Spyderco Paramilitary 2 vs Spyderco Dragonfly 2
Spyderco Paramilitary 2 ($200) 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 Paramilitary 2 | Spyderco Dragonfly 2 |
|---|
| Price | $200 | $115 |
| Weight | 122g | 39g |
| Steel | CPM-S30V | — |
| Lock | Compression lock | Back Lock |
| Weight | 122g | 1.38 oz |
| Blade | 3.44" leaf shape | — |
| Handle | G-10 | FRN |
| Origin | Golden, CO USA | — |
| Blade Steel | — | VG-10 |
| Blade Length | — | 2.28" |
| Closed | — | 2.25" |
Pros & Cons
Spyderco Paramilitary 2
- Compression lock flawless
- G-10 excellent grip
- Countless sprint run variants
- Best-in-class blade geometry
- Strong resale value
- 122g heavier than Bugout
- $200 premium
- Compression lock unfamiliar initially
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.