Spyderco Native 5 G10 vs Spyderco Dragonfly 2
Spyderco Native 5 G10 ($175) vs Spyderco Dragonfly 2 ($115) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right folding knife.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Spyderco Native 5 G10 | Spyderco Dragonfly 2 |
|---|
| Price | $175 | $115 |
| Weight | 67g | 39g |
| Blade | 3" CPM-S30V | — |
| Lock | Backlock | Back Lock |
| Handle | Full G10 | FRN |
| Origin | Golden, CO USA | — |
| Weight | 67g | 1.38 oz |
| Steel | CPM-S30V | — |
| Blade Steel | — | VG-10 |
| Blade Length | — | 2.28" |
| Closed | — | 2.25" |
Pros & Cons
Spyderco Native 5 G10
- Made in Golden Colorado USA
- CPM-S30V incredible edge retention
- 67g featherweight
- Backlock simple and reliable
- Leaf blade excels at slicing
- No pocket clip (carry weak side)
- Backlock slower one-hand close
- CPM-S30V harder to sharpen fieldside
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 Dragonfly 2 is the better value at $115. Both are part of our curated folding knife index — tap through to check current pricing.