The 'Hive-Pack' | Spyderco Manbug®, Ladybug® 3 & Bug® Silver Abalone Four-Piece Pocket Knife Set

The Experience

Four pocket knives. Four members of the nature-minded household. One complete insect family set built around Spyderco's most distinctive compact instruments. The Hive-Pack brings together the Cobalt Blue Manbug in CPM SPY27 — Spyderco's proprietary powder metallurgy steel — the Purple Ladybug 3 in trusted VG-10, and a matching pair of Silver Abalone Bugs in 12C27 Sandvik steel with genuine abalone inlays set in precision-machined nickel silver scales. The Manbug and Ladybug anchor the set in premium steel and founder's heritage. The matching Silver Abalone Bugs deliver jewelry-quality craftsmanship on the world's smallest Spyderco folder — two identical crown jewels, one for each. No sibling rivalry. No compromises. Four instruments in four pockets, four keychains, four field kits — the complete family collection for the household that takes its time outdoors seriously.

What's Included

The Manbug® CPM SPY27 — Cobalt Blue (MPCBL) Spyderco's proprietary CPM SPY27 powder metallurgy steel in signature Cobalt Blue FRN. Full flat ground PlainEdge™, 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, lockback, keychain hole, clipless. 1.94" blade / 4.49" overall / 0.6 oz.

The Bug® Nickel/Silver Abalone x2 (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 each. A matching pair — no two pieces of abalone are identical, making each Bug genuinely unique while the set remains perfectly matched.

Scientific Engineering

• Three Blade Steels Across Four Instruments: CPM SPY27 proprietary powder metallurgy (Manbug), VG-10 cobalt-enriched Japanese stainless (Ladybug), and 12C27 Sandvik Swedish stainless on both Silver Abalone Bugs — a genuine cross-section of Spyderco's blade steel hierarchy in one family set.
• Two Locking Systems: The Manbug and Ladybug use Spyderco's stout lockback mechanism securing the blade firmly open during use. Both Silver Abalone Bugs use a traditional slipjoint held open through spring tension — universally legal, universally accessible.
• Jewelry-Quality Craftsmanship — Silver Abalone Bug: Precision-machined nickel silver scales with genuine abalone inlays, set in a flush interframe design with chamfered edges that highlight the abalone's natural gold-toned iridescence. No two pieces of abalone are identical — each Bug is genuinely one of a kind.
• Trademark Round Hole™ — All Four Instruments: Spyderco's signature round hole allows smooth, reliable one-handed deployment across every instrument in The Hive-Pack without mechanical assistance.
• Keychain/Clipless Carry — All Four Instruments: Integrated keychain holes and clipless handle profiles across all four instruments allow permanent keychain carry without bulk or printing.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• The Complete Family Pocket Knife Set: Cobalt Blue, Purple, and matching Silver Abalone — four instruments, four colors, four members of the nature-minded household. The Hive-Pack is the family gift set that nobody else is putting together.
• No Sibling Rivalry: The matching Silver Abalone Bugs give both kids the crown jewel of the Bug lineup — identical in specification, unique in abalone pattern. Equal in every way that matters.
• The Gift Standard — Complete: Four nature-themed pocket knives in a curated family configuration is the extraordinary gift for the conservation-minded household, the wildlife steward's family, or the naturalist who wants to bring the whole crew along. Built to last a lifetime of daily carry.
• Country of Origin: Japan (Manbug & Ladybug) / China (Silver Abalone Bug x2)
• Spyderco Warranty: Every instrument in The Hive-Pack is backed by Spyderco's manufacturer warranty against defects in materials and workmanship.

Specifications

Manbug® CPM SPY27 (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 (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 x2 (C133AP):

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

All Instruments:

• Carry System: Keychain hole, clipless
• Shipping Weight: 1 lb. (estimated)
• Warranty: Spyderco Manufacturer Warranty