Native 4

yuldeli · #1

Any indication as to when the G10 Native is going to be released?

#2

Hi Yuldeli,

We're doing a "pilot" run now. Probably still a few months off.

This will be a major change in the design and we'd like to make sure we get it right. Refining and improving the lock-back geometry has been challenging.

Once the pattern is nailed down, We'll be making new molds for the FRN version.

sal

bh49 · #3

Sal,
How many pieces pilot run will be?
Thank you,
Roman

#4

Roman,

our pilots are usually about 50 pieces. Assuming all is well, we hold them to distribute with the first run.

sal

2cha · #5

I understand that the Native 4 FRN will be Seki-made--or at least the prototype was. Will all Native production be moving to Seki?

#6

Hi 2cha,

All of the Native production will be made in Golden. FRN, G-10, CF or anything else our customers want.

sal

chipped · #7

Whoo! I have had a Native III for about 1.5 years now and have really been looking forward to an FRN Native IV.

bh49 · #8

sal wrote:
All of the Native production will be made in Golden. FRN, G-10, CF or anything else our customers want.

sal

Bolsters, wood or bone :p :p :p :)

yuldeli · #9

Thanks for the response. Saw the prototype pics from the Amsterdam meet and I really like the design. Looks like it may be my future EDC.

2cha · #10

sal wrote:Hi 2cha,

All of the Native production will be made in Golden. FRN, G-10, CF or anything else our customers want.

sal

Thank you for responding.
Thank you thank you thank you thank you for producing in Golden!!!!!!!!!!! :)

2cha · #11

2cha wrote:I understand that the Native 4 FRN will be Seki-made--or at least the prototype was. Will all Native production be moving to Seki?

OOOOPs. My bad. Was looking at proto photo of SuperLeaf instead of Native 4 proto photo (from Amsterdam mini meet spread by Mr. Blonde). :o

SmoothOne25 · #12

sal wrote:Roman,

our pilots are usually about 50 pieces. Assuming all is well, we hold them to distribute with the first run.

sal

what lucky bastard gets the 50? :p like the spydie crew or reps or what? is it possible for any of us to get such a beauty that early?

2cha · #13

At least with the Leafstorm, pilots were sold through SFO a short while before release at full MSRP

oldschool · #14

Will there also be a hollow-ground version?

FFG is nice, but I really think the original hollow-ground is best suited for the Native and gives it a distinct wicked look.

My dream knife - G10 black Native with the III version grind, the larger finger choil, serrated spine and deeper wire clip. Is it too much to ask? :p