Spyderco's Native Chief Lightweight folding knife features a 4.02" CPM15V drop point blade with exceptional edge retention, brown FRN handle, and back lock mechanism for reliable everyday carry and cutting performance.
Spyderco has taken their proven Native 5 Lightweight design and stretched it approximately one-third larger to create the Native Chief Lightweight—a more capable cutting tool that maintains the ergonomic principles that made the original so popular.
This knife features a blade forged from CPM15V steel, a premium stainless alloy developed through collaboration with custom knifemaker Shawn Houston. The steel's sophisticated composition creates an exceptionally high volume of small, ultra-hard vanadium carbides that deliver:
The full-flat-ground blade design maximizes the steel's capabilities, while Shawn Houston's signature "Triple B" logo is laser-engraved on the reverse side.
The brown injection-molded fiberglass-reinforced-nylon (FRN) handle provides:
The Native Chief Lightweight represents Spyderco's commitment to producing cutting tools that perform at the highest levels for professionals, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyday users alike.