Spyderco Dragonfly 2 vs Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 ($115) vs Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight ($140) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Spyderco Dragonfly 2 | Spyderco Para 3 Lightweight |
|---|
| Price | $115 | $140 |
| Weight | 39g | 68g |
| Blade Steel | VG-10 | — |
| Blade Length | 2.28" | — |
| Handle | FRN | — |
| Lock | Back Lock | — |
| Weight | 1.38 oz | — |
| 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 Para 3 Lightweight
Spyderco Dragonfly 2 is the better value at $115. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.