Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight Maxamet
Item #: SPC41PGY5
$225.00
Released in 1997, the Native quickly set the standard as an affordable, ergonomic and lightweight folder and has been a constant in the Spyderco product line. Part of Spyderco's C.Q.I. (Constant Quality Improvement) program, the Native design has evolved over time yet staying true to its roots. In 2012 the Native 5 was born after extensive engineering refinements and years of manufacturing experience.
Spyderco's Native® 5 Lightweight Maxamet® combines the refined form, function, and ergonomics of their Native 5 Lightweight model with Carpenter® steel's state-of-the-art Micro-Melt® Maxamet blade steel. Maxamet is an extremely hard high-speed powdered tool steel possessing properties that transcend conventional high-speed tool steels and approach those of cemented carbides—the ultra-hard materials used to machine other steels. When Carpenter developed this amazing alloy for the rollers in their steel mills, they sent samples to various companies in the knife industry to evaluate as a blade material. Although many tried, Spyderco was one of only a handful of companies to successfully develop the specialized methods necessary to machine, heat treat, and grind this demanding material to yield reliable, high-performance knife blades.
The 3" full-flat-ground drop point blade is paired with a gray lightweight, injection-molded FRN handle that features Bi-Directional Texturing™ for an exceptionally positive grip. The closed length measures 4". The lockback mechanism holds the blade securely in the open position. With the blade's Trademark Round Hole™ and the handle's versatile four-position pocket clip, makes both the carry and operation of this knife completely ambidextrous. Weighs 2.5 oz. Made in the U.S.A. Suggested Retail $300.00.
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TypeFolder
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BladeDrop Point
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Blade Length3"
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FinishBead Blast
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Blade SteelMaxamet
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LockLockback
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HandleFRN
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Closed Length4"
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ClipReversible/Removable
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Weight2.5 oz.
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OriginUSA
Spyderco
In 1981, Spyderco ventured into the world of knife making by introducing their first folding knife, the C01 Worker. This knife was the first in the industry to feature a round hole in the blade design that allowed for fast, one-hand opening, now the company’s trademark, and the first to feature a pocket clip. The trademarked round hole is the most recognizable feature of a Spyderco knife and it facilitates the easy opening and closing of these knives with one hand while also offering convenient access and maximum control while opening as well as accommodating large, small or gloved hands.
Spyderco’s recognizable appearance is a result of designing ergonomically functional tools rather than applying lipstick and nylons to a pocketknife. Spyderco’s knives may look unusual, but they will never be called unusable or undependable. When you purchase a Spyderco knife, you are buying a high quality reliable cutting tool that was designed and manufactured for peak performance and ergonomic comfort.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight Maxamet
