Tenacious or Native?

Andrew Colglazier

Andrew Colglazier

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I want to buy a new clip folder for my son. He has a SAK OH Trekker, but it isn't convenient for him to carry as it doesn't clip to the pocket for easy take out.

He isn't a knife guy, but I'm learning him. He needs a good quality folder that can be used for work, not terribly hard use, but definitely needs to be a decent cutter for such things as hose, cord, rope, and cardboard.

He is forgetful and he does lose things, so I don't want to get him a really high dollar knife, just one which is useful, a good value, and which will last him.

I like the lines of these two knives, but am undecided. The price point is pretty good, and the sizes of these knives is about right, so if you have other suggestions, please try to keep them within those price and size parameters.

Which of these knives would you recommend?

Thank you!

Andy
 
I have a tenacious, and would recommend the native because you get a HUGE step up in steel, and it feels better in my opinion.
 
I personally would recommend the Tenacious. There's something about that swedged spearpoint on the Native that freaks "sheeple" out. The Tenacious has a more traditional blade shape that is more people friendly. Also the Tenacious is cheaper and has an easier blade steel to sharpen (if you want him to learn to sharpen his own knives). I also dig the G-10 and steel liners of the Tenacious over the FRN of the Native.
 
I'd go with the Tenacious. You get G-10 and a 4 way clip, with a decent steel. The FRN Native will end up costing you more and has fewer options for the clip. The steel is a lot better, but for someone who isn't a knife person and might be learning how to sharpen for the first time, S30V isn't required.
 
I'd go tenacious as well, for the above mentioned reasons and screwed rather than pinned construction.

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I just gave my son a like new Delica4 I had laying around. He loved it!:D:thumbup:
 
I'd go with the Tenancious. I've had mine for over a year now for a beater knife and it has held up well. Yeah it doesn't stay sharp forever but it's really easy to sharpen, which might be good positive feedback for a young person's first knife.


Oh not sure he's "young" but anyway I still say it's a good choice. I also like the size,shape and feel. It's a great value even though I was skeptical about buying a chinese knife.
 
Tenacious.

The Native is far more ergonomic [not a sleight against the Tenacious, but the finger choil really lets the knife melt into your hand], but the Tenacious feels like a hell of a lot more knife than the $30 street price. G10, excellent linerlock, high RC blade steel that is easy to sharpen, better edge profile and geometry.... it's an excellent introduction into the world of tactical knives.
 
I'd also recommend the Tenacious, for the price point it is a great knife. Had one since they first came out, have'nt been exactly kind to it and it has held up great. Good ergonomics, good middle of the road material. FFG, takes an edge well, doesn't keep it for a long time but is easy to sharpen. O/A for a knife that is going to a non-knife person I give the Tenacious a thumbs up.
 
Andrew Colglazier said:
How does the Delica compare with the Tenacious or the Native, sizewise? Smaller, no?

Andy
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I believe the Delica is a bit smaller then the Tenacious & Native.

For a few bucks more you could pick up an incredibly useful Manix 2. I've been playing with mine and I love it. Nice thick blade that would eat up abuse and ask for more. :thumbup:

Of those two, I'd recommend the Tenacious. The Native seems to be hit or miss, you love it or you don't, while the Tenacious has gotten rounds of applause from just about everyone. It is still an exceptional knife at double it's selling price.
 
Josh K said:
I believe the Delica is a bit smaller then the Tenacious & Native.

For a few bucks more you could pick up an incredibly useful Manix 2. I've been playing with mine and I love it. Nice thick blade that would eat up abuse and ask for more. :thumbup:

Of those two, I'd recommend the Tenacious. The Native seems to be hit or miss, you love it or you don't, while the Tenacious has gotten rounds of applause from just about everyone. It is still an exceptional knife at double it's selling price.
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I've wanted an original Manix for myself for quite a while. Unfortunately I waited until they were discontinued (I didn't expect that!), so I've been eying the Manix II. To me, though, the Manix II looks an awful lot like a Native....? So is that just me, or have others thought the same? :confused:

For my boy, though, I think the Tenacious will get the nod. He (at the age of 22) still has trouble hanging onto small objects, though he has done a good job of keeping his SAK (could be that he hardly ever carries it!). I'm just tired of loaning him my MUDD whenever he needs to cut something.... :grumpy:

I appreciate all y'alls input. :thumbup:

Andy
 
Go with the Native in s30v steel. I have both knives and the native is way better than the tenacious. here is why in my opinion: 1) ergonomics 2) light-weight 3) fun/ease of use, 4) build quality is way better. The tenacious is no fun to use and the build quality is not good, at least on mine. The Delica is nice, but I prefer the Native for heavier tasks.
 
Andrew Colglazier said:
I suppose I could throw the Endura into the running. It runs about the same retail as the Native....

Thoughts?

Andy
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The Tenacious is a cheaper beater knife. If your friend can handle sharpening, I'd still suggest that. For the forgetful this is a great entry level knife. Good edge retention combined with solid ergos. :thumbup:

The Manix 2 is under $80. Close to an Endura and a lot more "technical" looking. (Meaning he won't look down and say "You gave me a plastic handled knife?") Combine that with the amazing ergos and the CBBL and I'd say it's a winner for a follow up knife.
 
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