Spyderco Native Chief Black FRN, Satin CTS BD1N by Sal, Eric Glesser (C244PBK)

Native Chief Black FRN, Plain, a lighter version of the popular model offers all the refined and proven features of the iconic Native 5 knife, plus an approximately 1/3 longer more powerful and extremely slim CTS BD1N steel blade. Manufactured at Spyderco's factory in the USA (Golden, Colorado). A demonstration of the craftsmanship of father and son knifemakers Sal and Eric Glesser!

CTS BD1N, a high-carbon, high-chromium, martensitic nitrogen steel, provides an excellent balance of hardness, edge retention and corrosion resistance. Designed as an improvement or evolution (nitrogen addition) of the stainless steel used in knife production, CTS-BD1. CTS-BD1N has a higher working hardness compared to CTS-BD1 steel, up to 63 HRC. Manufactured by Carpenter Technology Corporation.

Blade - Plain smooth blade derived with Full Flat Grind. Enlarged 14 mm round SpyderHole cutout (Spyderco patent) for ambidextrous thumb opening. Refined, precision-machined Back-Lock Blade locking mechanism guarantees extremely smooth operation. The notched thumb rest (upper jimping) on the back of the blade and the Finger Choil (an undercut for the index finger between the Handle and the cutting edge) make it easier to control the knife.

Handle - full-length sheaths made of FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon), a fiberglass-reinforced nylon, features bi-directional non-slip textured grips (Bi-Directional Texturing) for excellent grip with gloves as well as oily or wet hands. Sturdy clip with four-way (up/down, right/left) 4-way clip positions. Notched notch on the Spine Jimping Handle increases comfort and grip security. In the back of the grips a lanyard hole, a hole for a lanyard or cord.

Technical data:
Product number: C244PBK
Product name: Native Chief Black Lightweight FRN, PlainEdge

Overall length: 230.0 mm / 9.05"
Blade length: 102.0 mm / 4.02"
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.125"
Handle length: 129.0 mm / 5.08"
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 88.0 g / 3.1 oz

Blade material: CTS BD1N
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Full-Flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Stainless Steel
Backspacer color: Gray

Clip: 4-position ambidextrous
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: Washers (washers).
Locking mechanism: Back Lock
Opening method: Manual, thumb hole
Additional accessories: None

Designer: Sal & Eric Glesser
Brand: Spyderco
Manufacturer: Spyderco Inc., USA
Country of Origin: USA

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