Native 5 Lightweight Rex 45

[Jazz]

Thanks. So, it’s a bit brighter and more orange than the HAP40 FRN?

[attila]

Thanks. So, it’s a bit brighter and more orange than the HAP40 FRN?

It’s definitely a more bold/vibrant orange, not brighter.

Here’s direct and indirect sunlight comparison shots of used Rex 45 G10, new Rex 45 G10, HAP40 FRN, Rex 45 FRN:

Direct:


Indirect:

[DTPrime]

Thanks. So, it’s a bit brighter and more orange than the HAP40 FRN?

Both are bright, Rex is a darker, "burnt" orange. With CS orange FRN for good measure.

[TkoK83Spy]

Subtle differences, but definitely noticeable. Thanks for posting fellas.

[JMM]

I dunno... I really don't particularly like the FRN colour, or I guess I just prefer the old g10 a lot more...

[JuPaul]

Love seeing all these hap40/rex45 collections!

[attila]

Love seeing all these hap40/rex45 collections!

Oh, no, Julia! That’s not all I’ve accumulated. :eek: :o :rolleyes: Here‘s the current lineup (sans the Rexwood Shaman) until tomorrow, when I send the Para 3 to its new owner:

[JuPaul]

Love seeing all these hap40/rex45 collections!

Oh, no, Julia! That’s not all I’ve accumulated. :eek: :o :rolleyes: Here‘s the current lineup (sans the Rexwood Shaman) until tomorrow, when I send the Para 3 to its new owner:

Nice! Awesome collection. I think the "burnt orange" looks great in all its iterations.

[attila]

Love seeing all these hap40/rex45 collections!

Oh, no, Julia! That’s not all I’ve accumulated. :eek: :o :rolleyes: Here‘s the current lineup (sans the Rexwood Shaman) until tomorrow, when I send the Para 3 to its new owner:

Nice! Awesome collection. I think the "burnt orange" looks great in all its iterations.

Thanks! I agree that the burnt orange is great!!!

[TkoK83Spy]

I'm with you guys, I'm shocked at how many people don't like it! I knew right away once all these Golden models were going to be released, my wallet was going to be in trouble!! Thankfully our pup is doing much better and not going to cost us nearly as much as I anticipated...leaves more room for play money :)

[Jazz]

You guys and gals are awesome. Thank you for the pics. It looks better than the HAP40.

[JuPaul]

I'm with you guys, I'm shocked at how many people don't like it! I knew right away once all these Golden models were going to be released, my wallet was going to be in trouble!! Thankfully our pup is doing much better and not going to cost us nearly as much as I anticipated...leaves more room for play money :)

That's awesome, Rick - I'm so glad your dog is better!

[JMM]

Well, it had to be done, and it's an absolute 100% perfect fit for both knives... Now I just need to figure out what colour I'm going to Rit the FRN handles to, I'll take suggestions or if anyone has experience with Rit'ing this new FRN colour that would be cool. I'm just sitting here opening and closing it, it is on point, just perfect! :D :)

[RustyIron]

Y'know a really neat feature of this knife that isn't part of many Spyderco's is the swedge. It's not super noticeable, or even necessary. But little details like this indicate that the designer wanted to spend an extra five minutes just to make the knife extra cool.

[JuPaul]

Well, it had to be done, and it's an absolute 100% perfect fit for both knives... Now I just need to figure out what colour I'm going to Rit the FRN handles to, I'll take suggestions or if anyone has experience with Rit'ing this new FRN colour that would be cool. I'm just sitting here opening and closing it, it is on point, just perfect! :D :)

Looks great! As for the RIT dye, with those orange scales I bet a deep red/burgundy would turn out nicely.

[JMM]

Well, it had to be done, and it's an absolute 100% perfect fit for both knives... Now I just need to figure out what colour I'm going to Rit the FRN handles to, I'll take suggestions or if anyone has experience with Rit'ing this new FRN colour that would be cool. I'm just sitting here opening and closing it, it is on point, just perfect! :D :)

Looks great! As for the RIT dye, with those orange scales I bet a deep red/burgundy would turn out nicely.

Thanks, I'm really happy with how perfectly the blades swapped, you would never know it if, well, you didn't know.... hmmmm :p

I was thinking the same thing on the scales, I did the deep-red / maroon / burgundy approach to some bright orange Endura scales that turned out well, but could have been a tad darker, so I think starting with a darker shade of orange will make the final outcome a little darker, I will post up when complete!

[Hatchet 7419]

In stock DLT

[Trp2080]

In stock Deadwood knives

[JMM]

In stock at DLT Trading right now...

[kennethsime]

Y'know a really neat feature of this knife that isn't part of many Spyderco's is the swedge. It's not super noticeable, or even necessary. But little details like this indicate that the designer wanted to spend an extra five minutes just to make the knife extra cool.

It's obvious the Native has been improved time and again. I'm with you on the love for the swedge.