Spyderco Native 5 Black Blade FRN Black Plain Folding Knife (C41PBBK5)

Native 5 FRN Black / Black Blade Plain, is the fifth generation of the iconic knife that has been in production since 1997 Native. Technically enhanced with injection-molded handle and head made of powder steel CPM S30V, covered with a non-reflective coating DLC. Wmanufactured at the Spyderco factory in the USA (Golden, Colorado).

With improvements in manufacturing processes and material availability, Spyderco knives are subject to the principle of C.Q.I. (Constant Quality Improvement) i.e. continuous quality improvement.

CPM S30V - corrosion-resistant, mechanical stress-resistant American powder steel CPM S30V with added carbon, chromium and vanadium with hardness 58-59 HRC. This unique steel is designed for the production of high-quality blades and knife wedges. Manufactured in steel mills Crucible Particle Metallurgy (CPM).

Head - about the profile Spear Point provides a long, gently curved cutting edge. Covered with black matic, non-reflective coating DLC (Diamont-Like Carbon). Smooth blade Plain was derived by grinding flat (Full Flat Grind). 14 mm cutout SpyderHole (Spyderco patent) for ambidextrous thumb opening. Karbed thumb rest ramp (thumb ramp jimping) na back of the wedge and ForeFinger Choil (an undercut for the index finger between the handle and the cutting edge) make it easier to operate the knife. Refined, precisely machined mechanism blade locks Back-Lock guarantees increased durability and smooth operation.

Handle - non-slip, bi-directional textured covers (Bi-Directional Texturing) and notched notches on the backs of the handles (Spine Jimping) strengthen the grip. Made of plastic FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon), glass fiber reinforced nylon. The covers were attached to spacer / cladding connector handles (backspacer) made of stainless steel, which ensures the strength of the structure. Hourglass clip z polished steel with the possibility of fixing in four planes (up/down, right/left) 4-way clip positions. At the rear, an enlarged opening (lanyard hole) on the line.

Technical data:
Product number: C41PBBK5
Name: Native 5 Lightweight FRN Black / Black Blade PlainEdge
Type of steel: CPM S30V
Blade length: 75.0 mm / 2.95"
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.125"
Overall length: 177.0 mm / 6.95"
Compound length: 102.0 mm / 4"
Weight: 71.0 g / 2.5 oz
Type of cutting edge: Plain (smooth)
Grind Type: Full Flat Grind
Lock type: Back-Lock
Handle type: FRN, Bi-Directional Texturing
Clip: 4-position ambidextrous (Tip-Up/Down)
Country of production: USA
Manufacturer: Spyderco, U.S.A.