Does the Native 5 have a bushing?

[Nikkogi]

Hey guys,

Does the Native 5 use the bushing system like the PM2? Sorry if this has already been answered.

Thanks!

 

[BenLong1018]

The G10 S35VN version does, but the FRN S30V version does not.

 

[ShepardCC]

The Native 5 g10 and the moonglow have bronze washers

 

[neffarious]

Yes the G10 and CF have the Para 2 pivot. Mine swings freely when i hit the lock.

 

[The Deacon]

The Native V has the same stepped pivot as the PM2. While I would not call that a bushing, Spyderco does. In the broadest sense, any knife that has flat washers between the blade and the handle/liners can be said to have bushings. However, to me at least, the term implies a sleeve bearing when it's used to describe a knife's pivot.

 

[JNewell]

The Native V has the same stepped pivot as the PM2. While I would not call that a bushing, Spyderco does. In the broadest sense, any knife that has flat washers between the blade and the handle/liners can be said to have bushings. However, to me at least, the term implies a sleeve bearing when it's used to describe a knife's pivot.

^^^ This is the correct answer. :thumbup: