Engineered for the human hand, the Native's
ergonomic design maximizes cutting ability while minimizing discomfort and fatigue. This model is all about combining performance and comfort. Since the portion of the knife most in contact with the user is the handle, that became key while the model was in initial development on the drawing table. We've created a handle pattern with two separate finger
choils. The first choil (where the blade and handle meet) allow positioning the index finger closer to the knife's sharpened edge for control over the cutting surface. Behind the first choil, the second positions the hand farther back on the folder for dexterous cutting while pushing the blade away from you.
Bi-Directional Texturing molded into the
FRN handle form varying levels of steps minimizing forward or backward sliding. Carved out of the locking lever is a
David Boye Dent insuring the lock remains safely engaged even when gripping the handle forcefully. A section of non-sharpened serrations line the blade's spine yield an additional slip resistant point for the thumb. The blade itself is
hollow-ground CPM-S30V steel with a weight reducing
swedge ground from the spine. A black steel
tip-up clip can be placed
ambidextrously on both sides of the handle via a barrel-shaped screw that doubles as a
lanyard.
length overall |
7" (178mm) |
blade length |
3 1/8" (80mm) |
blade steel |
CPM-S30V |
length closed |
3 15/16" (100mm) |
cutting edge |
2 5/8" (67mm) |
weight |
2.65oz (75.2g) |
hole diameter |
15/32" (12mm) |
blade thickness |
1/8" (3mm) |
handle material |
FRN |