Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight Lockback Knife Black FRN

Description

The Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight is built around premium CPM S30V steel, a 3-inch blade set in a black FRN handle, made in the USA and closing to 4 inches.

CPM S30V is a respected American-made powder steel, prized for a balance of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance that outperforms most standard stainless alloys, a meaningful upgrade over the budget steels found in many everyday carry folders. Spyderco’s signature round hole, cut directly into the blade, lets a thumb deploy the knife with fast one-handed speed, no separate stud or flipper needed. The FRN handle keeps the Native 5 lightweight for all-day carry.

A lockback secures the blade open with a spine-mounted release, long considered one of the most trusted traditional locking mechanisms because of how much force it takes to fail. Made in the USA, this piece brings premium materials to a dependable everyday carry folder. It answers a specific want: premium American-made steel in a dependable everyday carry folder. The Native 5 has remained one of Spyderco’s most respected lockback designs since its original release many years ago. It’s a testament to how far premium steel has trickled down into everyday carry pricing.

• CPM S30V steel offers a step up in edge retention and toughness
• Round hole opener delivers fast, one-handed deployment
• Lightweight FRN handle for all-day carry
• Made in the USA

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