New Native 5

TinyDog · Apr 16, 2015

I recieved my first Spyderco yesterday. I have been collecting traditional and newer folders for some years now and never owned a Spyderco. Mainly because of their overall looks. I am conservative in nature so most of the blade styles are not appealing to me. Recently saw IMO one that looks perfect, the native 5 in S35VN, G10 scales, conservative overall appearance for a Spyderco, and the new pivot style.

overall extremely pleased with the knife, one of the sharpest Out of box knives I have ever had. Blade centering is not perfect but close and it wil be a Edc in every way so that does not bother me. Time will tell but based on first impressions this knife will be in my pocket for some long rides in the future.....

@LeathermanGX · Apr 16, 2015

Love the Native

- SpyderMan - · Apr 16, 2015

I love the Native 5, as well. One of my favourite Spyderco's.

dreadpirate · Apr 16, 2015

love my Native 5 light weight.

FriarPhenn · Apr 16, 2015

That's the one that got me hooked on Spydies. Once you're okay with the N5, the others start looking right-purdy.

vanslem6 · Apr 16, 2015

I was bummed to find the G10 version discontinued. Still eyeing the lwt version though.

dhunley1 · Apr 16, 2015

The G10 Native 5 is my favorite EDC folder, without a doubt.

mastiffhound · Apr 17, 2015

vanslem6 said:
I was bummed to find the G10 version discontinued. Still eyeing the lwt version though.

When was this? The G-10 version is listed in the new Product Guide, if it's discontinued I'll be very surprised!

dreadpirate · Apr 17, 2015

vanslem6 said:
I was bummed to find the G10 version discontinued. Still eyeing the lwt version though.

http://www.nationalknives.com/spyderco-native-5-c41gp5-folding-knife-3-plainedge-blade-black-g10/

trevitrace · Apr 17, 2015

dreadpirate said:
http://www.nationalknives.com/spyderco-native-5-c41gp5-folding-knife-3-plainedge-blade-black-g10/

Just about to mention them. One of my favorites.

Joe58 · Apr 17, 2015

dreadpirate said:
http://www.nationalknives.com/spyderco-native-5-c41gp5-folding-knife-3-plainedge-blade-black-g10/

Perhaps I'm not seeing where it indicates the G10 Native is discontinued on your link there. Entirely possible I'm missing it. I checked a couple other vendors and the Spyderco online catalog and seen no indication it was discontinued. Dunno.

vanslem6 · Apr 17, 2015

It's possible that it isn't, but I thought I read somewhere that it was discontinued. Perhaps just out of stock at most places. I'd totally pull the trigger on that one, but I just got a new knife a couple days ago. Trying to exercise some restraint and only buy 1 knife per quarter.

- SpyderMan - · Apr 17, 2015

I haven't seen any indication of it being discontinued, but it's definitely sold out at a lot of places.

Terrific knife!

vanslem6 · Apr 17, 2015

That must be the case then, my mistake! Guess I'll put it back on 'the short list' with the Roc, the Green G10 Military and G10 Dragonfly. Good news. :thumbup:

SAKsRCool · Apr 17, 2015

The native 5 has become my favorite model. It's a folding "enuff" to me.

Spacetug · Apr 17, 2015

Even better because it has an amazing choil. ( I love my enuff--great ergos--but the Native is my fave too.)

blanex1 · Apr 17, 2015

i just got my NATIVE 5 with the G10/S35VN also has become my best EDC, and i would say its one of spyderco's best lock backs vary solid folder.

vmmvmmm · Apr 17, 2015

That one rides with me more than any other I have. Great knife.

22-rimfire · Apr 17, 2015

I have the Native 5 in S35VN and I like it. It is smoother than my original Native (from Walmart). That one happened to be my very first Spyderco.

Fanglekai · Apr 17, 2015

The Native 5 is a great size and feels really solid. I carry my 2013 Forum version every so often.