Which Native to choose?

[Ted]

Hi,

I want to buy a Native, but I'm not sure which one. (The SS or the FRN) From what I'm reading in the forums, most people prefer the FRN. Can someone maybe explain in a bit more detail how the FRN knife is constructed?

Is it only the zytel handles and the blade? Or is the blade between a two pieces of metal when it's closed?

(Like on an Buck 110)

Thanks,

Ted



Got this one in the mail today (see picture), not a Spyderco but a very nice small knife (Boker 1004), I wish Spyderco would make knifes with Damascus steel. (Cricket!!!)



Edited by - Ted on 11/19/2001 12:13:56 PM <br /><a href="/forums/attachmentarchive/2810-7-boker1004.jpg" target="_new">View Attachment...</a><br />

[Lsaulog]

Hi Ted,

The Native FRN blade is &quot;sandwiched&quot; in between the two FRN scales. The only other metal is the compression lock along the back. For a more technical look, checkout the Edge-U-Cation section above. You'll find a parts breakdown there.

I own both the FRN and SS. I prefer the FRN because I feel like I have a more &quot;positive&quot; grip on it. It's much easier to carry, too.

"Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed."

[Ted]

Lsaulog,
Thanks for that Edge-U-Cation tip!
That was the info I needed.

[Kahz]

Sorry the native is not a comperssion lock it is a lockback. One should note that it has aus 10 in the stainless steel version (japan)and frn (golden cpm440v)

I.K.I.N.J.A.K. !!!!!!

Edited by - spyderholic on 11/19/2001 1:41:13 PM

[Lsaulog]

Ah, yes. Thanks for the clarification on that, Spyderholic. For lack of a better term, I had a brain f**t! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

"Hope for the best. Be prepared for the worst. You'll never be disappointed."

[RYAN]

I personally dig the FRN becuz of the CPM440v steel. Althought there is something to be said for the weight on the SS. I guess it is just personal preference, and which one feels better in the hand. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[panguero]

Edited by - sharp1 on 2/19/2002 6:00:11 PM

[scolby]

I am with Sharp1 on this. I have handled every version of the Native, and I feel strongly that G-10 Native is hands down the best execution of the concept (and of course, the most expensive.)

"Chance favors the prepared mind" - Louis Pasteur