Hi Guys,
My first knife review so go easy on me!
As you will no doubt know the Native has been part of the Spyderco Line up since 1997. It's American made and as always with Spyderco their models are subject to change and review under their CQI Policy (Constant Quality Improvement).
The design has therefore evolved over the years and with the latest major revision being the Native 5.
The version of the Native 5 I have here today is the Light weight using FRN handle scales to keep the weight down and as a further boon it features no liners. The result is a very light and easy to carry EDC knife.
The FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon) features a Bi-directional texture which helps to keep a secure grip in the hand and the handle also has a generously sized lanyard hole.
The clip can be positioned 4 ways, for left or right-side tip-up or tip-down carry and sits reasonably high allowing for a deep(ish) carry.
As with all Natives it is made in Golden Colorado and has a secure lock back design. This particular version has only recently been released and has Blue FRN scales and a premium CMP-S110V spear point blade.
Hopefully giving it a long lasting edge retention.
It's a full-flat ground blade with significant textured finger choil and jimping on the thumb ramp.
The blade also has that lovely swedge line which is very distinctive.
On arrival the blade action is smooth but a little hard, certainly not a flicker like the PM2. I'm sure this will ease a little bit with use. I may also give it a couple of drops of oil and work it in.
To sum up then, it's a great size EDC, fits nicely in my hand, has smooth opening (though not flickable) and a solid and secure back lock. It's easy to carry due it's light weight and gives you security in use due to the solid lock.
The blade alignment on mine is perfectly centred with no blade rock in any direction and it's stupidly sharp straight out the box. Fit and finish therefore, along with production tolerances all seem excellent.
The Specifications are as follows:
Blade Length: 3"
Closed Length: 4"
Overall Length: 6.875"
Cutting Edge: 2.42"
Blade Thickness: 0.125"
Blade Material: CPM-S110V Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Dark Blue FRN
Weight: 2.5 oz.
Made in Golden, Colorado, USA
Lastly if you've kept up with my ramblings - well done!
If you skipped it all and just looked at the photos, I wouldn't hold it against you - but hope you liked them!
Cheers for now.
My first knife review so go easy on me!
As you will no doubt know the Native has been part of the Spyderco Line up since 1997. It's American made and as always with Spyderco their models are subject to change and review under their CQI Policy (Constant Quality Improvement).
The design has therefore evolved over the years and with the latest major revision being the Native 5.
The version of the Native 5 I have here today is the Light weight using FRN handle scales to keep the weight down and as a further boon it features no liners. The result is a very light and easy to carry EDC knife.
The FRN (fiberglass reinforced nylon) features a Bi-directional texture which helps to keep a secure grip in the hand and the handle also has a generously sized lanyard hole.
The clip can be positioned 4 ways, for left or right-side tip-up or tip-down carry and sits reasonably high allowing for a deep(ish) carry.
As with all Natives it is made in Golden Colorado and has a secure lock back design. This particular version has only recently been released and has Blue FRN scales and a premium CMP-S110V spear point blade.
Hopefully giving it a long lasting edge retention.
It's a full-flat ground blade with significant textured finger choil and jimping on the thumb ramp.
The blade also has that lovely swedge line which is very distinctive.
On arrival the blade action is smooth but a little hard, certainly not a flicker like the PM2. I'm sure this will ease a little bit with use. I may also give it a couple of drops of oil and work it in.
To sum up then, it's a great size EDC, fits nicely in my hand, has smooth opening (though not flickable) and a solid and secure back lock. It's easy to carry due it's light weight and gives you security in use due to the solid lock.
The blade alignment on mine is perfectly centred with no blade rock in any direction and it's stupidly sharp straight out the box. Fit and finish therefore, along with production tolerances all seem excellent.
The Specifications are as follows:
Blade Length: 3"
Closed Length: 4"
Overall Length: 6.875"
Cutting Edge: 2.42"
Blade Thickness: 0.125"
Blade Material: CPM-S110V Stainless Steel
Handle Material: Dark Blue FRN
Weight: 2.5 oz.
Made in Golden, Colorado, USA
Lastly if you've kept up with my ramblings - well done!
If you skipped it all and just looked at the photos, I wouldn't hold it against you - but hope you liked them!
Cheers for now.
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