Native Chief Lightweight SPY27

[Catamount123]

Got notification this was in stock at my usual dealer and put my order in. Sold off my G10 Native Chief a while back, and really miss this design. Can’t wait to get the lightweight version in my hand!

[Manifestgtr]

When these start rolling in, can someone relay whether or not they’re stonewashed?

The promo pictures look definitively stonewashed but I’ve been seeing some “satin” in descriptions

[cycleguy]

Arrived!

[olywa]

Mine arrived today and I'm blown away about how much more I like it than the initial G10 linered release. Very light and nimble with the balance point about a short half inch behind the pivot. SPY27 blade has an even grind and was quite sharp. A few strokes on a strop and it was hair popping. Might have to pick up the blacked out BD1N SE next.

[cabfrank]

Is the action and ease of one handed opening and closing what you expected?

[olywa]

No complaints. Golden backlocks are totally dialed in and the Chief LW is no exception. No thumb ramp so access to the thumb hole makes flicking it a challenge, but I prefer a slow roll anyway. Closes like a bank vault.

[cabfrank]

Good to hear.

[vivi]

Mine arrived today and I'm blown away about how much more I like it than the initial G10 linered release. Very light and nimble with the balance point about a short half inch behind the pivot. SPY27 blade has an even grind and was quite sharp. A few strokes on a strop and it was hair popping. Might have to pick up the blacked out BD1N SE next.

There isn't a linered G10 Chief.

[olywa]

Right you are, I had to pull it out of storage to confirm. Still, after comparing it with the FRN I like the LW better. The LW feels more nimble and actually has a stronger backspring. Thanks for keeping me honest.

[cycleguy]

…., after comparing it with the FRN I like the LW better.

Same …. about the Spyderco models I like. Usually end out parting ways with the G10. Only exception so far is the UKPK and that one is a toss-up but at times I like it better with G10. I think being a smaller knife there isn’t much weight difference from its FRN sibling and the added mass helps absorb the “pop” of the blade when it sets in the open position.


CG

[Catamount123]

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Who else is enjoying theirs?