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Is This a Native?
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sgt1372
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It looks like a Gen 2 S/S Native C41PS but the Gen 2s were reportedly made w/th AUS10 blades, which is what the 3 that I've got were made with.
See: https://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php?title=C41_Native
The Gen2 was also reportedly made between 1997-2007. So, it is certainly possible that later versions of the knife were made w/VG10 blades but it is an obvious question concerning the authenticity of the knife that any collector (like me) would raise.
PS: If you're planning to sell it, I'd suggest flipping the clip to the opposite side for right hand carry (which is what most buyers expect to see) and also to inspect under the contact point for any hidden damage.
See: https://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php?title=C41_Native
The Gen2 was also reportedly made between 1997-2007. So, it is certainly possible that later versions of the knife were made w/VG10 blades but it is an obvious question concerning the authenticity of the knife that any collector (like me) would raise.
PS: If you're planning to sell it, I'd suggest flipping the clip to the opposite side for right hand carry (which is what most buyers expect to see) and also to inspect under the contact point for any hidden damage.
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yablanowitz
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They did go to VG-10 in later production. I considered getting one just to check out AUS10, but all I could find were VG-10 examples, so I passed.
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Sorry I didn’t see this earlier. I'd suggest searching eBay under completed listings.
David Nowlin
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They changed the blade profile i see? I have my first Native 5 on the way coincidentally!
Op’s knife is very nice.
Op’s knife is very nice.
sgt1372
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There are 5 generations of the Native. The S/S version was the 2nd Generation.
They stopped using a swedge with in the 4th generation. BTW, the 3rd generation is numbered C78, not C41.
From top to bottom: 1) Native 1 Black FRN PE GIN1 (C41BKP); 2) Native 1 Black FRN PS GIN1 (C41BKPS); 3) Native 2 SS PE AUS10 (C41P);
4) Native 2 SS PS AUS10 (C41PS); 5) Native 3 Black FRN PE VG10 (C78PBK); 6) Native 4 CF PE VG10 (C41CFP); 7) Native 5 Black G10 PE S35VN (C41G5P);
8) Native 5 Fluted CF PE S35VN (C41CFFP5) and 9) Native 5 Fluted Ti PE S35VN (C41TIF5).
I also have a Native 3 Black FRN PS VG10 (C78PSBK) that is not in the picture. There is also a limited edition Native 3 Blue FRN PE CPM440V (C78PBL) that I've seen but have never been interested in adding to my collection.
They stopped using a swedge with in the 4th generation. BTW, the 3rd generation is numbered C78, not C41.
From top to bottom: 1) Native 1 Black FRN PE GIN1 (C41BKP); 2) Native 1 Black FRN PS GIN1 (C41BKPS); 3) Native 2 SS PE AUS10 (C41P);
4) Native 2 SS PS AUS10 (C41PS); 5) Native 3 Black FRN PE VG10 (C78PBK); 6) Native 4 CF PE VG10 (C41CFP); 7) Native 5 Black G10 PE S35VN (C41G5P);
8) Native 5 Fluted CF PE S35VN (C41CFFP5) and 9) Native 5 Fluted Ti PE S35VN (C41TIF5).
I also have a Native 3 Black FRN PS VG10 (C78PSBK) that is not in the picture. There is also a limited edition Native 3 Blue FRN PE CPM440V (C78PBL) that I've seen but have never been interested in adding to my collection.
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