An "extended" version of the timeless Spyderco Native®, the Native Chief™ stretches the overall length of the original design by about one-third while maintaining its slim, pocket-friendly profile. The Native Chief Lightweight continues that evolution, replacing the G-10 scales with a lightweight, fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle. The injection-molded handle includes a high-traction Bi-Directional Texture™ pattern and its linerless construction trims the knife's weight by 21 percent compared to its G-10 counterpart. It retains the same precision-machined back lock mechanism and includes threaded inserts to allow mounting of the knife's four-position pocket clip to support left or right-side, tip-up or tip-down carry. The blade of the Native Chief Lightweight is full-flat-ground from CTS® BD1N stainless steel and features a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ to complement the knife's symmetrical, completely ambidextrous design. This ultra-lightweight cutting tool is available with a tumbled blade finish and brightly finished hardware or in an all-black configuration featuring a Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC) blade coating and matching black-coated lock bar, clip, and hardware. Both finish options also offer a choice of either a PlainEdge™, CombinationEdge™, or fully serrated SpyderEdge™ blade.
Technical Specifications
Closed Length: 5.08in 129mm
Blade Thickness: .125in 3.2mm
Tip Carry Position: 4-Position
Sheath: N/A
Edge Length: 3.52in 89mm
Handle Material: FRN
Lock Type: Back Lock
Origin: United States
Knife Weight: 3.1oz 88g
Clip Position: Ambi
Grind: Full-Flat