First impressions of my Dragonfly2
Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2012 5:15 am
Just got a Dragonfly2, and thought that I should post some first impressions I got from it.
(edit to add: this concerns the straight edge FRN handle version)
Sharpness - this thing absolutely rocks. I tested it out by first cutting up the poor envelope it arrived in, and though it's a cliche, "hot knife through butter" applies here. Next victims were the hairs who were unfortunate enough to inhabit an area on my left arm - they're now gone, with hardly any effort.
Size - this knife fits my hand perfectly. Small, yet with a nice blade that's large enough to be useful for being more than a pen knife.
Fit, finish, appearance & "build" - despite being "just plastic" :cool: you can't be other than impressed by how solid it feels, while maintaining a low weight. Blade isn't quite mirror bright, which could be because I've put my grimy finger prints all over it already. Must handle my new preciouzzzzz :p .
Wire clip - sturdy. Noticably stiffer and a bit more difficult to put it back into your pocket with one hand. I guess it comes with practice, like everything else :) .
Opening - being used to the larger models (Tenacious & Native), I find it slightly awkward to open when I hold it in my right hand, while OTOH, it comes perfectly natural in my left (I'm right-handed). Still, practice makes perfect I guess.
Minor nitpick is that the edges of the Spyderhole are way sharper than the holes on my Tenacious, Native or Ladybug. I can see it wearing a bit on your thumb with repeated openings of the knife. Still, not a deal-breaker for me.
All things considered, I really like this knife a lot :) . I might take some fine sand paper and smooth out the edges of the hole, but I'll use it for a couple of weeks first and see if (a - I get used to it, or (b - using it smooths it out.
(edit to add: this concerns the straight edge FRN handle version)
Sharpness - this thing absolutely rocks. I tested it out by first cutting up the poor envelope it arrived in, and though it's a cliche, "hot knife through butter" applies here. Next victims were the hairs who were unfortunate enough to inhabit an area on my left arm - they're now gone, with hardly any effort.
Size - this knife fits my hand perfectly. Small, yet with a nice blade that's large enough to be useful for being more than a pen knife.
Fit, finish, appearance & "build" - despite being "just plastic" :cool: you can't be other than impressed by how solid it feels, while maintaining a low weight. Blade isn't quite mirror bright, which could be because I've put my grimy finger prints all over it already. Must handle my new preciouzzzzz :p .
Wire clip - sturdy. Noticably stiffer and a bit more difficult to put it back into your pocket with one hand. I guess it comes with practice, like everything else :) .
Opening - being used to the larger models (Tenacious & Native), I find it slightly awkward to open when I hold it in my right hand, while OTOH, it comes perfectly natural in my left (I'm right-handed). Still, practice makes perfect I guess.
Minor nitpick is that the edges of the Spyderhole are way sharper than the holes on my Tenacious, Native or Ladybug. I can see it wearing a bit on your thumb with repeated openings of the knife. Still, not a deal-breaker for me.
All things considered, I really like this knife a lot :) . I might take some fine sand paper and smooth out the edges of the hole, but I'll use it for a couple of weeks first and see if (a - I get used to it, or (b - using it smooths it out.