| We've all seen the buckets of key ring knives for | | | | 4. For the handle, you get the option of black |
| sale at the cigar or liquor store that cost under | | | | zytel, orange or black FRN material or stainless |
| $5.00 a piece. The problem with these "bargains" | | | | steel. I went with the black zytel version because |
| is that they have almost no lock strength, cheap | | | | I've had positive experiences with it before. Each |
| handles and poorly made blades. Spyderco takes | | | | material should be fine, it just comes down to a |
| the idea of a practical key ring knife and puts | | | | matter of personal preference. |
| their own high quality spin on it. | | | | 5. You also get the option between plain and |
| Here are my thoughts on the Spyderco Ladybug. | | | | serrated edge styles. The serrations seem to |
| What I like about the knife: | | | | come in handy for opening boxes, or cutting |
| 1. VG-10 is a high quality stainless steel, which is | | | | through fibrous material. The plain edge version |
| most commonly seen in knives that range from | | | | can be easier to sharpen though. |
| $75 and up. It not only holds a great edge but has | | | | What I didn't like: |
| the same rust and corrosion resistance that you | | | | The only critique I have is that the handle could |
| would expect from stainless steel. | | | | be designed a little bit more comfortably. While |
| 2. It seems that knife companies are constantly | | | | each handle style is durable enough to last a long |
| making their products larger and larger. In doing | | | | time, I think the finger choils could be slightly |
| so, their smaller and more practical designs are | | | | repositioned. |
| being dropped from the lineups. The Spyderco | | | | Overall: |
| Ladybug has a blade length of 1.94 inches, making | | | | With suggested retail values ranging from $39.95 |
| it legal to carry with you and large enough to be a | | | | to $54.95, the Spyderco Ladybug is not your |
| helpful tool. | | | | average key ring knife. The high quality steel, |
| 3. Spyderco's time proven lock back mechanism | | | | fantastic lock strength and rugged handle makes |
| does a great job of protecting your fingers. The | | | | this knife a trusted companion for years to come. |
| last thing that you want to worry about with a | | | | Spend the extra money and go with the Spydero |
| sharp VG-10 blade is lock failure. | | | | Ladybug. Your fingers will thank you! |