li’l native salt?

[ladybug93]

any chance the li’l native will get salty in the future? i’d love a dlc comp lock li’l native in lc200n. anyone else?

[Marulaghost]

I won't lie. I'm pretty sure it would come in a backlock first

[northmanscall]

I would like to see one aswell

[ZrowsN1s]

Yes please :D

[SG89]

I won't lie. I'm pretty sure it would come in a backlock first

I wonder about that. If I had to guess I would say they have sold more comp lock lil natives than backlock lil natives. Would love to know the sales data on that. Either way would love any new lil native variant

[Marulaghost]

I won't lie. I'm pretty sure it would come in a backlock first

I wonder about that. If I had to guess I would say they have sold more comp lock lil natives than backlock lil natives. Would love to know the sales data on that. Either way would love any new lil native variant

They've sold more comp locks for sure. Could be because the comp was released earlier than the back lock (i prefer comp lock btw)

But they've proven they can make a salt in backlock. So that's a safe bet right there.
I haven't seen a comp lock in salt version at all so far

[ladybug93]

I won't lie. I'm pretty sure it would come in a backlock first

I wonder about that. If I had to guess I would say they have sold more comp lock lil natives than backlock lil natives. Would love to know the sales data on that. Either way would love any new lil native variant

They've sold more comp locks for sure. Could be because the comp was released earlier than the back lock (i prefer comp lock btw)

But they've proven they can make a salt in backlock. So that's a safe bet right there.
I haven't seen a comp lock in salt version at all so far

caribbean

[steelcity16]

My guess is we will see a Lil Native LW, then a Lil Native LW Salt after that. Id be surprised (pleasantly though as Id buy one) to see a G10 Lil Native Salt.

[rabbitanarchy14]

any chance the li’l native will get salty in the future? i’d love a dlc comp lock li’l native in lc200n. anyone else?

i would love this as well minus the dlc, in g10 or frn. NO YELLOW SCALES, or it WILL BE OFF my list. the biggest thing other than the horrible back locks that keep me from salts is the equally horrible color yellow. no i do not want my knife to SCREAM knife yellow look at me.

[Jazz]

…. the biggest thing other than the horrible back locks....

You sir, are a sicko... just kidding. :p I know we all like different things. I myself prefer back locks, and would love a Lil Native lightweight back lock. Eric, please put some jimping on it - top and bottom. I don't care if it's a Salt or S30V, but black would be swell, as well as the usual yellow.

[steelcity16]

…. the biggest thing other than the horrible back locks....

You sir, are a sicko... just kidding. :p I know we all like different things. I myself prefer back locks, and would love a Lil Native lightweight back lock. Eric, please put some jimping on it - top and bottom. I don't care if it's a Salt or S30V, but black would be swell, as well as the usual yellow.

Yes, jimping would be great addition to any new Lil Native and would be a welcome CQI on all Lil Natives to many of us.

[rabbitanarchy14]

…. the biggest thing other than the horrible back locks....

You sir, are a sicko... just kidding. :p I know we all like different things. I myself prefer back locks, and would love a Lil Native lightweight back lock. Eric, please put some jimping on it - top and bottom. I don't care if it's a Salt or S30V, but black would be swell, as well as the usual yellow.

i know i am sorry. lol. since my first spyderco delica 4, it was not a fun knife it was just functional. it kind of ruined all back locks for me. now i stay with liner lock, compression lock, cbb, and axis types. if i cant flick it easy thumb and finger then its not for me.

[BigGrove]

I'd go for a Lil Caribbean or a Lil Native Salt comp lock.

[ladybug93]

i miss the days of hints at new models. now we’re just stuck asking for stuff and never hearing any word about them until they are out.

i’d love to know if this could be a possibility on the horizon.

[Doc Dan]

I would not buy one UNLESS it is a back lock. Then, I would be drooling over it. When you are in active situations, a lock with a bias to close and not dependent upon a detent is a very desirable thing.

[Wartstein]

…. the biggest thing other than the horrible back locks....

You sir, are a sicko... just kidding. :p I know we all like different things. I myself prefer back locks, and would love a Lil Native lightweight back lock. Eric, please put some jimping on it - top and bottom. I don't care if it's a Salt or S30V, but black would be swell, as well as the usual yellow.

i know i am sorry. lol. since my first spyderco delica 4, it was not a fun knife it was just functional. it kind of ruined all back locks for me. now i stay with liner lock, compression lock, cbb, and axis types. if i cant flick it easy thumb and finger then its not for me.

I know we already had that lock discussions, my friend
But I just can't help pointing out once more: Backlocks are easy to flick with every finger (reverse grip for a plinky flick) if you get used to it a bit (maybe oil the pivot too).

But now I'd have a quick off topic question on that, if I may:
All my Spyders except one Mili and one PM2 are backlocks. Sure the lighter the blade is, the "harder" they are to flick.
My question: Is this also true for comp. lock knives?
May sound like a silly question, but I actually never owned a SMALL comp. lock knife, but just a PM2 and a Kapara, and handled a Shaman...

[steelcity16]

Eric is supposedly working on a Lil Native LW per a comment from months ago in a different thread. I am thinking they will do a Salt in the LW version. The question being whether the LW is a Comp lock or backlock?? :confused: Guessing comp lock due to popularity.

[ladybug93]

i have no desire for a lw lil native, especially in a backlock. at that point, you might as well buy a dragonfly, which is also already available in a salt version.
i understand what you all are saying about the backlock and i don’t have anything against them, but i happen to prefer the comp lock to the backlock. comp locks are more fun to play with (as long as you’re not left handed) and the lockup is more secure. i don’t need a knife to have a bias to stay closed while it’s in my pocket and the blade is pressed up against the fabric. also, we’re talking about a really small knife here with a blade that probably doesn’t have enough mass to open itself, especially when it’s against the edge of your pocket. i really think you guys are making too much of that (and that’s coming from someone that has even had a yojimbo cut a small hole in his pocket because the blade was slightly open while drawing it).

i just want a lil native salt with g10 and a comp lock in dlc lc200n. :)

[ladybug93]

When you are in active situations, a lock with a bias to close and not dependent upon a detent is a very desirable thing.

i'm not sure what you are referring to here. lots of modern knives for all types of edc and tactical environments have a bias toward opening and doing so quickly and easily. i’ve carries all kinds of locks and haven’t had a real issue with any of them, so include spring assisted knives. i can’t imagine a scenario where i would need my knife and want it to be trying to stay closed.
i’m not trying to be sarcastic here... i’m genuinely curious because this argument keeps coming up and it doesn’t make sense to me. i mean, we’re not talking about a lot of force. it’s not like a backlock is hard to open or has amazing power to stay closed. conversely, comp lock knives aren’t exactly springing open in pockets.

[Wartstein]

....comp locks are more fun to play with (as long as you’re not left handed) and the lockup is more secure.

I'll admit, I'm backlock-biased and don't want to go ot once more but still: I am really interested in how you came to that conclusion?? Even on this forum I can remember at least two posts where people stated, that they unlocked the comp. lock by accident during hard use, no such comments concerning the backlock..

Again, I am really just interested and courious, in no way want to start an arguing over lock types!! (And though I prefer the backlock, the comp. lock is a great and ingenious design and sure strong enough)