Spyderco Native 5 Black G-10 Folding Knife

The Spyderco Native 5 Black G-10 (C41GP5) is a compact USA-made lockback with a 2.95-inch CPM S30V blade. It is built in Spyderco's Golden, Colorado factory. The Native 5 is known for a hand-filling handle on a knife that still fits a small pocket. Overall length is about 6.85 inches open, and the knife is light for a USA-made G-10 folder.

CPM S30V is a powder steel developed by Crucible with custom knifemaker Chris Reeve, balancing edge holding, toughness, and stain resistance. The full flat ground blade has a finger choil, so you can choke up for close work. The black G-10 handle is contoured to fill the hand and has a textured surface. The handle shape fills the hand better than many knives this size, which helps with control.

A back lock holds the blade, and the Round Hole lets you open it with one thumb. Skeletonized liners keep the weight down, and the four-position clip suits most carry styles. It is a good choice for people who want a strong lock in a small, USA-made knife. S30V sharpens well on diamond or ceramic stones. The Native 5 also uses a strong back lock that holds up to hard use. Its compact size keeps it legal in many places with blade length limits. The blue SPY27 Native 5 and other lockbacks are in our lockback knives.

• 2.95-inch CPM S30V blade
• Black G-10 handle
• Made in Golden, Colorado
• Back lock with finger choil