Spyderco Native Lightweight Plain Edge Knife, Black

by Spyderco

Product Features

• Compact US-made folding knife with exceptional ergonomics for cutting performance and comfort
• Hollow-ground blade made from premium CPM-S30V stainless steel features a plain (PlainEdge) cutting edge
• High-strength back lock mechanism with David Boye Dent ensures safe, secure blade lock-up
• Injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon handle with textured pattern for a positive grip
• Reversible black steel pocket clip supports left or right-side tip-up carry

Product Description

Engineered to fit the human hand, the Native's ergonomic design maximizes cutting ability while minimizing discomfort and fatigue. A superior combination of performance and comfort, it features two separate finger choils for maximum versatility during use. The first choil (where the blade and handle meet) allows the index finger to be positioned closer to the edge for precise, controlled cutting. The second choil positions the hand farther back for increased power and comfort. Bi-Directional Texturing molded into the FRN handle creates a multi-level -Inch stepped -Inch texture for a positive grip. The locking lever features a relieved David Boye Dent to ensure that the lock remains safely engaged even when gripping the handle forcefully. The Native's blade is hollow-ground CPM-S30V steel with a weight-reducing swedge and a section of textured -Inch jimping -Inch on the spine to provide a slip-resistant purchase for the thumb. A black steel pocket clip offers tip-up carry and can be reversed for left or right-side carry via a barrel-shaped screw that doubles as a lanyard hole.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 2.5 x 1 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002IO16E
• Item model number: C41PBK
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,177 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great knife for the price, January 31, 2009

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William E. Lincoln - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spyderco Native Lightweight Plain Edge Knife, Black (Sports)

I'm somewhat of a knife guy and I've owned a few Spyderco knives over the years. The Spyderco Native is a great knife for the price. It is very well designed and has a great blade - like most Spyderco knives. The blade is fairly beefy - stout would be a good term for it.

Due to the thickness of the blade, it feels like a heavy-duty knife and I could see how it would make the user want to use it for rougher work than it was designed for (prying, etc.) Liners would be a big improvement for heavy duty use. Also, the texture of the handle was a bit smoother than I like. If I were to buy again, I'd probably go with the Native III because I like the handle better. These "complaints" are really a bit nit-picky, because all-in-all this is a very good knife and a great value.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent small edc, June 1, 2010

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Dexter Calvillo - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Spyderco Native Lightweight Plain Edge Knife, Black (Sports)

the spyderco native (not the native III) is my favorite sub-$50 knife. it fits perfectly in the hand and allows you to choke up on the blade for better precision. the ergonomics combined with superior cpm-s30v steel create an awesome little knife. ive looked and i cannot find a knife with this awesome steel in this price range, other knives with cpm-s30v start about $30 more than the native. the cpm-s30v steel holds a sharper edge, and for a longer time than some of my knives that cost twice as much. it comes razor sharp out of the box, my only crticism of the knife is that it is riveted together instead of made with screws which makes cleaning difficult and adjusting impossible (but it came from the factory perfectly adjusted, so no biggie). all in all steel quality 10/10 weight 10/10 construction 7/10 price 10/10 handle 8/10 lockup 10/10 ergonomics 10/10 buy as many as you can now, no other knife for less than $75 compares.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great knife with a couple slight flaws, January 6, 2008

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Austin Bass (Worcester, MA) - See all my reviews

I first purchased the Native about a year ago when they were on a on a sale at Wally for ~45 bucks. Since then, I have used it both as my EDC and as a light duty knife for EMS work. I love many things about it, including how it feels in my hand (I have a very secure grip around the blade, and it would be hard to get it out of my hand because of how the blade has a finger choil in it) and the blade profile is very effective for many different tasks, unlike some of the beefier americanized tanto blades. Also, the steel in this knife is CPMS30V, which is usually found in much more expensive knives, making this knife a steal at this pricepoint. The only real thing I would change is that I really wish it had steel liners and a more secure pivot. If I flexed the blade a little, I could feel the strain and it felt like it would break under extensive stress. The blade pivot was a little loose as well, but not really a big deal. Overall it is a great design which stood up to all of the use I put on it (but I was careful), but construction with those changes I mentioned would make it absolutely outstanding. I do believe there is a version of this knife with steel handles and AUS 10 steel, but I haven't tried it....yet.