Spyderco Native Chief Black FRN, DLC CTS BD1N by Sal, Eric Glesser (C244PBBK)

Native Chief Black FRN, Black lighter version of the popular model offers all the refined and proven features of the iconic Native 5 knife, plus an approximately 1/3 longer more powerful and extremely slim CTS BD1N steel blade. Manufactured at Spyderco's factory in the USA (Golden, Colorado). A display of the craftsmanship of father and son Sal and Eric Glesser!

CTS BD1N - a high-carbon, high-chromium, martensitic nitrogen steel, provides an excellent balance of hardness, edge retention and corrosion resistance. Designed as an improvement or evolution (nitrogen addition) of the stainless steel used in knife production, CTS-BD1. CTS-BD1N has a higher working hardness compared to CTS-BD1 steel, up to 63 HRC. Manufactured by Carpenter Technology Corporation.

DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) durability of the blade surface is enhanced with a matte black nanocomposite coating, which exhibits unique properties such as exceptional hardness and low friction, as well as excellent corrosion protection. It is one of the most scratch and abrasion resistant coatings that are used in industry, including the knife industry.

Blade - Plain smooth blade derived with Full Flat Grind and coated with black coating. Enlarged 14 mm round SpyderHole cutout (Spyderco patent) for ambidextrous thumb opening. The fine-tuned, precision-machined Blade Back-Lock 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 - full-length sheaths made of FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylo, a fiberglass-reinforced nylon, features bi-directional non-slip textured grips (Bi-Directional Texturing) for excellent grip with gloves as well as oily or wet hands. Sturdy clip with four-way (up/down, right/left) 4-way clip positions. Notched notch on the Spine Jimping Handle increases comfort and grip security. In the back of the grips a lanyard hole, a hole for a lanyard or cord.

Technical data:
Product number: C244PBBK
Product name: Native Chief Black Lightweight FRN, Black Blade

Overall length: 230.0 mm / 9.05"
Blade length: 102.0 mm / 4.02"
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm / 0.125"
Handle length: 129.0 mm / 5.08"
Handle thickness: n.d.
Weight: 88.0 g / 3.1 oz

Blade material: CTS BD1N
Blade hardness: n.d.
Blade grind: Full-Flat
Blade finish: DLC

Handle material: FRN (Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon)
Handle finish color: Black
Backspacer material: Stainless Steel
Backspacer color: Black

Clip: 4-position ambidextrous
Clip material: Stainless Steel

Pivot mechanism: Washers (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