Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday Carry |
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Brand | Spyderco |
Model Name | SC41PBK5 |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Native 5 Lightweight |
Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon |
Color | Black - CPM S30V Stainless Steel Blade |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | Native 5 Lightweight |
Blade Length | 2.95 Inches |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Item Weight | 0.17 Pounds |
Blade Shape | Spear Point |
Blade Edge | Flat |
Item Length | 6.95 Inches |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 9.61 x 2.56 x 1.02 inches |
Package Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
Brand Name | Spyderco |
Material | Other |
Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | Spyderco |
Part Number | SC41PBK5-BRK |
Model Year | 2014 |
Size | PlainEdge |
Sport Type | Hunting |
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Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight Signature Knife with 2.95" CPM S30V Steel Blade and Black FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C41PBK5
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Recommended Uses For Product | Everyday Carry |
Brand | Spyderco |
Model Name | SC41PBK5 |
Special Feature | Lightweight |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | Native 5 Lightweight |
Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon |
Color | Black - CPM S30V Stainless Steel Blade |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | Native 5 Lightweight |
About this item
- An Improved Classic: The Native model has been a mainstay of Spyderco's product line for years as a result of it's Superior Quality and affordability. The state of the art Native 5 is available in an array of handle choices and colors.
- USA Made: Spyderco takes tremendous pride in every knife we make, but the ones crafted in our Golden, Colorado factory are special because we invest a piece of ourselves in every USA-Made knife we create.
- Light and Durable: This Native 5 handle is fabricated with Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon. FRN is a polymer mixed with glass fiber that is injection molded and formed into a sleek textured handle, creating a lightweight yet high-strength knife handle.
- Dependable: If you are looking for control and precision, look no more. This knife features our PlainEdge grind which is known for creating a smooth and exact cut.
- High-Strength Lock: The Back Lock mechanism is known for it's high-strength and ease of use. The locking system is positioned on the back of the handle.
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Product Description
Native 5
Signature USA-MADE Knife
Spyderco’s Native Lightweight has long been the go-to cutting tool for savvy tactical knife users. The fifth-generation Native 5 version of this design raises the bar even further, combining an ultra-lightweight fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle, a low-profile black finish, and an aggressive SpyderEdge cutting edge with the advanced engineering of the Native 5 platform. This knife’s full-flat-ground blade is machined from CPM S30V powder metallurgy stainless steel and has a durable, non-reflective Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) coating. Its SpyderEdge cutting edge provides extreme cutting power, especially on fibrous materials. It also includes an index-finger choil for a forward-positioned grip that allows enhanced control during detailed cutting tasks.
A highly evolved back lock mechanism—one of the defining features of the Native 5 design—locks the blade securely in the open position and, along with the blade’s Round Hole, allows ambidextrous one-handed opening and closing of the knife.
The linerless injection-molded FRN handle features a deep Bi-Directional Texturing pattern for maximum grip security and includes four sets of threaded stainless steel inserts to mount the reinforced hourglass clip for tip-up or tip-down carry on either side of the knife.
SPECS
- MADE IN THE USA
- Full Flat Grind
- 0.50" Round Hole Diameter
- 2.95" Blade
- 6.95" Overall Length
- Back Lock
- Fiberglass-Reinforced-Nylon
- Various Serrations and Handle Colors
Native 5 Lightweight | Para Military 2 | Para 3 Lightweight | Magnitude | Centofante 3 | |
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Model | C223 | C81 | C223 | C212 | C66 |
Steel | CPM S30V | CPM S30V | CPM S30V | CPM S30V | VG-10 |
Lock | Back Lock | COMPRESSION LOCK | COMPRESSION LOCK | LinerLock | Back Lock |
Handle Material | FRN | G-10 | FRN | Solid Carbon Fiber | FRN |
Carry | Four-Position Clip | Four-Position Clip | Four-Position Clip | Four-Position Clip | Tip-Up/ Down Right |
Series | Signature USA Made | Signature USA Made | Signature USA Made | Flipper | Prestige |
Blade Length | 2.95 in / 75 mm | 3.42 in / 87 mm | 2.95 in / 75 mm | 3.50 in / 89 mm | 3.14 in / 80 mm |
Overall Length | 6.95 in / 177 mm | 8.24 in / 209 mm | 7.24 in / 184 mm | 8.22 in / 209 mm | 7.64 in / 194 mm |
Origin | USA | USA | Japan | Taiwan | Japan |
THE SPYDERCO WAY
Spyderco is a business that provides state-of-the-art innovation and product quality while maintaining traditional values and service.
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ASIN | B00ILFN5DU |
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Customer Reviews |
4.7 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #274,340 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #660 in Folding Hunting Knives |
Date First Available | February 18, 2014 |
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Customers are happy with the quality, weight, ease of sharpening, comfort and size of the knife. They mention that its a well made, convenient pocket carry or gobag backup knife that really holds an edge well. They are also satisfied with the value, and appearance. Opinions are mixed on ease of opening.
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Customers like the quality of the knife. They mention that it's well-made, the blade is strong, and sharp from the box. The lockback design is plenty strong for its intended purpose, and the knife really holds an edge well. The lightweight but tough FRN handle is durable and perfect for EDC tasks.
"...The frn scales look sturdy enough for any task this knife might be used for, as in spite of the thick blade stock, it's not a heavy use knife...." Read more
"...It is perfectly capable of doing anything I need. It feels more secure in my hand than the Delica for heavier cutting jobs...." Read more
"...It retained a sharp edge, the locking mechanism never failed during hard use, and it developed absolutely no blade play...." Read more
"...It shaved the hair off my arm. Lock is solid and with no blade wiggle. However the open and close action is stiff and hard...not good...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the knife. They say that it is very light, easy to carry, and the FRN scales help with the weight. Some say that the knife is convenient to carry in a pocket or go bag.
"...So this knife is definitely no Delica. But weight is definitely low, because of two things - the full flat ground blade, with small swedges on top..." Read more
"...Main points:- It's the lightweight FRN so it is extremely light, almost to the point where it may feel like a cheap knife...." Read more
"...If you're looking for a lightweight, high quality, high end steel, user knife at an affordable price, this is it...." Read more
"Lightweight and a good ergonomic design. Blade chipped slightly during first use but after sharpening it is corrected and awaiting more use." Read more
Customers like the ease of sharpening the knife. They say the blade comes extremely sharp, the steel is tough, durable, and easy to maintain a sharp edge. The high-quality steel is able to be sharpened without a lot of time, and it holds an edge well and isn't too hard to sharpen. The blade makes this knife a lightsaber slicer and is perfect for cutting rope and cardboard.
"...It retained a sharp edge, the locking mechanism never failed during hard use, and it developed absolutely no blade play...." Read more
"The blade is razor sharp from the factory. It shaved the hair off my arm. Lock is solid and with no blade wiggle...." Read more
"I have only had this knife a couple of weeks. It arrived extremely sharp. (Barely beaten by out-of-the-box sharpness by a Centofante 3.)..." Read more
"...great EDC size as previous Natives, and the CPM S35VN steel is no trouble to sharpen. It's pretty much like S30V, at least in my experience...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the knife. They mention that it feels very comfortable in their hand, is comfortable with the steel, ergonomics, weight, lock up and smooth. It has a Totally familiar feel and is more secure in their hands for heavier cutting jobs. The textured, but not tiring, surface to handle gives you really good grip, and it melts into their grip.
"...It is perfectly capable of doing anything I need. It feels more secure in my hand than the Delica for heavier cutting jobs...." Read more
"...about something it'd be that although the FRN scales give you really good grip, it has potential to tear up your hand a little bit if you're doing..." Read more
"...2- FRN bi-directional handles are super grippy and comfortable. Fiberglass reinforced handles may feel like plastic to some but they are nothing but...." Read more
"Lightweight and a good ergonomic design. Blade chipped slightly during first use but after sharpening it is corrected and awaiting more use." Read more
Customers like the size of the knife. They say it's light weight, perfect carry size for all needs, and compact EDC excellence. The balance and size is just perfect, and it rides light and small in the pocket. The blade length is large enough to get most everyday things done while not being too small.
"...'s a good thing I didn't, since I was able to see that the handle on this is way better than the Byrd handles...." Read more
"...5- Good size blade in a small package. Less weird looks from people when you pull it out to cut packaging or peel an apple...." Read more
"...It is not only sharp, it is exactly the right size and contour (both blade and grip) to just feel like it longs to be used...." Read more
"This is a great EDC. It rides light and small in pocket and the fit and finish are excellent...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the knife. They mention that the Native 5 with S35v blade is well worth the price, and the quality is at a price that every working man can afford.
"...But after testing the knife, it is most definitely not cheap. It is very solid and well built.-..." Read more
"...Any knife guy will tell you that you are getting a great steel for the money.2- FRN bi-directional handles are super grippy and comfortable...." Read more
"Great knife and a great price." Read more
"...for a lightweight, high quality, high end steel, user knife at an affordable price, this is it...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the knife. They mention that it's very nice, has a number of improvements in design, and has an unusual finish. They also mention that the finish is satin and not shiny, like the CTS BD-1 steel finish on their knife.
"...It's a satin finish that is not shiny - quite unlike the CTS BD-1 steel finish on my Manix Blue lightweight, which has a similar looking satin..." Read more
"...It just felt right and looked good too. I thought long and hard about whether to get the Native with the FRN hangle or G10...." Read more
"...Other than that this is a VERY good knife. It looks better in person. It comes extremely sharp...." Read more
"I have no problem with the knife. It's what I wanted. Works well, looks good and is very lightweight and compact...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of opening the knife. Some mention that it feels good in the hand, opens smoothly, and can be closed one-handed; while others say that it was a little stiff to open and they had to loosen the pivot screw. The blade opening was awfully stiff, and the gritty action when opening was pronounced.
"Very sharp, holds edge excellently, ease of use, easy to open and close. I use it as an EDC." Read more
"...Lock is solid and with no blade wiggle. However the open and close action is stiff and hard...not good...." Read more
"Great American made knife! Feels good in the hand. Easy to open and close. It's a Spyderco, it's all you would expect." Read more
"...But, when I got it, it had some issues such as gritty action when opening and the handle material rubs against the blade...." Read more
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Blade is of thick stock, about 3.5mm thick. Lock bar is even thicker, a full 4mm thick. So this knife is definitely no Delica. But weight is definitely low, because of two things - the full flat ground blade, with small swedges on top, and the lack of any metal liners. The frn scales look sturdy enough for any task this knife might be used for, as in spite of the thick blade stock, it's not a heavy use knife. These scales are actually milled out inside, to make them even lighter. Although it has a lightweight handle and a thick blade, it's not blade-heavy - balance point when open is about at the lockbar pivot - quite ideal actually. The handles also have a big, circular Spyderco logo in the center, rather than the old oval logo with the knife name and the Spyderco name. Pocket clip actually rests on this smooth circle, so clipping and pulling out the knife is smoother than earlier models. Pocket clip is also unpainted stainless, which I prefer since the painted clip has a tendency to scratch up and look less than perfect after awhile.
As mentioned, the lockbar is very thick, and lockup is very good. The notch in the blade where the lockbar catches has a deep semicircular cut, which holds any dirt or crud that would prevent perfect lockup, so it's quite secure. Not found on other Spydercos is a bit of jimping on the lockbar itself, which blends smoothly into the jimping on the blade. Quite a nice touch, actually.
The s35vn blade came very sharp, and has an unusual finish. It's a satin finish that is not shiny - quite unlike the CTS BD-1 steel finish on my Manix Blue lightweight, which has a similar looking satin finish but is very shiny, so much so you don't want to handle the blade and mess it up with fingerprints. The Native 5 finish is smooth and cleans up well, but really does not have any sheen to it. Some may like it and some may not.
Overall, I'm really happy with this knife - I wanted to get a Native 5 G10 earlier but was unable to because they ran out. Maybe the G10 model is more robust but I think this FRN model is better for EDC because of lighter weight. Really good addition to any collection.
The knife came nicely sharpened. Of course I had to dull it up shredding cardboard boxes and cutting rope. It held its edge great. It didn't stay shaving sharp, but it kept cutting until I got tired. It was easy to touch up on the Sharpmaker. I have many Spyderco's and this is the first that easily matched the 30 degree Sharpmaker angles with little to no work on my first sharpening. The S35VN steel sharpens a lot like VG10 but stays sharp longer. Its impossible for me to say how much better than VG10 so I'll just leave it at "I'm very pleased with this knife. No regrets. Love it". That said, being a collector/user, I ordered the S110V version to compare. Like the S35vn, the S110 lost its shaving edge during the cardboard shredding. Also like the S35vn, it kept cutting until I was tired. But its much trickier to sharpen. I can do it pretty quickly on diamonds though. I still struggle to get it hair popping shaving sharp but its not worth the trouble because it will quickly get back to a utility edge. On the plus side, that utility edge seems to last forever. I realize I might not be experienced in proper technique with s110v, but I I prefer s35vn. Its just easier to keep the s35v really sharp and its no slouch on edge retention. When its slightly dull, I can bring it back in seconds. I don't do a lot of rough heavy duty cutting. My everyday cutting is more like opening plastic sacks, padded envelopes, cloth bags, cutting string, bubble wrap and some rope. I prefer a level of sharpness that is tough to get and keep with the s110v. The s110v seems to quickly fall below what I want. It often fails to cleanly slice through some of those thin plastics and paper that I cut. I'd say the s110v is more toothy and requires more sawing when cutting certain things where the s35vn stays sharp enough to push through. With either steel, you are getting a great knife. If you are on the fence of what steel to get, I'd say unless you are really looking to try an S110v knife, go for the S35VN. It won't disappoint. If you are not an experienced sharpener, I would also steer you to the S35VN. S110v is different, not necessarily better.
As a side note, Spyderco is changing the s35vn to s30vn on the FRN Native sometime in 2018. It should not be a noticeable change.
Main points:
- It's the lightweight FRN so it is extremely light, almost to the point where it may feel like a cheap knife. But after testing the knife, it is most definitely not cheap. It is very solid and well built.
- The blade comes extremely sharp and it retains its sharpness.
- Was initially hesitant about how I'd like the lock back as I never had a knife with it before, but after playing with it I like it a lot. It's fun to play with, and to me the blade feels more securely locked with the lock back. I'm not as worried about accidentally folding it on myself. To close the knife, you need a legit press down on the lock back.
- Took it out camping and did some cutting, carving, and even chopping/hammering. I was very pleased with its performance. I felt that I put it to some serious use, some might even consider mild abuse, but it held its own very well. It retained a sharp edge, the locking mechanism never failed during hard use, and it developed absolutely no blade play.
If I had to complain about something it'd be that although the FRN scales give you really good grip, it has potential to tear up your hand a little bit if you're doing hard work without gloves. But it's no biggy. I'd rather have reliable grip with this sharp blade. Overall, I'm very pleased with this knife. I'd definitely recommend it.
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De tamaño apropiado y fácil apertura a una mano. Una edc ideal.
Reviewed in Spain on January 19, 2023
De tamaño apropiado y fácil apertura a una mano. Una edc ideal.
Es hat für mich alle Eigenschaften für das perfekte EDC.
Aber auch das Para3 ist ein absolut tolles Messer, letztendlich muss muss jeder die Wahl für seine eigenen Bedürfnisse treffen.
Der "Spielspaß" bei Spydercos ist zweitrangig für mich, Haptik und ein alltagstauglicher Messerstahl sind für mich vordergründig und bei diesem Messer optimal für mich.
Der satinierte S30v ist einfach genial für mich, genau wie der äußerst zuverlässige Backlock.
Egal wie man sich entscheidet, gönnt Euch so oder so einfach was gutes zu Weihnachten!
It's not legal to carry this, but using it indoors and at the allotment has been an absolute joy.
Native 5 FRN (Fibreglass Reinforced Nylon)är en grymt snygg design, med stabilt baklås, allt i ett lättvikts-paket som inte tummar på kvaliteten. Allt är perfekt centrerat, inget glappar eller känns något annat än extremt väldesignat.
Handtaget med det extra pekfingergreppet kommer passa alla händer, och den räfflade överdelen gör att man får ett jättebra grepp.
Jag hade turen att få mitt blad i S35V (som är ett bättre, men utgående stål) och det är grymt på att hålla eggen samtidigt som det ät ganska lättslipat. S30V bör ha samma kvaliteter.
Handtaget kan kännas något ”plastigt” men det är det som gäller om man vill ha en lättviktversion. Det känns ändå som att det tål det mesta, och Spydercos mönstrade yta ger ett säkert grepp vilket håll man än pressar åt. Ergonomin är världsklass.
Pga av baklåset (backlock) är bladet lite trögt att fälla ut, men går att ”flicka” ut med tummen med lite träning. Storleken är bra och den lätta vikten gör att den inte känns i fickan. Dock är den lite stor att ha med i kontorsmiljö vilket är anledningen jag beställde Lil’ Native.
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