Question about native 5 in fluted carbon

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Question about native 5 in fluted carbon

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Just received the cf native and while it is gorgeous I noticed the holes around the pivot and hardware look a bit uneven and rough around the edges. I was just wondering is this how they usually look, I am fine with it I just want to make sure it's legit. 👍
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Dear Sidfr0mtoystory:

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I just got mine on Monday. Here it is for comparison.

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Here are som macro shots of the clip screw holes on mine. I think due to the nature of carbon fiber, you may see some chipping around the holes.
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https://ibb.co/vBFnkrW
https://ibb.co/3NSKV0Y

Here are the holes on mine as well. I would agree that the chipping/deformation around the holes is probably just an effect of the difficulty in drilling through carbon fiber.

Your model looks completely legit, and in my experience the chipping/deformation has had no effect on disassembly/reassembly of the knife. Enjoy the new knife - it's a beautiful model!
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Dang, makes me wish I had picked one up while they were on sale. I love the N5 but sadly I don't have a CF version.
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I have a few CF Spydercos and mine have had a few little chips and fibers around the machined holes, too. I've seen it happen on other larger CF parts, too. From what I've seen it's kind of the nature of the beast when dealing carbon fibers unless the edges are sanded.
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I've worked a few cf handles and they've all had tiny pockets where air bubbles hid in the layers and resin. Have my N5 in pocket so I'll take a loupe and check it out.

Edit: mile looks like the pics above. Without magnification I probably wouldn't have noticed.
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It’s normal and within specs.
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endura3 wrote:
Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:15 am
https://ibb.co/vBFnkrW
https://ibb.co/3NSKV0Y

Here are the holes on mine as well. I would agree that the chipping/deformation around the holes is probably just an effect of the difficulty in drilling through carbon fiber.

Your model looks completely legit, and in my experience the chipping/deformation has had no effect on disassembly/reassembly of the knife. Enjoy the new knife - it's a beautiful model!
Ah ok it does look the same, it really Is nice I love Spyderco's leaf shaped blades.
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z1r wrote:
Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:52 am
Dang, makes me wish I had picked one up while they were on sale. I love the N5 but sadly I don't have a CF version.
I missed it. What was the sale price?

I keep saying I'll buy one but never do. I have the 40th Ann Native that makes me happy though
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Sharp Guy wrote:
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:41 pm
z1r wrote:
Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:52 am
Dang, makes me wish I had picked one up while they were on sale. I love the N5 but sadly I don't have a CF version.
I missed it. What was the sale price?

I keep saying I'll buy one but never do. I have the 40th Ann Native that makes me happy though
Got mine for $221!
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The delivered price of $221.76 during the MAP holiday was very close to the price of $215.97 back in August 2017 when it was first released.
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Endura3, welcome aboard!
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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:43 pm
Sharp Guy wrote:
Thu Dec 01, 2022 5:41 pm
z1r wrote:
Thu Dec 01, 2022 9:52 am
Dang, makes me wish I had picked one up while they were on sale. I love the N5 but sadly I don't have a CF version.
I missed it. What was the sale price?

I keep saying I'll buy one but never do. I have the 40th Ann Native that makes me happy though
Got mine for $221!
Ok still not low enough to get me to bite. I've thought about doing a temporary blade swap but I like the Damasteel in the 40th Native too much. I'll stick with what I have
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Dear Endura3:

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Man, that is a beautiful knife. And the Native 5 is one of if not my favorite model.
But try as I may, I just can't love carbon fiber. I have a couple Spyderco's with CF and I like the models in spite of having it.
I guess I'm hoping that someone is going to sell me on this one one day.
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billdoier72 wrote:
Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:50 am
Man, that is a beautiful knife. And the Native 5 is one of if not my favorite model.
But try as I may, I just can't love carbon fiber. I have a couple Spyderco's with CF and I like the models in spite of having it.
I guess I'm hoping that someone is going to sell me on this one one day.
Are your other models the peel ply carbon fiber? I think that is also nice, but this fluted carbon fiber is a totally different animal!
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1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
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1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut

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TkoK83Spy wrote:
Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:54 am
billdoier72 wrote:
Mon Dec 05, 2022 9:50 am
Man, that is a beautiful knife. And the Native 5 is one of if not my favorite model.
But try as I may, I just can't love carbon fiber. I have a couple Spyderco's with CF and I like the models in spite of having it.
I guess I'm hoping that someone is going to sell me on this one one day.
Are your other models the peel ply carbon fiber? I think that is also nice, but this fluted carbon fiber is a totally different animal!
I really like the texture of the fluted CF. It has just enough texture that it's not slippery and it doesn't eat your pockets up
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Would love a backlock lil native, Shaman, and Chief like this.
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