Help me decide : Chicago , Ladybug, Manbug

[Cambertree]

I like the Manbug out of the options you gave. It's a good discreet knife to carry as part of a pair.

Downsides: it's so small and light, I fear losing it and not noticing at the time. And even with a lanyard bead or knot, it's not really a 'full grip knife'. My ZDP189 Manbug gave me the worst bite I've ever had from any of my Spydies, when I slipped closing it after slicing up an appetiser at a restaurant to share with friends.

The Dragonfly is on a whole other level, and I've used it as a 'real working knife' for years without any issues. That tiny pointy shelf on the back of the handle is genius, enabling you to take a full fist grip if you need to (depending on the size and shape of your hand - I take size L gloves). The ZDP189 Dragonfly is my personal favourite, but there's plenty of great options.

[Doc Dan]

Dragonfly, Manbug, Roadie, Cat (for size comparison)

[knivesandbooks]

I'd also say Dragonfly. Lil Native comp lock if you want to spend a bit more.

[Doc Dan]

The Lil Native is closer to the size of the Cat pictured above. I prefer the backlock Lil Native of that series.

My wife prefers the Dragonfly because it fits her tiny hands but can still be used for real knife chores.

[GarageBoy]

I can't get along ergonomically with the lady/man bugs - those finger grooves force my fingers in an awkward spot - 58mm victorinoxes work better

I'd go with the urban/chap/lil native/dragonfly size

[Ez556]

Out of that list I’d go for the Chicago. The construction is the most robust and the newest versions have BD1N which is the best steel out of the three as well. I’d highly recommend the Lil’ Native as well though if you can stretch for it.

[Jazz]

Of those three, here’s my two cents.

https://youtu.be/OFsLeBGrvPQ

[cabfrank]

I have no experience with the Chap or Chicago, so excluding those, if I were choosing only one, I'd say Dragonfly. It's not much bigger, but there is enough difference to make it a one knife option, and it has a clip. I also have a Lady and Manbug, and both are great. It's probably a coin flip between them, each with some advantages and disadvantages. I carry the Dragonfly much more often though, and save the little ones for dress pants, or when I probably won't absolutely need a knife, but will probably find one handy for something anyway.