Original GIN-1 Native, Can the factory help me with this?

Sprocket · #1

Eight Years ago or so, I was working in a factory helping make changes to the assembly processes. We needed to move something fast, didn't have a screw driver, dumb me pulls out his Native and "PING" there goes the tip.

I just dug this out wondering if there is anything that can be do to salvage this little guy?

Evil D · #2

I'd say they can do some kind of regrind to fix that.

jabba359 · #3

Sure can be fixed. The spine just needs to be ground down a little to meet the edge. It'll be a little shorter, but should still serve you for quite a while. Looks like the serrations could use a little sharpening as well. Keep in mind, however, that they may charge extra to regrind it since that's not covered by warranty.

Jay_Ev · #4

Absolutely, that is fixable. Bring it back to life by sending it to Spyderco.

Minibear453 · #5

Basically, lower the top of the knife so it meets and creates point, and sharpens everything. You should send it back to Spyderco... email them.

EricTheRed · #6

Yesir they'll fix that for you. They specifically mention that they regrind broken tips in their Repair web page. You'll have to include a $25 check (I think in addition to the $5 return shipping fee), but they'll put a factory razor edge back on it as well.

Otherwise if you have a bench grinder you can do it yourself for free as I did for my Delica once. Just grind it down a (tiny bit at a time) on the swedge side until it's blended in sufficiently and then sharpen on a sharpmaker or benchstone.

...or I guess you could take advantage of the broken tip and use the knife as a multi-tool since you now have a flat-head screwdriver built in :p

Bolster · #7

If you fix it, you won't have a screwdriver anymore! Keep it as is! It's a rare "screwdriver" variant...a collector's item!

jabba359 · #8

EricTheRed wrote:Otherwise if you have a bench grinder you can do it yourself for free as I did for my Delica once. Just grind it down a (tiny bit at a time) on the swedge side until it's blended in sufficiently and then sharpen on a sharpmaker or benchstone.

If you decide to do this, make sure to keep it cool so you don't ruin the heat treat.

Buckles · #9

Thats nothing. I got this beauty on the bay for less than $10

Heres how she looks now

little dremel work and it was good to go

razorsharp · #10

Buckles wrote:Thats nothing. I got this beauty on the bay for less than $10

Heres how she looks now

little dremel work and it was good to go

Nice job man :D

BAL · #11

Sometimes you can create a piece of art with a bad situation. Not everyone has a short Native. Buckles knife is quite sweet. Maybe I need to pry something with the tip of my Native. :eek:

The Deacon · #12

On the plus side, it's now legal carry in more places. :)

Sprocket · #13

There is an awesome sense of humor here.

I think Golden is going to be getting quite the package from me. The Native for a regrind, a Manix 2 for a loose lanyard tube, my Delica for a factory resharpen and my Military for the same.