micro-dyad

Pete1977 · #1

does anyone own the jigged bone version of the micro dyad? what are your thoughts on it? I haven't bought a knife for myself in a long time as all of my funds are usually funneled into the lobster boat. I have my brother's wedding coming up in a few weeks and since I am going to be in non-work clothes for a few days, I figured I should bring a non-work knife :D something classy. I found the jigged bone version for a little over $100 from a couple of well reputed dealers but even that is a little much to justify on a knife that I probably really don't need... :o

I would want it for "pocket jewelry" and a non-threatening gent's knife for polite company...the last wedding I was at i had a small cheap money clip knife in my suit, thinking "what really would need to be cut at a wedding?" Go figure, I must have cut dozens of hanging threads, ribbon, helped clean up after the rehersal by cutting all the balloons and bouquets off of the chairs, etc...I could probably take a dragonfly or ladybug but I figure since I'm going to be dressed to the nines, and since it may be the last knife I buy for a while, it should be a nice one... plus I really really like the jigged bone... :D

So, either talk me into justifying this purchase, or talk me out of it :D j/k...although I would like to know the pros and cons of this knife.

thanks

Pete

Pneumothorax · #2

Pete1977,
I have a jigged bone Micro-Dyad and it is a nice pocket knife that can perform big duties. You know its not a hard use knife, but it works for lots of things due to the two blade types. I love mine - its this concentrated little package of all things Spyderco built into it. The pros are really small almost unnoticeable knife with two different wicked sharp blades. Nice dress knife, should not scare the NKPs. The cons are that its not very comfortable to hold with a hard grip since one blade is in the handle. The tip of the PE blade could be a bit delicate - definitely a great splinter picker, though. The SE blade is more stout.

Lets be realistic. A Dfly or other small Spydie can fill the bill as you say, its just really if you like the design for what its worth. I love mine, but I dont think there are a lot of fans out there for this little guy.

Last, if you do buy one, make sure to check very carefully the bone around the pins. The first one I got had cracks from the pins going in and related stresses. I had to send it back and ask the dealer to inspecti very carefully. Now I have a perfect one - just a heads up. Its hard to see if youre not looking for it -need to hold it up to the light a bit and get the scale backlit to see the crack. I can send you pics if decide to buy one so you know what to look for. Other than that, Im sending you a PM.

The Deacon · #3

Beautiful little knife. Highly functional jewelry at its finest. I wish there was a left hand version, but even as it is, mine occasionally displaces a Kiwi from my watch pocket.

Pete1977 · #4

thanks Pneumothorax. I used the large C-44 dyad commercial fishing for a few years and liked the versatility of the two blades. I figured that this would be similar in ergonomics except on a micro :D scale...

I don't expect to use the knife for more than mundane gentlemany knife chores although if it came out I'd probably be showing it off... like I said, I could probably get away with a dragonfly or ladybug for practicality's sake but since i won't be buying too many more knives in the near future, I may as well get a nice one :D

I found the pearl handled one for 2/3rds of the price, but i can't get past that jigged bone...it will probably be comforting during the week with the families as a worry stone when the nagging of all of the italian mothers there brings me to the point of insanity!

Pete1977 · #5

I hadn't thought of the kiwi, or even the kopa although both might be a little larger than what I am looking for..I will probably be in slacks or a suit for the entire time so I think pocket space (and not being used to a knife in dress pants) will be an issue. I like having a knife as a matter of convenience and being a knife guy, i could get away with a ladybug or even a vic classic, but where is the fun in that when knife purchases are few and far beween!

What size range does a Kopa fall into? I imagined it was around the size of a dragonfly and the kiwi between dragonfly and ladybug size. Do either of those come with a nice jigged bone handle option? I kind of have my heart set on the jigged bone for handle scales..I like the look and the feel of them...I don't usually buy a knife based on looks but since I'll be in a suit... :D

Bradley · #6

The kiwi comes in the stag handles? Something to consider, and quite a bit cheaper.

The Deacon · #7

Ladybug and Micro Dyad are about the same size. Kiwi is a good bit larger and Kopa a bit larger than it. Both the Kiwi and Kopa are longer than the Dragonfly. Both also came in Jigged Bone.

Pete1977 · #8

thanks Deacon...I don't have much experience with the smaller knives except for the ladybug and the dragonfly. I think the kiwi and definately the kopa would be too big for what I am looking for.

The Deacon · #9

Pete1977 wrote:thanks Deacon...I don't have much experience with the smaller knives except for the ladybug and the dragonfly. I think the kiwi and definately the kopa would be too big for what I am looking for.

Glad to be of help, although personally I figure if it fits nicely in my watch pocket, it's a small knife and if it has bolsters and nice looking scales, it's not going to offend too many people.

Pete1977 · #10

yeah, I don't think that too many people would be scared of the kiwi, I was thinking size more for comfort of carry. I am used to carrying an average sized folding knife in work pants. I am in the wedding party and so I have to be at all the different affairs etc...and for the most part, will be in a suit or at least dress slacks...I am not comfortable in dress clothes and anything but the smallest knife is going to feel bulky...I am looking at jigged bone kiwi's now anyway, :D

Bradley · #11

Is the Dyad Jr that small?

Pete1977 · #12

the dyad jr. was a little bigger than the lady bug IIRC...i had a zytel once and gave it to my dad...he had it for a few weeks and then lost it at obedience school for his puppy

Bradley · #13

I like that blue one go figure

:spyder:

The Deacon · #14

Was wrong about the relative length of the Kiwi and Dragonfly, they're pretty close to identical.

Terrible picture, but shows the comparative sizes of all the knives that have been mentioned, plus a Chaparral. Will get a better one later when I have some decent light.

Left to right: Ladybug III, Micro Dyad, Dyad Jr., Dragonfly, Kiwi, Kopa, Chaparral

Pete1977 · #15

thanks for the comparison pic Deacon. :) it helps give me a size of the micro dyad and kiwi to show them next to some knives that I am familiar with.

RJNC · #16

It's excellent, extremely well made and solid. I love mine. ...now if they'd just make a Micarta one and a Carbon Fiber one...

Ed Ricketts · #17

I'd like to see a dyad, jr sprint in jigged bone. The micros were beautiful, but a little too micro for me. The jr is closer to the right size.

TCRooster · #18

Ed Ricketts wrote:I'd like to see a dyad, jr sprint in jigged bone. The micros were beautiful, but a little too micro for me. The jr is closer to the right size.

Big +1 to this idea! I'd like to see this too. It would be a great melding of traditional and modern.