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Spyderco Manbug

This is a Spyderco Manbug, 2.51" closed, 1.96" blade. Originally the handle was stainless steel bolsters and G-10 textured scales. The blade was VG-10 (straight spine). I stonewashed the blade and bolsters (all the metal actually). I ground the blade spine to "cup" the tip of my index finger for detailed cutting like cutting coupons out of the paper so I can afford knife stuff. lol I copied this shape from a Spyderco Jester knife. I also bought the Manbug with a ZDP-189 blade and FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon) handle. I put the ZDP blade on this handle because I like it better. So I have my favorite steel with my favorite handle (of available options) in one knife. I have put several different scales on the knife and this is what I put on there a couple of days ago. White bone from scraps I had but didn't know I had. lol I imagine more bone in this knife's future. :) I have seen some beautiful bone in the knives I've been looking at lately.

This knife has a few scars and dings. I'm proud of every one. :)

The scales look bigger in pictures. Does anyone know why? The scales are not PERFECT but they are flush with the bolsters. Don't know what happens in the pictures but I've seen it before. Appreciate any help on this. It just looks crappy in the pics.

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Permalink Reply by Jack Haskins, Jr. on August 10, 2013 at 19:35

Thanks Dale. The scales are "oversized". They are a bit thicker than the original scales. They were flat, the same thickness as the bolsters. I like the fuller feeling of the slightly thicker scales. Also, when using layered material like dymondwood you can "round" the shape to show the layers. Also, I'm still a beginner at this and hope to learn more about how to work with different materials.

D ale said:

I like the curve of the blade .. form & function .. nice job !!!

It appears to me ....

........... that the outside edges of the steel bolsters are radius-ed more than the outside edges of the scales. The way the light reflects from these surfaces/edges give the appearance that the scales are "oversize".

I don't "see" it as much w/ the green scales.

However ..... could be just me.

I like your attitude ... "This knife has a few scars and dings. I'm proud of every one. :)"

Permalink Reply by Jack Haskins, Jr. on August 14, 2013 at 10:27

Ok, another Manbug. I need to get more knives to work on. :) I left the lanyard tube hole off this one. Makes it look a bit more like a gent's knife I think. I don't use the lanyard hole all the time anyway.

Here is the Manbug with his big brother Sage4 in the same kirinite black mother of pearl materail.

I like this material but it can never be mistaken for real mother or pearl. Not even fake mother of pearl. For the kirinite material I consider it just a name to go by for pattern identification. I love the look but does it look like REAL mother of pearl. No.