The Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight Black Serrated is a folding knife that embodies everything knife users love about Spyderco’s design philosophy: innovation, durability, and usability in a package that’s easy to carry every single day. Built in the USA with materials selected for performance, this knife offers the cutting power of a larger blade in a lightweight, compact form that’s always ready when you need it.
At the heart of the Native 5 is its 2.95-inch CPM S30V stainless steel blade. S30V is a premium American-made steel that’s prized for its excellent balance of toughness, corrosion resistance, and edge retention. The leaf-shaped blade design provides exceptional control for precision cutting, while the serrated edge excels at slicing through fibrous materials like rope, webbing, or cardboard with minimal effort. With a blade thickness of .12 inches, it’s sturdy without being overbuilt, offering the perfect mix of strength and slicing efficiency. This blade truly shines in everyday cutting tasks where dependability matters most.
Opening the Native 5 is smooth and intuitive thanks to Spyderco’s signature round thumb hole. This feature allows for quick, one-handed deployment, whether you’re right- or left-handed. Once open, the blade locks securely into place with the reliable backlock mechanism, a hallmark of Spyderco engineering that provides peace of mind with every use. The lock is strong, consistent, and easy to disengage when you’re ready to close the knife. As a manual folder, it gives you complete control over deployment and operation, ensuring a dependable tool you can trust day after day.
The handle is crafted from black FRN, or fiberglass-reinforced nylon, which keeps the knife remarkably lightweight while still being tough enough to handle heavy use. The textured surface provides excellent grip security, even in wet or slippery conditions, while the ergonomic design ensures comfort during prolonged use. At just 2.5 ounces, the Native 5 Lightweight more than lives up to its name, carrying effortlessly in a pocket without adding bulk. Despite the light weight, the knife maintains a solid, confident feel in the hand that speaks to Spyderco’s thoughtful design and attention to detail.
One of the Native 5’s greatest strengths is its versatility. The four-position pocket clip allows for tip-up or tip-down carry on either side, giving you the flexibility to choose the orientation that works best for you. The addition of a lanyard hole further expands your carry options, letting you attach it to gear or personalize it with a lanyard for quick access. Fully ambidextrous in both design and function, this knife adapts seamlessly to any user.
With a closed length of 4 inches and an overall length of 6.95 inches, the Native 5 hits a sweet spot between compact size and functional blade length. It’s small enough to carry comfortably all day yet large enough to handle real work when the situation calls for it. Proudly made in the USA, it represents American craftsmanship and Spyderco’s relentless pursuit of practical innovation.
The Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight Black Serrated is available now from the world’s largest knife store, Smoky Mountain Knife Works. When you’re searching for the best online knife store to deliver both premium quality and unbeatable selection, Smoky Mountain Knife Works is the trusted destination for knives that perform at the highest level.