Native MagnaCut Plain vs Serrated, and how it compares vs. SPY-27 (user’s review)

[PiterM]

It’s not a review of a Native, because there are multiple great reviews already there. Rather than a review I wanted to answer the question - when it’s better to go full serrated, how both handle basic tasks, and if blue-handle SPY-27 version could be still a good choice for some users. I tried a lot of cutting scenarios and it took me many weeks of use. So enjoy (hopefully), but no worry, it’s not hours of read

And also I’m really curious what is YOUR experience with MagnaCut Native, especially the serrated one?

https://packconfig.com/review/spyderco-native-magnacut-plain-vs-serrated/

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[DeadboxHero]

Sal Glesser

 

[Officer's Match]

Quality stuff Piter, as always.

 

[TimButterfield]

Very nice article and photos.

I don't have the serrated version (yet), just the plain edge. But, given my current preferences, if I could only have five Spydercos, the Native 5 Salt Magnacut would be one of those five.

 

[kobold]

Thank you, awesome photos and review.

 

[Sal Glesser]

Thanx much Piter.

Nicely done.

sal

 

[marthinus]

Great review and writeup. Thank you.

 

[Wharn]

Thanks for your in depth review. Your input is always much appreciated.

 

[Toomanyquestions]

I have considered vibrant colors on a hiking knife, and now the review makes me wonder if a Native would be a better hiking knife than a Manix 2 LW.

 

[PiterM]

T Toomanyquestions -> It mostly depends on what you need… if that extra half inch at just half oz. weight penalty is what you need - Manix 2 SALT is a good choice. If you just want a razor sharp companion for your camp knife - compact Native is the way to go. For me Native is just perfect - compact, lightweigh, and with super reliable lock.

 

[WasCEG]

Good review- thanks!

 

[CDS]

Thank you for the review. The Native 5 is one of, if not my favorite!

 

[ADBrown]

Very well done piece (and photos!). Thanks for posting this!

 

[pyreaux]

Nice review piter.