The blades are full flat-ground VG-10 with a thinner highly refined cutting edge and a larger 13mm opening hole. Added to the blade's spine is slip resistant jimping. Phosphor bronze washers smooth action and the clip is upgraded to a four-way carry.

Like the standard Dragonfly 2, this knife also features a user-friendly back lock, and a reversible deep-pocket wire clip, but its linerless FRN handle is molded in the signature blue color of Spyderco’s K390 family of knives.

With any martial art, the mantra is to do the motion with intent. The Motiv demonstrates our intent clearly and without ambiguity, a knife that is not afraid to pull its own weight with the best in its class, but also has the potential for much more.

With any martial art, the mantra is to do the motion with intent. The Motiv demonstrates our intent clearly and without ambiguity, a knife that is not afraid to pull its own weight with the best in its class, but also has the potential for much more.