SpydercoNative 5 Lightweight Folding Knife - Pink FRN Handle with PlainEdge, Full-Flat Grind, CPM S30V Steel Blade and Back Lock - C41PPN5

I didva ton of research and wanted a premium steel made in the USA knife that I could carry. Based on the knives I have and use most, a 3” blade and overall near 7” works best and this or Benchmades mini grip fit the bill. $100 is more than enough for a knife and more seemed like overkill. I have another Spyderco that has really grown on me and just love the more interesting and symmetrical shape.I was worried that the FRN would feel cheap but it doesn’t. The texture is great, the knife is amazing. Razor sharp, awesome finish and great point on it. I really love the made in golden, Colorado, USA, earth on the back. Ergonomics are perfect and has the forward Choil for bigger hands, but I can use the knife without. I bought this pink one so that I could dye it, probably a deep blue or red. I must say the Pink is actually a pretty nice and vibrant color and for a good cause. Love that Spyderco hole too, but it will take time to break in the action with the back lock. This thing is sturdy, light, and super functional.Sadly, my fiancée, who isn’t into knives one bit, grabbed it from me about 10 seconds after i opened it and claimed it for herself. Had no idea how much it was or anything about it, but as picky as she is that should tell you everything you need to know. She loves it and fiddled with it all night during a movie.To address other reviews, yes the picture is dated. Spyderco went from s35 to sv30. I had to do a tad bit of research to know that there’s not a human in earth that can distinguish between the two for using it. They’re both great steels and unless you for some reason need a touch up on toughness, then I guess pay $40 more for something else. Kinda silly to give zero stars for since it’s NOT a fake, and not really inferior in any way.

this is the second one I have owned, the first I lost when I went to the airport and forgot it was on my pocket and had to give it up. Looked at other knives again and just came back to this one, can't say enough good about it, just a great knife for cutting bales open to trimming loose threads or cutting an apple for the horses and holds an edge like no other

I have purchased five different versions of the Native 5. I never liked the way these lightweight versions looked.The reviews I read said buy the lightweight version. I wish I did, looking back.Now I'm selling my other versions on eBay.I'm keeping the light weight ones. The FRN is shockingly good. It just works. Will I buy more in the future, no. The new Sage 5 lightweight is almost this exact knife with a compression lock. If Spyderco starts making the full size Native 5 with a compression lock, I will come back. I do like the form factor of the Native 5 slightly better, vs the Sage 5, but not enough to stick with the lock back.I have the Maxamet LW version, the pink S30v, the Satin blade natural G10 with M4, LC200N, and the original (discontinued) G10 with liners and S35vn. I swap the parts around. I prefer the S35vn blade on the LW scales. The only versions I would buy now is the LW version. My first choice would probably be LC200N in yellow lightweight, or S30v with either the Satin or the black blade. The slight rust that forms on the M4 and Maxamet is just irritating. I gave away my S110v lightweight. I assume it does the same thing.My dream knife would be a Native 5 lightweight with M390 or S45VN and a Compression lock. Fingers crossed!(Update 24Mar20) Still a fan, but I prefer the Sage 5 Lightweight over a Native 5, if I have the option. I wish the Sage 5 came with more color and steel options like this knife.

Gorgeous, sharp, very sturdy. I am VERY satisfied. Everyone who has seen it wants one, too. It is a newer model, different from the product picture, with a plain edge, not a spear point.

Very sharp, lightweight design . Perfect EDC

Best knife in my opinion for size, durability, and quality (so I bought this one for my lovely wife!)

Good knife but not as described its only S30V.

NICE AND GOOD QUALITY SPYDERCO KNIFE. SHARP AND NOT YOUR REGULAR COLOR FOR A GUY.... I LOVE IT.