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The DF salt was the first or second spydie folder I bought, and it got a lot of use those first couple of years. It has been having a resurgence since I moved to a town with a 2 1/2 inch blade limit last year. I picked up a couple of the ladybug 20CV exclusives and the steel really shines in that little Dragonfly blade.

I’ll second the comments above about it being a great backpacking knife. It’s light but capable enough for anything I might NEED to do. I will admit that food prep is easier with a Pacific Salt. Why not both? Half the fun of ultralight backpacking is saving weight on essentials so you can be absurd with other things, like pocketknives in my case. I think you all understand.

Reject wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:37 pm

That’s almost a calendar photo right there!

Triple tap. It’s been a long day.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025 11:24 am

I've just been looking at the specs for the upcoming Lil' Native LW. It will still have a shorter blade than the Chaparral, but the blade thickness is being reduced to .098, more like a DF2. But the weight will be only 1.5 ounces, closer to a DF2 than to a Chap LW. I think I'll wait on a Chaparral until I check out the Lil' Native LW.

They actually fixed a lot of what I personally don´t like in the original Lil Native on paper (thick blade, a lot of weight in relation to the cutting edge length)

The Chap though still has that amazing blade (and edge) to handle ratio:

Just 3 mm longer than the Lil Native LW, but 10 mm more blade... and that blade still thinner (actually to me not "thin" but reasonable for a knife that small)

So how do we get a Chap salt so I can try one?

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Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:37 pm

WOW!!!

Well the Dfly Salt SE was my first Spyderco and is still the G.O.A.T. for me but the Chap SE has replaced it until the weather gets hot and humid here…now if and when we get a Salt version of the Chap rankings are gonna change

Hello @Reject I knew we would see your collection in this thread at some point. Hope you are well.

I only have two at this time and my Salt has served me well . Perfect for close precision cuts doing vine work and other small chores here a large blade just gets in the way . MG2

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Thu Mar 27, 2025 4:57 am

Hello @Reject I knew we would see your collection in this thread at some point. Hope you are well.

I am well; thank you for asking.

This is my favorite Dragonfly.

To be honest; I have never cut anything with it.

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gooeytek wrote: ↑

Tue Mar 25, 2025 6:05 am

One of my favorite little big knives.

Are those titanium scales on that DF?

Yup

Where did you find them? Who made them?

From ebay, seller is Robco Knives. Came with the Ti scales and backspacer.

I need to grab one! Since I joined this forums I was thinking about buying one and still haven't pulled the trigger. Great looks, great blade, perfect size... some photos shared here are making me want one. Perhaps next purchase should be K390 Dfly birthday coming, might treat myself with something sharp

There is an upcoming SPY27 model that I'm jonesing for.

I am definitely looking forward to the spy 27 dragonfly

The Dragonfly 2 in the Micro Melt PD #1 is awesome steel. I have gifted a couple of these andbthey hone out really impressive.

Might have a look at this
https://www.nationalknives.com/spyderco ... id=1307312

Reject wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 27, 2025 5:57 am

xceptnl wrote: ↑

Thu Mar 27, 2025 4:57 am

Hello @Reject I knew we would see your collection in this thread at some point. Hope you are well.

I am well; thank you for asking.

This is my favorite Dragonfly.

To be honest; I have never cut anything with it.

I can't say I blame you in the slightest. It's not like you have a shortage to choose from.

Best pocket knife ever ?! Maybe ... but I must say it is Sal's best design ever. I allways said he was visited by gods when he designed the Dfly. Pure genius. I only wish he designed a 3 incher Dfly3. THAT would be, in my book, the best pocket knife ever for sure ! That being said, I would be more than happy if they brought back the Calypso jr. in a premium steel.

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Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:37 pm

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Incredible collection!

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Fri Mar 28, 2025 8:12 pm

Reject wrote: ↑

Wed Mar 26, 2025 10:37 pm

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Incredible collection!

Is that your collection? That is a good one!

@sal I am still hoping for an LC200N Dragonfly Salt.