Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight Black Blade 18

RE last review and statement that S30V is a 'lesser' steel. S30V is Spyderco's standard production blade steel, certainly nothing 'lesser' about it. S35VN and S30V virtually the same steel. S35VN is 'tweaked' S30V with less Carbon and Vanadium and added Niobium aimed at making the steel more 'user friendly' by increasing toughness and ease of sharpening. Initially there were complaints regarding edge holding compared to S30V - but all things are relative !. Apparently Spyderco decided it offered no real advantages over S30V and dropped it. Personally I find it perfectly OK (I have the Native in S35VN). The differences are fractional. Best regards, Big Al.

Very disappointing purchase, the Native 5 was listed as S35VN steel on the HH website but it came in S30v. As a whole the Native is a brilliant light weight knife but not getting what you order is a disappointment indeed. Paying a super steel price for a lesser steel.

I have 5 spyderco knives and this is the best of them all. S30v steel is super sharp and very light to carry

The usual stunning service from the amazing people at Heinnie Haynes, knife arrived next day. Spyderco quality in a great knife. Have always loved the leaf shape blade and all black makes this look even better, very business like. Unfortunately it isn't S35VN as stated in the description, after a little digging it appears newer production runs are all now S30V. Have several spyderco models in S30V and wanted to try something slightly different. Was offered a refund but decided to keep it as it is a great knife. Was told the description would be changed so no one else fell into the trap and am disappointed that this hasn't happened yet after several weeks. Great knife, great service and still a great steel, just not the one I was expecting.

This is a fantastic knife. the finish is amazing, the ergonomics are one of the best EDC ergonomics I know of. The all black is truly beautiful and looks even much better once in your hand. It is of course very sharp out of the box and the FRN is outstanding. The size and portability is truly excellent, it is pretty slim for a Spyderco and easy one hand opening and closing with no risk of cutting yourself. Due to it's mechanism you can't fl**k it open... but honestly it doesn't matter, it is such a great piece. I wish the pocket clip was a deep carry one, but honestly it dark black and it doesn't show much unless I wear beige or white. If you like back locks and a medium size EDC knife, just go for it!!! I got the knife the next day, amazing service. Thanks HH