What's so Great About the Spyderco Native 5?

A flagship US production model since its inception, the Spyderco Native 5 is long heralded for its size, shape, and usability. It makes a fantastic EDC for those new to pocket knives and the lifelong user alike.
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Timestamps:
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00:00 Intro
00:14 Native 5 History
00:46 Specs
02:25 G10 & FRN Model Differences
03:30 SPY27 Information
04:07 Maxamet Information
04:34 GPKNIVES Exclusive Variants
05:33 Size Comparison vs. Bugout
06:47 Size Comparison vs. Para 3
07:48 Final Notes
08:27 Sign Off
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[@Pukindog12]

I have three Native 5s along with three Sages and a Para 3. The Natives get the most carry time. Great knife.

[@Mntoyaz]

I’m looking forward to tomorrow’s drop! Thank you for the great informative video!

[@Gpknives]

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[@ZPositive]

Spectacular video work, fellas! No fluff, extremely relevant comparisons, and clear explanations of the features and differences. Thanks!

[@Gpknives]

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[@ZPositive]

@@Gpknives it seems simple when you do it right, eh? It's the difference between doing it right and trying too hard. I'm looking forward to picking up a Rexy Native tomorrow. 😎

[@donfierro777]

Thank You for your always great videos!

[@Gpknives]

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[@danofiremano]

I have several Native 5's in G-10 & FRN as well as a Native 4 FS. I think its a great utility knife for the average worker and the options in scales & steel are tremendous!

[@richierich3053]

Ordered the white handheld rex 45 version from you guys I have one of other versions as well that's been riding in my pocket for the last couple months really dig the native 5 think it's my new favorite EDC.

[@Gpknives]

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[@jordy703]

Excellent review not 1 sec wasted. Thank u

[@Gpknives]

Thank you for watching!

[@Crusty_Otter]

Placed my first order with you last Friday, it's due to be delivered tomorrow (Monday). Had my shipping notification less than an hour and a half after placing my order for the satin Rex45 Native 5. You guys ROCK! I watched this video and kept thinking, I'm getting knife specs from Sam Elliott - can't beat that! LOL

[@Gpknives]

"The Dude abides." 🤠

[@realbroggo]

Sometimes knife companies just nail a design. IMHO the two Spydercos for me are the PM2 & the Native 5. Like all great knives, it comes down to aesthetics, blade design and ergos. This knife is an easy carry with reliable performance. I have the lightweight blackout version but would love to get the REX45 (a great steel that doesn't get enough love). Regardless, Spyderco do a good job with all their steels. Strongly recommended for a medium duty small-mid EDC. Thanks for the vid.

[@Gpknives]

Glad you like the video. I'm really coming around to the N5 after spending some time with it. Thanks for watching!

[@edrader]

i had a couple of sages. native fits my hand better and has a more useful blade shape...but you have to be ok with backlock

[@Thomas-dz4eg]

I own 3 Native 5s now! Sal put one in my hands at Shot Show 2019 and l’ve been addicted to knives ever since then!

[@Gpknives]

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[@ufcfan3940]

I have the lil native I want this next

[@user-te4hv6dz8e]

If you file down the finger guard behind the front choil, makes this knife so much better & ergo, extends the handle also ( Only took 2 minutes with metal file and sandpaper to smooth it out )

[@Hungrybird474]

Waiting for one of these to arrive . Keeping this one stock. I did hear the maxamet target hrc is 68 which is way up there and some reports of 70 hrc .

[@sv1-sk1]

Love my blue lightweight

[@zedax7122]

My version is in S35VN steel but that saved me around $60 on the price vs the SPY27 so its all good.

[@Gpknives]

Both are great well-balanced steels. SPY27 currently remains higher because it is a newer and less common steel and proprietary to Spyderco knives.

[@lyacoubian]

Comprehensive presentation Tyler..!!! Thanks..!!! I recently purchased a S110V Dark Blue G10 Native 5 and find it to be much stiffer to open than any of my other Spydercos. Is that due to the locking system?

[@Gpknives]

The mid-lock back on the Native series is quite strong and can be a bit stiff until it breaks in. Time and some lightweight oil will help.

[@diceNdiceN]

Does this only come in the lock back or is there a compression lock

[@nandayane]

I got the silver hardware one, it’s a handy knife

[@Gpknives]

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[@davidno1minton997]

Cool

[@tiddybagel]

Wish ot came woth compression lock

[@MongooseReflexes]

I wish they made an all-black DLC version with the G-10 scales.

[@Gpknives]

Same. 🙏Thanks for watching.

[@erikmyers2490]

I like the native for one because its a great knife comfortable good ergos but even more so because im a lefty and right handed people arent getting more out of it than i am. I own a para 2 and a few others but i dont like the lock on para 2 because its for right handed people. Lefties can use it but its biased toward the right hand.

[@IanPSmart]

I bought the dlc and it’s gonna be tough to resist this one

[@Gpknives]

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[@IanPSmart]

@@Gpknives yeah I caved

[@jaysgood10]

Wish for Compression lock.

[@Gpknives]

Spyderco Para 3 or Sage 5. 👍

[@FISHUNTREE]

Best

[@Lycan683]

Can you swap the blades between the g10 and FRN?

[@Gpknives]

Generally yes. Voids the manufacturer warranty. YMMV.

[@Lycan683]

@@Gpknives we're all used to voiding warranties anyway LOL

[@machpandac]

Am i wrong for not acknowledging a spyderco unless it has a compression lock?

[@cjbyrne3060]

Your voice puts me right to sleep... Subscribed.

[@Gpknives]

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[@bobdoby1810]

Always Nice Easy To Under Stand And Informative , Luv Others “ Giggle “ Stuff BUT, ‘ Just The Facts ‘ Is Always Pleasant!!!! Have A Lt Weight blk handle cpm s30v Sweet ,Easy Carry , Don’t Know It’s There and A Real Knife !! Nice Rockin’ The Nice Plugs !! Always Great Presentation!! B!! , 🇺🇸🇵🇱🇺🇦💪🏻💯

[@goodnessgraciousitellya5004]

Sage > Native

[@Gpknives]

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