Why didn't the Native Chief ever make it past Prototype?

[seelow123]

Well, Eric needs to make an account so we can nag him endlessly Looks like a really good design.

 

[Sal Glesser]

We've redesigned the model. 'bout 3.5" blade. Wider, tougher. Working on a new proto now.

sal

 

[Sal Glesser]

double post.

sal

 

[seelow123]

Thank you, Sal:thumbup:

 

[USAFSP]

If the Native Chief sees the light of day I will BE SO HAPPY! This is the answer to BM discontinuing the AFCK, which was my favourite all-time knife until they got rid of it, dressed one up, called it “limited edition" and started overcharging for it The Chief will be my new favourite knife if they are produced. SAL!!!!!!! DOOO EEEEET!!!! Oh and please not a liner lock unless it’s as thick as the liner on the GB.

 

[fielder]

That sounds brilliant!

 

[silenthunterstudios]

Sal, I might not camp out for one, but I will definitely be looking for these. Actually, I would camp out for a Starmate, I might as well sit out front of my local knife shop for the Chief model too.

 

[seelow123]

I almost forgot about the Starmate, It's such a rad design. The Starmate will be my first purchase, closely followed by the Chief.

 

[Shaggy]

We've redesigned the model. 'bout 3.5" blade. Wider, tougher. Working on a new proto now.

sal

Thanks, Sal! Looking forward to this one....
Will the new version have an FFG grind like the Native 5 or will it retain the saber grind w/ swedge like the original proto?

 

[Sal Glesser]

full flat.

sal

 

[Killawhale415]

Wait a minute, bladechick is a spyderco fangirl? Wuuuuut

I Absolutely LOVE The Native, And I Think A Bigger One Would Be AMAZING!
I Would Buy It, And Own It, And Use It, And Hold It, And Pet It, And Take Care Of It, And Love It, And Squeeze It....

Anyways, I Think It Should Be Produced, I Like The Foliage Green G-10 On It That I Saw A Picture Of.

And, Sal, It Would Be Awesome. And I Just Want To Say, I Am A Spyderco Fan Girl Lol.

 

[untamed]

post below. . .

 

[untamed]

I was late to the party for the Super Leaf, being disco'ed and all but I think I'll be waiting for this awesome one. I also had to bump this because of the latest in the rumor mill. . .

Hail to the Chief!

Would be nice though if it didn't have any "hard" corners in the finger choil/cut out like in the Gen. 5 regular Natives.

 

[zl1]

holy crap
that thing looks like a beast

 

[72jroberts]

I cant imagine the Native Chief NOT selling great! I would imagine that it would be snarfed right up and be in my pocket now if it were available.
Please make the darn thing and make it with a 4 inch blade- it's called the Chief, for cryin out loud.
John

 

[9blades]

full flat.

sal

Sal glesser you just made my day but there needs to be a swedge.

And here's a thread I started a while ago about the chief.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1025849-Spyderco-chief!

 

[nccole]

I was late to the party for the Super Leaf, being disco'ed and all but I think I'll be waiting for this awesome one. I also had to bump this because of the latest in the rumor mill. . .

If you want a Super Leaf, you can still get one, and for cheap.

 

[Topcatpt]

I would pick one up