Native 5 - the perfect pocket knife?

[boing]

Has Sal or anyone else ever given a rationale for deleting the Boye dent? It's such a great feature for closing the blade, I'm surprised to see it gone.

 

[bh49]

There are quite a few people, who absolutely love it. I am one of them

 

[5-by-5]

I don't have any use for it. It actually interferes with the lockbacks. I'm glad it's gone.

 

[cut it out]

I too liked it. Was great to help index where the lock is in the dark.

 

[Lycosa]

I can take it or leave it, the Boye Dent, but, the Native 5 LW is my new favorite EDC folder.
rolf

 

[Sal Glesser]

Has Sal or anyone else ever given a rationale for deleting the Boye dent? It's such a great feature for closing the blade, I'm surprised to see it gone.

The dent was a safety issue for the lock. Changing the lock well eliminated the issue.

sal

 

[boing]

Interesting. Can you expand on the nature of the risk? I'm not sure what "changing the lock well" implies.

And thanks for replying.

 

[5-by-5]

The dent was a safety issue for the lock. Changing the lock well eliminated the issue.

sal

The Dent is still on the Delica and Endura. So how about a detailed explanation for the omission.
Is there a time line I'm not seeing?

 

[bh49]

The Dent is still on the Delica and Endura. So how about a detailed explanation for the omission.
Is there a time line I'm not seeing?

Native5 has upgraded mid-lock. Delica and Endura do not.

 

[cut it out]

A native 5 LW will be my next Spyderco for sure!! Had a gen 1 original and gave it to a friend who didn't have a knife. But I love everything about the new ones.

 

[bh49]

Trust me N5 is much better that original Native. 20 years in development worth something. Native was a good knife. Native5 is the great in any flavor, but Ti Fluted and 2013 Forum are cream of the crop (my favorites)

 

[Lycosa]

Agree!^
Can the N5 evolve anymore? Maybe.
rolf

 

[bh49]

low riding wire clip on LW

 

[Lycosa]

I agree.^
Wire pocket clip too?

 

[James Y]

I just ordered a lightweight/S35VN, PE Native 5, mostly due to this thread. It will be my first-ever Native.

Jim

 

[Lycosa]

Hey Jim! Your other knives are going to get a rest.
Gratzee.
rolf

 

[whp]

I prefer the lightweight version of the Native 5. It seems to be very strong and has excellent grip. I don t see the advantage of the increased weight of the g10 version in a small knife.

 

[Lycosa]

Agree.^
I'd like to try the LW Manix!

 

[bh49]

Extra 1 oz of weight is not a problem for me, at least since I stated to lift weight
Frankly, I just love liners.

 

[abbazaba]

low riding wire clip on LW

Yes! I think the LW designation should translate to wire clip IMO. I put a couple grooves in one of mine so it would take one: