Today, we're going to look at two bits of proof that great things can come in small packages, and re-review the Spyderco Ladybug and Manbug.
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@traviswrigg51586 жыл бұрын
On the topic of Precarious Masculinity, there's a guy who lives down the street from me. He's a pretty big dude (then again most dudes are pretty big compared to me, my hands are littler and bitchier than Nick's based on how knives that he's reviewed that I own look in my hand) and he's about covered in tattoos and has a big giant Harley Davidson that he loves and has been riding around on for years and that he takes good care of. I first met him because he has a tiny little 5 pound companion dog. You know the ones, they look like mops with their own mobility. He was sitting at the far side of the park in the center of our town because she was scared of a German Shepherd in the main portion of the park. I've since gotten to know him, and that dog is almost always sporting a little pink ribbon and goes with him just about everywhere. The world is better for those two being around.
@brucemcintyre23836 жыл бұрын
Your observations on the psychology of masculinity are absolutely astute. Your EDC philosophies are one of the reasons that I subscribed to your channel. Very well done, Nick.
@kimwjustice6 жыл бұрын
Agreed. I subscribe to Nick's channel in part because I think I get where's he's at philosophically.
@JustStartingOut-nt8ve9 ай бұрын
It's so funny that a lot of men say they prefer ladybug just to prove they are man enough not to care about the name. LOL.
@danielohara34546 жыл бұрын
The comment section isn't nearly as toxic and insecure as I thought it would be. Excellent review as always Nick
@NickShabazz6 жыл бұрын
I've tried very hard to keep it that way! But more comments than usual have been getting trapped in the filter or removed. Lots of ugly around.
@porkfat81096 жыл бұрын
I don't care if it was pink, it's light weight, small and a one hand open locking folder. Big flashy knives have their place and so do these. Ego is a handicap.
@ericmitchell19116 жыл бұрын
I don't know, I might just go for the manbug because it is a little more homoerotic. Ladybug is so hetero.
@atl36306 жыл бұрын
It's very cis-gendered, a man and a ladybug.
@grandpaobvious6 жыл бұрын
A collection of homoerotic knives sounds like something they'd have at the Vatican.
@zacharysherry291014 күн бұрын
Legend
@eliasburgstaller45446 жыл бұрын
At first i thought they were delica sized because of your LBHs...
@jimmy86gti5 жыл бұрын
elias burgstaller LBHs?
@xabalba5555 жыл бұрын
jimmy86gti little b..ch hands. It’s a running joke on the channel
@47158269306 жыл бұрын
Idk why but I find the dragonfly far more aesthetically pleasing
@honestdave5 жыл бұрын
It's good little knife
@sst57846 жыл бұрын
As one of your female subscribers, I thoroughly enjoyed this mini rant. Cheers!
@hunterhaddad85955 жыл бұрын
I am 6ft 2 260 pounds, bearded, and loud. That being said, I love small knives, while I own some pretty insanely large knives (my double edged Esee 6 comes to mind) the dragonfly lives in my pocket more than any other of my knives, the ladybug is my go to hiking knife, it’s small, it’s light, and for what it is it’s extremely versatile. I LOVE little knives, they make me happy and I have no clue how to explain it other than “man, look at this little thing go” and it makes me upset that dudes can’t just fucking enjoy something without making it a dick swinging contest.
@philipjanes6 жыл бұрын
Great review Nick. I actually dont think $40 is too expensive. For a super high quality functional little knife thats not going to fall apart, backed by a great company, its not too much. Not when you consider it will last most of a lifetime using it for its intended purpose. I dont own one just because the cutting tasks I do combined with xl hands mean the smallest I go is a Delica. I also want a pocket clip no matter the size. But they look great to me for some people and if I needed a really small knife without a pocket clip, I wouldnt hesitate to pay $40.
@bruceleroy8063 Жыл бұрын
Especially when the majority of time it's all you'll need
@ianwoodland73796 жыл бұрын
"I could probably do 80% of my knife wielding tasks with this knife" The remaining 20% being holding up the local convenience store. But then, why else would you have a Z Hunter? Enjoyed the review. I look forward to your opinion of the salt knife.
@TheHumanFlag4 жыл бұрын
The Pakkawood versions of these are amazing. Just picked up a lady bug from the seconds sale in Golden and it’s a dream. It is actually disassemble-able now and with a bit better steel and the gorgeous mahogany handle make it a winner.
@The4cp6 жыл бұрын
My girlfriend carried a delica at work for a few years and the people at the nursing home freaked. She seen the ladybug and only pulls it out now. Still keeps the delica in case of random emergency though.
@px73555 жыл бұрын
freaking out at delica...hhhhhhhh😂
@sealevelbear4 жыл бұрын
I’m eyeing the Ladybug in ZDP189 for a fifth pocket (in jeans) knife. I think it is going to work great for mail duty, etc.
@visiblemode6 жыл бұрын
Love my Manbug. Just wish they hadn’t named it that way. Ladybug XL, would have been fine. Would love to see a ti handled/fully disassembleable M390 premium version. Dream knife.
@slick_slicers6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for including the Victorinox, Nick!
@jonahjonah0005 ай бұрын
My K390 Ladybug is one of my favorite knives. I wondered if you'd done a review of it, and I was pleasantly surprised to see you had and that you also appreciate this tiny but mighty knife. I really appreciate your thoughts on the lady-vs-man bug issue, and wholeheartedly agree that fragile masculinity is a toxic construct that unfortunately pervades our society. I feel that if your sense of your own masculinity and self rests on the name of your keychain-size pocket knife or the name of anything else you own, what you probably need is to work on loving yourself and maybe some therapy, and not to get a knife with a manlier sounding name... I love this little knife and I'm so glad you like it too and took the time to talk about it. Thanks for another great review, Nick!
@14981fc4 жыл бұрын
the only problem with these bugs is the high price, i used to throw in a couple of these ladybugs (before flat grind and manbug era) for presents whenever i ordered a new folder many years ago as they were fairly affordable. now for 50USD i wouldn't even order a flat grind manbug for myself
@Markstervideo6 жыл бұрын
I have thought about getting one many times. At the moment I am into flippers and have a Dice on the way BTW. These little gems will have to wait.
@CurzonB2 жыл бұрын
I have multiple Ladybugs, and I've always had one on my keychain for the better part of the last decade. Absolutely perfect keychain knife IMO...doesn't frighten sheeple, and for the odd small cutting task they work perfectly, and the car keychain adds the grip for the pinky finger quite nicely. I have a SuperBlue sprint on the keys for my daily driver (Colorado ZR2), but I do have a grey sprint run Jester which lives on the keys of my 350Z...same family of knife as the Ladybug, but the Jester is a little more interesting in my opinion. If the Jester was in a different steel than VG-10, and if it was flat ground, they'd be on opposite key chains. I wish they'd bring back the Jester as a regular offering.
@megawolfr1986 Жыл бұрын
The frightening sheeple is honestly so important.
@CSLFiero6 жыл бұрын
Now yerr a mayon! A maon myan myah myah
@NickShabazz6 жыл бұрын
That's a stellar movie.
@GadDanielP6 жыл бұрын
I actually bought one of each, even before watching this clip to the end. I think they both are nice and gems (!), and still I allready own a Firefly (so I know what I'm talking about). Thank you very much for the review and keep up with reviewing small(er) knives.
@Oldcoinsandstuff14 жыл бұрын
I have a ladybug but I only use it when nobody is watching...LOL
@kylem48986 жыл бұрын
I hope you give that H1 manbug a chance since I know you are not really a fan of serrated knives. However, that version in the spyderedge is great!
@ExsoLam2 жыл бұрын
Cool review, picked up a K390 Ladybug, like it a lot. Any smaller and it would be uncomfortable to open, but it isn't quite to that extent. Ladybug blade with the Manbug handle would be cool.
@gregwalker42366 жыл бұрын
ahh...the ladybug--a scalpel in my pocket on the keychain means i always have it when i leave home and have to leave my desert eagle behind....great review!
@zacharysherry29107 күн бұрын
I'm going to grind it down so the overall profile is similar to the Ladybug and less "tanto" but i like the slightly higher torsional power of a wider handle. Edit: i got the burgundy Man Bug sprint run in micro-melt PD#1. Very happy with it as an edc!
@j3o3006 жыл бұрын
I am pooping while watching!
@synthgal10905 жыл бұрын
Holy shit, same
@julienviapiana56644 жыл бұрын
I always poop with knife reviews or UFC. The best.
@kwilson48804 жыл бұрын
I'm constipated and can't poop and haven't for 6 weeks! Help
@kimwjustice6 жыл бұрын
Hi Nick! If you don't mind my asking, what are those small paper squares you use to demonstrate sharpness and for cleaning parts in your disassembly videos? They look super handy. Thanks for all the great reviews!
@NickShabazz6 жыл бұрын
Check my knife disassembly toolkit video for links :)
@kimwjustice6 жыл бұрын
Thanks much!
@TyMalhoneson6 жыл бұрын
Anything fits in his LBHs, So all points are invalid on being ergonomic. I'm kidding nick, great review !
@Liv1ngTheDream6 жыл бұрын
The Manbug will make you a goddamned sexual Tyrannosaurus!
@KnifeHandleSupply6 жыл бұрын
Good timing! I just put an order in for a ZDP-189 Ladybug to serve as a designated “desk knife” for the rare times I don’t have a knife in reach but need to open mail or something.
@louismeluso86336 жыл бұрын
The Ladybug lived on my key chain for years before I ever got "into" knives. The sadest part of wearing one on your keyring is showing up at the airport secutiy point and just then realizing it's still on your keys.
@YouGetSoAlone6 жыл бұрын
I have a dragonfly and feel it is the very smallest size I can use comfortably. These are cool, but just too small to use. But that's just for me.
@thelonerider56445 жыл бұрын
I like the dragonfly which is tiny. Not sure I'd like these only because of the one piece construction. That said while i prefer knives a little bigger i find tiny knives have a purpose. My dragonfly is nice to have for times I can't carry a normal size knife... ever try to carry a pm2 in cycling shorts lol! I imagine this probably fills a similar niche.
@bonydanza70464 жыл бұрын
Gettin two for my folks. Pops hates anything that takes up room in his pockets but he'll ask to borrow a knife from me or my bro just about every time we see him. Mom loves knives but she barely has any pocket space.
@TheTimLara6 жыл бұрын
Yep, Hap40 Manbug is 100% a gem. I carry mine all the time in pocket as my office EDC when I'm also carrying a clipped pen in the RFP and don't want two things clipped to my pocket. I forget it's there until I need it.
@bzr1606 жыл бұрын
For any UK viewer's please check online for the petition to remove article 15 of the offensive weapon's act (stopping home deliveries of knives). We need many more signatories to have a hope of stopping this. I hope you don't mind me posting this,just need to get the message out there.
@NickShabazz6 жыл бұрын
Email me a link.
@joshamaya1963 жыл бұрын
I'm glad I saw this and that you pulled out the dragon fly to compare. Im getting the dragonfly for sure now.
@pineapplej73105 жыл бұрын
I got a ladybug a while ago and it was really flimsy. While carving into a tounge pusher popsicle stick thing, i could feel tons of blade play. It was back and forth, with the blade moving back towards my palm as i pushed through the wood. I thought it would be more sturdy for a spyderco....
@themawsjawz_94916 жыл бұрын
I carry a stainless Dragonfly with the cute little etching on the side of it on occasion, and the blade still stains from time to time with the testosterone I emit from my body.
@jamesfair97512 жыл бұрын
So is the man bug still really sharp and slicey being thicker stock
@Laotzsa3 жыл бұрын
Best review Ive come across for this knife
@Bawrabawla2 жыл бұрын
I carry a pink knife because it is easier to see among most of my black stuff. My ego is too huge to care.
@RoyFernbach6 жыл бұрын
I like the Manbug a lot. I had one, gave it away and got the Manbug Superblue... a ton of blade for such the small size. That being said I also EDC the Cold Steel Frenzy from time to time. :)
@theprofnolan11766 жыл бұрын
@nickshabazz can you recommend a similar sized knife in an as good, if not better, steel, with a different lock type? Such as what the Manix does for the Delica?
@snoopybobber2 жыл бұрын
Stop selling me knives damn it! Haha
@Youtube-Censorship-Police2 жыл бұрын
"and particularly this part of the manbug really fills the hand"...😏
@119topdawg8 ай бұрын
Great review - I carried a Lady Bug for years until a friend broke the tip doing something he shouldn’t have…looks like a man bug is in the cards…
@CanItAlready6 жыл бұрын
Just to add a tiny bit more confusion, I have full flat vg10 ladybug that was a cutleryshoppe dealer exclusive. 😁
@rodneypearson69864 жыл бұрын
Just got the K390 version I'm surprised great pocket dropper Thanks Nick !!!
@sharpknivesrule60066 жыл бұрын
The Cold Steel micro Recon is a pretty sweet tiny knife, nice ergos for size and torx construction, about half the price of these, even the Nick might like a Cold Steel
@whatittooye2 жыл бұрын
Honestly the Ladybug is so unnder rated. I just put it in my pocket and forget about it and carried a bigger knife (Snap on 3" handle length 3" blade) for bigger tasks (it was used and abused AKA broke the tip twice in 3 months) and kept my Ladybug for small tasks. Found it in the woods in the creek luckily i was lookin down cause if you werent lookin down you woulda found it, sadly lost it 4 months ago but now im curious if i want the Lady or the Man version...decisions decisions
@uckBayNguyen3 жыл бұрын
I have the ladybug. I love the size but hate they don't come with a clip
@willblair89986 жыл бұрын
If the story is true, I’m kind of glad it happened. The Manbug to me has a cooler and more substantive profile and blade shape. Nice review.
@mindspinn3114 жыл бұрын
Been carrying a VG-10 Manbug on my keychain for years. It’s my most used blade. And the size is actually perfect for in-pocket carry with a small lanyard. Totally unobtrusive. And they really are good in the hand for being so small. That’s Spyderco’s obsession with ergonomics being adjusted for size philosophy. I really need to find a HAP40 version now since I just ordered the V-toku2. Fun fact, most carried knife by Sal Glesser of Spyderco is the Ladybug.
@honestdave5 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man. I like both. If I'd had to pick 1 I'd go with the ladybug solely because I'd throw it on my keychain and for a keychain knife I want it as small as I can get.
@honestdave5 жыл бұрын
Noe if I had to just carry it just in the pocket by it's self I'd go with the manbug just because it fills the hand.
@noahwaite89276 жыл бұрын
Take a shot everytime Nick says Ladybug or Manbug. See how far you get
@PoeInTheDitch6 жыл бұрын
Noah Waite You get all the way to the hospital.
@lunargentleman37504 жыл бұрын
I can drink a bit
@cloudcleaver236 жыл бұрын
They need to make a Little Bitch Bug.
@JustStartingOut-nt8ve9 ай бұрын
Does manbug have slightly but noticeably better ergo or negligible?
@d.nakamura95799 ай бұрын
Som people say yes, some say no. I think it’ll depend on how big your hands are
@JustStartingOut-nt8ve9 ай бұрын
@@d.nakamura9579 I went with Ladybug. At first, I felt that two finger grip was a little insecure, in theory before I actually used it. But, I attached a paracord and if I wrap the code around my ring finger and pinky or alternatively if I wrap the paracord around the handle, I felt that the Ladybug was VERY secure. With the paracord, I think Ladybug should feel much more secure than Manbug without a paracord. Also, since the paracord increased the stability so much, I do not think there would be any difference between Ladybug with paracord vs. Manbug with paracord. However, I think all this is pretty much theoretical because in reality, I have never had any use case that required this level of secure grip. For all use cases that I had so far, I never felt insecure with the two finger grip alone without wrapping the paracord. The paracord mostly helps not to lose the tiny knife or make it easier to find it if I misplace it. Bottom line, I think Ladybug is a better choice. Or, with paracord, I think Manbug does not offer any advantage over Ladybug.
@pieterd53764 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! You just made me feel ok with my crappy, wobbly Ganzo F759M 😃
@mt_baldwin6 жыл бұрын
You can't rely on sprint runs to boost the value of a spyderco model (i.e. the base version is over priced but the sprint runs are good value so it's o.k.) because they sell out way too fast, the Vtoku 2 endura's sold out on pre order for example and most sprints are gone in a few hours to a few days, they are for spyderco fans only and not the general knife buyer.
@PoeInTheDitch6 жыл бұрын
Well done, Nick. Great review...great lesson in there, too.
@SeanLiu8886 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the mini rant Nick!
@minkirby5 жыл бұрын
I love you! Thank you. Keep it going. I would love to have you talk about knives for (small but kick ass) women. Brooklyn!!
@jimmy86gti5 жыл бұрын
I wish they made one of these knives with a wire pocket clip, it would be a great knife. I have a dragonfly and love it!
@randywess13526 жыл бұрын
Nick why don't you take time out and write a book about your philosophy on life, about your life and of the knife world, it could be very interesting, thanks again for your review.
@brianleasure17886 жыл бұрын
Randall Wessar zen and the art of edc.
@randywess13526 жыл бұрын
Brian Leasure A perfect title
@grandpaobvious6 жыл бұрын
knifenews.com/tag/nick-shabazz/
@catv90856 жыл бұрын
I would so buy that.
@hashtagprincess6 жыл бұрын
So when do we get the high speed low drag review of the ladybug with that southern accent?
@ahawkuafie2 жыл бұрын
Is the ladybug 3?
@xDarkPrototypex6 жыл бұрын
Not hard core enough. Add a triad lock and 10mm bladestock. BECAUSE IF ITS NOT OVERBUILT, IT CANT BE A GOOD KNIFE RIGHT?
@rickterrance49813 жыл бұрын
They just need a pocket clip so you can clip it to your 5th pocket that would be perfection.
@DEATHMETALRUST6 жыл бұрын
I have a purple lady bug. Or rather I had a lady bug... my wife stole it.
@alexanderbinz73806 жыл бұрын
Its weird nick is the only youtuber i can think of who doesn't "wear XL gloves." maybe knife guys just like a loose fitting glove, who knows....
@KnifeChatswithTobias5 жыл бұрын
Like it but I think I’ll stick with The Dragonfly
@slick_slicers6 жыл бұрын
I bought my wife a Ladybug, but someone at her work pocketed it! Unfortunately, she had no idea how expensive they are, especially in the U.K., so didn’t bother trying to get it back... after all I could just pick up another one! 😳😞
@gerardmartyn1738 Жыл бұрын
Now in 2022 (when the knife was bought) The man bug was $65.00 plus tax. They are pricing themselves out of the general market. Too much for Too Little.
@haldendoerge6 жыл бұрын
Ladybug lives on my keychain. Along with my masculinity.
@jackalcisneros83853 жыл бұрын
I just got a new Dragonfly and it said 090v what dis that mean
@d.nakamura957910 ай бұрын
10:42 LOL
@zakattk0016 жыл бұрын
You should review an Off The Grid knife! Great video as always
@censusgary4 жыл бұрын
I can’t tell one from the other. Does the Manbug have a beard or something?
@davidno1minton9972 жыл бұрын
Cool
@jacobdaus38356 жыл бұрын
I don't know if I like that term: COMMUNE-ity.... Professor Shabazz. You do teach at university, correct?
@randallkelley35996 жыл бұрын
Crazy expensive for their size...I use one for me nails...but they get very sharp.
@pendulousphallus6 жыл бұрын
On the last review, I left a comment saying I would be looking for a Hello Kitty pocket knife so as not to be intimidating. This is a the horrible monkey paw realization of that wish. So kawaii!
@NickShabazz6 жыл бұрын
Alas, won't help. Fear finds a way.
@ianwoodland73796 жыл бұрын
Hello kitty knives exist. Albeit in Ali express... About £2.50...
@kaiz18456 жыл бұрын
If you really don't wanna be intimidating, just carry a Cold Steel Espada XL. People will be too scared to tell/show you that they're scared.
@px73555 жыл бұрын
@@kaiz1845 carry a medford and people will think u r carrying a paper weight, no one will be scared
@censusgary4 жыл бұрын
... But people will wonder why you’re carrying a ingot of pig iron around.
@Oldcoinsandstuff14 жыл бұрын
My ladybug almost looks to have a hollow grind??
@ocomegashadowstacking58866 жыл бұрын
Awesome sets!😊👌
@DPIDDY696 жыл бұрын
My wife keeps a purple ladybug on her key ring. I don't know how much she uses it but she likes it.
@sdnl28465 жыл бұрын
Make a good point, like this review
@djmay55885 жыл бұрын
You need to keep a bug around for comparisons
@joehalligan74974 ай бұрын
Cringy pun made me pull a tiny smile.
@abg1256 жыл бұрын
@0:31 Go Clemson!
@grimflipz6 жыл бұрын
Spyderco should make a knife called the spydermonkey!
@davidwatson30356 жыл бұрын
"Canonical size comparisons." Where else on YT would one hear that phrase and used correctly to boot? Nowhere. :)
@astian45675 жыл бұрын
After this video I want one!
@JohnFrumFromAmerica6 жыл бұрын
Got my dad a h1 ladybug he loves it.
@mikehunt74193 жыл бұрын
9:15 Not a man but infact Freddy Krueger!!
@Osprey19946 жыл бұрын
Both are available in ZDP-189
@Wojtekpl25 жыл бұрын
I EDC Spyderco Ladybug 3 British Racing Green ZDP-189 . Perfect little knife . My 'manhood' is definitely not in danger by that. :))