Lil Native Back Lock or Techno 2?

[Doc Dan]

I am still thinking of these two knives and cannot make up my mind. The Lil Native is small and thick, has decent steel, G10, a back lock (my preferred lock), and it has a point on the blade. The blade seems it would be a decent slicer (not DF slicer, but ok). It is also not heavy.

The Techno has no point, but is interesting and has Titanium for scales. The blade is a bit thick and I worry about it fitting my big hand. I like the looks, however. I also worry about the finger guard getting in the way of opening, and the ergos. This is a lot of money to put into a knife I might not like.

I should point out that I have large hands, but I can still use a DF or an ULW, okay. A Native without using the choil is a 3 finger knife, if that gives some perspective.

Do any of you have these knives (preferably both) and can give me some perspective on usage, feel in the hand, and a size comparison? Also, which knife do you prefer, and why?

(don't suggest Chaparral, ULW, of DF, as I have multiples of these)

Thanks

[spyderg]

I’ve got an original Techno and just recently picked up a lil’ Native lb. I too get a 3 finger grip on a Native 5 without the choil. The lil’ Native using the choil is a full 4 finger and feels great in hand. I chose it over the comp lock due to the comp having a wire clip. The wire clip is what keeps me from using my Techno, digs in like no one’s business on what would otherwise be a decent grip. I’ve carried it clipless in my back pocket a few times but that’s usually reserved for a traditional. Plus I don’t really trust it to stay closed even though it was never an issue.
I think the lil’ Native would make for a better knife if you use it a lot, the Techno 2 a bit more for showing off, occasional use.

[abbazaba]

Lil Native is certainly the more practical knife IMHO. I just really wish it had the standard jimping.

[SG89]

Lil Native

[Sumdumguy]

Lil Native will be a better knife in most any situation.

[wrdwrght]

I have and love both. But since your question is either/or, I’d say get the Lil’ Native. It’s the more capable, IMHO.

[Doc Dan]

Thanks! You folks are telling me the same thing I was thinking. I was leaning towards the LN strongly, but the Techno is so cool.

[elena86]

Thanks! You folks are telling me the same thing I was thinking. I was leaning towards the LN strongly, but the Techno is so cool.

A more exciting question would be : Lil'Native or Rhino ?! I own both and ...ask me :D

[Woodpuppy]

Techno does look cool! But lil native appears pretty comparable to the urban, which for me is also 4-finger with the choil and 3-finger without. The flat spine of the lil native wouldn’t cramp your thumb while using the choil. I think I would prefer the backlock on such a small knife over a comp lock or frame lock.

[SG89]

Take the amount you would have spent on the Techno 2 and Get the Lil Native and spend the difference towards the upcoming lightweight police 4

[Doc Dan]

Thanks! You folks are telling me the same thing I was thinking. I was leaning towards the LN strongly, but the Techno is so cool.

A more exciting question would be : Lil'Native or Rhino ?! I own both and ...ask me :D

Hahaha! I'm afraid to ask after you have been after me to buy a Lil Native. You might be hard on my wallet! :D :D :D

[elena86]

Thanks! You folks are telling me the same thing I was thinking. I was leaning towards the LN strongly, but the Techno is so cool.

A more exciting question would be : Lil'Native or Rhino ?! I own both and ...ask me :D

Hahaha! I'm afraid to ask after you have been after me to buy a Lil Native. You might be hard on my wallet! :D :D :D

Allow me to quote a living classic( a certain Doc about the backlock Manix2 ) : Rhino is a "superior knife" in almost every way ... thinner blade stock, way thinner behind the edge, longer cutting edge, arguably better steel, nicer scales ... you name it ....

[Doc Dan]

Thanks! You folks are telling me the same thing I was thinking. I was leaning towards the LN strongly, but the Techno is so cool.

A more exciting question would be : Lil'Native or Rhino ?! I own both and ...ask me :D

Hahaha! I'm afraid to ask after you have been after me to buy a Lil Native. You might be hard on my wallet! :D :D :D

Allow me to quote a living classic( a certain Doc about the backlock Manix2 ) : Rhino is a "superior knife" in almost every way ... thinner blade stock, way thinner behind the edge, longer cutting edge, arguably better steel, nicer scales ... you name it ....

Well, you got me there! hahaha! The only thing that I do not love is the lock on the Rhino (not that I hate it). I ordered a Lil Native back lock a few hours ago. We'll see how it is. The Rhino is still on my list to buy, however, at some point. I like pocket knives so these two appeal to me, tremendously.

[steelcity16]

Lil Native is certainly the more practical knife IMHO. I just really wish it had the standard jimping.

+1 It really needs jimping

[benben]

Okay, so not a direct comparison to your question.......I have a Comp lock Lil' Native and the original Techno, I'll take the Lil' Native everyday of the week! As already stated here, it's just a more practical knife.

*******And the Lil' Native is fine withOUT any jimping, I don't miss it one bit on this knife!

[Doc Dan]

Okay, so not a direct comparison to your question.......I have a Comp lock Lil' Native and the original Techno, I'll take the Lil' Native everyday of the week! As already stated here, it's just a more practical knife.

*******And the Lil' Native is fine withOUT any jimping, I don't miss it one bit on this knife!

Thanks, that is what I wanted to hear. I had arrived at that conclusion, but just wanted to make certain. KW will ship mine out today, probably. I'll start using it as soon as I get it and see how it is. I love the looks of it, for certain, and the blade shape should be very useful. I wanted a little tank of a pocket knife, but could not convince myself on the Techno 1 or 2. But this knife in back lock rose to the top of my want list.

Where is the slip joint version?