I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
Are the two versions S35vn G10 with and without steel liners different in their PN? If so, what's the right PN to look for when you want a version with steel liners?
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Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
I'll have to hand it to you, you were right, the liner-less model is solid. I was going to send mine back when I realized it did not match the description but I really do like it. And I am happy I got the S35VN steel; although I doubt I could tell the difference day-to-day between that and S30V.
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Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
Thanks to you guys I have #27 incoming..... Dealer checked their stock and sent me a pic as evidence that it's the s35vn linered version. :rolleyes:
Michael
48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
48 Spydies, 44 different models, 43 different steels
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Grail knife, still to be acquired: original Tuff by Ed Schempp Feel free to help me find one at a reasonable price...
Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
Unfortunately that involves spending $150 or so on a g10 Native 5 with liners. Another $150+ on a Native 5 in a good, tough steel. And then another $80 or so to have a set of burlap scales made.Doc Dan wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:17 amBuy the Native that has the liners and steel that you like and send it to cuscade.de to get some scales.fixall wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:51 amProbably not the place to ask...
But is there any way to get a hold of the steel liners from a Native 5 without buying one?
My dream Native 5 (which WILL happen) has steel liners, burlap micarta scales, and a a tough, premium blade steel.
I'd hate to have to spend $150 on steel lined Native 5 just to scavenge the liners, spend another ~$100 on the scales, and then spend another $150 on a Sprint/Exclusive to get a Native 5 with a tough, premium steel.
*edit
I guess I might as well open a thread about this to ask.
I just feel like there should be a better way to have this knife made then to spend $380+.
Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
Not sure what the later linered ones looked like, but the finish on my blade is satin, and I didn't like the grind lines on it - kind of uneven, so I stonewashed it. Mine was from when the Native 5 first came out. The linerless one I got is beautifully bead blasted. Looks freakin' great. Sounds lame, but if my older one looked like that, I'd carry it more, but when I want a rock solid tank of a small knife in my pocked, it's what I grab though. I like them all.
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Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
I'm not sure where your math comes from. You can buy an S110V Native for around $150, then the scales would be $80 to $100 or so from a maker on Bladeforums or on this forum, or from Luke at cuscade. Maxamet might be a problem, though.fixall wrote: ↑Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:02 amUnfortunately that involves spending $150 or so on a g10 Native 5 with liners. Another $150+ on a Native 5 in a good, tough steel. And then another $80 or so to have a set of burlap scales made.Doc Dan wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:17 amBuy the Native that has the liners and steel that you like and send it to cuscade.de to get some scales.fixall wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:51 amProbably not the place to ask...
But is there any way to get a hold of the steel liners from a Native 5 without buying one?
My dream Native 5 (which WILL happen) has steel liners, burlap micarta scales, and a a tough, premium blade steel.
I'd hate to have to spend $150 on steel lined Native 5 just to scavenge the liners, spend another ~$100 on the scales, and then spend another $150 on a Sprint/Exclusive to get a Native 5 with a tough, premium steel.
*edit
I guess I might as well open a thread about this to ask.
I just feel like there should be a better way to have this knife made then to spend $380+.
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Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
S110V is on the wrong end of the spectrum. It's a bit too brittle. I'm looking for toughness, rather than edge retention.Doc Dan wrote: ↑Sun Feb 24, 2019 9:04 amI'm not sure where your math comes from. You can buy an S110V Native for around $150, then the scales would be $80 to $100 or so from a maker on Bladeforums or on this forum, or from Luke at cuscade. Maxamet might be a problem, though.fixall wrote: ↑Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:02 amUnfortunately that involves spending $150 or so on a g10 Native 5 with liners. Another $150+ on a Native 5 in a good, tough steel. And then another $80 or so to have a set of burlap scales made.Doc Dan wrote: ↑Sat Feb 23, 2019 4:17 amBuy the Native that has the liners and steel that you like and send it to cuscade.de to get some scales.fixall wrote: ↑Mon Feb 18, 2019 12:51 amProbably not the place to ask...
But is there any way to get a hold of the steel liners from a Native 5 without buying one?
My dream Native 5 (which WILL happen) has steel liners, burlap micarta scales, and a a tough, premium blade steel.
I'd hate to have to spend $150 on steel lined Native 5 just to scavenge the liners, spend another ~$100 on the scales, and then spend another $150 on a Sprint/Exclusive to get a Native 5 with a tough, premium steel.
*edit
I guess I might as well open a thread about this to ask.
I just feel like there should be a better way to have this knife made then to spend $380+.
So far, the M4 Native (which is linerless) is the only Native 5 in a steel on the higher end of the toughness spectrum.
Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
Spyderco got back to me and said they can't sell me a Native 5 liner.
Looks like I'll have to spend nearly $400 to get a Burlap micarta Native 5 with M4. That just seems silly.
Looks like I'll have to spend nearly $400 to get a Burlap micarta Native 5 with M4. That just seems silly.
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Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
It is silly. But if that's what YOU have to have, then how else are you going to get it?
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Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
Don’t get me wrong... I’m not upset or anything. You have to pay to play after all. I was just hoping for a less wasteful way.David Lowry wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:12 pmIt is silly. But if that's what YOU have to have, then how else are you going to get it?
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Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
I have been carrying this new native 5 and I REALLy like it; even without the liners. Go buy!
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Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
fixall wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:26 pmDon’t get me wrong... I’m not upset or anything. You have to pay to play after all. I was just hoping for a less wasteful way.David Lowry wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:12 pmIt is silly. But if that's what YOU have to have, then how else are you going to get it?
I don't feel bad for you.
Ahh ok. All good homie. LOL. I know, believe me. I have an M4 Native 5 with G10 and full SS liners because I wanted to have it. I know what it's like. :)
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Re: I Have a Hankering for a G10 Scales Native 5
Sounds like a heck of a knife. :DDavid Lowry wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2019 9:45 pmfixall wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:26 pmDon’t get me wrong... I’m not upset or anything. You have to pay to play after all. I was just hoping for a less wasteful way.David Lowry wrote: ↑Tue Feb 26, 2019 8:12 pmIt is silly. But if that's what YOU have to have, then how else are you going to get it?
I don't feel bad for you.
Ahh ok. All good homie. LOL. I know, believe me. I have an M4 Native 5 with G10 and full SS liners because I wanted to have it. I know what it's like. :)