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Kershaw Thermite 3880BW vs Spyderco Ladybug 3
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 50% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 100% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 86% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 595% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 49% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 95% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Ladybug 3 stands out as the shortest option for blade length, with about a 45% gap from the closest alternative.
Kershaw Thermite 3880BW stands out as the longest option for blade length, with about a 82% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$30Most expensive
US$15Cheapest
Weight
139 g (4.90 oz)Heaviest
20 g (0.71 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
89 mm (3.50 in)Longest
49 mm (1.93 in)Shortest
Overall length
213 mm (8.39 in)Longest
112 mm (4.41 in)Shortest
Closed length
123 mm (4.84 in)Longest
63 mm (2.48 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
2.9 mm (0.11 in)Thickest
2 mm (0.08 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
8Cr13MoV
K390 or VG-10 or H-1 (variants)
Handle material
G10 front scale and stainless steel back
FRN
Finish
Blackwashed stonewashed
Unknown
Lock type
Frame lock with lockbar stabilizer
Back Lock
Opening method
SpeedSafe assisted opening via flipper and thumb stud
Manual (folding knife)
Clip type
Deep carry pocket clip, quadruple-position (tip-up and tip-down, left and right)
Unknown
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carry (EDC)Accurate cuttingQuick blade deployment
Everyday carryHuntingTacticalCampingSurvivalHikingKeychain carry
Not best for
Batoning woodUsers with small hands may find it largeTasks requiring lightweight knife
Unknown
Common praise
Comfortable and grippy handleSmooth assisted opening with SpeedSafeStrong frame lock with no blade playAffordable price with high performanceAesthetically pleasing designVersatile pocket clip options
Exceptional edge retention and toughness of K390 steelCompact, keychain-ready sizeSecure back lock and one-handed operationLightweight FRN handle with confident grip
Common complaints
Relatively large and heavy for some usersWeight biased towards the handle (not balanced at pivot)Thumb studs are superfluousHandle G10 texture less aggressive, could slip in wet conditions
No pocket clip includedVery small size may be limiting for some tasks
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