Ladybug Tanto

RJNC · #1

Ok so we have a hawkbill coming, Ladybug 2 is a nice sheepsfoot, and the regular Ladybug is a nice traditional shaped blade, how about a Ladybug Tanto next? Or what other blade shapes do you think would be cool for a Ladybug?

Jay_Ev · #2

I would love to see a ladybug tanto. Or a recurve edge like the Cricket.

RJNC · #3

I've always wanted to see a smaller clipless Cricket.

demtek9 · #4

RJNC wrote: Or what other blade shapes do you think would be cool for a Ladybug?

Wharny like the Kiwi...I'd carry that one. A sharp tip and a full length flat edge is much easier to sharpen on a little knife.

spyderHS08 · #5

Idk about in a ladybug but I'd love to see spyderco make some tanto blades in regular production knives! :cool:
I dont understand why they dont..

jonUSA,EARTH · #6

What about a Sage "like" series of knives...Same handle type and material, but with a different blade every time.Maybe a Military shaped knife so each blade shape could properly fit, and look right.

Blue72 · #7

I would like to see a sprint run of the jester in vg-10

D1omedes · #8

FFG Ladybug would be nice. Maybe add a wave feature?

clovisc · #9

Chokwe ladybug... :D

Agent_Ohm · #10

D1omedes wrote:FFG Ladybug would be nice. Maybe add a wave feature?

a wave on a ladybug? no thanks.

D1omedes · #11

BananaBoy_S4 wrote:a wave on a ladybug? no thanks.

Yeah, you're right. It would need to be big enough for a clip before it would be right for a wave. Just my crazy brain stirring up some thoughts. :p

Fred Sanford · #12

I don't get the Ladybug. As small as I go is a Dragonfly.

Blue72 · #13

David Lowry wrote:I don't get the Ladybug. As small as I go is a Dragonfly.

If you look at the ladybug cutting edge it is almost the same length as the dragonfly. I also find that most of the time that I use the dragonfly (my edc for over 10 years) I do not use the choil, making it a three finger knife. Due to this I switched to the ladybug since I get dragonfly performance (for the most part) in a smaller package.

#14

Interesting notion.

I think it would be wise to first see the reaction to the hawkbill Ladybug.

We made a Salt version of the Ladybug at the request of customers. We are studying results on that model as well. I thik they are all good ideas. The question is "are there enough customers that also have interest.

We don't mind making special variations of knives for our customers, but some items have such a small group of interested customers, that we end up sitting on inventory that slows down other models.

David,

The Ladybug has been around for about 15 years. It has been copied by the makers in Taiwan and the makers in China as well. Copies can be found in baskets across America. We are "honored" by their interest.

The "real" Ladybug is a little longer than the claw on a Bengal Tiger and 100 times sharper. VG-10 is an awesome steel. This edge resides in a politically correct package, it is socially friendly, legal in most areas and takes up less room than a tube of lip ice.

It is eaily carried and very convenient. In my opinion, the current Ladybug packs more cutting horsepower per ounce, dollar, or inch than any other small knife on the market todeay.

Have you carried one? Maybe it's just not for you?

sal

araneae · #15

I'm not a big tanto fan. I would be most interested in a Ladybug with a Wharnie or a clip.

mark greenman · #16

sal wrote:Interesting notion.

It is eaily carried and very convenient. In my opinion, the current Ladybug packs more cutting horsepower per ounce, dollar, or inch than any other small knife on the market todeay.

sal

Especially in SE-Its kind of ridiculous what can be cut trough with one of these guys. Can't wait for the hawkbill ladybug!

Fred Sanford · #17

sal wrote:...

David,

The Ladybug has been around for about 15 years. It has been copied by the makers in Taiwan and the makers in China as well. Copies can be found in baskets across America. We are "honored" by their interest.

The "real" Ladybug is a little longer than the claw on a Bengal Tiger and 100 times sharper. VG-10 is an awesome steel. This edge resides in a politically correct package, it is socially friendly, legal in most areas and takes up less room than a tube of lip ice.

It is eaily carried and very convenient. In my opinion, the current Ladybug packs more cutting horsepower per ounce, dollar, or inch than any other small knife on the market todeay.

Have you carried one? Maybe it's just not for you?

sal

Sal,

Very good info. I didn't know a lot of that. I own one Ladybug. The white sprint run model in full SE. This is something I bought for my daughter and she will get it in a couple years since she's 6 now.

I have never carried one. I used to have a Jester and it was somewhat hard for me to open with one hand.

I guess I need to get another one and carry it and see how she works.

You have a tenancy to rub off on me and make me think a bit more open minded about a lot of things. Thanks. :cool:

dialex · #18

I was tempted to cry out loud "NO" at such a blasphemy. However, after seing how cute is the hawkbill Ladybug, I think a tanto blade would worth a try too.

Doc Pyres · #19

How about a Ladybug Civilian? Or a Captain Ladybug. Labybug Persian, Khukuri, or Kris? Ed??? :D

RJNC · #20

I'd love to see a sprint Jester, great idea dd. I'd want it fully serrated though. Sal has an excellent point the Ladybug is far more knife than people who don't have one realize.