Dragonfly-2 G-10 vs. FRN

Doc Dan · #21

The G10 is a much stronger knife because of the liners and G10. The FRN might get a bit loose at the pivot over time if you use it a lot (as some have noted). What would happen, if you had to use it hard, say stopping at an accident, is that the FRN would flex out of true and this might ruin your efforts or cause the lock to fail (I have had this happen). If the FRN had liners, then the game is changed. The difference in wieght is negligible most of the time. I have both and carry the G10 every day. My FRN only goes into my pocket when I am out jogging or fishing. Having the FRN, as you do, I would get the G10 and be happy.

Sequimite · #22

I have both and just like the looks and feel of the G-10 better; and I am a big fan of the wire clip.

Brock O Lee · #23

I have both, and expected to like the G10 a lot, but strange enough I still prefer the lightweight FRN one.

this_is_nascar · #24

I must have been pretty good, as Santa left me a G10 Dragonfly-2. Wow, it's like a completely different knife, compared to the FRN version. I do love them both, as the next several days, weeks, months will allow me to form a better opinion of this G10 DF-2. I've already used it this morning and stickied up the blade in opening packages. It feels much studier in the hand. I'll reserve any comments about the added weight of the G10 version, until I've had enough time to carry it for a bit.

glbpro · #25

Congratulations, Santa is a good man

this_is_nascar wrote:I'll reserve any comments about the added weight of the G10 version, until I've had enough time to carry it for a bit.

Yes, this is a very solid feeling little knife - I find it interesting to compare it to my Salt 1, which is the exact same weight at 2 oz, but because it is a larger knife, it feels lighter in hand. I was concerned about the weight at first, but got used to it after a couple of days. The DF-2 G10 is now my 'always with me' knife.

Also, you may find it a bit stiff opening and closing at first, but resist the urge to adjust the pivot until after a week or so of use - I find that mine is now really smooth with no adjustment needed.

this_is_nascar · #26

glbpro wrote:Congratulations, Santa is a good man

Yes, this is a very solid feeling little knife - I find it interesting to compare it to my Salt 1, which is the exact same weight at 2 oz, but because it is a larger knife, it feels lighter in hand. I was concerned about the weight at first, but got used to it after a couple of days. The DF-2 G10 is now my 'always with me' knife.

Also, you may find it a bit stiff opening and closing at first, but resist the urge to adjust the pivot until after a week or so of use - I find that mine is now really smooth with no adjustment needed.

I did notice that and I'm glad that I did refrain from making any adjustments. I'm sure it will loosen up in a bit. Thanks for the heads-up.

Blerv · #27

I wouldn't say the g10 is a "much stronger knife". The FRN will flex more but the locks are statistically very safe. I thrashed my SE Dfly1 with heavy sawing and the lockup and action never changed. I would expect most would break at the blade before the pivot or lockbar.

Revival · #28

Ahhh being that i love the Dragonfly, its a given i need to get the G10 version. Im surprised no one posted any pics yet....*hint* :D

this_is_nascar · #29

this_is_nascar wrote:In less than 24-hours, assuming Santa was nice to me, I'll have a new DF-2 G10 in my hands. I love my FRN version, so I'm really excited with anticipation of owning a G10 version.

From my lovely wife for Christmas. Not the best pics, but pics nonetheless.

twinboysdad · #30

I have and really like a stainless steel Dragonfly. Robust would be the first word I would describe it with. If it came with jimping and wire clip, I would put it over the other 2 Dflys. I could add jimping but the wire clip won't happen. It is really tankish for a lil' guy

FCM415 · #31

Brock O Lee wrote:I have both, and expected to like the G10 a lot, but strange enough I still prefer the lightweight FRN one.

This is me. I use it as a secondary to a much larger blade so I appreciate its lightness. Plus I'm a ZDP fan and my FRN has it.

My wife uses the G10 version, it's on her desk. Gets plenty of use so it stays in the stable.

Guys, do not underestimate FRN... And unless you broke one from regular use yourself, I cant take FRN criticism seriously. "I dont like it because others parrot that they dont" SMH.

jackknifeh · #32

twinboysdad wrote:I have and really like a stainless steel Dragonfly. Robust would be the first word I would describe it with. If it came with jimping and wire clip, I would put it over the other 2 Dflys. I could add jimping but the wire clip won't happen. It is really tankish for a lil' guy

Can you put accurate jimping on a spine? I ground my Manbug blade to resemble the Jester but left out the jimping because I know it would look terrible. I have a Dremel and can mount it and have about any cutting disk they offer. Could it be done with that? I have thought about somehow mounting 4 or 5 disks on the same mandrel with a spacer between them but haven't done more than think about it. Any advice is appreciated. Especially if the advice is to have someone else do it. :)

Jack

A-Ro · #33

jackknifeh wrote:Can you put accurate jimping on a spine? I ground my Manbug blade to resemble the Jester but left out the jimping because I know it would look terrible. I have a Dremel and can mount it and have about any cutting disk they offer. Could it be done with that? I have thought about somehow mounting 4 or 5 disks on the same mandrel with a spacer between them but haven't done more than think about it. Any advice is appreciated. Especially if the advice is to have someone else do it. :)

Jack

Nutnfancy on Youtube has and will add his own jimping if it's not on the blade. I don't, however, know if he has any videos that illustrates exactly how he does it.

Blerv · #34

A-Ro wrote:Nutnfancy on Youtube has and will add his own jimping if it's not on the blade. I don't, however, know if he has any videos that illustrates exactly how he does it.

I'm guessing it takes a few dozen "dude!"s. :)

A-Ro · #35

Blerv wrote:I'm guessing it takes a few dozen "dude!"s. :)

He DOES say dude a lot!!! LOL!!!

DRKBC · #36

I fully understand wanting the G10 version, it looks like a really solid well built little knife. I ordered the Dragonfly Salt with FRN but I thought long and hard about getting the G10 version. I will be carrying this knife as a secondary knife so for my purpose I just couldn't justify the price difference (although I really, really, really ... tried). I EDC medium to large sized folders so in my mind, the forty bucks saved will no doubt go towards another knife. All of that a side, I can't wait to try the Dragonfly, from all the positive reviews it sounds like it should be a great little knife.

glbpro · #37

DRKBC wrote:I ordered the Dragonfly Salt with FRN but I thought long and hard about getting the G10 version. I will be carrying this knife as a secondary knife so for my purpose...

That sounds like a sensible approach to me - if you are already carrying a larger, stronger knife there is no real need for the strength and weight of the G10 dragonfly.

DRKBC · #38

glbpro wrote:That sounds like a sensible approach to me - if you are already carrying a larger, stronger knife there is no real need for the strength and weight of the G10 dragonfly.

I think it is a good approach. I was really tempted by the G10 version however the H1 was on sale for the holidays for a very reasonable price so I felt it would be a good way to experience this knife without breaking the bank. I have never carried anything this small but there have times I have thought it would by handy to have a smaller alternative, I am interested to see how much I actually use it.

baldanthony · #39

I wasn't sold on G10 until I shilled out for the Blue Lava CLB Sprint Run. I've carried this little miracle for months now, and I've gone back and purchased other models in G10 because of it. I couldn't say it's better for all, but it's certainly better for me!

glbpro · #40

DRKBC wrote:I have never carried anything this small but there have times I have thought it would by handy to have a smaller alternative, I am interested to see how much I actually use it.

I hadn't either until I got my dragonfly, now I use it several times a day at home. What I like the most is the control and leverage that the short blade and the choil give you - for example when opening a clamshell plastic package where you need to cut through the plastic but not into the product or through the cardboard into the table! Also when cutting around corners or anything where you need lots of control, the dragonfly is a winner.