Spyderco Native Chief Knife Brown Canvas Micarta, Satin CPM Cru-Wear by Sal Glesser (C244MPCW)

The Native Chief Brown Canvas Micarta, Satin CPM is an excellent example of the craftsmanship and precision with which Spyderco approaches the production of its knives. Inspired by the classic Native 5 model, this knife offers an approximately one-third longer blade made of CPM Cru-Wear steel . This material, combines outstanding wear resistance with excellent cutting edge retention, ensuring consistent performance even in the most demanding conditions. Handle made of lightweight and durable Canvas Micarta composite in Brown, providing a secure grip and high resistance to mechanical damage and weathering. The structure has been reinforced with a steel skeleton, which increases strength while keeping the weight low. The balance of the knife and the ergonomic profiling of the Handle allow for prolonged work without hand fatigue. Made in the United States, Native Chief is a product created for the most demanding users who value reliability, precision and modern design.

CPM Cru-Wear - premium high-carbon air-hardening tool steel with a hardness of 60-65 HRC. Produced by US Crucible Industries according to the CPM (Crucible Particle Metallurgy) process as an improvement on the manufacturer's conventional Cru-Wear and D2 steels. Produced according to the CPM process, it is more resistant to chipping and cracking than most conventionally manufactured tool steels. It is not a stainless steel; to qualify as a stainless steel, it must contain at least 12% chromium. CruWear contains 7.5% chromium, but still offers a fair level of corrosion resistance. It contains a high content of 1.1% carbon, 7.5% chromium, 1.6% molybdenum, 2.48% vanadium and 1.15% tungsten, providing a balance for key properties: hardness, impact strength, edge retention, machinability, wear resistance and easy sharpening. It's not easy to find a steel that performs so well in so many categories.

Blade - Plain smooth blade brought out with a Full Flat Grind. SpyderHole round 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 - profiled, covered with non-slip textured grips in Brown, attributed to the Blade with Cru-Wear, provides a comfortable and secure grip. Made of durable, heat- and chemical-resistant Canvas Micarta composite . Covers are attached to a stainless steel spacer / Handle grips connector (backspacer), which provides strength and rigidity to the entire structure. Polished steel metal clip with four-way (up/down, right/left) 4-way clip positions. Enlarged cord hole in the back.

Technical data:

Product number: C244MPCW
Name: Native Chief Brown Canvas Micarta, Satin

Overall length: 231.0 mm / 9.08"
Blade length: 104.0 mm / 4.08"
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.125"
Handle length: 129.0 mm / 5.08"
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 104.0 g / 3.7 oz

Blade material: CPM Cru-Wear
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Full-Flat
Blade finish: Satin

Handle material: Canvas Micarta
Handle finish color: Brown
Backspacer material: Stainless Steel
Backspacer color: Gray

Clip: Right/Left, Tip-up/Tip-down
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: 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

Developed by: the Sharg® company