FRN PE Native - First Impressions

[dedguy]

so thanks to a heads up from some members here i was suddenly aware that i could just drive down to my local wal-mart and pick up a Native.

first the bad, i don't like how close the spyder hole is to the handle when closed. for me it makes it rather hard to open in any one handed method other than the drop. that concludes the "bad"

the good, it's sharp as **** (any surprise there?). i personally really dig the arrow shape and the false edge along the top. i would gather it makes some pretty serious stabbing cuts. this is my second FRN handled spydie and also my first "volcano" textured one. i like the light weight nature of the material as well as the solid feel it has. the blade sits well in my hand although holding it in any method other than what i believe is refered to as "the hammer grip" is very uncomfortable due to the hollows in the handle for fingers.

overall a very nice knife (again, any surprise there?) and a **** fine deal at less than 40$.

oh and one last thing.... Golden Colorado Earth i love that.

[ghostrider]

Nice pic!

The Native is a great little knife and a steal for the Wal-Mart price.

Congrats, and thanks for the review and pics.

[talonturbo]

Nice review. You'll love it. It was my first REAL knife as well. Incredible cutting performance for the dollar. Love the pic too BTW.

[Axlis]

Congrats on the Native dedguy, and thanks for the terrific pic :)

P.S.- I really like the Native in a reverse stabbing grip(edge out), feels comfortable to me

[jaislandboy]

Congrats dedguy, the Native is what sparked my :spyder: addiction! :cool:

[ront]

Awesome picture dedguy!! I like it alot. The Native is the one that also got me started :D .

Ron

[zenheretic]

Nice pic, nice knife...feel free to send me the knife... :p

[sprokker]

The Native is my favourite Spyderco - just wish they made a version more like txtroublemaker's mod.

The Native is quick and easy to flick open using the hole:

Put your fingers on the clip and put the tip of your thumb in the hole. The closed knife should be pointing at your left armpit. Now flick it open, the motion is similar to flipping a coin (the thumb goes up and the rest of the fingers stay still). At the same time you flick, quickly rotate your wrist so the open knife points straight up.

With a little practice it will become quick and easy.

[dedguy]

well my problem is mostly genetic. i have very long fingers so it's really hard for me to have my fingers on the handle and keep the spine pressed against my palm for leverage and THEN get my thumb in the hole. i can just barely do it but it kinda cramps my hand.