Built for life around the water, the Spyderco Manbug Salt is a compact folding knife that delivers serious cutting performance in a package you’ll barely notice in your pocket. Designed as a tougher, slightly larger companion to the Ladybug, the Manbug has earned a following of its own, and the Salt version takes that proven design into demanding wet environments.
At the heart of the Manbug Salt is a 1.9-inch sheepsfoot blade hollow ground from H-2 steel, one of the most corrosion-resistant steels in Spyderco’s Salt Series. The blunt sheepsfoot profile provides a controlled cutting edge while minimizing the risk of an accidental puncture, making it particularly well suited for marine and utility tasks. Its fully serrated SpyderEdge configuration gives this pint-sized folder exceptional bite, especially when cutting through fibrous materials such as rope, webbing, cordage, and netting.
Opening the Manbug Salt is quick and straightforward thanks to Spyderco’s Trademark Round Hole. The generous opening hole lets you deploy the blade easily without relying on a fingernail, even when your hands are wet or you’re wearing gloves. Once open, the stout back lock keeps the blade securely in place during hard-use cutting.
The handle is molded from fiberglass-reinforced nylon, giving the Manbug Salt a lightweight yet durable foundation. Its high-traction Bi-Directional Texture pattern provides a dependable grip when conditions get slick, while the brilliant yellow color makes the knife easy to spot in a boat, tackle box, work area, or outdoor kit. An oversized lanyard hole adds another layer of versatility, giving you plenty of room to attach a lanyard, safety line, or keychain.
Measuring just 4.4 inches overall and weighing a mere 0.8 ounces, the Manbug Salt is remarkably easy to carry without sacrificing capability. Its 2.5-inch closed length makes it an excellent choice for compact everyday carry, while its corrosion-resistant construction makes it especially appealing to anglers, boaters, divers, rescue professionals, and anyone who regularly works in wet or humid conditions.
Made in Japan, the Spyderco Manbug Salt combines proven Spyderco ergonomics, high-traction construction, extreme corrosion resistance, and a highly effective serrated edge into one compact tool. When you need dependable cutting power in a small package, this bright yellow Salt Series folder is ready to work.
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