Spyderco C41PBBK5 Native 5 Lightweight Folding Knife (3.0 Inch CPM-S35VN Black Plain Blade) Black FRN Handle

SKU: SP-C41PBBK5

Overall Length: 6.875 in.

Blade Length: 3.00 in.

Cutting Edge Length: 2.44 in.

Blade Thickness: 0.125 in.

Blade Material: CPM-S35VN Stainless Steel

Blade Style: Leaf-Shaped

Blade Grind: Flat Ground

Blade Finish: Black

Edge Type: PlainEdge

Handle Length: 3.94 in.

Handle Thickness: 0.43 in.

Handle Material: FRN

Handle Color: Black

Weight: 2.45 oz.

Carry Method: Ambidextrous 4-Position Pocket Clip (Right/Left - Tip Up/Down)

Knife Type: Manual Opening Folder

Opening Mechanism: Spyderco Trademark Round Thumb Hole

Locking Mechanism: Lock Back

Brand: Spyderco

Model: Native5

Model Number: C41PBBK5

Country of Origin: USA

Retail Price:

$153.00

The original Native 5 was an evolution of refinements in knifemaking with a bold G-10 handle and nitrogen-hardened CPM-S35VN blade. The Native 5 Lightweight is the same knife but with FRN handles. The blade is PlainEdged and flat ground with a weight reducing spine-swedge grind. CPM-S35VN is similarly structured to Crucible's CPM-S30V but with the addition of niobium (columbium) carbides along with vanadium and chromium carbides. Niobium makes the steel tougher while enhancing resistance to wear and chipping and improves edge retention over basic smelted high-chromium steels. The Native 5’s back-lock embodies the steps of evolution in traditional back-locks. Back-locks were first introduced to the knife industry decades ago, transforming into more sophisticated, safer locks through improved manufacturing techniques. Today’s American made back-locks offer improved self-close, smooth action, solid lock-up and ease in push-release opening for a higher caliber of knife buyer in today’s market. Implementation of a new Bushing Pivot System on the Native 5 generates fluid action and consistent manufacturing tolerances. A four-way transport-friendly hourglass pocket clip adjusts to carry tip-up/tip-down and left or right-handed with a lanyard hole incorporated through the center of the clip where it attaches to the handle. The folder is fabricated with screw-together construction using larger sized torq screws, easier to adjust and tighten. The Native 5 represents the maturation of American knifemaking capabilities in making everything sharper, smoother and guaranteed to provide performance and overall user comfort.