Gear Outta the Closet: Bite Size Spydercos Recoil Staff November 24, 2015 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Read our affiliate policy. Find out more about how we test products. Spyderco has quite the lineup of knives both big and small. Today we look at a couple we have featured in print in the past that slide easily into a pocket or get lost at the bottom of the RECOIL gear closet. Spyderco Cricket MSRP $115 Overall Length – 4.75″ Length Closed – 2.75″ Blade Material – VG-10 Frame Material – Stainless Steel When closed the Cricket with its S shaped blade forms a near perfect oval. The knife incorporates one of my favorite lock types the frame lock. This lock design was invented by the very popular and pretty cool dude Chris Reeve. It gets rid of the extra bulk from the scale and lends itself to a very slim knife. The blade has Spyderco's SpyderEdge which has some aggressive serrations making this knife a good hacking knife (boxes you have met your match). The sharp curved point allows for detail work when a bit of precision is required. The knife also comes in plain edge if you aren't a serrations person. The pocket clip works at holding it in your pocket, holding money or even as a tie clip. Spyderco Manbug Lightweight MSRP $75 Overall Length – 4.46″ Length Closed – 2.51″ Blade Material – VG-10 Frame Material – FRN The Manbug was designed after the creator of Spyderco Sal Glesser found himself carrying the Ladybug most often because it fit so well in a pocket. He decided that he wanted to make a knife that fit well in the pocket but was still able to cut far above its size and didn't have lady in the name for those macho men. We gotta agree this knife feels great even in giant gorilla paws and came shaving sharp. The Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon handle with Bi-Directional grip keeps the tiny handle in your hand. The lockback locks the blade solidly open and the Spyderco Hole in the blade allows your thumb to easily manipulate the blade. You can get some other awesome knives here like the Manix 2 (another knife we like), or you can check them out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. #outtathecloset #secondlook #takeanotherlookatthegear #Spyderco #knifeporn #bladeporn Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
