I've decided to buy a Manbug... a little help?

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SpyderManBH

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So I'm going to get a manbug, all you manbug owners out there help me out. Did you get the vg10 version or the zdp189? Which of the two would you recommend?
 
I would get the VG-10 version. Easier to sharpen, better corrosion resistance. You would have to be cutting a ton of abrasive stuff like cardboard for the ZDP to stand out.
 
Get the VG-10. The ZDP can be a nightmare to sharpen. The FRN is a very nice little knife and is super light. The G10 is classy looking but a bit heavier. I bought the G10 as I do not put mine on a key chain.
 
DocT said:
Get the VG-10. The ZDP can be a nightmare to sharpen. The FRN is a very nice little knife and is super light. The G10 is classy looking but a bit heavier. I bought the G10 as I do not put mine on a key chain.
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Do you think the G10 would be too heavy to put onto a keychain? It looks alot nicer so I want to get the G10 version, but if its too heavy ill have to go with FRN :thumbdn:
 
Def. go with the FRN...otherwise you're defeating one of the main purposes of the Manbug design, IMHO-- that being, having a Dragonfly sized edge in a practically non-existent pocketable package.

I got VG10 & ZDP models...love em both...if you're planning on just one, go with the VG10, it's a WINNER....you won't notice much performance difference with typical Manbug tasks and the buy-in cost is less...

You'll have a bit less investment in time sharpening with the VG10, also. But, I haven't found ZDP189 being that much of a bear to sharpen, either.

Had a G10 Manbug...gave it to the postman for Christmas this past year--he carries it on his route everyday...

I didn't like it because it seemed too dense for such a small knife, YMMV

I am not a proponent of putting a lot of things on a keychain because of added weight on your ignition switch and the G10 Manbug would surely add to it.

Good solid LBK, but the added weight & cost of the G10 model is not the right balance for me.
 
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Uh, just out of curiosity . . . how thick is the Manbug? It's easy to get the various lengths (open, blade, closed), weight, and blade thickness. But I haven't been able to find handle thickness for the Manbug (the ZDP Ladybug -- .311 inches according to BladeHQ). Pondering putting one not on a keychain, but in a wallet.
 
ZDP-189. Super steel for a super little knife. Once sharp, it will stay that way for a long time. Price premium is not that much. My Manbug is on my key chain for those rare times that is it more convenient to access than my regular edc.
 
I got a Hitachi superblue sprint run Manbug, love that blade and how useful this little thing really is. To be honest, it's more than adequate for daily use for such a toy like size, you can't ask for anything sharper and it slice open anything you meet the blade with...

Definately get the superblue if you can still find one
 
Stand Straight said:
ZDP-189. Super steel for a super little knife. Once sharp, it will stay that way for a long time. Price premium is not that much. My Manbug is on my key chain for those rare times that is it more convenient to access than my regular edc.
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+1

I have the ZDP 189 in my Carbon Caly 3, dragonfly and delica, the blade holds edge really well, I would say 30% longer from the way I use my knifes-- cardboard, I eat my fruit with them, blistered packs, papers (lots of them) it's kinda addictive how they slice the paper, all in all, anything I can put a knife to it I use it.

Sharpening wise, I use sharpmaker, I only use the white fine ceramic rods and polish the edges with the ultra fine rods that are sold separately ( for these blades I use straight 30 degree and skip the 40 degree micro bevel ) they come out razer sharp and the edges are fine - I do 20 passes with the fine rod corners 20 passes with fine rod flat side and then 40 passes with ultra fines on the flat side.
 
SpyderManBH said:
Do you think the G10 would be too heavy to put onto a keychain? It looks alot nicer so I want to get the G10 version, but if its too heavy ill have to go with FRN :thumbdn:
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G10 at 1.5 ounces I don't consider that heavy, the FRN is a little less than half that. My car key weights a smidge more than that, add to that a couple house keys and another padlock key.
 
SpyderManBH said:
Do you think the G10 would be too heavy to put onto a keychain? It looks alot nicer so I want to get the G10 version, but if its too heavy ill have to go with FRN :thumbdn:
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It is not too heavy, but it is heavier than the FRN as it has full steel liners. It is a classy knife and one of the nicest looking made by anybody. It looks, to me, like a modern take on a beautiful traditional barlow or jack. Very nice and one of my favorites.
 
Ecchi-Spud said:
Uh, just out of curiosity . . . how thick is the Manbug? It's easy to get the various lengths (open, blade, closed), weight, and blade thickness. But I haven't been able to find handle thickness for the Manbug (the ZDP Ladybug -- .311 inches according to BladeHQ). Pondering putting one not on a keychain, but in a wallet.
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Actually, there is a thread on here, somewhere, about using these little knives as "button hole" knives to carry concealed in your shirt.
 
Here's what I did with the ladybug and also my man bugs so you know it can be very useful:

This is to lock the blade and easy to put on key chains or bag, belt loop ext... And now it got balls so it's a man bug

Also gained 2 inches of finger purchase on the little thing and a lot more comfy to use









 
I've been considering the G 10 Manbug for a little while now, I've got 3 kids now so I figure a smaller knife would come in handy, kids birthdays opening cards and gifts instead of using my mini grip, would also work well with a suit. I'm hoping to get one for Father's Day.
 
I like vg-10 more than zdp as it is easier to get sharpened. For manbug, I prefer frn version more than g10.
 
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