{"product_id":"spyderco-dragonfly™-2-folding-knife-c28pcbl2-cpm-spy27-steel-cobalt-blue-frn","title":"Spyderco Dragonfly™ 2 Folding Knife | C28PCBL2 | CPM SPY27 Steel | Cobalt Blue FRN","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis is not the standard Dragonfly 2. The Cobalt Blue handle is the visual signature of Spyderco's elite SPY27 family — and it means the blade inside is CPM SPY27, a proprietary powder metallurgy steel developed exclusively by Spyderco in close cooperation with Crucible Industries. Starting with the proven chemistry of VG-10 — already one of the most respected blade steels in the world — CPM SPY27 supercharges it with increased volumes of carbon, molybdenum, and vanadium, adds niobium and nitrogen, and subjects the entire alloy to Crucible's Particle Metallurgy process. The result is an exceptionally homogenous microstructure that gets \"sticky sharp,\" holds that edge longer, and resists corrosion at a level that standard VG-10 simply cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAll of this lives inside a 5.58-inch folding knife that weighs 1.3 ounces. The same four-finger grip. The same trademark Round Hole one-handed opening. The same reliable lockback. The same Bi-Directional Textured FRN handle. The same compact profile that disappears into a shirt pocket and reappears when it's needed. Just a fundamentally better blade steel — one that Spyderco designed specifically and produces exclusively — in the Cobalt Blue colorway that marks every SPY27 instrument in the lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCPM SPY27 — Spyderco's Proprietary Blade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed exclusively with Crucible Industries, CPM SPY27 begins with the cobalt-enriched VG-10 alloy chemistry and enhances it through Crucible's Particle Metallurgy (CPM) process — a manufacturing method that atomizes molten steel into fine powder before consolidating it under high pressure, producing an exceptionally uniform alloy distribution throughout the blade. The result is a microstructure free of the segregation that limits conventional steel performance, with significantly improved edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance over standard VG-10.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Sticky Sharp\" Edge Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPM SPY27 is renowned among serious knife users for its ability to achieve and maintain a \"sticky sharp\" edge — a tactile sharpness quality where the blade grabs rather than slides across material being cut. This characteristic is a direct result of the steel's fine, homogenous carbide structure produced by the CPM process.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Flat Ground Blade Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 2.28-inch leaf-shaped blade is full flat ground — a geometry that produces a thin, consistent taper from spine to edge across the blade's full width, maximizing cutting efficiency and reducing material resistance during slicing tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBi-Directional Texturing™ FRN Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Cobalt Blue fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle scales are injection-molded with Spyderco's patented Bi-Directional Texturing — a series of angled ridges that provide a secure non-slip grip from any hand position and any direction of cutting pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour-Finger Ergonomic Grip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 — filling the palm and providing natural cutting control that makes this compact instrument perform like a much larger folder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrademark Round Hole™ One-Handed Opening:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spyderco's signature 11mm round hole allows smooth, reliable one-handed deployment with either thumb or forefinger. Its precise positioning relative to the pivot is engineered for a natural ergonomic opening motion without mechanical assistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLockback Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e A stout back lock secures the blade firmly in the open position during use — one of the most time-tested and mechanically reliable locking systems in folding knife design.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-Way Reversible Wire Clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The tip-up wire clip is fully reversible for left or right-side, tip-up carry — accommodating any carry preference without additional hardware or modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCobalt Blue — Signature SPY27 Colorway:\u003c\/strong\u003e Across the entire Spyderco lineup, Cobalt Blue handles mark CPM SPY27 steel instruments exclusively — making the color itself a meaningful quality signal that serious knife buyers recognize immediately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Steel, Compact Form:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPM SPY27 is a premium powder metallurgy blade steel that Spyderco reserves for its most performance-oriented instruments. Finding it in a 1.3-ounce compact folder is genuinely unusual — most premium steel upgrades come in larger, heavier knives. The Cobalt Blue Dragonfly 2 delivers elite blade performance in a form factor that disappears into a pocket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpyderco Exclusive Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPM SPY27 is proprietary to Spyderco — it cannot be found in any other manufacturer's products. Choosing the Cobalt Blue Dragonfly 2 means choosing a blade material that exists nowhere else in the knife industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProudly Made in Japan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Seki, Japan — the precision cutlery capital of the world — under Spyderco's exacting quality standards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpyderco Lifetime Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Dragonfly 2 CPM SPY27 is backed by Spyderco's manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.28\" (57.9mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.94\" (49.3mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.098\" (2.5mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e CPM SPY27 Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Satin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Grind:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.58\" (141.7mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.33\" (84.6mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cobalt Blue FRN (Fiberglass-Reinforced Nylon)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLock Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lockback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.3 oz. (36.9g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Clip:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4-way reversible tip-up wire clip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 lb. 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