Spyderco Dragonfly 2 vs Spyderco Native 5
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 ($115) vs Spyderco Native 5 ($145) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Spyderco Dragonfly 2 | Spyderco Native 5 |
|---|
| Price | $115 | $145 |
| Weight | 39g | 71g |
| Blade Steel | VG-10 | CPM-S30V |
| Blade Length | 2.28" | 2.95" |
| Handle | FRN | — |
| Lock | Back Lock | Compression lock |
| Weight | 1.38 oz | 2.51oz |
| Closed | 2.25" | — |
Pros & Cons
Spyderco Dragonfly 2
- 39g essentially disappears in a pocket
- VG-10 steel above expectations for size
- Spyderco reliability at a reasonable price
- Very small for heavy cutting tasks
- Back lock requires two hands to close
- Limited handle texturing
Spyderco Native 5
- US-made
- Bulletproof compression lock
- Comfortable
- FRN can feel hollow
- Deep carry clip sold separately
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 is the better value at $115. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.