Spyderco Bug

Flash · **on:** January 27, 2009, 05:56:17 PM

Dudes and dudesses,

I got my Bug today in the post.

I am hopeless on reviews so please feel free to ask any questions if you need to

The knife came in a miniscule cardboard box with a ball chain fixed to it. This chain I believe is more for show than anything else as I can not get it around my big fat head, but it shows that lanyards are possible.

The scales appear brushed chrome in colour and the blade is in a polished steel appearance. However, the blade is that small that the "polishing" is not of Spyderco's normal high standard.

The scales are shaped to allow a two fingered grip, making it surprisingly comfortable to handle and it feels "safe" to hold.

The blade is shaped like their UKPK model only about an fifth of the size.

I must admit on first glance the blade looks a little bit gimicky....however it sliced through a cardboard envelope that was well padded like... well.....a really sharp knife going through a cardboard envelope that was well padded.

This my friends is a very sharp knife in a very small package.

Whats best is that it is UK legal.

It is weighs next to nothing and is about as big as a pencil sharpener (but not those dimensions)....this is where the knife excels. I can not think of a survival kit this knife could not fit into....even those micro kits could accommodate this. Believe me this is a lot of knife in a small package

I believe they were designed as a bit of a "freebie" at various shows much like a T shirt with a company logo on, but Sal decided to mass produce and market them.

Cost wise I have seen them go (if you shop around) from £5 up to £20.

I would not buy one for a huge amount, but they are worth at least £10 of anyones money. Also, to be a real knife owner you must have at least once owned a Spyderco. Now you have a cheap way of doing this.

Its too late now to take photo's but if anyone wants them doing, let me know and I will get some at the weekend in better light.

Now my UKPK has a mini-me

Mike, Lord of the Spammers! · **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2009, 05:59:59 PM

Not good at review's he says

Top job fella

. Hopefully they'll be someone who'll be selling them in the UK soon

Benner · **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2009, 06:04:09 PM

I'd be really keen to see some pics as from what I have seen so far it looks way to small to actually be of any use IMO.

Flash · **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2009, 06:16:28 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 27, 2009, 06:04:09 PM

I'd be really keen to see some pics as from what I have seen so far it looks way to small to actually be of any use IMO.

True you are not going to fell a Canadian redwood with this...however

Question - Whats better than no knife?

Answer - A knife

Question - Whats the best type of knife?

Answer - The one you have with you, at that time, and is legal in your area.

In fairness its not far off the size of the smaller knife on a SAK.

I will wear it as a necker tomorrow and let you all know what happens.

Note....the back spring seems pretty secure and strong.

Benner · **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2009, 06:24:07 PM

Good points well made.

I think some in hand pics will be real handy though.

Flash · **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2009, 06:30:48 PM

Will do. If I am home early enough tomorrow I will sort out the photo's. Any tools you want them next to for a comparison?

Gareth · **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2009, 06:53:21 PM

Put it next to a 91mm SAK, most everyone will know what that looks like.

I think I like the idea of this but you shots (and what price I can buy it for) will help me decide. Nice write-up BTW.

Benner · **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2009, 06:58:46 PM

Quote from: Flash on January 27, 2009, 06:30:48 PM

Will do. If I am home early enough tomorrow I will sort out the photo's. Any tools you want them next to for a comparison?

How about a Vic Classic?

Flash · **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2009, 07:06:55 PM

Benner, sorry too late

Gaz...here you go.

Sorry for the poor quality....

Remember the bottom one is disproportionate as I have HUGE hands...but thats why the ladies LURVE me

cliosguy · **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2009, 07:27:57 PM

thanks for the pics mate

Flash · **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2009, 07:30:17 PM

No probs...sorry for the quality (or lack of it) as it is dark outside at the moment and my "Flash" is crap, unlike me Flash which is GREAT

Benner · **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2009, 07:47:39 PM

That is so tiny.

Flash · **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2009, 07:49:00 PM

Quote from: Benner on January 27, 2009, 07:47:39 PM

That is so tiny.

Size isn't everything

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2009, 07:53:50 PM

It looks to be about the same size as my Spyderco Tie Clip:

Def

cryptrick · **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2009, 07:58:19 PM

Def, is that Orange one in your pic a Ladybug?

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #15 on:** January 27, 2009, 08:02:55 PM

I cannot tell a lie- yessir, it is indeed a Ladybug.

Def

cryptrick · **Reply #16 on:** January 27, 2009, 08:06:41 PM

Quote from: Defender on January 27, 2009, 08:02:55 PM

I cannot tell a lie- yessir, it is indeed a Ladybug.

Def

Ta muchly, thought it might be

cryptrick · **Reply #17 on:** January 27, 2009, 08:08:50 PM

Flash, do you know what type of steel is used on the Bug that you've just got?

Flash · **Reply #18 on:** January 27, 2009, 08:33:12 PM

Quote from: cryptrick on January 27, 2009, 08:08:50 PM

Flash, do you know what type of steel is used on the Bug that you've just got?

Yes of course....its bright shiny steel

er no....no I don't

Neil · **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2009, 08:48:56 PM

That has some serious modding potential

Thanks for the pics

Really need a UK supplier now.

Neil

eodtech · **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2009, 10:49:51 PM

Spyderco BUG .99 cents

Grant Lamontagne · **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2009, 10:59:12 PM

Stop doing that Andy! I'm trying to behave!

Def

Gareth · **Reply #22 on:** January 28, 2009, 12:06:11 AM

Thanks for the pics Flash, now I know I need one.

cliosguy · **Reply #23 on:** January 28, 2009, 12:14:46 AM

Quote from: eodtech on January 27, 2009, 10:49:51 PM

Spyderco BUG .99 cents

why? now i HAVE to bid $:-\$

nuphoria · **Reply #24 on:** February 27, 2009, 01:30:29 AM

Anyone know how to get one of this lovelies in the UK without dealing with bloody fleabay?

want one....

want one a lot.....

And you're right chaps - size does not matter