Spyderco Lil Native 3 Month Review (Post Price Increase)

The Lil Native has gotten a lot of use around here and I wanted to give an update on how it's holding up.
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[@frankmartin4799]

I am never sick of long-term Spyderco reviews.. I am too much of a Spyderco Fanboy.. LOL

[@offset_01]

Dang right Frank!

[@biggbhudda5298]

I live for long term reviews mate. It's great to see how a knife holds up and breaks in how smooth the action can be after time not just fresh out of the box. Super nice 👌

[@rcrehab9623]

Love long term reviews!!

[@timbo4374]

Nice little knife. I have slowly gotten to like smaller knives. I once refused to buy anything under 3 1/2 inches, but have really grown to appreciate smaller blades lately. Think I just might add this to my wishlist.

[@mastermachetier5594]

I need more long term spyderco reviews not sick of them at all !

[@SliceyDicey]

Well I’m running out of them! Lol. I did remember that I haven’t done the Manix 2 Back Lock so I could do that.

[@mastermachetier5594]

Slicey Dicey I was wondering if you could do a video about spyderco exclusives over the years you really liked.

[@SliceyDicey]

I honestly haven't had a lot of exclusives or sprints. And I usually sell them when the prices go up.

[@Eldofarmboy]

Sweet little blade. Small knives aren't my favorite but I'd rock the Lil Native

[@Gpknives]

Great review. Big fan of smaller knives, compression locks and wire clips so this one ticks a lot of boxes for me. You make an excellent point about small knives: no less work goes into making them only less material. When you are talking the volume of material that Spyderco is using for their production knives that cost is nominal. This is a great option among many in the size category. I'd favor the FRN Chaparral just due to the thinner blade but if you want a little knife that is going to be reasonably tough the Lil Native's got you covered.

[@mudbone3991]

Another long-term Spyderco review would be awesome, Slicey!

[@SliceyDicey]

I've had several. I do them all in round-ups now every couple of months.

[@NoMusicTheory]

my WE Black Void Opus is pretty small, but was a lil pricey at 225.. Worth every penny

[@22tle]

Hey Brian, greatly appreciate all the reviews- wondering your opinion on Lil Native vs Fox Suru (looking at M390 version). Unfortunately haven’t been able to handle either, price aside- your thoughts? Ergos are main concern, comfort of carry in pocket second. Thanks again!!

[@mayson1014]

Thanks for the video! I like the all black version! ~Mayson~

[@TheGearGatherer]

My daily carry!! 👍🏼

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@willecho8389]

Long time fan. Love the Spyderco reviews. Would the CruWear compression lock version be worth $126.00 today? My favs are the Persistance and Ambitious at the moment. Would smaller hands be better for the compression lock function on closing?

[@davidmayle6103]

I've been into the traditional slip joint as a secondary carry lately. Looking at some GEC and Case to add to the collection.

[@DarthKonquer]

This is where I'm at. The modern knife market has gotten so stagnant I moved into the much more interesting GEC & Northwoods market. I still use my moderns but I secondary carry a slipjoint daily, there is just something special about them.

[@SliceyDicey]

I do that a lot myself. I often still want something with a pocket clip though and the Lil Native works well for that.

[@Tensioner]

Just got one and really like it for 5th pocket. Still have a knife that doesn't feel wimpy but don't have to deal with the size/weight of going Rambo (not that there's anything wrong with that).

[@dnationapocalypse]

I carry mine in my fifth pocket also. I have the Shaman too but this one has became my favorite and edc for sure 😬

[@urjnlegend]

So the blade is basically a salt knife, would those internals rust,?

[@allosaurusfragilis7782]

Ive just received my first compression lock, a para 3 and im now a big fan. Its my favourite lock id say. Looking for a small edc to complete my small medium large set . Its down to this or a mini bugout. The use will be light. The larger knives do the heavier stuff. Probably need to be an xmas gift , to myself lol. Anyone got both?

[@Jack-kt8bs]

I edc a carbon fibre lil native in S90v. Here in chicago 2.5 is the max

[@thomaslanders1162]

I'm considering that knife.. I have real big hands (6ft5, 270 but old).. In the 80's and 90's I was heavy into body building and had to get clothes tailored..Most of my life stuff has been too small for me but I just deal with it.. I have a couple Spyderco DF2's that fit good enough..One in G10 and a ZDP189.. Those are way overpriced but I like them.. Somehow, I got unsubbed but I'm back with my babbling, obnoxious comments... You covered the knife well...

[@aray9628]

Great video! I really want one huge fan of the Native and Manix families. Just curious have u announced the winner of this past B&B?

[@SliceyDicey]

Yes. I edited the description and notified the winner.

[@sinjon]

Great review. I love this knife though it desperately needs a thumb ramp

[@patrickmulligan3101]

These are $160 on knifecenter right now. I love my lil native, but I would never have paid the current price.

[@Solemn-wishes]

been wanting a mini-me to my shaman.....

[@kerryrwac]

I think the obvious comparison is with the G10 Native 5. Now just imagine if they did a G10 Native 5 with a compression lock . . . Winner winner chicken dinner !

[@SliceyDicey]

Sounds a lot like a Sage 5...

[@kerryrwac]

Slicey Dicey Distant cousin's. I like the Natives blade and overall looks better. I might change my mind if I spent some time with the Sage 5 😊

[@feral664]

Small, useful, and fun to play with... that's what she said

[@mforrest1508]

Hope the slip joint still has the wire clip

[@SliceyDicey]

Me too!!!

[@mforrest1508]

Slicey Dicey excellent platform for a slip joint. Still not a fan of the way they executed the lock on this one though. Love the lock itself however.

[@Draknareth]

I would love a slippy version of this, especially being in the UK :P

[@Gpknives]

Unfortunately for us wire clip fans both the back lock and slip joint versions come with 4-position hourglass clips: tinyurl.com/yabwtvku Great clip for a larger knife or if you need 4-positions but on a small knife like this I much prefer the wire clip.

[@YourHandleHere84]

There’s a sprint run going on right now for the Lil’ Native with carbon fiber handle scales and a satin finish S90V blade. Just bought one for myself (my third Spyderco and first Lil’ Native). It’s a great EDC for work in a professional office environment (it’s classy looking haha).

[@dasniper282]

Where did u get yours

[@joshuanicolai4776]

I'm left handed so that watch pocket is almost useless for carrying anything in it

[@mikeg3950]

It’s 2023 and the lil native goes for $150.00 !!!! I bought mine for about $112.00 and I could probably sell it for as much. These knives are an investment if you care for them

[@prod.deathwish]

they are like 170 now they will just keep goin up in price

[@markjg2275]

They cost $150.00 now in 2023 expensive compared to other small folders of similar size.

[@OLMmedic]

The more you annoyingly show off this knife, the more i like it. 😂. Your going to make me spend money Bryan !! I used to love the cat. Have you ever had a cat?

[@djmay5588]

I just dont like linerlocks and i am waiting for the lockback lil native

[@convex7456]

Join CLA with me. Compression lock anonymous

[@ccooper8040]

S30V that is a down grade from the Native 5 with S35v. Cone on Spyderco what the hay.

[@ccooper8040]

My bad. I took Slice at his word. It is S35v. Come on Slicey what the hay.

[@SliceyDicey]

This one is S35. They’ve since switched to S30. Some of the S35’s are still available from some sites.

[@ccooper8040]

Thanks for the clarification. Love your videos.

[@CapFlipGaming]

@@SliceyDicey damnit. I just bought one last week, arriving tomorrow. I thought it was S35v lol.

[@a_single_white_female]

I don't understand the Native. It took the best thing about Spydercos, the ergonomics, and removed them. 🤔

[@cbpuzzle]

A 20% increase is small? If you got a 20% increase in health insurance, you'd be crying.

[@kalijasin]

Overpriced.