Spyderco Para 3 vs Spyderco Dragonfly 2
Spyderco Para 3 ($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 Para 3 | Spyderco Dragonfly 2 |
|---|
| Price | $175 | $115 |
| Weight | 85g | 39g |
| Blade Steel | CPM-S30V | VG-10 |
| Blade Length | 2.95" | 2.28" |
| Handle | G10 / CF-Elite | FRN |
| Lock | Compression Lock | Back Lock |
| Weight | 3 oz | 1.38 oz |
| Made | USA | — |
| Closed | — | 2.25" |
Pros & Cons
Spyderco Para 3
- Compression Lock is the safest folder lock
- CPM-S30V steel holds excellent edge
- USA-made quality and warranty
- $175 is premium pricing
- Slightly heavier than competitors
- Compression lock has learning curve
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.