The 'Swarm' | Spyderco Manbug®, Ladybug® 3 & Grasshopper™ Three-Piece Pocket Knife Set

The Experience

Three species. Three steels. Three colors. The Swarm brings together the Cobalt Blue Manbug in CPM SPY27, the Purple Ladybug 3 in VG-10, and the Blue Grasshopper G-10 in 12C27 Sandvik — three of Spyderco's most beloved compact pocket knives united in a nature-themed set that covers every member of the field party. The Manbug anchors the set in Spyderco's proprietary CPM SPY27 powder metallurgy steel — the same premium alloy reserved for the company's most performance-oriented instruments. The Ladybug brings the founder's personal carry knife in trusted VG-10. The Blue Grasshopper rounds out the trio as the largest of the insects — a 2.3-inch 12C27 Sandvik blade that crosses the threshold from compact novelty into genuine field utility. Three instruments. Three steels. Combined weight under three ounces. For the naturalist, the collector, or the field party of three who refuses to carry anything ordinary.

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 Grasshopper™ G-10 — Blue (C138GBLP) The largest of the insects. 12C27 Sandvik steel, full flat ground, peel-ply Blue G-10 handle, Torx construction, slipjoint non-locking, keychain hole, clipless. 2.3" blade / 5.07" overall / 1.4 oz.

Scientific Engineering

• Three Distinct Blade Steels: The Swarm showcases three of Spyderco's blade steel tiers — CPM SPY27 proprietary powder metallurgy (Manbug), VG-10 cobalt-enriched Japanese stainless (Ladybug), and 12C27 Sandvik Swedish stainless (Grasshopper) — a genuine cross-section of the materials science behind the insect collection.
• Two Locking Systems: The Manbug and Ladybug use Spyderco's stout lockback mechanism securing the blade firmly in the open position. The Grasshopper uses a traditional slipjoint held open through spring tension. Both systems are time-tested and mechanically reliable across decades of field use.
• Progressive Blade Length: From the Manbug and Ladybug's shared 1.94-inch blade to the Grasshopper's 2.3-inch field-capable length — The Swarm covers the full range of compact cutting tasks across three instruments calibrated for different use intensities.
• Trademark Round Hole™ — All Three Instruments: Spyderco's signature round hole allows smooth, reliable one-handed deployment on every instrument in The Swarm without mechanical assistance.
• Keychain/Clipless Carry — All Three Instruments: Integrated keychain holes and clipless handle profiles across all three instruments allow permanent keychain carry without bulk or printing.

Boutique & Conservation Values

• The Nature Party Kit: Cobalt Blue, Purple, and Blue — three visually distinctive, complementary colors that communicate the set's identity instantly. One for every member of the field party, trail group, or nature-minded household.
• From Compact to Capable: The Swarm spans the full capability range of the Spyderco insect family — from the Ladybug's refined 1.94-inch precision to the Grasshopper's genuine 2.3-inch field utility. Every cutting task covered across three instruments that combined weigh under three ounces.
• The Collector's Trio: Three species, three steels, three colors — The Swarm is the natural starting point for the serious Spyderco insect collector who wants the range of the family represented in one curated set.
• Country of Origin: Japan (Manbug & Ladybug) / China (Grasshopper)
• Spyderco Warranty: Every instrument in The Swarm 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

Grasshopper™ G-10 Blue (C138GBLP):

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

All Instruments:

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