Native 5 different than picture - Help
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Native 5 different than picture - Help
Hi,
I just got my first Spyderco, a Native 5. I read a bunch of reviews and chose that over the Delica4. I know I could not have gone wrong with either one, but in the end, Made in USA and the steel differences won me over.
I ordered it from the big A online and got it last night and noticed that it is put together differently than what's shown on the Spyderco site. Is this how the latest generation is made or is mine "special"?
My Knife:
Spyderco Site:
Notice how the pins/screws don't go all the way through and one of them is a pin, not a screw.
thanks for the insight!
I just got my first Spyderco, a Native 5. I read a bunch of reviews and chose that over the Delica4. I know I could not have gone wrong with either one, but in the end, Made in USA and the steel differences won me over.
I ordered it from the big A online and got it last night and noticed that it is put together differently than what's shown on the Spyderco site. Is this how the latest generation is made or is mine "special"?
My Knife:
Spyderco Site:
Notice how the pins/screws don't go all the way through and one of them is a pin, not a screw.
thanks for the insight!
Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
The picture they have posted is the more expensive g10 version, yours is the lightweight FRN version.
Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
Hey there Skyiscrying, great name it's one of my fave blues songs.
It turns out you purchased the Light Weight version of the Native 5. I'm sure you'd be able to return the knife as its not what you meant to order. But something to be mindful of.
It turns out you purchased the Light Weight version of the Native 5. I'm sure you'd be able to return the knife as its not what you meant to order. But something to be mindful of.
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
That makes sense, and thanks for the clarification.Sarge930 wrote:The picture they have posted is the more expensive g10 version, yours is the lightweight FRN version.
I'm good with it, just wanted to know why it was different. I wanted the lightweight version.
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
The weight difference is substantial between the two. Congrats on the new knife. The LW Native is a lightweight but sturdy performer. The G10 version is great too but it is heavy for its size. Enjoy!
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
Make sure you paid the lightweight price and not the more expensive g10 version price.theskyiscrying wrote:That makes sense, and thanks for the clarification.Sarge930 wrote:The picture they have posted is the more expensive g10 version, yours is the lightweight FRN version.
I'm good with it, just wanted to know why it was different. I wanted the lightweight version.
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
For sure I did!Spydergirl88 wrote:Make sure you paid the lightweight price and not the more expensive g10 version price.theskyiscrying wrote:That makes sense, and thanks for the clarification.Sarge930 wrote:The picture they have posted is the more expensive g10 version, yours is the lightweight FRN version.
I'm good with it, just wanted to know why it was different. I wanted the lightweight version.
thanks again for everyone's help!
Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
Sweet pickup!! I'm carrying my forum Native lw today, one of my top edc's for office/weekday carry.
Big blues fan as well :)
Big blues fan as well :)
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
Thanks!
I love it so far, as i'm carrying it today at the office.
Yeah, that's a great song and a great knife!
I love it so far, as i'm carrying it today at the office.
Yeah, that's a great song and a great knife!
Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
HI theskyiscrying,
Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.
Actually, all the Native 5 models are shown on Spyderco's website. Go to the website from a PC, type in "Native 5" in the search box. The search results will show you all the versions currently available and some discontinued models. You can then click on each to see the details & description. You can do this from your phone too but the mobile site doesn't show a couple of the models for some reason.
Enjoy your Native 5 FRN! It's one of my favorite knives.
Welcome to the Spyderco Forum.
Actually, all the Native 5 models are shown on Spyderco's website. Go to the website from a PC, type in "Native 5" in the search box. The search results will show you all the versions currently available and some discontinued models. You can then click on each to see the details & description. You can do this from your phone too but the mobile site doesn't show a couple of the models for some reason.
Enjoy your Native 5 FRN! It's one of my favorite knives.
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
thanks for the information!
Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
Hi Skyiscrying,
Welcome to our forum.
Let us know how you like your new knife.
sal
Welcome to our forum.
Let us know how you like your new knife.
sal
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
Hi Sal,sal wrote:Hi Skyiscrying,
Welcome to our forum.
Let us know how you like your new knife.
sal
I love it so far. Everything is done nicely and I'm sure it will give me many years of super use.
Thanks for inquiring as it's important for someone in your position to get first hand knowledge from the actual consumer. You and your team have certainly made an impact on the knife market and make excellent products. My only regret is that with this first one, I may have been "spyder bitten" and this will probably not be the last Spyderco knife I purchase :D
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
HaHa! we posted at the same time.theskyiscrying wrote:thanks for the information!
And, welcome to the forum. You will meet a lot of nice folks, here.
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
That's a great knife! Bought one for my father in-law last year.
Personally...after holding the G10 and the FRN Lightweight one I prefer the cheaper model. Besides being lighter it just feels better in my hand but I do prefer FRN so take that with a grain of salt. :)
Personally...after holding the G10 and the FRN Lightweight one I prefer the cheaper model. Besides being lighter it just feels better in my hand but I do prefer FRN so take that with a grain of salt. :)
Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
I can't really say anything BAD about the Delica, it just doesn't fit my hand size very well so I definitely would have gone the same route as you and picked the Native out of those two.
That said, the Delica is still a great knife as is VG10 a great steel. If the finger grooves were either removed or spaced out further so they fit my hand, it would be a very hard choice for me between these two knives. The Delica is the knife that brought me to this forum, but the Native was my first Spyderco so they're both kinda special to me.
That said, the Delica is still a great knife as is VG10 a great steel. If the finger grooves were either removed or spaced out further so they fit my hand, it would be a very hard choice for me between these two knives. The Delica is the knife that brought me to this forum, but the Native was my first Spyderco so they're both kinda special to me.
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
Welcome to the Forum!
First time I heard, "The Sky is Crying," it was sung by the late Stevie Ray Vaughan... a beautiful song performed by a most outstanding musician.
Congratulations on your Spyderco Native 5 FRN! The Spyderco Delcia 4 is a nice choice as well.
First time I heard, "The Sky is Crying," it was sung by the late Stevie Ray Vaughan... a beautiful song performed by a most outstanding musician.
Congratulations on your Spyderco Native 5 FRN! The Spyderco Delcia 4 is a nice choice as well.
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Welcome aboard
Happy to be part of this great forum and group of down to earth spyderco addicts, Thanks Sal and gang.
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Re: Native 5 different than picture - Help
Thanks everyone, looks like this is a very friendly place for us guys with GAS!