Spyderco Native 5 Gray Folding Knife - 2.95 Plain Drop Point Blade

Spyderco Native Maxamet 5 Folding Knife FRN Grey. 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. We are now proud to offer it in selected models made in our U.S. factory in Golden Colorado. This knife's full-flat-ground PlainEdge blade takes full advantage of Maxamet's properties offering a superior combination of strength low-friction cutting performance edge retention and point utility. It is paired with a lightweight gray injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle that features Bi-Directional Texturing for an exceptionally positive grip. The Native 5's highly evolved back lock mechanism locks the blade securely in the open position and together with the blade's Trademark Round Hole and the handle's versatile four-position pocket clip make both the carry and operation of this extraordinary knife completely ambidextrous. Specifications for Spyderco Native 5 Folding Knife Gray C41PGY5: Manufacturer: Spyderco Blade Length: 75 mm Closed Length: 4 in Blade Material: Maxamet Serrated: Plain Knife Application: Folding Blade Overall Length: 177 mm Included Accessories: Pocket Clip Handle Material: FRN (Fiberglass-Reinforced Nylon) Handle Finish: Textured Blade Finish: Satin Blade Thickness: 3.2 mm Lock Type: Back Lock Blade Grind: Full-Flat Sheath Material: No Sheath Handle Color: Gray Weight: 2.5 oz Additional Features: Back Lock Color: Gray Features of Spyderco Native 5 Folding Knife Gray C41PGY5: Closed Length (Inches): 4 Overall Length (Inches): 6.95 Blade Length (Inches):2.95 Blade Steel: Micro-Melt Maxamet Grind: Full-Flat Package Contents: Spyderco Native 5 Folding Knife Gray C41PGY5 Spydercos Native 5 Lightweight Maxamet combines the highly refined form function and ergonomics of our proven Native 5 Lightweight model with Carpenter steels 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 carbidesthe 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. We are now proud to offer it in selected models made in our U.S. factory in Golden Colorado. This knife's full-flat-ground PlainEdge blade takes full advantage of Maxamet's properties offering a superior combination of strength low-friction cutting performance edge retention and point utility. It is paired with a lightweight gray injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle that features Bi-Directional Texturing for an exceptionally positive grip. The Native 5s highly evolved back lock mechanism locks the blade securely in the open position and together with the blades Trademark Round Hole and the handles versatile four-position pocket clip make both the carry and operation of this extraordinary knife completely ambidextrous.