I've gone through a ton of knives over a long period of time looking for my perfect knife. I haven't found the "perfect knife" yet, but I have settled on a favorite that I don't foresee replacing.
I live in Massachusetts where knife carry laws are much more reasonable than those of our neighbors in RI. My town borders with RI and on an average day that I leave the house, I travel through Rhode Island, or into Rhode Island for several reasons several times a day.
I also frequently have to visit a doctor in Boston. In Boston, knife laws are even harsher.
I don't carry a knife for self defense, so I don't mind carrying a shorter bladed knife. I use a knife as a tool several times a day.. so in the past the concern I've had with smaller knives that are short enough to carry legally in Boston, has been whether they are as capable as the larger knives for every task I carry a knife for. The first problem with a lot of knives with blades 2.5" or shorter is simply the build quality. A lot of manufacturers simply treat small knives as if they shouldn't be expected to be as capable as a larger knife. The blade may be too thin, they may suffer from poor materials or poor build quality, the lock that keeps the blade open may be weak(which is dangerous), or the knife just may not be strong enough for the user to feel comfortable applying a good deal of pressure while cutting.
I've found a few short folding knives that fulfill my need for a short enough blade for Boston(2.5" or less) and also don't suffer from the above common short knife problems.. and if I knew I'd be going to Boston one day, I would make sure to bring one of them with me.. but if I wasn't going to Boston I wouldn't touch them. I would go immediately to my SpyderCo Caly3.. those knives were still missing something that I was only willing to do without to obey the law. That something is a sturdy grip. short knives have short handles, and often in an effort to make the knife more compact, the handles are designed in strange shapes that are uncomfortable during use. You don't want to be using a knife for any serious task that you can't get a firm grip on. A knife should feel sturdy in the hand, and most short bladed knives just don't.
This one does. When I first picked one of these up, it was a Christmas gift for my brother. I was shocked that despite it's small size, it felt just as comfortable in my hand as any of my larger knives, including my former favorite knife.. the Caly3. Nowadays I usually carry this knife, the Dragonfly2. I can carry it anywhere I go, including Boston, and I don't have to worry about poor craftsmanship, blade lock failure, poor quality blade steel, or getting stuck with a handle that's awkward to use.
This is a small, extremely light, extremely portable, but extremely tough, and quite formidable tool. It's built to the same quality standards as any other spyderco knife, and is just as strong, sharp, sturdy, and comfortable to use. This is the first tiny knife I've owned that doesn't suffer from the many shortcomings I've been stuck dealing with when I travel somewhere with ridiculous knife laws. Because it lacks those shortcomings, I can enjoy the advantages of a smaller knife: it's light and it's tiny, you can clip it in your pocket and forget you have it with you. In addition to being super portable, it's extremely low profile. You won't have people gawking at your bulging pocket or asking why you're carrying a knife, because this thing hides really well despite it's yellow plastic handle. The wire clip is great for the same reasons.
Finally this knife has one more added advantage: it's rust proof. I've never had a knife rust upvon me but there is something cool about knowing I can rely on this one never to do that.
Dragonfly2 has everything I've ever looked for in a pocket knife, with the additional advantage of being waterproof. It's unlikely I'll come across a knife that I prefer over this one for a very long time. If I had to give up all of my knives, including the very nice fancy expensive ones, I would choose this one. It's too practical to go back to life without it.
| Recommended Uses For Product | 釣り |
|---|---|
| Brand | Spyderco |
| Model Name | 4002481 |
| Special Feature | Pocket Clip |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Handle Material | Zaiitel |
| Color | Yellow |
| Blade Material | Alloy Steel |
| Style | Dargonfly 2 Salt |
| Blade Length | 57 Millimeters |
| Power Source | Manual |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
| Hand Orientation | 両利き用 |
| Item Weight | 32 Grams |
| Blade Shape | Clip Point |
| Blade Edge | Flat |
| Is Cordless? | Yes |
| Item Length | 5.63 Inches |
| Manufacturer | Spyderco |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 4.13 x 1.89 x 0.91 inches |
| Package Weight | 0.05 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4 x 2 x 1 inches |
| Brand Name | Spyderco |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer Warranty |
| Material | Synthetic |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Part Number | C28PYL2 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| Size | PlainEdge |
