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Which Native?

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jla3156

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I love the look of the native and I finally got to pick one up and look at it in person the other day. But I'm stuck, I don't know which style to get. Plain or serrated? Coated or uncoated? Also, do they even make a coated pain edge?
 
Native 5 if you can find one. If you dont mind spending the money, there is the Native 5 2013 forum knife. Then you can also the pre order the Native 5 in 110sv.
 
I have had the native 3 in full serrations, and a native 5 in plain. I also bought my girlfriend the native 3 in plain. I personally prefer the plain edge to serrations.

The stainless blade in the native 5 is just a good looking knife with the stainless accents on the clip and back of the handle. I also prefer the g10 to the frn any day. If you look on certain auction sites the native 3 is significantly cheaper than the native 5, so do whatever your wallet will allow.

I have handled the lightweight version of the native, and that was the only one I wasn't crazy about. I edc'd both s
the 3&5 for years (native 5 currently) and you will not go wrong. Absolutely awesome knife.
 
Native5 plain edge satin S35VN blade and black G10. That's my choice. Is a beautiful knife.

Tbe fluted Ti handle version does nothing for me.
 
k1ssthecook said:
I have had the native 3 in full serrations, and a native 5 in plain. I also bought my girlfriend the native 3 in plain.
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C78 Native3 was discontinued several years ago and will not be easy to find.

jla3156 said:
I love the look of the native and I finally got to pick one up and look at it in person the other day. But I'm stuck, I don't know which style to get. Plain or serrated? Coated or uncoated? Also, do they even make a coated pain edge?
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Coated PE never was in regular production. There was sprint of 400 pieces several years ago.
Out of all currently available Natives I would go with Native5, it is about $50 more than Native, but IMHO well worth these money. Objectively better lock, also I prefer FFG with no swedge to hollow grind, I prefer G10 to FRN and screw construction to pinned. Even I carry today Ti Fluted, IMHO 2013 Forum knife is the cream of the crop. Fortunately for me I paid only $150 for it.
 
Native 5 for sure !! My favorite edc blade! It's so well made ; so beautiful! And I don't know about the other Natives , but disengaging the lock on the 5 is awesome . Best description for the action would be that it's supple. In case it isn't clear; I freaking love the Native 5!
 
Years ago I had a Native 3 and really, really, liked it. It had fantastic ergonomics and was a perfect EDC.

Mine was uncoated with a PE, so of course, I suggest that style. :D
 
ImageUploadedByTapatalk1390921876.835861.jpg You can't go wrong with the native, I like the 5 for the many reasons. Some don't like the weight of the G-10, in that case you can always chose the lightweight FRN version. You may want to check out the dealer exclusive brown Native with CTS-XHP.
 
jla3156 said:
What is the white handled native 5? I've never seen that one.
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That is the EDC Forum Moonglow Native and it's not exactly white, it's GITD and just comes off white in the light. It's more or a pale green-yellow when not charged, and glows brightly after some time in the sun or in front of a light.
 
Looks like I'm just gunna end up getting the life center exclusive native, then a 2013 forum knife when I can afford one.
 
Get plain edge. I have had both, and I found the edge too short for serrations to be efficient. I also think plain edge works better with the pinch style grip.
 
I got the KC Native a few months ago and it is a great knife.
Nice and light and super comfortable plus that steel gets crazy sharp.

Just this morning I got a Native in S30V with the Spyder edge serrations.
Normally I stay with plain edges but this thing is a beast.

Would love to try the 5 in S35V but it seems to be out of stock everywhere.
Lately my most carried Spydercos seem to say Golden on them (Manix, Millie, Native).
 
I'm glad I got my native 5 last year as it seems to be out of stock everywhere. It's a great little knife. I also have the KC exclusive. I think I like that one better. Super light and is very comfortable in the hand.
 
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