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While I realize that some of the more experienced forumites will roll their eyes when they see another thread in praise of the Native, I just can't NOT say something about the high quality of knife to others! Last night I was strolling through my local Wal-Mart and saw the Native's picture on the display case. It just seemed to be calling my name!
While I have many Spydercos including several Military models, Chinooks, a Little Temperance, the Caly3, a Pacific Salt, a Dragonfly, and a host of others that are not coming to mind or are antiquated, I have never handled a Native. I asked the girl behind the counter in the sporting goods section to handle it and promptly bought it for $42.14.
I cannot believe such an ergonomic, sharp, high-performance blade made in the United States out of such good steel (CPM S30V) can be had for such a low, low price. It is the greatest general-knife buy one could ever hope to receive, especially from a major retail outlet. The build was flawless...after hearing complaints about negative lockup and minor cosmetic flaws, I checked the blade prior to purchase. The grind was even, the lockup incredibly solid, all the pins in place and the FRN handle perfectly molded and extremely comfortable in the hand. The knife opened smooth and was razor sharp. It was a quintessential example of an American product being comparable in price to foreign goods but so vastly superior in quality. Now, that Native rides in my pocket instead of my more expensive Spydercos and other blades just because I can't get over it. It is one of the best EDCs I've seen.
In summation, thanks Spyderco for making such a quality product I can buy without thinking about and use without worrying about! Your dedication to the customers and our service is commendable! More experiences to follow...
God bless you, America, and our men and women overseas.
KATN,
Wade
While I have many Spydercos including several Military models, Chinooks, a Little Temperance, the Caly3, a Pacific Salt, a Dragonfly, and a host of others that are not coming to mind or are antiquated, I have never handled a Native. I asked the girl behind the counter in the sporting goods section to handle it and promptly bought it for $42.14.
I cannot believe such an ergonomic, sharp, high-performance blade made in the United States out of such good steel (CPM S30V) can be had for such a low, low price. It is the greatest general-knife buy one could ever hope to receive, especially from a major retail outlet. The build was flawless...after hearing complaints about negative lockup and minor cosmetic flaws, I checked the blade prior to purchase. The grind was even, the lockup incredibly solid, all the pins in place and the FRN handle perfectly molded and extremely comfortable in the hand. The knife opened smooth and was razor sharp. It was a quintessential example of an American product being comparable in price to foreign goods but so vastly superior in quality. Now, that Native rides in my pocket instead of my more expensive Spydercos and other blades just because I can't get over it. It is one of the best EDCs I've seen.
In summation, thanks Spyderco for making such a quality product I can buy without thinking about and use without worrying about! Your dedication to the customers and our service is commendable! More experiences to follow...
God bless you, America, and our men and women overseas.
KATN,
Wade
