Cricket or Dragonfly for EDC

[CraigC]

I have both. It's a constant struggle to decide which to carry.



I am now carrying the Cricket at the office, because it's a bit smaller, and the Dragonfly on weekends.



For those of you who have both the Cricket and Dragonfly, how have you resolved the dilemma?

[Ted]

Exact same dilemma here!
I carry the Cricket the most.
Well, I guess I should start carrying them both?

[Mattress]

Ted,

How did you get your blade blacked?

[Mattress]

Ted,

How did you get your blade blacked?

[Ted]

Mattress,
I bought it like this approx one year ago from the Knifecenter. They had a very limited supply.
At first I thought it was done by Spyderco, but later I found out it was done 'aftermarket'.
The coating holds very well and I really like the knife.

[CraigC]

Blackened blades scream "tactical," and these days that's bad. I'll stick with regular, polished blades, thank you.

[CraigC]

Blackened blades scream "tactical," and these days that's bad. I'll stick with regular, polished blades, thank you.

[CraigC]

Blackened blades scream "tactical," and these days that's bad. I'll stick with regular, polished blades, thank you.

[CraigC]

Blackened blades scream "tactical," and these days that's bad. I'll stick with regular, polished blades, thank you.

[vampyrewolf]

Although I've had my Cricket since March, and the dragonfly only since august 20th, I carry the SS Dragonfly more. I find the shape and size great for EDC along with a "larger"(3" range) one(and the multi-tool.

right now I'm light... got home and haven't done anything...

SS Dragonfly, plain, IWB
Calypso jr lt, plain, R/F
Multi-tool, right hip/back

We all start with 10 fingers. Those with Spydies have 9 to spare, Still need a thumb. Good thing I still have 8 to spare...

[Kahz]

Hmmm... I am starting to consider the SS Dragonfly for another pocket or maybe a "starter" present for my husband to get him hooked on Spydies. I want a small serrated knife (aside from the Cricket, or course) since I already have my non-serrated Mouse. Personally, I do not like the lightweight Dragonfly due to the non-metal clip. This thread has shed more light on this knife for me.

Kahz

[Clay Kesting]

Kahz,

The stainless Dragonfly is the most elegant of the small Spydies and makes a perfect &quot;gentleman's knife.&quot; It would make an excellent gift for your partner, that is if you can't find a carbon fibre one for him <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>.

Clay

"The trouble is that you think you have time."

[zatoichi]

Hi CraigC,

i have a Teflon-coated BM. Why is the black-coated Bad? I feel like I shouldn't be carrying it around. And your right, I was told it's a mil tactical blade....Am I missing something.....
-clueless

[zatoichi]

Hi CraigC,

i have a Teflon-coated BM. Why is the black-coated Bad? I feel like I shouldn't be carrying it around. And your right, I was told it's a mil tactical blade....Am I missing something.....
-clueless

[zatoichi]

Hi CraigC,

I have a Teflon-coated BM. Why is the black-coated Bad? I feel like I shouldn't be carrying it around. And your right, I was told it's a mil tactical blade....Am I missing something.....
-clueless

[zatoichi]

CraigC,

I have a mil tactical BM. Why is it Bad? I don't see your point? please explain...

-clueless

[zatoichi]

sorry about that.....dumb computer...

[ftkinney]

i think that most people would perceive a black blade as ment to be &quot;more tactical&quot; or military because the coloring would try to conceil it, one does not see the the light glint off the blade especially at night.

FTK

[zatoichi]

I love the fact that the black-coated blades can be so concealable. I use it as a self-defense or would use it since I've never had to use it.....I guess that's why I carry it. Where are any Spydies available with this type of coating? Anyone?