IMO the MBC attributes of a folder is mostly found in the grip. Lock-up and strength is important, as well as the blade, but for me it all is secondary to a good and solid grip. For me the Li´l Temp has been an EDC for over a year, my current office surrounding is forcing me to look into something even smaller, which in my case became the Dodo. It shares some great features with the Temp.
anyway, both the Native and the L´l Temp have that mega grip Fred Perrin mentioned in his review of the original Native. Both knives lock into you hand, which is important to me for MBC folders. The Temp is better, since it fills my hand better, but moreso because the ergonomics complement the draw. Honestly, for me, the Li´l Temp just pops into my hand in the open position in a high speed simulated stress draw. The Native is not that good. I feel both are above average MBC folders. The Native is more basic, while the Temp fills virtually every finesse you would want in an MBC folder. If there is a more than average chance of losing my Temp, I carry a Native...or two.
Now the Dodo differs from the Li´l Temp in many ways, but you can still find the same basic ergonomics that not only help you keeping a good grip, but they also aid in the draw.
Wouter
