The 'Entomologist's Collection' | Spyderco Six-Piece Complete Insect Pocket Knife Set

The Experience

Six species. Six steels. Six colors. The complete Spyderco insect collection in one curated set — assembled for the serious collector, the dedicated naturalist, or the gift-giver who refuses to do anything halfway. The Entomologist's Collection brings together every insect in the Spyderco family: the Orange Dragonfly 2 in VG-10, the Cobalt Blue Manbug in CPM SPY27, the Purple Ladybug 3 in VG-10, the Silver Abalone Bug in 12C27 Sandvik, the Black Honeybee in 12C27 Sandvik, and the Red Grasshopper in 12C27 Sandvik. Six pocket knives ranging from the Bug's 1.27-inch blade to the Grasshopper's 2.3-inch field-capable length. Six handle colors chosen for maximum visual contrast and collectibility. Combined weight under five ounces. The Entomologist's Collection is not a starter kit — it is the complete expression of one of the most distinctive product families in Spyderco's catalog, curated by Midwest Nest for the collector who wants every species represented at its most compelling.

What's Included

The Dragonfly™ 2 VG-10 — Orange (C28POR2) VG-10 stainless steel, full flat ground, Orange FRN handle, lockback, 4-way reversible wire clip. 2.28" blade / 5.58" overall / 1.2 oz.

The Manbug® CPM SPY27 — Cobalt Blue (MPCBL) Spyderco's proprietary CPM SPY27 powder metallurgy steel, Cobalt Blue FRN handle, full flat ground, lockback, keychain hole, clipless. 1.94" blade / 4.49" overall / 0.7 oz.

The Ladybug® 3 VG-10 — Purple (LPRP3) The founder's personal carry knife. VG-10 stainless, hollow ground modified clip point, Purple FRN handle, lockback, keychain hole, clipless. 1.94" blade / 4.49" overall / 0.6 oz.

The Bug® Nickel/Silver Abalone (C133AP) Genuine abalone inlays in precision-machined nickel silver scales. 12C27 Sandvik steel, full flat ground, slipjoint non-locking, keychain hole, clipless. 1.27" blade / 2.94" overall / 0.4 oz.

The Honeybee™ G-10 — Black (C137GBKP) 12C27 Sandvik steel, full flat ground, peel-ply Black G-10 handle, Torx construction, slipjoint non-locking, keychain hole, clipless. 1.6" blade / 3.66" overall / 0.6 oz.

The Grasshopper™ G-10 — Red (C138GRDP) 12C27 Sandvik steel, full flat ground, peel-ply Red G-10 handle, Torx construction, slipjoint non-locking, keychain hole, clipless. 2.3" blade / 5.07" overall / 1.4 oz.

Scientific Engineering

• Six Distinct Blade Steels Across Six Instruments: CPM SPY27 proprietary powder metallurgy (Manbug), VG-10 cobalt-enriched Japanese stainless (Dragonfly 2 & Ladybug), and 12C27 Sandvik Swedish stainless (Bug, Honeybee & Grasshopper) — the complete cross-section of Spyderco's insect collection blade steel hierarchy in one set.
• Two Locking Systems: The Dragonfly 2, Manbug, and Ladybug use Spyderco's stout lockback mechanism. The Bug, Honeybee, and Grasshopper use a traditional slipjoint — universally legal, universally accessible.
• Progressive Blade Length — Full Spectrum: From the Bug's 1.27-inch precision blade to the Grasshopper's 2.3-inch field-capable length — The Entomologist's Collection covers the complete cutting range of the insect family across six instruments.
• Trademark Round Hole™ — All Six Instruments: Spyderco's signature round hole allows smooth, reliable one-handed deployment on every instrument in the collection without mechanical assistance.
• Jewelry-Quality Crown Jewel — Silver Abalone Bug: Precision-machined nickel silver scales with genuine abalone inlays, flush interframe construction, and chamfered edges. No two pieces of abalone are identical — the Silver Abalone Bug is the centerpiece of the collection.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• The Complete Insect Collection: Six species, six colors, six steels — The Entomologist's Collection is the only way to own the complete Spyderco insect family in one curated set. Orange, Cobalt Blue, Purple, Silver Abalone, Black, and Red — maximum visual contrast, maximum collectibility.
• The Collector's Statement: This is not a pocket knife gift set. This is a collection — assembled with the same curatorial intent that defines every product at Midwest Nest. For the serious Spyderco collector, the dedicated naturalist, or anyone who appreciates the intersection of precision engineering and nature-themed design.
• Exclusively Curated by Midwest Nest: The Entomologist's Collection exists nowhere else. Six specific models, six specific colors, assembled into one complete insect family set — this is a Midwest Nest original.
• Country of Origin: Japan (Dragonfly 2, Manbug & Ladybug) / China (Bug, Honeybee & Grasshopper)
• Spyderco Warranty: Every instrument in The Entomologist's Collection is backed by Spyderco's manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Specifications

Dragonfly™ 2 VG-10 Orange (C28POR2):

• Blade: 2.28" | Steel: VG-10 | Grind: Full Flat | Overall: 5.58" | Closed: 3.33" | Weight: 1.2 oz. | Lock: Lockback | Handle: Orange FRN

Manbug® CPM SPY27 Cobalt Blue (MPCBL):

• Blade: 1.94" | Steel: CPM SPY27 | Grind: Full Flat | Overall: 4.49" | Closed: 2.56" | Weight: 0.7 oz. | Lock: Lockback | Handle: Cobalt Blue FRN

Ladybug® 3 VG-10 Purple (LPRP3):

• Blade: 1.94" | Steel: VG-10 | Grind: Hollow | Overall: 4.49" | Closed: 2.56" | Weight: 0.6 oz. | Lock: Lockback | Handle: Purple FRN

Bug® Silver Abalone (C133AP):

• Blade: 1.27" | Steel: 12C27 Sandvik | Grind: Full Flat | Overall: 2.94" | Closed: 1.63" | Weight: 0.4 oz. | Lock: Slipjoint | Handle: Nickel Silver & Abalone

Honeybee™ G-10 Black (C137GBKP):

• Blade: 1.6" | Steel: 12C27 Sandvik | Grind: Full Flat | Overall: 3.66" | Closed: 2.06" | Weight: 0.6 oz. | Lock: Slipjoint | Handle: Black G-10

Grasshopper™ G-10 Red (C138GRDP):

• Blade: 2.3" | Steel: 12C27 Sandvik | Grind: Full Flat | Overall: 5.07" | Closed: 2.77" | Weight: 1.4 oz. | Lock: Slipjoint | Handle: Red G-10

All Instruments:

• Carry System: Keychain hole / clipless (Bug, Honeybee, Grasshopper, Manbug, Ladybug) | Wire clip (Dragonfly 2)
• Shipping Weight: 2 lbs. (estimated)
• Warranty: Spyderco Manufacturer Warranty