Name: Spyderco Dragonfly 2.25" VG10 Plain Blade, Foliage Green G10 Handles
Brand: Spyderco Knives
SKU: SP28GPFG
Price: 144.75 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.563 (32 reviews)

Joe
Northern Virginia

Dec 30, 2009

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Excellent smallish EDC knife

This is a great small lightweight EDC knife, with a very sharp blade and typical top of the line Spyderco fit/finish and blade quality. The G10 handle material is quite grippy, and the jimping at the base of the blade also adds to a very secure and ergonomic grip. For a small knife, it's really quite useful, but I wouldn't want it any smaller. The light green handle color is unique, attractive and non-threatening, perfect for those occasions when you need to use a knife in a public or workplace situation and don't want to pull out the full-size tactical folder. The wire clip is strong and well put-together, but I typically just drop the knife in a front pants pocket without attaching the clip. Another great product by Spyderco! I own a lot of very nice knives, but since I've owned this Dragonfly it's seen a lot of regular use.

Ken
HI

Mar 21, 2013

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Perfect small folder

This Dragonfly with G10 handles and VG10 blade is a bit more pricey than the similar FRN version. The G10 Dragonfly with steel liners gives the Dragonfly a higher level of sturdiness than the FRN Dragonfly. However, it is arguable that the extra sturdiness is unneccessary for a small folder and is not worth the extra weight. I have no qualms with FRN handles on my Spyderco knives. The current FRN handle design on Delica and Endura knives provides excellent grip, light weight, and relative durability. That being said, I would pay more to have G10 handles on my Delicas. The VG10 blade on the Dragonfly is very sharp and the flat grind makes it an excellent cutting tool. The blade shape is well suited for pretty much anything that you would use a knife this size for. The handle design is wonderful and the knife feels perfect when being used. The knife is easy to open and close with one hand (though the G10 Dragonfly is a bit tighter than some of the FRN Spyderco knives that I own). The lock is solid and I notice no side to side or up and down blade play.

Wallace
Netherlands

Jun 21, 2010

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Material, Overall Quality

Cons: None

Small knife with big hard

Perfect Edc for the netherlands.

Steve R
Gaithersburg, Md

May 24, 2011

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Very Nice Feel and size... the wire clip is a plus when compared to my old favorite dragonflies (I have 2)... I am also very pleased that the pivot is adjustable. very light, but just the right size for many tasks.

Michael P.
Oslo, Norway

Feb 16, 2016

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Best EDC knife for watchpocket

After one month of daily carry: I like to use the watch pocket/fifth pocket on jeans to carry a knife. Previously I used a SAK, don't remember the specific model, but it was longer than this knife (when folded). What happened when I sat down was that it slipped out. The Dragonfly however does not, as it is shorter, the clip is really hard and the G10 handles makes it more "sticky" agains the denim. G10 vs FRN: Why should you pay almost double for basically the same knife? It's built like a tank. The steel liners under the G10 handles makes this one built like a tank. There is no flex in the handle, and since I am carrying it in the watch pocket, it needs to be sturdy built. Length: The blade length is perfect, the handle length is also great. Putting the index finger and thumb on the appropiate positions on the blade gives an excellent four finger grip. I have average/small hands so if you have very large hands then this may be too small for you. Blade shape: The leaf shaped blade is a great shape for everyday tasks as opening letters/boxes, cutting tags on clothes. Bottom line; if I lost this would I buy it again? Without hesitation.

Scottymac
NE Ohio

Oct 07, 2009

Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Pocket Clip, Ease of Opening, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness, Handle Material

Cons: None

The pinnacle in the evolution of the classic Dragonfly

The classic size and shape of the Spyderco Dragonfly upgraded with G-10, full liners, and a wire clip. If you are a fan of the Dragonfly, you'll love this one. Fit and finish are typically Spyderco, meaning quite good.

Sean H.
Barrow, AK

Aug 15, 2012

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Every Day Carry

Always reluctant to carry a knife as most were in the way or more then I needed. Ever since I received this model it fits in my front pocket and don't think about. Great tool to cut open boxes and little jobs.

Mountaindoc
rocky mountains

Oct 06, 2009

Pros: Handle Material, Blade Sharpness, Weight, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Ease of Opening

Cons: None

The ultimate small folder

With the deep pocket clip this knife carries discretely. It's small but tough with a blade that really cuts. It opens easily with one hand, and the G10 handles look and feel great. This is the perfect small folder with clip.

Wasili
Vienna, Austria

Nov 13, 2010

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

I love it

I carry this little beauty on my belt all the time. It's so handy and Spyderco isn't lying in it's ad for it. Size DOESN'T MATTER!

Gizmo
Germany

Nov 16, 2009

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Blade Sharpness, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip

Cons: None

Top Product

Hi, i write this message from germany. I use the knife as a gentleman EDC. It is processed very well and gives big pleasure. Already while opening you notice the great qualitat. The blade has no play and stands perfectly in the middle. I would buy it over and over again. Greeting from Germany Joerg

Will
AR

Jun 21, 2017

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

One of the best

Simply does what its designed to do and prevails

Mark
So Cal

Apr 06, 2016

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Awesome little but BIG edc knife

A gift from my wife. I already own the FRN model but have always admired the G10 model. I have used the FRN model for 18 months and I carried it every day. It may be small but it is a BIG cutter. I really like the VG10 steel but it can be a chore to sharpen it to the level I received it from the factory. I have been edc the G10 model for 3 months and it is worth every penny over the cost of the FRN model. The quality is superb, the lockup is vault like and the grip is excellent. The .08 ounces are minimal as the weight is still only 2 ounces. As usual Knife Center is awesome. I have over 2 dozen folders and all but 1 came from KC.

Knifewing
Prescott, AZ

Dec 16, 2009

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

I bought this knife as a travel knife because the blade is short enough to comply with knife laws in most states. But it would be a great EDC. This new update of the dragonfly has everything I personally like: great steel,G-10 handle, low profile wire clip, back lock, and spine and choil jimping--all in a very compact package. Plus Spyderco's solid quality at a reasonable price.

Chris
New Zealand

Jun 10, 2011

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Superb small knife

I bought this knife a few months and it has totally changed my views on small bladed folders. Always used to carry a larger folder with 3.5"+ blade but this small blade has never let me down, it's like a pocket scalpel, got the green G10 handle version and the build quality is excellent. I work at medical university which is very PC but since this knife is so small it is not intimidating in the slightest.

That One
Europe

Feb 22, 2011

Pros: Weight, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Lock Ease of Use

It's good

I use this little knife to peel fruit, open box and letters and talk about :)

George S
New Hampshire

Jun 30, 2012

Pros: Ease of Opening, Handle Material

Cons: None

Great little knife

My first Spyderco and I'm glad I bought it. The G10 scales are super grippy and the blade is a surgical instrument. It's that sharp.

Rob G.
Colorado Springs Colorado

Oct 31, 2009

Pros: Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Ease of Opening, Overall Quality, Weight, Blade Sharpness, Blade Material

Cons: None

Great little pocket knife

As usual the fit and finish of a Spyderco product is excellent. The G-10 handle is extremely grippy which I find important in smaller knives. The VG-10 blade is razor sharp out of the box, the file work on the top and bottom of the blade is a nice touch and would benefit all of the Dragonfly line. The only negative, if there is one to this knife is the price, a tad on the expensive side for a dragonfly.

Jason B
Pittsburgh, Pa

Mar 05, 2013

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Perfect little EDC.

This knife gets to tag along with me everyday. It has a very good balance of weight and size... light enough to never bother you in your pocket... just a big enough edge to get the job done. Pros: - Came razor sharp from the factory. - The G10+steel liners are much nicer than the FRN version. - The pocket clip, though it may looks flimsy, is very sturdy. - Pocket clip is tight, but it's still easy to pocket. - Fully ambidextrous. - G10 is ridiculously grippy. Cons: - It's almost too small, but the finger choil does a good job making up for that. - The blade's jimping on the thumb ramp will occasionally get caught up a bit when pocketing. - There is no jimping on the back of the knife before the thumb ramp like the FRN version. - The pocket clip pictured is actually longer than the one you will get. The G10 Dragonfly I got had a pocket clip the size of the FRN version. All in all, a very nice EDC.

Rainer
Estonia

May 17, 2011

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Beatiful EDC knife

Absolutely love my Dragonfly VG10 - it's sturdy and bild quality is top notch. I use it as my EDC knife.

Richard V.
Arizona

Dec 27, 2013

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Perfect gift

This is a very nice quality knife. It was the perfect gift for a knife lover guy or gal. The knife is very sharp and pocketable. Shipping from the Knife Center was speedy even during the Christmas rush. My son loved it!

Nick
State College, PA

Oct 06, 2009

Pros: Blade Material, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Ease of Opening, Overall Quality, Weight, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Small EDC perfection

I consider this knife to be the one of the best smaller knives around. I love the foliage green G-10, and the wire clip is definitely an upgrade. The knife is also small enough to drop loose into a pocket. It has enough blade length for my typical daily tasks, mostly opening boxes, letters, mail, zip ties, packaging, etc. This knife is easy to open and close one-handed and the ergonomics provide for a secure grip. The addition of jimping on the finger-choil and thumb ramp compared to the older Dragonfly is an advantage. The blade shape is ideal and it is thin enough to be a very good cutter. I like the look of the spine swedge as well. Spyderco hit a home run with this one!

Rt
St. Paul, MN

Mar 25, 2011

Pros: Weight, Handle Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

The right stuff

This Dragonfly is my new EDC. It has that rare combination in small folders, a short, stout blade that is legal just about everywhere but with enough grip length to be safe and truly handy. The legal aspects aside, does one really want to be flipping open a tactical folder in polite company? Such as trimming the Dilbert cartoon out of the newspaper at the coffee shop. Of course, build quality is still a must, and Spyderco has delivered good value for the money. My only critique would apply to 99% of all factory-made folders: one still needs to invest an hour with some jeweler's files CAREFULLY smoothing all exposed non-cutting edges, such as the liners, the Spyderco holes, even the jimping. This improves the overall feel of the knife tremendously. Just be sure not the scratch anything in the process. Think masking tape. It is not that any of these edges are ragged or defective, they are simply too edgy for comfort.

Joshua
Front Royal, Va

Jun 07, 2017

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great little EDC

This is one of the best small knives I've seen. Feels great in hand, Extremely sharp. Very satisfied!

Will S
Indiana

Mar 13, 2012

Pros: None

Cons: None

Great steel, takes an edge readily and keeps it. G-10 handle scales are very grippy and lightweight. Does the job just as well as any of my other spydercos despite its size. There was a large burr on the inside of the spydie hole, easily removed but I have come to expect more from spyderco. On the other hand this is the SHARPEST out of the box knife of any brand that I have ever purchased.

Lefty
NSW, Australia

Apr 08, 2010

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Elegance and Quality

A beautiful little knive with plenty of cutting power. The jimping on the top and underside of the blade give great hold when choked up on the knife. The texture on the scales provides good grip while remaining understated. I love the ambidextrous clip and the lockback is great for us lefties. That said i think a little more depth to the handle would improve the grip, the 2nd and 3rd fingers need to over curl to grasp fully - i imagine prolonged cutting would be fatiguing - though of course this is not a utility blade. The build is very high quality but it was slightly spoiled by poor finishing of the round hole - this had a small nub of steel on the inside and the circumference on both sides was un-arised - leaving an undesireable sharp edge. Easily fixed with some 240 grit on a dowel. i'm impressed overall and would buy Spyderco again.

Lambert
France

Nov 26, 2014

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Perfect !!!!!!

I use this knife has an EDC. The Pocket clip, the G10 scales and the VG10 blade are awesome and well build except the body of the knife that is not completely symmetrical it's a shame for this price. Otherwise if you need a small, light weight but sturdy EDC knife it will do the job...

Anonymous
Earth

Feb 12, 2015

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Blade Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Pocket Clip

Dragonfly Review

So far, I have only used my Dragonfly for EDC. Cutting plastic, cardboard, etc to make my urban life simpler. Vanadium Steel is good on this folder, length complies with certain laws so that is another pro. A possible con would be the thumb hole, but some consider that a pro. Personally do not like thumb holes, but even so, I can open it with ease. I just prefer a thumb stud. I fixed the problem using a zip tie, so it acts as a thumb stud for me. One thing I dislike is the wire clip. I personally prefer a non wire clip for this particular knife. I would want a solid clip, or a Cold Steel clip. Unfortunately, the attachment to the clip cannot be swapped with another type without having to modify the entire handle section. Besides that, it is the perfect "Little Big Knife." I like the feel of the handle, the look of the blade, its size, and the sharpness that comes with it. VG-10 Steel is high enough for me in carbon content and I hear that it is rust resistant. Overall, I like the knife, the handle, the lock type, the steel type, but I dislike the wire clip greatly.

Parrinu
milano- italia

Nov 28, 2009

Pros: Handle Material, Overall Quality, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Weight

nice remake

nice remake of the old dragonfly, but with better materials.

Yoshitaka S
San Jose, CA

Mar 15, 2017

Pros: Weight, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Pocket Clip

Well designed knife but...

it lacks in execution. The thumb hole was too sharp so I had to sand it down. Also, it was very tight that I had to adjust the screws to loosen it to open and close relatively easily. It's still little stiff. The tight and stiff pocket clip on G-10 material makes it very difficult to put it in and take out of thick jeans. I love the shape of the blade and how well it is centered.

Chrigu
NYC, NY

Mar 02, 2011

Pros: Weight, Ease of Opening, Handle Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: None

Great knife disappoints

I am a landscape builder and install irrigation systems and I cut all poly tubing with the dragonfly. It is small and very sharp, easy to hang off the pinky with lanyard when we are crawling in the shrubs. I loved the new G 10 with it's great grip, easy to sharpen and carry on me foe all small and most of the bigger jobs. I was doing a job on Vieques, when my dragonfly suddenly went limp. The spring wasn't working. After some investigating i found out that the notched steel part holding the spring had cracked apart right at the notch. I was very disappointed and since I planned to fly back to NY with only cabin luggage i had to ditch the knife, forfeiting any warranty. I would have given the knife an excellent rating but I was really disappointed and without a good knife for a while.

Charley
TN

Oct 06, 2009

Pros: Weight, Blade Material, Pocket Clip, Blade Sharpness, Handle Material

Cons: Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type

Not easy to open or close.

Small knife that is good looking and convenient to have in your pocket. Very tight opening, and a lock that is on the back ridge of the knife. Very difficult to open and close. If it were not for that very important point it would be one of my favorite knives. But as it is, the only reason I use it is because I spent so much money on it.

Vatro
Croatia

Mar 22, 2016

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness

Cons: Weight, Handle Feel, Lock Ease of Use, Pocket Clip

Disappointing quality control

After having salt 1 for a while, which is a bit bigger than dragonfly, but is a charm to use (still use it today, after a number of other options), I decided to go with this one, as the height of salt1 upsets your pocket a bit, and was expecting much of this guy. When it arrived, at first I saw that from top of hadle you can see that the scales aren't fitting next to blade the same. The right scale was next to blade, looking at it when opened, and the right one was half a milimeter away, so there was a gap. After thigtening the pivot screw, it became nearly impossible to open the knife, even though the left scale didn't get as close to blade as the right one, nevertheless. This got dragonfly out of the question for edc. Plus it would be hard to open it one handed due to the size, even if you have fairly small hands like I do, and the height of the knife is very close to salt 1 when sitting in pocket. And the pocket clip gets loose very quickly, had to tighten it a couple times in just 10 days of overall carry. Not to say only bad things, this knife is razor sharp out of factory, and can put edge back fairly quickly. If you are really into this little one, take the FRN version, as this one is to heavy for what it can give you + too much money for lousy quality control

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Reviews and Ratings for Spyderco Dragonfly 2.25" VG10 Plain Blade, Foliage Green G10 Handles - C28GPFG

Price: $144.75

Customer Reviews

Excellent smallish EDC knife

Perfect small folder

Small knife with big hard

Best EDC knife for watchpocket

The pinnacle in the evolution of the classic Dragonfly

Every Day Carry

The ultimate small folder

I love it

Top Product

One of the best

Awesome little but BIG edc knife

Superb small knife

It's good

Great little knife

Great little pocket knife

Perfect little EDC.

Beatiful EDC knife

Perfect gift

Small EDC perfection

The right stuff

Great little EDC

Elegance and Quality

Perfect !!!!!!

Dragonfly Review

nice remake

Well designed knife but...

Great knife disappoints

Not easy to open or close.

Disappointing quality control

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