Spyderco Dragonfly™ 2 Salt Folding Knife | C28PYL2 | H2 Steel | Marine Yellow | Corrosion-Proof Field Knife

The Experience

Most knives fear salt water. The Dragonfly 2 Salt was built for it. At the heart of this Marine Yellow folder is an H2 steel blade — a nitrogen-based, precipitation-hardened stainless alloy engineered to be completely immune to salt-induced corrosion and pitting. No rinsing required after a day on the water. No surface rust after a season in the field. No degradation from the humidity, spray, and wet conditions that destroy conventional blade steels over time. Just a 2.25-inch hollow-ground blade that stays sharp, stays clean, and stays ready regardless of the environment it's working in.

The Dragonfly 2 Salt builds on one of Spyderco's most beloved compact designs — a knife that consistently surprises field professionals, anglers, and outdoor stewards with its four-finger grip, its cutting authority, and its ability to perform like a much larger instrument. The Marine Yellow FRN handle is high-visibility by design — drop it on a boat deck, in tall grass, or on a rocky shoreline and you'll find it. The wire clip provides left or right-side tip-up carry. The lockback secures the blade with a Boye Dent for added security. And at 1.2 ounces it disappears into a pocket, a chest wader, or a field kit without adding perceptible weight.

This is the field knife for the angler, the wetlands observer, the kayaker, and anyone whose work takes them where water and steel don't normally get along.

Scientific Engineering

• H2 Steel — Nitrogen-Based Corrosion Immunity: H2 is a precipitation-hardened stainless steel alloyed with nitrogen rather than carbon — a molecular architecture that makes the blade chemically immune to salt-induced corrosion at the metallurgical level rather than simply resistant to it. Where conventional stainless steels develop surface rust and pitting under sustained salt water or high-humidity exposure, H2 remains unaffected. No protective coating, no surface treatment — the corrosion immunity is intrinsic to the alloy itself.
• Hollow Ground Blade Geometry: The 2.25-inch leaf-shaped blade is hollow ground — a concave geometry that produces an exceptionally thin, aggressive edge profile optimized for slicing performance. Hollow grinding removes material behind the edge more aggressively than flat grinding, producing a keener initial edge and superior slicing efficiency for cutting cordage, fish line, packaging, and field materials.
• Bi-Directional Texturing™ FRN Handle: The Marine Yellow fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle scales are injection-molded with Spyderco's patented Bi-Directional Texturing — a series of angled ridges and leveraging points that provide a non-slip grip from any hand position, including wet or gloved hands in active field conditions.
• Four-Finger Ergonomic Grip: Despite its compact 3.33-inch closed length, the Dragonfly 2's handle geometry accommodates a full four-finger grip across all hand sizes via an index-finger choil and spine cusp that fill the palm and provide natural cutting control that transforms a pocket-sized instrument into a surprisingly capable field tool.
• Trademark Round Hole™ One-Handed Opening: Spyderco's signature 11mm round hole in the blade allows smooth, reliable one-handed deployment. The hole's precise positioning relative to the pivot is engineered for natural ergonomic opening motion without mechanical assistance — accessible with either thumb or forefinger.
• Lockback with Boye Dent: A stout back lock mechanism secures the blade firmly in the open position, enhanced by a Boye Dent — a small notch in the lock bar that prevents accidental lock disengagement during heavy cutting pressure. One of the most mechanically reliable locking systems in folding knife design.
• Left/Right Reversible Wire Clip: The tip-up wire clip is fully reversible for left or right-side carry — a meaningful practical consideration for field professionals who carry other tools on the dominant side.
• High-Visibility Marine Yellow Handle: The Marine Yellow FRN handle color is not an aesthetic choice — it is a functional one. High-visibility yellow is immediately identifiable against water, vegetation, rock, and soil — reducing the risk of losing a dropped knife in active field environments where recovery is not always straightforward.
• Corrosion-Resistant Hardware: All handle hardware including screws and clip components are treated for corrosion resistance — completing the salt-water-ready specification beyond the blade steel alone.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• Built for the Wetlands Observer: The combination of H2 corrosion immunity, high-visibility handle, lightweight carry, and four-finger field grip makes the Dragonfly 2 Salt the natural companion for the wildlife observer, angler, kayaker, and wetlands steward who works in and around water — where conventional knives require constant maintenance and careful handling.
• Zero Maintenance Field Reliability: A conventional stainless steel blade in salt water or sustained humidity requires rinsing, drying, and oiling after every exposure to prevent surface rust. The H2 Dragonfly 2 Salt requires none of that. Use it, rinse if desired, and put it away. The blade's corrosion immunity is unconditional.
• Proudly Made in Japan: Handcrafted in Seki, Japan under Spyderco's exacting quality standards — the precision cutlery capital of the world.
• Spyderco Lifetime Warranty: Every Dragonfly 2 Salt is backed by Spyderco's manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Specifications

• Blade Length: 2.25" (57.2mm)
• Cutting Edge: 1.88" (47.8mm)
• Blade Thickness: 0.098" (2.5mm)
• Blade Steel: H2 Nitrogen-Based Stainless Steel
• Blade Finish: Satin
• Blade Grind: Hollow
• Overall Length: 5.58" (141.7mm)
• Closed Length: 3.33" (84.6mm)
• Handle Material: Marine Yellow FRN (Fiberglass-Reinforced Nylon)
• Lock Type: Lockback with Boye Dent
• Weight: 1.2 oz. (34g)
• Pocket Clip: Left/right reversible, tip-up wire clip
• Country of Origin: Japan
• Shipping Weight: 1 lb. (estimated)
• Warranty: Spyderco Manufacturer Warranty