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I really like the look of that Native 4. If that knife were to come out with a 4" blade[ or even longer, along the lines of the new Police model] I'd buy it.
I've never understood the appeal of small knives, although clearly models like the Ladybug, of which my wife has several models on various keychains, have an obvious reason for being small. But as far as clip carried folders go, I would gladly carry a little extra weight and pay a little bit more for a full sized folder. That old adage about a big knife being able to do everything a small knife can do but not vice versa rings true to me.

Tribune wrote:I really like the look of that Native 4. If that knife were to come out with a 4" blade[ or even longer, along the lines of the new Police model] I'd buy it.
I've never understood the appeal of small knives, although clearly models like the Ladybug, of which my wife has several models on various keychains, have an obvious reason for being small. But as far as clip carried folders go, I would gladly carry a little extra weight and pay a little bit more for a full sized folder. That old adage about a big knife being able to do everything a small knife can do but not vice versa rings true to me.

At least for me, a lot of areas have 3" blade limits. Not that local police know, but it's good to be on the safe side sometimes.