Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Should have bought one earlier! I love the Dragonfly, I have 3 of them, but I never carry them? Although this LN isn’t that much more larger, it’s definitely a more substantial, stouter knife than the DF!
I’ve lobbied for a larger Dragonfly XL for several years here as other members have, for me it was for several reasons, one being the handle shape, the handle shape and feel of this Lil’ Native just went to the top of the list for me, it’s absolutely my favorite handle shape!
Now, if this LN was 6.5” / 6.75” overall length, it would eliminate a lot of my Spyderco collection!
I’ve lobbied for a larger Dragonfly XL for several years here as other members have, for me it was for several reasons, one being the handle shape, the handle shape and feel of this Lil’ Native just went to the top of the list for me, it’s absolutely my favorite handle shape!
Now, if this LN was 6.5” / 6.75” overall length, it would eliminate a lot of my Spyderco collection!
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Congratulations on the Lil Native. Many knives at my disposal and I always seem to end up with my DLC LN when some heavy cutting needs to be done. Have fun and enjoy your new Spyderco.benben wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:13 amShould have bought one earlier! I love the Dragonfly, I have 3 of them, but I never carry them? Although this LN isn’t that much more larger, it’s definitely a more substantial, stouter knife than the DF!
I’ve lobbied for a larger Dragonfly XL for several years here as other members have, for me it was for several reasons, one being the handle shape, the handle shape and feel of this Lil’ Native just went to the top of the list for me, it’s absolutely my favorite handle shape!
Now, if this LN was 6.5” / 6.75” overall length, it would eliminate a lot of my Spyderco collection!
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Good choice. The Lil’ Native is one of those “sleeper” designs, being much more useful and effective than is first apparent.
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
The Lil' Native is a great knife, one of my favorites as well! :spyder:
The Native 5 is 6.875" overall length. Not a whole lot more than what you're after!
The Native 5 is 6.875" overall length. Not a whole lot more than what you're after!
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Agreed, but it wouldn’t be a compression lock or have this handle shape! I have a G10 Native 5 which I love also.
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Could you put up some pictures side by side with DF and Native 5 if possible, would especially like to see handle width comparison.benben wrote: ↑Sun Apr 28, 2019 10:13 amShould have bought one earlier! I love the Dragonfly, I have 3 of them, but I never carry them? Although this LN isn’t that much more larger, it’s definitely a more substantial, stouter knife than the DF!
I’ve lobbied for a larger Dragonfly XL for several years here as other members have, for me it was for several reasons, one being the handle shape, the handle shape and feel of this Lil’ Native just went to the top of the list for me, it’s absolutely my favorite handle shape!
Now, if this LN was 6.5” / 6.75” overall length, it would eliminate a lot of my Spyderco collection!
Thanks in advance!
Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Every time I need to use my Lil Native I'm reminded why it continues to stay in my EDC rotation while others have come and gone.
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
I could throw up some comparison pics but I've only got the Native5 CF/S90V and the DF Salt PE
All lined up at the Pivot for reference.
Just the Native 5 comparison.
Just the dragonfly
just for a little fun here it is with the DF and Chapparal
All lined up at the Pivot for reference.
Just the Native 5 comparison.
Just the dragonfly
just for a little fun here it is with the DF and Chapparal
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
I've carried my new Lil Native everyday except for one since I bought it! Loving it more and more each day! Although it's less than a half inch longer than the Dragonfly, if feels like it's substantially more knife!
Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Awesome! Glad you like it :)
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
ive been thinking on the dlc LN for a while - my LW Para3 arrives tommorow but im wondering if the LN might boot it?
the LN would be even better looking with the swedge of the dragonfly / native on it
hmm how about a LW Lil Native with the compression lock
the LN would be even better looking with the swedge of the dragonfly / native on it
hmm how about a LW Lil Native with the compression lock
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Urban K390 (2.61"), Bow River (for slicing jerky)
Want to try- PM2 CF M4 OR Cruwear , GB2, Bradley Bowie
Gone - Delica ZDP189, PM2 Cruwear, Para3 LW BD1N, Para3 S30V, Junction, Ti UKPK
Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Now on my list...
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
It wouldn't be such a sleeper if they'd do a sprint already :D
Love mine. Stout little thing.
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Sorry, guys, I really don´t want to go off topic, but looking at that great pic, please allow me to do a little side step:GiftedMisfit wrote: ↑Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:18 am
just for a little fun here it is with the DF and Chapparal
I am sure the Lil´Native is a great knife (never had one), but that pic makes clear for me once more why I love my Chap (FRN in my case) that much:
Closed length only slightly longer than the Lil Native (by 3mm), slimmer and lighter in pocket (though linered!), but much more actual edge (by 9mm, or 2.35 to 2.02). Additionally slicy 2 mm blade stock, that´s more than 1/3 thinner than the Lil´Native stock (3.2 mm). Perfect for such a small knife.
My apologies again for going off topic, blame it to my Chap-passion. Now back to the Lil´Native!
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- EDC: Endura thin red line ffg combo edge (VG10); Wayne Goddard PE (4V), Endela SE (VG10)
-Mountains/outdoors: Pac.Salt 1 SE (H1), Salt 2 SE (LC200N), and also Wayne Goddard PE (4V)
Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Austria may not have knife restrictions but some US cities do. Boston does, and since I go there, I need to keep its absurd 2.5 inch restriction in mind. Somehow I got it in my head a Chap qualified. Wrong!
So, now I have a compelling reason for the Lil’ Native other than my liking of the Native variations.
So, now I have a compelling reason for the Lil’ Native other than my liking of the Native variations.
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
Warstein. I have both a lil native and a chap.
I understand that the blade geometries favor the chap.
But that doesn't make the LN less capable by any wide margin.
The LN is something you use when you need to go to town on something. I've never worried about breaking my ln the same way i do with the chap
I understand that the blade geometries favor the chap.
But that doesn't make the LN less capable by any wide margin.
The LN is something you use when you need to go to town on something. I've never worried about breaking my ln the same way i do with the chap
Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
That's what I'm holding out for to finally give it a try.
Gifted...thank you for those comparison photos as well!! Really helped put the size in perspective.
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1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31/Macassar Ebony Inlays
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1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
I bet we will see an exclusive before the end of the year. Guessing BHQ M4, St Nicks 4V, or Cutlery Shoppe XHP. I sold mine and am waiting for an exclusive now as well! Nice little knife!
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i agree. sprints soon plz. m390 and blue scales, like the para 3 m390. love mine even though i fixed mine. (ground finger choil down so it does not hit my finger while closing.)
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Re: Finally pulled the trigger on a Lil’ Native.
I do wish we would see some jimping on the spine and choil on future runs. That is my only complaint about this model.
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