Poll: Lil Native LW

[steelcity16]

There seems to be a some interest in a LW FRN version of the Lil Native. I personally would love a few of them as my favorite models for summer EDC are the Native LW and DF2. A Salt version of this would be pretty cool as well.

Who else would be interested in this?

[Mushroom]

The G10 model has become a favorite of mine. I'd definitely be interested in an FRN version, Salt or not.

[legOFwhat?]

Love me some leaf blades! Ever been an exclusive of the lil' native?

[abbazaba]

Add the jimping back to the choil and I'm in.

I'm assuming we are talking about the back lock model for a salt? Have they ever made a compression lock liner that is rust proof?

[MichaelScott]

I’m wondering. A LW implies that the scales be smaller and lighter, that the liners probably have to go and the blade stock considerably thinned. It doesn’t make much sense to keep the robust features in a design that is focused on light weight and lighter duties. The Lil’ Native seems like a little tank, able to handle much harder tasks than its overall size suggests.

A LW like that would certainly derive from the original design requirements but I think it would actually be a basically different knife. Interesting indeed.

[RadioactiveSpyder]

I actually disagree Michael, they had none of these issues or major changes you mentioned in developing the Native 5 lightweight. I see no issue with FRN-izing the Lil Native (or is it FRCP-ing - see what I did there? ) and imagine it’d be easier to do the backlock version first. However as I’ve reported before, a FRN PM2 is in development (I held a prototype), so it looks like someone there is actively developing/translating the comp lock for lightweight Golden models. Cheers, Radioactive :)

[steelcity16]

Add the jimping back to the choil and I'm in.

I'm assuming we are talking about the back lock model for a salt? Have they ever made a compression lock liner that is rust proof?

I agree on the jimping and that it would likely need to be the backlock so they could do the Salt version.

[MichaelScott]

Nice, a comp lock FRN/FRCP model. That would be something. I like back locks but after time with my Rhino I have come to prefer compression locks. I’m not against a LW Lil’ Native, just wondering about the design parameters.

[Doc Dan]

A salt back lock version would be just dandy.

[steelcity16]

A salt back lock version would be just dandy.

Yep, this would be the one I would most like to see. It would be a great companion to the upcoming Native Salt. And then the possibilities are endless for future backlock LW versions. Id love a Cruwear Lil Native LW...and Cruwear Native LW for that matter.

[ejcr98]

Lil Native Salt

LC200N or Vanax and bright red scales with full rust proof liners (for the comp lock) and hardware.

[ejcr98]

Add the jimping back to the choil and I'm in.

I'm assuming we are talking about the back lock model for a salt? Have they ever made a compression lock liner that is rust proof?

Yes, do add the jimping.

And yes, Spyderco has made a compression lock that is rust proof, the Caribbean. I believe the liners and the blade are LC200N and the hardware is some other rust proof or highly stainless metal.

If they can do it with G-10 scales, I can’t see why they would not be able to donit with FRN scales.

[abbazaba]

Can't believe I forgot about the Caribbean!

[steelcity16]

Add the jimping back to the choil and I'm in.

I'm assuming we are talking about the back lock model for a salt? Have they ever made a compression lock liner that is rust proof?

Yes, do add the jimping.

And yes, Spyderco has made a compression lock that is rust proof, the Caribbean. I believe the liners and the blade are LC200N and the hardware is some other rust proof or highly stainless metal.

If they can do it with G-10 scales, I can’t see why they would not be able to donit with FRN scales.

Choil and spine jimping would be great. I hope they CQI this into the G10 Lil Natives soon as well.

[MichaelScott]

OK, you Lil’ Native owners, does it or a LW version need jimping? I am glad my Rhino doesn’t have that. I can see it on a larger knife, especially when one is doing harder work or wearing gloves but I should think it adds little and detracts from the overall feel of the Lil’ Native.

[steelcity16]

OK, you Lil’ Native owners, does it or a LW version need jimping? I am glad my Rhino doesn’t have that. I can see it on a larger knife, especially when one is doing harder work or wearing gloves but I should think it adds little and detracts from the overall feel of the Lil’ Native.

Ill tell you in a few days when I get my first Lil Native, but I love the jimping on Dragonfly, which is even smaller. I disagree that jimping detracts from the feel of any model. Im all for texture. Peel ply G10 and CF, Bidirectional FRN texturing, jimping, etc. I love the way it feels, the feedback it gives, and the lower chance of a knife slipping is a good thing.

[MichaelScott]

OK, you Lil’ Native owners, does it or a LW version need jimping? I am glad my Rhino doesn’t have that. I can see it on a larger knife, especially when one is doing harder work or wearing gloves but I should think it adds little and detracts from the overall feel of the Lil’ Native.

Ill tell you in a few days when I get my first Lil Native, but I love the jimping on Dragonfly, which is even smaller. I disagree that jimping detracts from the feel of any model. Im all for texture. Peel ply G10 and CF, Bidirectional FRN texturing, jimping, etc. I love the way it feels, the feedback it gives, and the lower chance of a knife slipping is a good thing.

I don’t disagree about the DF and Delica having jimping. But after using my Rhino for some time I haven’t had the need for it and I like the overall feel of the knife in hand. It’s not a as small and thin as the DF which benefits from added traction because of its size. The Rhino also has superb ergonomics so that helps too. I just wonder if some folks think the LN “ought” to have jimping because that’s what they expect.

[Evil D]

I'm still on the fence about the original but there are so few linerless G10 knives I'd probably still prefer that over FRN.

[Sumdumguy]

I like back locks but after time with my Rhino I have come to prefer compression locks.

I knew you'd come around!

Comp or BL and I'm a happy camper.

LW compression Salt? Okay.

[ejcr98]

OK, you Lil’ Native owners, does it or a LW version need jimping? I am glad my Rhino doesn’t have that. I can see it on a larger knife, especially when one is doing harder work or wearing gloves but I should think it adds little and detracts from the overall feel of the Lil’ Native.

I believe the LW version and the regular version need jimping. I have the Lil’ Native (com lock version) and already cut myself a bit when my finger slipped off the finger choil.

A LW Salt version would be used in the water or wet conditions, so more reason to have jimping.

I don’t feel the jimping detracts from the feeling of the knife. I like the feeling and the additional traction it provides.