C28 Dragonfly
The C28 Dragonfly was introduced in 1994 and was the first Spyderco knife featuring a 50/50 forefinger-choil.
Appearance in catalogs
The C28 Dragonfly appeared in all Spyderco product catalogs since 1994 (older, newer).
Designer
Spyderco
History, mentionings from the forums etc.
On the Spyderco forums:
- Review of SS Dragonfly by "vampyrewolf".
- Dragonfly S/S PE - review by "datan".
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
C28BK:
"Many of us buy small gentlemen's knives assuming we'll use them for undemanding cutting chores. While that is normally the case, the Dragonfly's diminutive size belies its cutting capabilities. When need be, it will cut and perform like a much larger folder because Spyderco's R&D team focused on creating a small but ergonomically superior package out of high-performance materials.
In order for the knife to feel like a larger knife in the hand, it needed well-designed ergonomics. A forefinger-choil and thumb-rest give the hand purchase points, filling out the palm and offering cutting control. Its leaf-shaped blade is flat-ground VG-10 and the Spyderco Round Hole is 11mm facilitating easy opening. FRN handle is textured with Volcano-Grip and a tip-up integral pocket clip. Low profiled and weighing just over one ounce, the Dragonfly is one of the flagship models in Spyderco's Little Big Guy Knife line up."[1]
See also: C28 [2], C28ET [3], C28WH [4].
Variations
The C28 Dragonfly is made in Seki City, Japan and has a
| SKU | Handle | Edge(s) | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Clip | Clip positions | Collectors club |
| C28BK | Black FRN | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 1994-1995 | 39.95$ (1994) | narrow blade, clip starts after lanyard hole | N/A | Hollow | Integral FRN | RH, TU | |
| C28BK | Black FRN | PE SE | AUS-8 | 1996-2007 | 59.95$ (1998) | since 2001: increased blade and overall length; since 2004: incl. Boye dent; since 2006: bug on blade | N/A | Full Flat | Integral FRN | RH, TU | |
| C28BK | Black FRN | PE SE | VG-10 | 2008- | 59.95$ (2008): 69,95 (2009) | N/A | Full Flat | Integral FRN | RH, TU | ||
| CX05 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 1997 | ? | SKU changed to C28 shortly after introduction | N/A | Full Flat | Integral FRN | RH, TU | |
| C28 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | GIN-1/G-2 | 1997 | ? | N/A | Full Flat | Integral FRN | RH, TU | ||
| C28 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | ATS-55 | 1998-2007 | 64.95$ (2006) | since 2001: increased blade and overall length; since 2004: incl. Boye dent; since 2006: bug on blade | N/A | Full Flat | Integral FRN | RH, TU | |
| C28 | Stainless Steel | PE SE | VG-10 | 2008- | 74.95$ (2008), 84,95$ (2009) | N/A | Full Flat | Integral FRN | RH, TU | ||
| C28CF | Black CF | PE SE | ATS-55 | 1997-1998 | 129.95$ (1997) | Limited | Full Flat | 3- screw short old standard clip | RH, TD | ||
| C28PET | Stainless Steel etched | PE | VG-10 | 2007-2008 | 89.95$ (2007); 94,95$ (2008) | N/A | Full Flat | Integral FRN | RH, TU | Variant | |
| C28PWH | White FRN | PE | VG-10 | 2008 | 59.95$ | Sprintrun | ? | Full Flat | Integral FRN | RH, TU | Variant |
| C28GPFG | Foliage Green G-10 | PE | VG-10 | 2009 | 129,95 $(2009) | ? | Full Flat | Stainless wire clip | LH/RH, TU | ? | |
| C28BK2 | Black FRN | PE | VG-10 | late 2010 -? | 74,95 $ (2010) | ? | Full Flat | Stainless wire clip | LH/RH, TU | ? |
The listed variations are a summary of the more detailed information of minor Dragonfly changes and variations listed in the History of the C28 Dragonfly in the review section of Rob's Spyderco Collection pages.
Most collectible variation
The CF variation seems to be the most collected.
Questions regarding collecting the C28
Some interesting questions we are looking for an answer to:
Questions with an answer:
Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the C28 Dragonfly:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C28BK (1994-2000) | 137mm | 83mm | 55mm | 48mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 33g |
| C28BK (since 2001), C28WH | 138mm | 82mm | 58mm | 48mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 33g |
| C28 (1997-2000) | 137mm | 83mm | 54mm | 48mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 53g |
| C28 (since 2001) | 138mm | 82mm | 58mm | 48mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 73g |
| C28CF | 137mm | 83mm | 54mm | 48mm | 11mm | 2.4mm | 45.5g |
| C28ET | 140mm | 81mm | 59mm | 48mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 74g |
| C28GPFG | 140mm | 81mm | 57mm | 48mm | 11mm | 2.5mm | 56g |
| C28BK2 | 141mm | 84mm | 57mm | 48mm | N/A mm | N/A mm | 34g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C28 Dragonfly:
| Variation | Length overall | Length closed | Length blade | Length edge | Hole Ø | Blade thickness | Weight |
| C28BK (1994-2000) | 5 3/8" | 3 1/4" | 2 1/6" | 1 7/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 1.2oz |
| C28BK (since 2001), C28WH | 5 7/16" | 3 7/32" | 2 5/16" | 1 7/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 1.2oz |
| C28 (1997-2000) | 5 3/8" | 3 1/4" | 2 1/8" | 1 7/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 2.25oz |
| C28 (since 2001) | 5 7/16" | 3 7/32" | 2 5/16" | 1 7/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 2.6oz |
| C28CF | 5 3/8" | 3 1/4" | 2 1/8" | 1 7/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 1.6oz |
| C28ET | 5 1/2" | 3 3/16" | 2 5/16" | 1 7/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 2.6oz |
| C28GPFG | 5 1/4" | 3 3/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 7/8" | 7/16" | 3/32" | 2.oz |
| C28BK2 | 5 9/16" | 3 5/16" | 2 1/4" | 1 7/8" | N/A" | N/A" | 1.2oz |
References
- ↑ The C28BK Dragonfly in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C28 Dragonfly in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C28ET Dragonfly in Spyderco's online catalog
- ↑ The C28WH Dragonfly in Spyderco's online catalog
Weblinks
- History of the C28 Dragonfly and The Dragonfly in the review section of Rob's Spyderco Collection pages.
