When will we see the Native 5 FRN?

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archieblue

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This is one I'm looking forward to! ...but it seems to be on the back burner. Anyone know the ETA for these?
 
It will be FRCP rather than FRN. Pics weren't allowed at the Amsterdam or (I guess) IWA meet so it might not be until Fall.
 
Hopefully never. I think that the G-10 Native 5 was a great improvement. I know that FRN is all but indestructable, but it still just feels like plastic. I've GOT several FRN Spydies including a Native 4, but I MUCH prefer G-10.
 
I am anxiously awaiting this knife as well. I had the G10 Native 5 but to me it was too heavy for what it was and the full steel liners had sharp edges. I already have my perfect knife, teh Military, but I can't wait for the Native 5 FRN or FRCP as that would kick the Dragonfly II out as the Military's companion carry. I think this version would sell better than the G10 Native 5
 
I hope that we will see in 2013. Sal mentioned long time ago that the mold should be done soon, but I didn't see it in 2013 Catalog.
I really hope that both G10 variant and FRCP will coexist. And waiting for FRCP because 2013 Forum knife as well as Native5 sprints are associated with FRCP model.
KrisOK said:
Hopefully never. I think that the G-10 Native 5 was a great improvement. I know that FRN is all but indestructable, but it still just feels like plastic. I've GOT several FRN Spydies including a Native 4, but I MUCH prefer G-10.
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Native5 is certainly improvement to compare with Native, but new FRCP model will be Native5 as well with the same lock, steel and grind. BTW, Native4 never had FRN scales. Native4 had full liners and CF scales, made in Japan with FFG VG10 blade.
Scale wise I will take wood or bone over either of FRN, FRCP, CF or Ti.
This is my EDC DIW Native5
IW1_zps0bb08563.jpg


here all my FFG Natives. Native4 is on the top, left

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Titanium was a generous gift from my friend Jack.
And of cause I need more FFG Natives, as well as Shaman and Chief.
 
bh49 said:
I hope that we will see in 2013. Sal mentioned long time ago that the mold should be done soon, but I didn't see it in 2013 Catalog.
I really hope that both G10 variant and FRCP will coexist. And waiting for FRCP because 2013 Forum knife as well as Native5 sprints are associated with FRCP model.

Native5 is certainly improvement to compare with Native, but new FRCP model will be Native5 as well with the same lock, steel and grind. BTW, Native4 never had FRN scales. Native4 had full liners and CF scales, made in Japan with FFG VG10 blade.
Scale wise I will take wood or bone over either of FRN, FRCP, CF or Ti.
This is my EDC DIW Native5
IW1_zps0bb08563.jpg


here all my FFG Natives. Native4 is on the top, left

FFGNatives_zps4360c950.jpg

Titanium was a generous gift from my friend Jack.
And of cause I need more FFG Natives, as well as Shaman and Chief.
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Very nice collection.
 
Well I guess I couldn't wait any longer. I endedd up just ordering the Native 5 in G10 again. I am going to give it another go around. Last time I owned it was before I picked up a Military so I was looking at it differently. I like carrying a companion blade to the Military and I just got rid of my Dragonfly II. We will see how she does as a companion piece. I really think an FRN or FRCP version (with the 5 blade steel and new lock back) will eventually surpass the Delica as the ultimate EDC.
 
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