Question about the Native 5 LW

[DangerZone98]

Would a Native sit well in fairly large hands? I have a Para 3 LW and my pinky just barely holds on to the last bit of handle (without using the finger choil) if that makes any sense.

 

[353]

It's smaller than the Para 3, but using the choil I think you would be golden.

The Native 5 LW is a really solid workhorse folding knife, the backlock is very sturdy on these.

 

[Tuna]

I have a Native 5 LW, and I wear a size 10 glove for reference. The knife is very comfortable to grip using the choil, and that is always the way I grip the knife during use. Without using the choil, I can still get all four fingers on the handle, but my pinky is pretty much flush with the end of the handle. Assuming it fits your hand I don't think you can go wrong with the knife.

 

[Cscotttsss]

I think you'll be fine. I own both the Para 3 LW and a few Native 5 LW's and probably prefer the ergos of the Native.

 

[marcus52AR]

Fits my XL hands surprisingly well for the size. The forward choil helps to make for a solid grip.

 

[DangerZone98]

Thanks for the replies, folks. Cleared up a lot.

 

[VashHash]

One thing I like about the native is the way the handle ends. If I grip it before the choil my pinky hangs off and it's still pretty comfy. There's no hook or anything so it's a smooth transition for me. If I used a fob my pinky could grab it.

 

[MarkN86]

I'm 6'5, weigh north of 260, and I can't find a pair of gloves to fit right. I have a Native 5 G10 and it fits my hand like nothing else when using the forward choil, but feels a little too short if I grip it only by the handle. Having the choil there makes it feel awkward to hold it by the handle alone anyway, doesn't bother me a bit to use the forward grip.