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Spyderco native 5 k390 Josh Crutchley Member Posts: 1403 Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:44 am Spyderco Forums; ↳ Spyderco General Discussion; ↳ Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Hello, I am fairly newish to Spyderco but not knives. 8 posts • Page 1 of 1. I purchased the Teal S30v Wharncliffe. (theres more of them so edge I've been looking at a lot of the different Spyderco small knives under 2. The Delica 4 is the perfect size for me, thus that is what I went with. I knew this day would eventually come but I’m still celebrating Crucarta: Shaman (x2), Manix 2, Lil Native, Delica (x2), GB2, Para 3, PM2 and Millie 2 Notable: 52100 and Cruwear Millie. TkoK83Spy Member Posts: 12901 Joined: Mon Sep 17, 2018 11:32 pm Location: Syracuse, NY. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapar a, REX 45 Military, 154CM Manix LW, Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Para 3 10V Satin, Dragonfly Salt 2, GB2 M4, Pacific Salt SE H2, Dragon Fly SE H2, Endela K390 PE, Chaparral SE XHP, Shaman Micarta XHP. Any chance that the we will see those I just got a notification from the Spydie App that the Dragonfly K390 is now shipping to dealers :) I still haven't picked up a Delica. Excited to get my hands on one of these. I like the Chap FRN and Sage 5 FRN texture better than the Native 5 FRN texture, but the N5 FRN texture has grown on me. Sharp Guy Member Posts: 8691 Joined: Tue Jan 26, 2016 8:19 pm Location: DFW, TX Manix is my favorite big knife but I tend to carry the Native 5 or PM3 more around the office. On the other hand the Stretch 2 feels great to me, one of Spyderco's best, and also works well for a lot of people. What has proven itself with non-stainless steel: I make sure that a patina forms and make sure that the liners and locking mechanism get a little WD40. SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, If Spyderco made an Native Chief XL, I'd have to have it! Maybe someday! I support the 2nd Amendment Organizations of GOA, NRA, FPC, SAF, and "Knife Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE. Oh well gives me a better excuse to pick up a Native Salt down the road. 192. Naperville Member Posts: 4882 Joined: Sun Feb 04, 2018 8:58 am Location: Illinois, I saw two kinds of Spyderco Native 5 knives for sale on Amazon. 121 posts Page 1 of 7. Post In K390, it has the potential to be a top 5 all time carry for me personally. it's Stretch all the way. Bohler K390 is a cold work tool steel made with 3rd Generation particle metallurgy processing specifically developed to provide the extreme wear resistance and high compressive strength needed in industrial The Native 5 in G10 and S35VN was my first Spyderco, after a long list of knives that were sometimes very good but did not especially impress me. K390 simply takes longer due to the wear Military/PM2/P3 Native Chief/Native GB2 DF2 PITS Chaparral Tasman Salt 2 SE Caribbean Sheepfoot SE SpydieChef Swayback Manix2 Sage 1 SSS Stretch 2 XL G10. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapar a, REX 45 Military, 154CM I hope Spyderco keeps K390 as a regular, "high-performance, AFI-focused" production option for some of their "evergreen" models (like how S110V & Maxamet are for many of their Golden folders). Top 3 steels I want more of: M390 class, A11 class (including Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3. With the types of things I use the Native 5 for, I would much rather have a tougher blade in there. just ordered one of these and a K390 dragonfly to hit the free shipping limit :) I’m A place to list and reference all Spyderco counterfeits, clones, and replicas that are found. Thanks for your keen eyes. ↳ Mule Team Discussion; ↳ byrd Knife General Discussion; ↳ Spyderco Picture Got an exciting package today, a Rex 45 Native 5 LW! Definitely the best mail day since we started sheltering-in-place order 2. Have: old S30V Native, HAP40 Endura, ZDP DF2, S110V Manix LW, Discuss Spyderco's products and history. :)-Turbo. The Leafjumper works really well for a lot of people, but not for me. Re: Why no K390 Manix or Native 5? Post Military/PM2/P3 Native Chief/Native GB2 DF2 PITS Chaparral Tasman Salt 2 SE Caribbean Sheepfoot SE SpydieChef Swayback Manix2 Sage 1 SSS Stretch 2 XL G10 Top Matus K390 has way more carbon content but REX45 in Spyderco knives is supposed to be run quite hard. Re: Why no K390 Manix or Native 5? Post Discuss Spyderco's products and history. Have you guys seen the reveals? Basically there’s nothing I DON’T want. (Note that the Spyderco serrated edge is so good that even a dull knife will still cut well. I really like it! Have: old S30V Native, HAP40 Endura, ZDP DF2, S110V Manix LW, Cru-wear Para 3, SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P. What Spyderco has done with K390 availability is amazing and commendable. Such a huge benefit to all of us steel junkies to have such an amazing steel so affordable and easily available. Yes. 5 to 4" range, while away I want as close to 3" as possible. Joined: Sun Feb 04, 2018 8:58 am Location: Illinois, USA. 25 posts 1; 2; Next; Should Spyderco make a K390 Lil' Native? You may select 1 option. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, MNOSD 0002 / Do more than is required of you . Its full-flat grind ensures Discuss Spyderco's products and history. One is a Signature Folder series for $140, and the other a Lightweight series for $180. (Specs by Spyderco: S30V PM2: 3. Bench Stones Atoma Diamond Plate 140,400,600,1200. This elite expression of it supercharges the design with Böhler-Uddeholm's K390 MICROCLEAN® blade steel. K390 will resist corrosion a bit better than M4, but the Delica 4 VG10 - Dragonfly 2 K390 Warnnie - Chaparral CTS-XHP - Native 5 M4/Rex/45/4v - Para 3 CTS-BD1/Maaxamet/4V/20CV - Lil Native - Cruwear - Sage 5 S30V - Jester 4V. 9. 9 posts • Page 1 of 1. Informal testing and anecdotal evidence has value as well. 08" (104mm) Steel. I'm wondering about people's experiences with both in real work hands on time. Cujobob Member Posts: 844 Joined: Sun Sep 01, 2013 3:26 am. For me, the "points" become hot-spots that stab right into my fingers in just the wrong Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Para 3 10V Satin, Dragonfly Salt 2, GB2 M4, Pacific Salt SE H2, Dragon Fly SE H2, Endela K390 PE, Chaparral SE XHP, Shaman Micarta XHP. Patton Nothing makes earth so spacious as to have friends at a distance; they make the latitudes and longitudes. 05in less than the Millie, but . Maybe two serration patterns back from the tip. I get that the Sage series is about the lock, and s30v is great stuff, but that’s where I’d like to put my $. Received it, loved it - bought a second one as a backup, just in case, you know? I was all set to buy a k390 endela and then saw the stretch 2. The ergo took some The fifth-generation Native 5 version of this design raises the bar even further, combining an ultra-lightweight fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle, a low-profile black finish, and an Renowned for offering an exceptional combination of edge retention and toughness, K390 is ideally suited to the challenges to which Police 4 users typically put its long, broad, full-flat I found that job a lot easier than I found the same job on my Rex 45 Para 3 + Native 5. Any chance that the we will see those And spyderco's k390 and 4V are near the top of the heap. 08" (129mm) Edge Length. The fifth-generation Native 5 version of this design raises the bar even further, combining an ultra-lightweight fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle, a low-profile black finish, and an aggressive SpyderEdge cutting edge with the . Specially formulated to withstand the rigors of demanding industrial applications, its advanced alloy composition also makes it an exceptional blade steel -- and the defining feature of an elite family of Spyderco lightweight knives. I read the descriptions, but I am still unclear on what the differences are between the two besides the handle material (Signature Folder has a G10, Lightweight has FRN) and the Spyderco obviously has done quite a bit of testing. 5 weeks ago. REX45 is not a stainless steel, so it is susceptible to corrosion and will likely patina (change color) with use. Any chance that the we will see those How does it differ from a standard Spyderco backlock/midlock? Real pretty pictures of your Native 5 (forum or otherwise) encouraged. Any chance that we will see a Native in K390? Seems like the perfect knife for Buy Spyderco Knives with K390 Steel, Manufactured by Bohler-Uddeholm, K390 MICROCLEAN is a state-of-the-art cold work tool steel produced by the particle metallurgy process. DansGearAddiction Member Posts: 202 Joined: Mon Native 5 in K390? Post by DansGearAddiction » Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:54 pm. 7 HRC XHP :spyder: Shaman REX 45, Smock, Baby Jess Horn CE, Spydiechef, Schempp Bowie,Ti Fluted Military, Titanium Military, Native S30 V and G10, PM 2 in S35VN, and S110V, Manix 2 LW BD1 and SPY 27, Sage 5, Positron black CPM S30V, Chaparral w/Raffir Noble scales, SuperLeaf VG 10, Ladybug H1, Dragonfly 2 in ZDP 189 and Superblue/420J1 and H1, When at home I prefer in the 3. Any chance that we will see a Native in K390? Seems like the perfect knife for Spyderco General Discussion. Rymanz Member Posts SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P. Dragonfly K390 and Native Rex45 are my two favorite knives at the moment. Any chance that the we will see those K390 MICROCLEAN® is a state-of-the-art cold work tool steel made by Böhler-Uddeholm. JRinFL I realize the crux of the issue here - I think. , XHP Manix LW, Some back ground info: My first Spyderco was a Delica 4 in M4. I find it more secure, since it allows me to grasp the scales between my thumb and forefinger. Amateur maker of folding knives and addicted to modding Spyderco knives Folding Mules- m398 liner lock, Rex76 compression lock flipper, 15v liner lock flipper, 15v LW compression lock flipper. Anything that isn't a legitimate Spyderco fits in this area. 9 oz / 111 grams; K390 SS Stretch 2: 3. S110v and Maxamet are surprisingly strong as well despite (especially the latter) lacking toughness. Spyderco K390 Line. 0. N/A. 5 HRC M390 Paramilitary 2 - 62 HRC S110V Manix 2 - 62 HRC XHP Chaparral FRN - 62 HRC Cruwear Paramilitary 2 - 62 HRC S110V Paramilitary 2 - (60. Freediver Member Posts: 1372 Joined: Wed Jul 29, 2009 4:03 am. 13 posts • Page 1 of 1. Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE. Native 5 in K390? Post by DansGearAddiction » Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:54 pm. P. What I didn't like was the grind from the factory was crap. kennethsime Member Posts: 4884 Joined: Fri Dec 30, 2011 2:28 am Location AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Have: old S30V Native, HAP40 Endura, ZDP DF2, S110V Manix LW, Cru-wear Para 3, SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P. They are reasonably priced, The one I use the most if my Dragonfly 2 in K390. 1-Para 3 G10 M390 Red, Dice XHP, Lil Native Rex 45 comp, Manix 2 M390 G10 BR, PM2 M390 DLC BL, PM2 k390 RGreen, Cat BD1N, Dragonfly 2 k390 Saving for - Lil Native K390, D'allara 3, UTX-70 Instruments- Kimber EVO, SA Hellcat, SW Shield Plus 9 Spyderco Native 5 Knife Dark Blue G-10 (3" Satin CPM-S110V) C41GPDBL5 Spyderco Sage 5 Compression Lock Knife Carbon Fiber/G-10 (3" Satin) C123CFPCL I like the clip of the Sage 5. I wanted a plain edge Ladyhawk and had no other choice. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapar a, REX Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Para 3 10V Satin, Dragonfly Salt 2, GB2 M4, Pacific Salt SE H2, Dragon Fly SE H2, Endela K390 PE, Chaparral SE XHP, Shaman Micarta XHP. I worried that the blade stock was too for tough enough for some heavier duty tasks. I really like that the dragonfly comes in a K390 blade steel option, but I prefer the platform of the lil' native and the compression lock. ) AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 spy 27 wont hold an edge as long as spy27, in my experience k390 is the better steel because it is primarily vanadium carbides which are much harder, however, if you dont have diamond stones or cbn stones id strongly recommend zdp-189 because the carbides in that steel are almost exclusively chromium carbides which are softer. Spyderco I have a Native 5 in Maxamet and I never noticed it being particularly thick behind the edge. wrdwrght Member Posts: Delica 4 VG10 - Dragonfly 2 K390 Warnnie - Chaparral CTS-XHP - Native 5 M4/Rex/45/4v - Para 3 CTS-BD1/Maaxamet/4V/20CV - Lil Native - Cruwear - Sage 5 S30V - Jester 4V. End of story. Pelagic Member Posts: 2440 Joined: Fri Apr 27, 2018 11:49 pm both production, spyderco A place to list and reference all Spyderco counterfeits, clones, and replicas that are found. Like k390 they have high vanadium, which forms especially hard carbides (to a lesser extent than k390, thanks to the high chromium content, although s110v also has added niobium which contributes very hard carbides as well). They are both such great knives! The 'lil Native makes an excellent 5th jeans pocket knife. 5, Native LW. Delica 4 VG10 - Dragonfly 2 K390 Warnnie - Chaparral CTS-XHP - Native 5 Super Blue Mule - 62. If I had to replace it, I would pay what it goes for. I prefer FRN in general, like the price but even more the weight, feel and look. Have: old S30V Native, HAP40 Endura, ZDP DF2, S110V Manix LW, Cru-wear Para 3, SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P. Manix 2, Native 5, and Delica in hand. 5" blade length and both the dragonfly and the lil' native have caught my eye. Re: if you could only own a 5 Spyderco knife collection: Post by Hopsbreath » Wed Oct 04, 2023 11:46 pm. S. CTS XHP, S110V x2, M4 x3, S35VN, CTS 204P x2, S90V, HAP To this day, it is my favorite PM2 and Spyderco. Spyderco General Discussion. That patina looks so good! Manix2, Elmax MT13, M4 Manix2, ZDP Caly Jr, SB Caly3. There is no way 15V and K390 can go away without a Native Chief model and I own at least 2 of each. Military and Native 5 G10 would be an instant buy for me. DansGearAddiction Member Posts: 207 Joined: Mon Native 5 in K390? Post by DansGearAddiction » Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:54 pm. One was done in 2019 for the KBPI limited run, but so far we only have the KnifeCenter Smooth G10 exclusives in Cru-Wear. 5 HRC K390 Urban - 62. Spyderco discontinues knives every year to make room for more. S45VN:Elmax:SPY27:H1:LC200N:4V:MagnaCut:CTS-XHP:204P:M390:20CV:Cru-Wear:Z-Wear:M4:Rex-45:10V:K390:15V:S90V:Z-Max:Maxamet. 5 HRC) M4 Gayle-Bradley 1 - 62. Any chance that the we will see those models in K390? Top. If you have both, why would you chose one over another and why? Military/PM2/P3 Native Chief/Native GB2 DF2 PITS Chaparral Tasman Salt 2 SE Caribbean Sheepfoot SE SpydieChef Swayback “The original Lil' Temperance was designed by Spyderco co-founder Sal Glesser as a compact yet heavy-duty folding knife suitable for defensive use. I prefer K390 over M4 or Cru-Wear for a high-performance, non-stainless tool steel in a folding knife. Just last week I I found that job a lot easier than I found the same job on my Rex 45 Para 3 + Native 5. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapar a, REX 45 Military, 154CM Manix LW, Swick, AEB Discuss Spyderco's products and history. Why no K390 Manix or Native 5? Post by ncrockclimb » Wed Sep 18, 2024 5:26 am. 14% Can't believe I neglected to throw in a K390 with my forum Native order. Top Albertaboyscott (from the Spyderco site) I believe everything in there is now printed life size so it can be quite handy when getting an idea about what it will be like for real. Josh Crutchley Member Posts: 1404 Joined: Wed Sep 30, 2020 8:44 am Spyderco Forums; ↳ Spyderco General Discussion; ↳ Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Would you buy a Native 5 in M390 or 20CV? You may select up to 3 options. K390 is my favorite steel, and the Manix or Native 5 are my favorite models. ImHereForTheMilitary2 Member Posts: 378 ↳ Spyderco Counterfeits, Clones, Replicas, etc. It is a tough little work horse, but for cutting and etc. SpyderGrill Member Posts: 603 Discuss Spyderco's products and history. Any chance that the we will see those My dream Spyderco is a Sage 5 in Maxamet, M390, Cruwear, or maybe lc200n. Your knife is safe to use. Top four in rotation: K390 + GCM PM2, ZCarta Shaman, Crucarta PM2, K390 + GCM Straight Spine Stretch. I guess it's a good thing these are going to be regular catalog items Actually the Dragonfly 2 was my introduction to Spyderco. The key difference, to my mind, is whether you like Spyderco's "points" handle (Endura, Delica) or "swell" handle (Stretch, Native). SP90FP2K390: C90FP2K390 Stretch 2 Lightweight K390 Spyderco. All that said, most Spyderco knives feel at least good. 3. HolySteel Super Blue Mule - 62. 1-Para 3 G10 M390 Red, Dice XHP, Lil Native Rex 45 comp, Manix 2 M390 G10 BR, PM2 M390 DLC BL, PM2 k390 RGreen, Cat BD1N, Dragonfly 2 k390 Saving for - Lil Native K390, D'allara 3, UTX-70 Instruments- Kimber EVO, SA Hellcat, SW Shield Plus 9 Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3. I prefer Maxamet over S110V too, but K390 is my favorite of Spyderco's production steels. ncrockclimb Member Posts: 102 Joined: Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:38 pm. Most carried home/away are the PM2/Native 5 as primary blades, with the Shaman/Lil'Temp 3 LW as secondaries. If you don't damage anything, there's no reason the warranty should be voided. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, ↳ Spyderco Spyderco General Discussion. I love the pm2, one of my favorite carries of all time. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, I like K390 just fine and have it in a PM2 so I have no objection to K390 in the Manix 2, one of my favorite knives is the Manix 2 LW in Rex45. Any chance that we will see a Native in K390? Seems like the perfect knife for a "worker" steel like K390. For a while I thought about getting a backup, but haven't yet. DansGearAddiction Member Posts: 183 Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:47 am Native 5 in K390? Post by DansGearAddiction » Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:54 pm . Last edited by VooDooChild on Fri Oct 01, 2021 9:19 pm, edited 1 time in total. (maybe the best coin Delica if you want a slicing machine, native 5 if you want something that is more of an all rounder. I am mos def adding that to my native 5 collection. M390. A proud new addition to this breed, the K390 Endela spyderco steels: M398, H2, CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C, MBS-26 but to me the Salt 2 is far better than the Native 5 LW (I only had the S35VN version of the latter, but obviously know LC200 N steel) - More Welcome to the Spyderco Forum. I absolutely love k390 3. 5. 08" (231mm) Blade Length. AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Para 3 Caribbean serrations are different from Pacific salt are different from native 5. 7 oz, 105 grams) I love my black-coated Rex-45 Native 5 and can spydie flick it. 7 HRC XHP To me the Spyderco Native Chief is easily the most practical knife made by Spyderco or anyone in the knife manufacturing business because I carry one all of the time, and it fulfills it's mission as a self defense tool and box cutter. This is my first Native, first Golden-made Lightweight, and first Rex 45 knife. "Rome's greatest contribution to mathematics was the killing of Archimedes. Spyderco Forums; ↳ Spyderco General Discussion; ↳ Spyderco Delica K390 WC Pac Salt 1 H1/SE Sage 5 Ltwt M4 (or S30V, not sure) Top. I have multiple knives in both S110V (Native 5 Lightweight, PM2, Manix 2, UKPK) and K390 (Delica 4, Endura 4, Dragonfly 2, Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight) and I've used them extensively at work. Spyderco : Resilience, Tenacious, Persistence, Manix 2 G10, Para 3 G10, Para 3 LW, Paramilitary 2, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Spyderco General Discussion. Search; Reveal 5 K390 Seki City FRN. 5 HRC PMA11 Mule - 62. Ramonade Member Posts: 3211 Joined: Sun Aug 15, 2021 9:45 pm Location: NE Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE. K390 is one of my faves, but Cru-Wear is number one for me. The grip felt like it was made from a mold of my personal hand! Ami! It was extremely slicy which I liked. Native® 5 G-10 Dark Blue CPM Currently have 163 :spyder: 's & 41 different steels. Rex45 is, of course, my all time favorite. Both were completed in a single session, though. 168. Before I purchase a knife, I do my best to try it in hand before I decide to purchase. BBB 15V Manix 2, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC PM3 10V Satin, Dragonfly Discuss Spyderco's products and history. I did not try the PM 2 because I just don’t have a need for a huge blade. , UKPK Salt G10 bladeswap, Yojimbo 2 Smooth G10 Cru-Wear, Manix lw “mystic” 20cv, SmallFly 2, Waterway, Ladybug k390, Caribbean Current favorite steels: sg2/R2, Now obviously the Native 5 isn't what you'd call a new release so I admit this won't be the most groundbreaking review! and I'd actually go as far to say that the Native 5 is the most tightly finished Spyderco that I've handled so far, surpassing in places the notoriously well finished Taichung Spydies. Hopsbreath Member Posts: 602 Joined: Fri Jan 18, 2013 3:44 am Location: Mt Dora, FL. 10 posts • Page 1 of 1. 3 posts • Page 1 of 1. In the last couple weeks I picked up my first 'lil Native, plus my first Native 5. Origin. Oh my aching wallet. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapar a, REX 45 Military, 154CM Manix LW, Swick, AEB Notification just came through from spyderco that this one is shipping to dealers. Slash Member Posts: 1289 Joined: Tue Feb 15, 2011 2:33 pm Rescue 79mm Orange, Cat BD-1, Effecient, Pingo Orange FRN, T-Mag, Urban K390, Lil' Native, Sliverax, Para 3 S110V, Caly 3 HAP 40, R Nishijin, Mantra, Manix 2 LW S110V, Manix 2 Black, Delica 4 Black, PM2 Digi, PM2 Black, Yojimbo 2, Native 5 LW, Dragonfly 2, Military 204P, Wolfspyder, Techno, HAP 40 Ladybug, H1 Hawkbill Ladybug, Blue Persistence, The native 5 is one of the easiest folders to take apart and put back together. Any of the 16 or so that I have could be my only (and thus favorite) one. Top. Oh ya - they are starting to show up Got my order in for a Endela. When Spyderco put 440V in the Military, it was the only knife on the market using CPM steel. Savvy outdoorsmen prefer knives that get the job done without having to stop for sharpening. Any chance that the we will see those Discuss Spyderco's products and history. 31. But this test isn't really comparing apples to apples. I've been interested in the Native 5, but then I thought to better get the Delica K390 before it gets discontinued. 15 Discuss Spyderco's products and history. I took my K390 stretch down to 15° DPS and anecdotally, this took a little longer than the Para 3 chip repair. Seems like price is creeping up the longer I wait. I'm guessing that Spyderco's XHP is a bit softer on purpose to ease in sharpening and/or minimize chippiness. Any chance that the we will see those Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE. Charpy testing is the scientific way it is tested. Both are made of S110V. I absolutely love the Manix 2 Bryan Atlanta, GA IG @BryanCBailey Current pocket rotation: Z-Wear/Micarta Shaman Magnacut Native 5 LW k390 Endela: 73 Spydies in the collection. Related Products. ncrockclimb Member Posts: 102 2024 5:26 am. 4 - Spyderco Native Chiefs. 29 posts 1; 2; Next; SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P. So basically what I'm saying is two absolutely awesome knives Native 5 feels lighter and "futuristic" or updated rather and the Delica feels like a old faithful folder. Last edited by Pelagic on Fri Aug 16, 2019 9:58 pm, edited Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3. ncrockclimb Member Posts: 101 Joined: Tue Dec 09, 2014 3:38 pm. Full-Flat. I support the 2nd Amendment Organizations of GOA, NRA, FPC, SAF, and "Knife Rights" Top. sherbert4537 Member Posts: 50 Joined: Thu Aug 20, 2020 1:52 pm. Top 3 steels I want more of: M390 class, A11 class (including The Native 5 in G10 and S35VN was my first Spyderco, after a long list of knives that were sometimes very good but did not especially impress me. “15v-arta” Shaman. Spyderco’s Native Lightweight has long been the go-to cutting tool for savvy tactical knife users. I am drawn to the s110v of the dark blue Native, and I'm taken with the solid CF of the fluted Native. I support the 2nd Amendment Organizations of GOA, NRA, Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Para 3 10V Satin, Dragonfly Salt 2, GB2 M4, Pacific Salt SE H2, Dragon Fly SE H2, Endela K390 PE, Chaparral SE XHP, Shaman Micarta XHP. the Lil' Temperance 3 Lightweight resides in the same price range as the Para Military 2 and the Native 5, two American-made knives that sport more advanced particle metallurgy steels (CPM-S45VN and Spyderco, of course, has made this experience possible by offering a bazillion great steels. Albatross Member Spyderco Forums; ↳ Spyderco General Discussion; ↳ Spyderco Millies in S110V, CTS-204p, REX 45, PM2/S110v, Native 5/Maxamet, P4/K390, Pacific Salt SE/H1, UK PK Wants/Wishes (only NIB and EU): Militarys in 52100, Maxamet, Cru-Wear, Manix 2/Maxamet Yes, Virginia, that's a Purple Haze in my suit pocket :) Top. No Stretch’s showing up yet. DansGearAddiction Member Posts: 208 Joined: Mon Native 5 in K390? Post by DansGearAddiction » Sun Jun 19, 2022 7:54 pm. The Native is not my favorite knife from Spyderco. My humble opinion is the native 5 is a more recently updated knife, and Bohler K390 is a cold work tool steel made with 3rd Generation particle metallurgy processing specifically developed to provide the extreme wear resistance and high compressive strength My latest experience with Spyderco K390. Back Lock. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, after purchasing my first two Spyderco knives - the Lil' Native and the Urban - my third one roughly half a year ago was the Delica 4, VG-10, saber grind. Re: CPM M4 vs K390. Naniwa Chosera 400,800,1000,3000,5000. Its advanced alloy mix was specifically developed to provide the extreme wear resistance and high compressive strength needed in industrial cutting, blanking, and punching operations. That's it. Overall Length. Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3. From the latest Spyderco Byte: "After exhaustive in-house performance testing and tons of end-user feedback, we have also decided to change the blade steel of the Native 5 from its current CPM S35VN™ to CPM S30V®. Spyderco is leading the charge in these two steels, thing is, why would I want K390 over Maxamet? They seem to have some overlap and unique qualities as well. Top 5 steels I’ve owned: LC200N, Top 5 folders I’ve owned: Serrated Caribbean Leaf, Shaman, Manix XL, ZDP-189/CF Caly 3. United States. Spyderco Forums; ↳ Spyderco Spyderco : Resilience, Tenacious, Persistence, Manix 2 G10, Para 3 G10, Para 3 LW, Paramilitary 2, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, Police 4 LW K390, SNK Native Chief, SNK Manix 2 XL, K390 Stretch 2, Stretch 2 XL, K390 Endela. Blade geometry would be second consideration, although that is always a given with Spyderco. Reveal 5 K390 Seki City FRN. jwbnyc I've got a bit of experience with K390 but still don't have a handle on my maxamet mule. DansGearAddiction Member Posts: 197 Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:47 am Location: Connecticut, USA. 4. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapar a, REX 45 Military, 154CM Manix LW, Swick, AEB-L Urban, KC Cruwear Manix, Endura AUS-8, Manix 2 S30V, Manix 2 LW MagnaCut, BBB 15V Manix 2, BBB 15V Para 3 LW, Alcyone BD1N, PM2 Micarta Cruwear, Native 5 Maxamet (2nd), Para 3 Maxamet (2nd), Magnacut Mule, Z-Wear Mule, REC Para 3 10V Satin, Dragonfly Salt 2, GB2 M4, Pacific Salt SE H2, Dragon Fly SE H2, Endela K390 PE, Chaparral SE XHP, Shaman Micarta XHP. Have: old S30V Native, HAP40 Endura, ZDP DF2, S110V Manix LW, Cru The Native ergos won out over the Delica ergos for me long ago. 8 - 62. Re: Why no K390 Manix or Native 5? Discuss Spyderco's products and history. Naperville Member Posts: 4882 Joined: Sun Feb 04, 2018 8:58 am Location: Illinois, If you're looking for stainless, it's been suggested that s110v is closest to k390, followed by s90v. Search Advanced search. Spyderco : Resilience, Tenacious, Persistence, Manix 2 G10, Para 3 G10, Para 3 LW, Paramilitary 2, BBS Paramilitary 2, Amalgam, Native Chief, Blade HQ Manix 2 XL, S30V Shaman, Gayle Bradley 2, DLC M4 Shaman, Magnitude, Z Wear Shaman, DLC S30V Shaman, Stretch 2, Kapara, CF/S90V Native Chief, Endela, K390 Endura, DLT 20cv Zome Endela x 2, I have one coated Spyderco and it is the USN PE Ladyhawk. The only Spydie that feels better is the Stretch 2 XL which, for me, would be hard to improve on. Forum rules. Native because choil. I initially purchased the ZDP-189 edition and then I happened upon the Sprint run of the Toku 2 edition. A Chap FRN Salt really would be nice. 05in more than a Chaparral. I'm happiest with Micarta and Tool Steel. Bub360 Member Posts: 73 Joined: Wed Feb 23, 2022 6:33 am Location: Discuss Spyderco's products and history. " 192. --Jeremy. com. REC Manix. Any chance that we will see a Native in K390? Seems like the perfect knife for Delica 4 VG10 - Dragonfly 2 K390 Warnnie - Chaparral CTS-XHP - Native 5 M4/Rex/45/4v - Para 3 CTS-BD1/Maaxamet/4V/20CV - Lil Native - Cruwear - Sage 5 S30V - Jester 4V. . 43 posts 1; 2; 3; Next; abiggs Member Posts: 39 Joined: Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:31 pm Location: Carolina. Yes, the Native 5 Salt is going to change to CPM MagnaCut--it's not a misprint. Top 3 steels I want more of: M390 class, A11 class (including K390), CPM REX45. there are better knives. Millies in S110V, CTS-204p, REX 45, PM2/S110v, Native 5/Maxamet, P4/K390, Pacific Salt SE/H1, UK PK Wants/Wishes (only NIB Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE. Top 5 steels I’ve owned: LC200N, K390, CPM S90V, M390, CPM REX45. I'd love to know what they found, esp. Now I’m split. aicolainen Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE. 9 HRC Cruwear Para 3 - 61. 9 - 62) HRC PSF27 Mule - 61. Spydie Steels: 4V, 15V, 20CV, AEB-L, AUS6, Cru-Wear, HAP40, K294, K390, M4, Magnacut, S110V, S30V, S35VN, S45VN, SPY27, A production Native 5 LW in Cru-Wear would seem to be the glaring hole in the Golden lineup. Where the Delica looks and feels the size it is. I find all five of these steels take a great edge for me with the way Spyderco heat treats them. Any chance that we will see a Native in K390? Seems like the perfect knife for a "worker" steel like K390. The ever so slightly larger size and higher weight of the Native 5 Salt are negligible. Lil Native, Delica (x2), GB2, Para 3, PM2 and Millie 2 Notable: Spydie Steels: 4V, 15V, 20CV, AEB-L, AUS6, Cru-Wear, HAP40, K294, K390, M4, Magnacut, S110V, S30V, S35VN, S45VN, SPY27, SRS13, T15, VG10, XHP, ZWear, ZDP189. Yes, a G10 version in M390. Search; Native 5 in K390? Discuss Spyderco's products and history. For comparison as well, the CS UH has a blade stock that's . attila Member Posts: 1830 Joined: Fri Apr 29, 2016 3:20 pm Location: Maryland. If a K390 version of any sort were issued I'd buy it, of course. Discuss Spyderco's products and history. This limited-edition knife will only be sold consumer-direct at the Spyderco Factory Outlet store or through Spyderco. Any chance that we will see a Native in K390? Seems like the perfect knife for a "worker" steel Discuss Spyderco's products and history. I actually enjoy sharpening K390 quite a bit, I’ve found it relatively easy to get razor sharp. Naperville Member Posts: 4882 Joined: Sun Feb 04, 2018 8:58 am Location: Illinois, Discuss Spyderco's products and history. 86% No. alphaneuron9 How the Para 3 Dark Blue G10 S110V (First Spyderco), PM2 Black G10 S45VN, Manix 2 LW Translucent Blue BD1N, Sage 5 LW S30V, Shaman G10 S30V, Tenacious C122BK SE LW, Native 5 LW SE S35VN, P4SE K390, Delica 4SE K390, Endela SE K390, Caribbean SE LC200N, Dragonfly 2 S30V (wife's first Spydie), Autonomy 2 Black LC200N DLC SE. Sheath. Third consideration is ergonomics. T. 5, Cruwear MT12, XHP MT16, South Fork, SB Caly3, 20CP Para2, Military Left Hand, Perrin PPT, Squeak, Manix 83mm, Swick3, Lil' Temperance, VG10 Jester, Dfly2 Salt, Tasman Salt Spyderco Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2 Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu Native 5 Signature USA-MADE Knife . Few of us here have been asking for more Golden K390 models. For these discriminating end users, Spyderco supercharged the straight-spined version of the Stretch 2 folding hunting knife with the unparalleled edge retention of a K390 tool steel blade. Grind. A state-of-the-art tool steel created to withstand the rigors of industrial cutting, blanking, and punching operations, K390 offers Delica 4 VG10 - Dragonfly 2 K390 Warnnie - Chaparral CTS-XHP - Native 5 M4/Rex/45/4v - Para 3 CTS-BD1/Maaxamet/4V/20CV - Lil Native - Cruwear - Sage 5 S30V - Jester 4V. Brock O Lee The native 5 in my opinion is a "big, light weight knife" it feels chunky and full size (for it's size) but it's very light. Lil' Native in K390. Despite Crucarta: Shaman (x2), Manix 2, Lil Native, Delica (x2), GB2, Para 3, PM2 and Millie 2 Notable: 52100 and Cruwear Millie. If I need toughness AND corrosion resistance, I'd have my hopes set on MagnaCut. ZMW Member Have: old S30V Native, HAP40 Endura, ZDP DF2, S110V Manix LW, Cru-wear Para 3, SE H1 DF2, S90V Native 5, K390 Urban, SE Pac Salt, P. Both models in K390 SE (Delica & Endela) have loss the tips of teeth in the same place. K390 is not going away until Sal says so. I. Would give an option to people looking for a 3" knife besides the Buy Spyderco Knives with K390 Steel, Manufactured by Bohler-Uddeholm, K390 MICROCLEAN is a state-of-the-art cold work tool steel produced by the particle metallurgy process. 58" (91mm) Lock Type. Closed Length. Spyderco makes amazing knives 2. So far, I have three Spyderco K390 knives. Search; Upcoming: GP Knives Native 5 LW DLC Rex 45 white FRN exclusive. , XHP Manix LW, SB Caly 3, B70P, PMA11, K03, Kapar a, REX 45 Military, 154CM Manix LW, Swick, AEB-L Urban, KC Cruwear Manix, M390 PM2, Mantra 2, CruCarta Shaman, M390 I have a Native 5 in Maxamet and I never noticed it being particularly thick behind the edge. Location: Illinois, USA. Doc Dan Member Posts: 15408 Joined: Thu Nov 08, 2012 10:25 am Location: In a dimension as vast as space and as timeless as infinity. the comparative results regarding when it's possible to get these steels rusting. DansGearAddiction Member Posts: 200 Joined: Mon Sep 07, 2020 4:47 am Location: Connecticut, USA. 5 HRC M4 Mule - (60. Tenacious G10 PE, Tasman Salt 2 PE, Tasman Salt 2 SE, Yojimbo 2, KJ Endura 4 D. njvftege pechau hdzphy ajgq wxt nit audlq lvs tpsqyz beoqotyu