a unique design that balances ergonomics with cutting ability. Does pretty well with both. 2) this is one knife where a lanyard is actually appropriate. I carry mine without a clip and a lanyard becomes a must for getting out of pocket. Thanks for the review!

  • @metal_complex

    @metal_complex

    3 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the comment... but I still hate it lol

  • @cueball981

    @cueball981

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@metal_complex lol...I too am not a lanyard guy, but everyone has their own tastes. Just received my first Kizer Ti (Kyre) and there's no lanyard hole! WOOHOO!...but then I also got the Guru...which has a lanyard hole. SMH...sometimes you just can't win.

  • @subspaceanomaly

    @subspaceanomaly

    Жыл бұрын

    probably easy to find another clip to screw into the layard hole

  • @modelcitizen63
    @modelcitizen632 жыл бұрын

    I always have my dragonfly in my pocket along with what ever other Spyderco I’m carrying . I use it mostly for opening packages and envelopes. Great little edc knife.

  • @nervousdog6907
    @nervousdog69073 жыл бұрын

    Amazing knife that served me well as a teenager through highschool. Any young boy would love this thing. For me it was my first knife that I didn't buy off a shelf at home depot. My first purchase with money I worked hard to earn. I would've bought something bigger if it wasn't illegal. Overall I have to say carrying this knife through highschool and into young adulthood, and still using it to this day, it is a great little knife. However if I could've gotten something bigger I would've gotten the para military 2. In defense of the dragonfly you can usually get it for 100$ cheaper than the para military. Overall a great knife for the young girl or boy in your life that likes knives. Not that an adult who collects knives wouldn't love it, but I think if you had over alternatives it would just end up in a survival kit or lost in a backpack pouch. If you're in an area like me where you need to conceal everything under tight pants and a dress shirt, then you need an elegant knife, for a more civilized age. Pocket and forget. I use the lanyard hole for a wrist strap to work free handed with the knife close by. And I use a zip tie in the Spyder hole to create a thumb stud for one handed operation. Typical hacks for most Spydies so it is not like this knife requires special modifications. Are there better knives out there? Yes. Are you going to find one the same size with good ergonomics and decent steel for 70$? Maybe second hand. Overall I think the reason this knife has such a cult following is because it is the only knife of It's class at the price range. I would love to see alternatives. At the time I got mine for 60$ and it was the best knife I could afford.

  • @cueball981
    @cueball9813 жыл бұрын

    I like this knife too, though ended up going with a Delica 4 because of the larger size. I swap between that one and 3 different versions of the Para 3 often. All of them are great EDC knives! Expanding the collection now to include some Civivi's and Ontario knives too. So much out there to choose from! Love this hobby and collecting!

  • @Mike-mi3yw
    @Mike-mi3yw Жыл бұрын

    I have the K390 version and I love it. It’s super small, and incredibly light. I was iffy about it at first but it has grown on me for carrying in places you wouldn’t carry a tank of a knife. If you have giant hands though I can definitely understand

  • @beaver6d9
    @beaver6d93 жыл бұрын

    I usually carry a bigger knife now, but the dragonfly was my first "real" knife and still one I love, even if it goes unused.

  • @richlpz
    @richlpz3 жыл бұрын

    The knife center exclusive has an awesome steel and paka wood handles. Way more solid and substantial. Still a little weird in the hand but as a secondary it’s pretty great 😊

  • @forrestswain543
    @forrestswain5433 жыл бұрын

    Im generally not a lanyard person, but I added one to my dragonfly and ladybug. Its makes them much more comfortable to open and gets around that strained muscle issue that you were having in your wrist. I didn't have that issue with my dragonfly but I definitely had it with the ladybug.

  • @theone76779
    @theone767793 жыл бұрын

    Bought one of these little guys for my wife and I’ve wanted one for myself ever since lol

  • @Deibodese
    @Deibodese Жыл бұрын

    The Dragonfly 2 has been my primary EDC knife since I first bought it in November 2019. As long as you respect its limitations in size and durability, it will perform every single urban cutting task you could need.

  • @danielcox5849
    @danielcox58493 жыл бұрын

    The Dragonfly is my favorite discrete EDC. I find it easy to deploy and it fits my hand very well for such a small knife. The build quality excellent. After purchasing this knife I realized why Spyderco knives are so popular. Shortly after getting the Dragonfly I bought a Sage 5. I went from Spyderco agnostic to a believer. A bit expensive but worth it.

  • @cameronbottoms1118

    @cameronbottoms1118

    3 жыл бұрын

    My dad owns a Sage 3 and i’m going to try and purchase it from him.

  • @Paa375

    @Paa375

    3 жыл бұрын

    I have the sage 5 and have cut myself a couple of times I have a problem flicking the hole with my thumb not sure of the knife is just too big I’m thinking a dragonfly might be much easier to open.

  • @danielcox5849

    @danielcox5849

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Paa375 I have no problems thumb or spidey flicking the Sage 5. It opens with very little effort. I can flick open the Dragonfly but usually just roll it open with my thumb.

  • @Paa375

    @Paa375

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@danielcox5849 thanks for the information I don’t know why I’m having problems with my sage 5 I’m a newbie to the knives thanks though

  • @LaddGardner4
    @LaddGardner43 жыл бұрын

    The HAP40 w/pakkawood version is one of the best offerings in the Spydie lineup, and I own most of them. Fantastic cutter than can be carried everywhere, and won't freak out the easily frightened. Small enough for a keychain, and easy to thumb-flick and close one-handed. These smaller offerings will continue to soar in demand, as government continues to redefine everything as a weapon. Grab the wood-scale version while you still can.

  • @bruceionno6321
    @bruceionno63213 жыл бұрын

    I added a Lynch NW clip and use it as a one-ounce, front-pocket money clip that can handle occasional cutting duties. Two hand open/close. Pinch grip. This little knife works well for me. I have spontaneously gifted a half dozen or more of these right from my pocket over the years. Doesn’t come close to replacing a PM2 but, I always seem to have a Dragonfly around…

  • @BootsWalken
    @BootsWalken3 жыл бұрын

    The place where the Dragonfly shines for me is with the fully serrated SpyderEdge. Like most of us I'm not a huge fan of serrations and don't like them on my primary knife, but I do realize that they have their utility. Having a SE Dragonfly allows me to add that utility to my carry and have it go virtually unnoticed clipped in my back pocket until needed. That thing'll pop a zip-tie just by looking at it. I've even taken to getting the H1 SE version and swapping into other color frames that I like more (zome green, pakkawood, etc.). Maybe it's just an excuse to carry more knives though ; )

  • @manifestgtr
    @manifestgtr3 жыл бұрын

    I feel like the dragonfly is a knife you have to live with for a while. When I first got mine, I couldn’t find a comfortable way to hold it, it just felt so small and I couldn’t wrap my mind around it. Then I realized the “pinch point” is really nice between your index and middle finger when you grip it, the blade stock is just beautiful and its carry profile is basically nonexistent...which is all reallllyyyyyy sweet. Do I like it more than my shamans or endela? No, I wouldn’t put it in that league...but for light duty and utility cuts, the dragonfly is actually a really sweet little knife. The Japanese lockbacks are my favorite lockbacks...very comfortable to use...

  • @redfoxfpe4599
    @redfoxfpe45993 жыл бұрын

    I'll always bring it with me and that's the knife i pull out to use when i'm around with people who are skeptical about knives. Most likely they will ask something about it, especially with the funky colored ones. 😉

  • @yasuhiroomura8222
    @yasuhiroomura82223 жыл бұрын

    I have the wave variant of the dragonfly, solves the deployment issue. Helps that I have small hands too. It makes for a great Chicago legal knife.

  • @normcote270

    @normcote270

    3 ай бұрын

    I do too in Grey the only color it comes in and I LOVE mine as well!!!

  • @patrickharrison4746
    @patrickharrison47463 жыл бұрын

    The pink s30v has been my work knife for a couple months now 👍

  • @jcolterh
    @jcolterh3 жыл бұрын

    I have one in hap40/sus410. It's a great little knife but I use my box cutter a lot more for the same type of cutting tasks. If I carry the Dragonfly I also carry a larger knife.

  • @BParker55
    @BParker553 жыл бұрын

    This is the only knife that my wife has actually kept in her purse. She actually likes it 👍

  • @hansross7417

    @hansross7417

    3 жыл бұрын

    Where do you find those? Wifes, i mean

  • @Will-W
    @Will-W3 жыл бұрын

    I got a purple ladybug for mom for mother's day. It's shockingly tiny. (for something that I knew was going to be small) if she's ok with the ladybug I might see if she wants something a little bigger. She's only ever dealt with my full size pocket knives and isn't a "knife person" but I want her to have a functional cutting tool without being "threatening". Mothers day is in 11 days, The Dragonfly comes in pink for those looking for something!

  • @Paa375

    @Paa375

    3 жыл бұрын

    That’s very nice of you. I hope you and your mom have a great Mother’s Day🙋🏻‍♀️

  • @haaken-hj2gh
    @haaken-hj2gh Жыл бұрын

    This was my first Spyderco, made me love the company, personally I carry this and a para 3 everyday

  • @matthubert5798
    @matthubert57983 жыл бұрын

    Just got the DLT exclusive in CPM 20CV and red and black zome. Really nice at $87.

  • @gdbroque
    @gdbroque10 ай бұрын

    Just bought the Salt Hawkbill version in H2 to go in a new pair of swim trunks.

  • @rushtimemachine
    @rushtimemachine3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review! Not sure if its the knife for me, but this helped me not find out the hard way. I am thinking para 3 maxamet.....

  • @stick9078
    @stick90783 жыл бұрын

    It's on the way!!!! Omg I'm so excited it's ridiculous. Lol btw I am blaming you for this. Been eyeing these knives for months (PM2 & 940) I start watching you and I pull the trigger on both of them in as many weeks. Hah!

  • @Timmsie95
    @Timmsie953 жыл бұрын

    I remember Nutnfancy always loving the Dragonfly waaay back in his early days on KZread. Back then I only liked 3.5" and up knives, so I always scoffed at it. Now I think it would be fun to have.

  • @Paa375
    @Paa3753 жыл бұрын

    Omg I can’t believe how many people love this dragonfly

  • @jeffcanyafixiy
    @jeffcanyafixiy3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks M.C‼️I appreciate an honest review. I bought a Wharncliffe, it's a "okay" lil secondary carry. It holds the dubious title of,,,,, most likely to be run thru the washer. Stay safe, stay sharp 👍🇺🇸👍🔪

  • @DavidNefelimSlayer

    @DavidNefelimSlayer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Right

  • @CAborn1112
    @CAborn11123 жыл бұрын

    Same here, I sold mine. I really wanted to like this knife

  • @newhuskytwenty
    @newhuskytwenty Жыл бұрын

    Yes, not any smaller than a Delica for EDC except for the keyring and I got there a Manbug in ZDP-189.

  • @Mntoyaz
    @Mntoyaz3 жыл бұрын

    I absolutely love the Dragonfly 2! I own the Dragonfly 2 in ZDP-189, S30V, & VG-10. I want a K390 version. Elias

  • @WilliamsKnifeLife
    @WilliamsKnifeLife3 жыл бұрын

    I wanted to try a Dragonfly but didn't want to pay big bucks. So I went with the Byrd Robin 2. Basically the same knife in 8cr13mov but for 20 something dollars. If you are Dragonfly curious, try the Bryd & you haven't lost much money if you hate it.

  • @hcooC
    @hcooC Жыл бұрын

    For deployment, I put the tip of my thumb in the hole and use my thumb nail to pull the blade open. Push your thumb knuckle over the top of the knife and pull with your thumb nail. It's very easy to open. Cheers.

  • @davidreiner2494
    @davidreiner24943 жыл бұрын

    I have the dragonfly with Emerson opener. It's quick opening with that. But overall size is too small for clipping on the pocket I think, removing the clip and 5th pocket carrying would be safer. Smaller objects seem to be less secure with a pocket clip to me. if they're too short, they'll come out of my pocket easily it seems.

  • @josecanedo007
    @josecanedo0073 жыл бұрын

    Nice review, agree with the clip position.

  • @matthuck378
    @matthuck3783 жыл бұрын

    I love my Dragonfly, and it gets a ton of carry. It's all I never need, unless I'm camping or cooking. It does suck they cost too much these days, though. I managed to luck out at get the s30v version, which was about $10 more than the VG10 version, but both are still over $50 and that's just not cool.

  • @BrentonCarr
    @BrentonCarr3 жыл бұрын

    Great knife! I can get all 4 of my xl fingers on it. Great ergos!

  • @shockerjm6
    @shockerjm63 жыл бұрын

    I vote for an XL Dragonfly. About a four inch blade would be cool.

  • @romanlopina5120

    @romanlopina5120

    3 жыл бұрын

    Feel like that would be a military or delica then....

  • @jbeers1234

    @jbeers1234

    3 жыл бұрын

    The Native 5 in FRN is pretty much a so-called up Dragonfly. Sadly it doesn’t have the unique blade shape, but from a weight/function/ergo perspective it’s spot on.

  • @romanlopina5120

    @romanlopina5120

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@jbeers1234 does that also have the lock back? Yea it does have different egos, and much better ones lol

  • @subspaceanomaly

    @subspaceanomaly

    Жыл бұрын

    caly 3.5 is pretty much an xl dragonfly

  • @normcote270

    @normcote270

    3 ай бұрын

    Check k out Para 3 LW,..same knife but a but bigger. I own the Para 3 and the Dragonfly,..same knife different size is all.

  • @rebellucy5610
    @rebellucy56103 жыл бұрын

    The tone of your voice says it all. When you unboxed a BIG BAD ASS knife your voice goes up. When you describe this little guy your voice was deep and bored.

  • @Paa375

    @Paa375

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeh he likes his big knives.

  • @stefanlaskowski6660
    @stefanlaskowski6660 Жыл бұрын

    I carried a VG-10 stainless handle as my EDC for over a decade and loved it. Nowadays I'm mostly carrying slipjoints, but if Spyderco ever releases a model with G-10 scales and upgraded steel I'd jump on it in a second. Alas!

  • @wootencross5100

    @wootencross5100

    Жыл бұрын

    Look at the Urban Sprint run. G10 with Damasteel. Slipit design so it is a slip joint. A tad bigger than dragonfly and fair warning it is overpriced. But I do love it.

  • @echosierra9990
    @echosierra99902 жыл бұрын

    It is a little weird to get used to at first, but after using it for a few days, you get used to it. Then it’s great.

  • @nmnate
    @nmnate3 жыл бұрын

    The dragonfly is a good option if you have a 2.5" blade length restriction. I'd bet the lightweight versions are a bit better than my older VG-10/G10 version (which doesn't have the best backlock implementation, and is way too expensive as you mentioned). I'll probably pick up a K390 wharncliffe at some point. I think I prefer the little native handle shape a little bit better (I kinda want to buy a backlock lil native to compare with a dragonfly). They both work in the 5th pocket with the pocket clip, but I've take off my dragonfly wire clip off. Never had any issues with deploying my dragonfly, but it might be a bit thicker with the G10 compared to the lightweight. Ultra thin knives are a pain to grab onto.

  • @nmnate

    @nmnate

    3 жыл бұрын

    With that said, I carry my lil native almost exclusively over the dragonfly. :)

  • @zachhensel8722
    @zachhensel87223 жыл бұрын

    Yooooo here for that knife drawing

  • @cameronchicken8439
    @cameronchicken84392 жыл бұрын

    it’s a great fifth pocket carry and it’s good for left handers. i have the zdp -189 version and the k390 wharncliffe version. it’s incredibly easy to mess up the d shaped pivot hole because it’s plastic…. which is my only gripe about it. I have gifted this knife a lot and it’s a good introductory knife because it’s not imposing and the closing and the lock are both very safe. they sell a wood toy replica of this knife and i got it and the manbug which is a smaller version of this for my nephews eight birthday and next year i’ll get him the dragonfly 2 which is a small knife but not for a nine year old. It has its place in my collection and i have gifted this knife at least ten times by now but really i need to get one with a better handle and then i’ll just blade swap and then I would carry it a lot more.

  • @subspaceanomaly

    @subspaceanomaly

    Жыл бұрын

    the idea of giving a slicing sharp knife to anyone under 12 terrifies me. I had a swiss army knife at that age which I still managed to cut myself with..

  • @cameronchicken8439

    @cameronchicken8439

    Жыл бұрын

    @@subspaceanomaly i was homeschooled and i got my first pocket knife for my fifth birthday and i was in the cub scouts and then i got my eagle. i’ve had a knife in my pocket every day for 34 years. the sharper the better. everyone cuts themselves. the only way to teach children responsibility is to give them responsibility.

  • @subspaceanomaly

    @subspaceanomaly

    Жыл бұрын

    @@cameronchicken8439 I realise after writing that that I maybe don't know what I'm talking about. I was probably 9 when I had a small Swiss army knife, and I too was in cubs and scouts. It certainly wasn't very sharp though. I can see that knives can be a good way to learn about dexterity and responsibility. But really sharp knives and young children, surely not an ideal combination. The leading cause of child mortality in America is guns, there are probably some knife wound statistics that would discourage parents from leaving knives around the house. I do remember my dad giving me a knife and a talk and it felt like quite a momentus day. 8 does seem a bit young though for a knife like this.. a little penknife would surely be a safer option and still allow for learning to cut things. A small person slipping with one of these could cut a finger off if they were unlucky

  • @Arianazayn786
    @Arianazayn7863 жыл бұрын

    Awsome collection great content good stuff

  • @HoosierCodger
    @HoosierCodger3 жыл бұрын

    I agree....I have the Cruwear CF. And just don't carry it much.

  • @RobertOrtiz1015
    @RobertOrtiz10153 жыл бұрын

    Love dragonfly! Have you tried the spyderco squeak? The TI version came with Elmax! Would be cool to compare it against the dragonfly

  • @333chrispena
    @333chrispena3 жыл бұрын

    I have the H1 version and it's probably my most carried knife. The curve in the handle is what allows it to "fill" your hand. I find if you really like a knife you are more willing to overlook negative aspects of it. Not a fifth pocket knife?!?!?! What did you put in that mug this morning?😅

  • @ryejack
    @ryejack3 жыл бұрын

    I can definitely see how people with larger hands aren't going to like this one. It looked comical when my friend with very large hands was checking it out. I have smaller hands and the Dragonfly melts into my grip perfectly and I can flick it open easily. Larger knives often feel way too big for me, to the point that they're sometimes even uncomfortable to use. I did splurge and get the Knifecenter pakkawood version of the Dragonfly, which I like better than the injection-mold plastic.

  • @OneMinuteKnifeReview
    @OneMinuteKnifeReview3 жыл бұрын

    4th? Have the dragonfly but don’t actually carry it much....but I don’t think I would have chose it as my hill to die on so to speak....kidding, thanks for the video and honesty!

  • @jn651
    @jn6513 жыл бұрын

    Like the lines of the blade into the handle when closed. Open, in spite of its size, the blade looks more "weapon-y" than some Spydies; interesting sharp peak to the ramp, nice long swedge. Knives too small make my hands frustrated. I'd be hooking the nail of my ring finger on the pocket clip to open this one-handed, which isn't really safe or stable

  • @facetiousmonkey5322
    @facetiousmonkey53223 жыл бұрын

    Pound for Pound champ.

  • @riverrunner23
    @riverrunner233 жыл бұрын

    Instead of the Dragonfly, I picked up my 1st Delica, one w/K390. It's size works better for my arhtritic hands (getting older is not what it's cracked up to be). Also, my Byrd Robin 2 is, imho, a much less expensive alternative. Complete with a high carry clip that yields to a lanyard hole, and suited for comparable tasks. Just my .02 cents. Enjoy.

  • @wazzeradk9398
    @wazzeradk9398 Жыл бұрын

    I have three dragonflys…but edc a green G10 version. I removed the clip and let it ride in my pocket because it is very flat and doesn’t roll around. Ergo friendly, yes. Big and heavy, no. I forget it’s even in there. Gonna swap an S30V blade soon.

  • @ryanjennings6541
    @ryanjennings65413 жыл бұрын

    I was gonna say just now the dragonfly, yeah I'll start to edc it but always talk myself out of carrying it. Telling my self its to small for my needs. Knowing it isnt.

  • @zeromalice9981
    @zeromalice99813 жыл бұрын

    Definitely a bit small for my personal taste, smallest I carry is the CJRB Maileah.

  • @jarodhall1910
    @jarodhall19103 жыл бұрын

    I dunno, I've wanted one forever. You have not changed my mind on that, but I think I'd prefer this to be a fixed blade, to be honest. I'd love this to be non-folding, kydex scout carry sheath with a clip.

  • @propblast82nd
    @propblast82nd3 жыл бұрын

    Spyderco makes some fantastic tools

  • @johnscarborough4746
    @johnscarborough47463 жыл бұрын

    Most recent knife in my collection, I picked up the Pink Heals s30v version and I completely dig it! But then again I have small hands, and put a s a short lanyard on it for just a little bit more control and I have worked the heck out of it and find it up to most tasks in my everyday life.

  • @GreyRock100
    @GreyRock1003 жыл бұрын

    I love the Dragonfly.

  • @Abby_Normal_1969
    @Abby_Normal_19693 жыл бұрын

    Really like mine. Carry it often in 5th pocket. I got the S30V version. It was only $7 more than the VG10 version when I bought it. I have seen the pink S30V version recently for $115. That is terrible. Luck to have got mine years ago when the price was $68. Just $7 more than the VG10 version at that time.

  • @Bronco_Billy_Jack_Hills
    @Bronco_Billy_Jack_Hills Жыл бұрын

    LOL DRAGONFLY IS THE BEST '5th pocket' POCKET KNIFE EVER CREATED!!!

  • @matthewsalomone3800
    @matthewsalomone380011 ай бұрын

    There's only so much you can do with a knife design to make it stand out and be unique. I get that you don't like the curve, but it does make the little knife look cool and its basically only going to be used once in a while to cut cardboard, open packages or letters mostly. So, I just don't think the shape is a deal breaker. I ordered the camo version :)

  • @jimm244
    @jimm2443 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the lanyard-hole rant.

  • @cptbrun0675
    @cptbrun06753 жыл бұрын

    Got my 1st in 1994, got 1 video on my channel and it is a suggestion on how to open and close back lock on Dragonfly one handed smoothly and safely.

  • @metal_complex

    @metal_complex

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'll have to check that out 😁👍

  • @connorp5878
    @connorp58783 жыл бұрын

    We were destined to disagree on something lol. Thanks for the review!

  • @TripleEEDC
    @TripleEEDC3 жыл бұрын

    I thought I was the only one who hates the ergos on this. I’m glad to see I’m not alone.

  • @johnnywatson4914
    @johnnywatson49143 жыл бұрын

    Well.... You'll never get another view from me lol. This knife is a sweet little gem.

  • @bootymagician
    @bootymagician Жыл бұрын

    recently got a dragonfly 2 and i can’t seem to flick or reverse flick it even after adding some kpl. reverse flicking just shaves my nail the hole seems sharp

  • @Justacasualstranger
    @Justacasualstranger3 жыл бұрын

    I love but sold my dragonfly, I just never carried it. IN OTHER NEWS, you should review the HOBACK ENOCH - see if anyone has one for you!

  • @bryanstone654
    @bryanstone6544 ай бұрын

    You should try the similar sized Bestech Goblin. Much easier to open and close.

  • @rlepidi3573
    @rlepidi35733 жыл бұрын

    I’m guessing that people might use the lanyard hole to attach it to their key ring.

  • @narkfly
    @narkfly3 жыл бұрын

    Did you try the other Spydie open option - holding the spine of the blade and flinging the handle out?

  • @j.r7872

    @j.r7872

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed. I open all my lockbacks this way, every day, thousands of times per hour… one in each hand…

  • @narkfly

    @narkfly

    Жыл бұрын

    @@j.r7872 This guy gets it.

  • @cityslacker6221
    @cityslacker62219 ай бұрын

    I love my dragonfly k390. It definitely is not a fidget knife. it’s simply for super lightweight unnoticeable carry in any shorts no matter what with perfect ergonomics for medium to small hands. The bonus is that the blade is still substantial enough for real emergencies.

  • @matthewweaver1123

    @matthewweaver1123

    5 ай бұрын

    Have it in H1. Thinking about getting the k390 variant for front shirt pocket carry at work. Not worried about getting a patina, but am worried about rust. How has the steel done for you stainless wise. I've seen where it fits on Larrins' charts, but want a real world carry perspective.

  • @cityslacker6221

    @cityslacker6221

    5 ай бұрын

    @@matthewweaver1123 I have had it for over a year and used it often and it is still incredibly sharp. I have no patina at all, but I have rubbed it with pivot oil a couple of times when lubing the pivot. And I definitely don’t have any rust at all. I used it all summer when doing yard work, which I have a lot on over an acre. so, I had to wash it a few times and I’m good about drying it.

  • @matthewweaver1123

    @matthewweaver1123

    5 ай бұрын

    @@cityslacker6221 awesome. So if I take reasonable care of it after getting wet, it should be fine. Thanks for getting back to me. I might just have to get it.

  • @MetalRush666
    @MetalRush6663 жыл бұрын

    I treat the dragonfly like a slip joint. It's just too small to use it like a normal spyderco. Not a big fan of it but it's a spydie so I have to own it

  • @yaady2366
    @yaady2366 Жыл бұрын

    I keep losing my spydy salt knives in the ocean so I'm just buying the cheaper salt dragonfly from now on. Perfect for gill and brain spiking on the ocean and not rusting up.

  • @haakonr1
    @haakonr13 жыл бұрын

    It’s a strange grip for sure and I will never understand why the lanyard hole get priority over the clip so often at Spyderco, but the Dragonfly is still a pretty unique little package when it comes to cutting performance vs size and weight. For the way I use it, the clip position and weird grip doesn’t matter, it’s still a very small package with a four finger grip and that’s the important part, and why it is one of my favorite Spyderco’s. You got to work on your motor skills though, this is a true one handed knife 😉

  • @metal_complex

    @metal_complex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks. I hate it 😉👍

  • @GorillaBikeRider

    @GorillaBikeRider

    10 ай бұрын

    Guy seems pretty adept at knife manipulation. Don’t think it’s a motor skill issue.

  • @haakonr1

    @haakonr1

    10 ай бұрын

    @@GorillaBikeRider hahah, 2 years later 😄 I had to rewatch the whole thing to remember why I commented. I don’t know man, the DF2 is my daily carry. It’s a really nice and easy one handed knife for my size L hand. It’s quite obvious MC don’t like it anyway, so I don’t expect him to learn how to manipulate this knife, but it’s quite a misrepresentation to present it as a two handed knife, IMO. Water under the bridge for sure.

  • @GorillaBikeRider

    @GorillaBikeRider

    10 ай бұрын

    @@haakonr1 I had one for a couple days. I loved it but I had the same issue, my hand just didn’t like it. Kept having to put it in a tiger paw kung fu position. I ended up getting a Baby Banter to fill that tiny knife spot and for some reason it just works better for my hand. Different hands, different ergos I guess.

  • @j.hardesty446
    @j.hardesty4463 жыл бұрын

    This is my gym shorts carry 😎

  • @DavidNefelimSlayer
    @DavidNefelimSlayer3 жыл бұрын

    It is tiny. And it is perfect for my 4'11.5" wife. Yes that .5 is important to her. Her favorite is the Bastinelli Silence. The Dragon Fly K390 is on her list. For me I love Tiny, but not in knives.

  • @dr.oetqer
    @dr.oetqer3 жыл бұрын

    I definitely like the Dragonfly, I've got a few. It's one of my go to secondary small big knives and has one setup for carrying at my offside at the left. I do prefer to carry it with a lanyard though since it provides more to grip on.

  • @Cjbrachio
    @Cjbrachio3 жыл бұрын

    Want a salt 2 dragonfly badly.

  • @miller8638
    @miller86383 жыл бұрын

    Reminds me of the manix 2, just smaller lol😂

  • @bradh6955
    @bradh69553 жыл бұрын

    My wife loves her Dragonfly, it's all about hand size. I tried carrying one, it's a Spyderco. It's good but it doesn't fit in my hamhands.

  • @DavidNefelimSlayer

    @DavidNefelimSlayer

    3 жыл бұрын

    Exactly

  • @Dollsteak69
    @Dollsteak692 жыл бұрын

    I always carry a ladybug and a larger edc, delica, mini grip, grip, manix, or pacific salt. Heres the beauty of the dragonfly. Politics and sensitive people. My ladybug gets 85% of all use. If you pull the grip, manix out some get s bit freaky over the size in a office, work or urban environment. The dragonfly is my big ladybug. Left butt cheek pocket.

  • @slipyourshoeson6803
    @slipyourshoeson68033 жыл бұрын

    lanyard for extra grip for big hands probably or they can use this as a keychain haha

  • @j.r7872
    @j.r7872 Жыл бұрын

    00:07:22 Agreed. Straighter is better. (But I bought one anyway… and a Byrd, too)

  • @micahv9365
    @micahv93653 жыл бұрын

    When you sent your dragonfly in VG10 to MC but he shows the Nick Shabazz one with interesting steel instead 🥲

  • @gibbsrule9188

    @gibbsrule9188

    3 жыл бұрын

    Did that really happen?

  • @micahv9365

    @micahv9365

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@gibbsrule9188 yup

  • @krefcenz
    @krefcenz Жыл бұрын

    compared to other similarly sized Spydercos like the Ambitious or the Little Native, it sounds like the ergonomics of this aren't good for you. What I like about your review is that even though it was negative overall, it wasn't piling on. You provided balance and pointed out the positives. And also you didn't nitpick. Everything was honest, constructive or both. Well done.

  • @dwaynoinsano5053
    @dwaynoinsano50533 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you MC.

  • @spydercofanboy4433
    @spydercofanboy44333 жыл бұрын

    My 5 year old grandson thinks that the Dragonfly is the perfect knife.

  • @metal_complex

    @metal_complex

    3 жыл бұрын

    Well if he likes it, that's all that matters 😊👍

  • @juliansanchez249

    @juliansanchez249

    3 жыл бұрын

    😂 my 4 year old son has the wooden dragonfly he loves cutting his play-doh with it.

  • @willtrax71
    @willtrax71 Жыл бұрын

    Honda Civic lol.. Hey does that have Teflon or Bronze blade washers? If I missed it I apologize. Great review my Friend Semper Fidelis and yes I love my Bugout and my Benchmade discount let me get one for just over a 100 bucks but STILL feels like a 30 dollar knife lol.

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