{"product_id":"spyderco-manbug®-lightweight-folding-knife-mbkp-vg-10-black-frn-keychain-field-instrument","title":"Spyderco Manbug® Lightweight Folding Knife | MBKP | VG-10 | Black FRN | Keychain Field Instrument","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]\"\u003eThe Manbug was born from a simple observation — the Ladybug, Spyderco founder Sal Glesser's personal daily carry, was perfect in every way except one: it was designed for smaller hands. So Glesser made it better, and made it bigger. The result is the Manbug Lightweight — a keychain-sized folding knife that fits on a carabiner, disappears into a watch pocket, and cuts with an authority completely disproportionate to its 4.49-inch overall length. The blade is VG-10 — the same premium Japanese cobalt-enriched stainless steel found in professional kitchen knives worldwide — full flat ground to a precise, efficient edge that slices with confidence across every field task it encounters. The Black FRN handle is injection-molded with Spyderco's Bi-Directional Texturing for a non-slip grip in any condition. No clip, no bulk, no compromise. Just the essential Manbug platform in its purest expression — designed by the founder, carried by the professional, and built to stay on the keychain permanently.\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\u003eVG-10 Full Flat Ground PlainEdge™ Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.94-inch leaf-shaped blade is precision ground from VG-10 stainless steel — a cobalt-enriched Japanese alloy manufactured by Takefu Special Steel and heat-treated to approximately 60 HRC for an exceptional balance of edge retention, corrosion resistance, and ease of sharpening. Full flat grinding produces a thin, consistent geometry from spine to edge that maximizes slicing performance across the blade's entire length.\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 round hole allows smooth, reliable one-handed deployment with either thumb or forefinger — accessible even on a knife this compact.\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 Black fiberglass-reinforced nylon handle scales are injection-molded with Spyderco's patented Bi-Directional Texturing — angled ridges that provide a secure non-slip grip from any hand position, including wet or gloved hands in active field conditions.\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\u003eKeychain\/Lanyard Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e An integrated keychain hole at the handle end allows the Manbug to ride permanently on a keychain, carabiner, or pack attachment point — always accessible, never left behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClipless Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Manbug's clipless handle keeps its profile minimal and snag-free — riding flat in a watch pocket, coin pocket, or clipped to a keychain without the bulk or printing of a conventional clip knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstant Quality Improvement:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Manbug Lightweight represents Spyderco's C.Q.I. refinement of the original Manbug design — featuring screw-together handle construction for field serviceability and enhanced Bi-Directional Texturing for improved grip control over the original.\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\u003eDesigned by Spyderco's Founder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Manbug was personally designed by Sal Glesser — Spyderco's founder — as his own improvement on the Ladybug he carried daily. It is not a production exercise. It is a knife the person who built the company chose to carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Essential Expression:\u003c\/strong\u003e The VG-10 Black Manbug Lightweight is the baseline expression of the Manbug platform — the instrument against which the SPY27 variant is measured. It is not a lesser knife. It is the essential one.\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\u003eSpyderco Warranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Manbug Lightweight 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 1.94\" (49.3mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCutting Edge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.63\" (41.4mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.087\" (2.2mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG-10 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 4.49\" (114mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.56\" (65mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black 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 0.7 oz. (19.8g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarry System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keychain hole, clipless\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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