BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
At $119, it's less expensive than their Sage 5 variant.
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ht--137717
https://www.bladehq.com/item--Spyderco- ... ht--137717
Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
Man, I just picked up a Native 5 in Spy27. This is a great deal, for those who like M4.
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
Wow, can't decide between this and the S110V variant. Definitely a great deal, especially considering what the Sage went for. Hmm, this and the MT35 all in one day!
Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
Well, I do love N5s, and this is the only time I would've tried to get an exclusive, even tho i might almost end up paying double.
But, it's the same day as the MT035, and I can't miss that !
edit : and I've ordered a k390 Stretch 2 saturday night...
But, it's the same day as the MT035, and I can't miss that !
edit : and I've ordered a k390 Stretch 2 saturday night...
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
Whatta deal! The M4 sage was too rich for my blood, but this is pretty dang compelling considering it's like six bucks more than a regular Native lw
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
Was wondering when they were going to do a native lightweight.
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
Ah man I'm going to be spending more on knives this season than I had anticipated. This will be a must for me.
Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
As far as the M4/Mint FRN go, the price of the Sage5 is totally ridiculous at $154.00 considering Para3 was $122.50 and now Native5 is $119.00!
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
Dang where was this 5 years ago lol
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
That's nice! If I didn't have the G10 version, I would be all over this.
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
I know what you mean. I have the Native 5 LW in Rex45, plus a few other models in M4, so I doubt if I can justify this one to my rational self. Still, it looks like a good value for anyone who wants one.
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
The steel does not have to be shipped half way around the world for the Native 5 LW, unlike the Sage, so the price is lower.
I’m bummed this is from BHQ as they have terrible CC security.
I’m bummed this is from BHQ as they have terrible CC security.
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
I thought that at first too, but wouldn't S30V on the standard lightweight have the same premium? The difference between that model and the standard Para 3 lightweight is not a huge price jump even with the steel difference. However, the M4 versions have a larger disparity. 10% more if my math is correct.
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
It might be that M4 is that much more expensive than S30v, or that the M4 was ordered later at the height of the CoViD mess with all the related increases in costs. Only Spyderco really knows.
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
Possibly when they ordered may have been at the height of steel pricing this year. There was definitely a significant jump in materials this year. Not sure if it went down when the Native version was made. It is roughly 10% more than the standard version. Para has a 17% jump for M4 and the Sage has a 26% price increase over standard.
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
Wow, BladeHQ really doubling down and going all in on their mint green LW series! I'm not a fan of the Native LW at all since I find the blocky FRN handles uncomfortable for my hands, but I'm pretty sure there are a lot of N5LW fans out here very happy that this one is dropping!
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
Who knows happened. Some ways these things go down are more neglectful than others. And usually when a company goes through something like this, they make sure it never happens again. Usually... Especially a company their size.
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Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
nerdlock wrote: ↑Mon Nov 29, 2021 7:58 pmWow, BladeHQ really doubling down and going all in on their mint green LW series! I'm not a fan of the Native LW at all since I find the blocky FRN handles uncomfortable for my hands, but I'm pretty sure there are a lot of N5LW fans out here very happy that this one is dropping!
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Haha. At least I have three days to decide, but with the MagnaCut Mule and the KJ wharnie Delica dropping one after the other, my wallet is dying right now
Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
I think will be a better look with a coated blade, like all of the other BladeHQ releases I assume one is on deck
Re: BladeHQ Native 5 M4 mint green dropping Dec. 3
I've never taken apart a Native, but I was surprised with the Sage construction. A lot of parts. And, to be honest, little things that I think Taiwan might do a bit better than Golden or Seki City- all hardware T8, FRN texture is ideal, FRN radii for nested liners were tight, and a pivot bushing! Might not be $35 better to some, but I'd do it again.
This does look tempting though!