--- product_id: 234211519 title: "Native 5 Knife with 2.95\" CPM SPY27 High-Performance Steel Blade and Cobalt-Blue Lightweight FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C41PCBL5" brand: "spyderco" price: "Β£122.13" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 category: "Spyderco" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/234211519-native-5-knife-with-2-95-cpm-spy27-high-performance store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # High-strength Back Lock mechanism 2.95" CPM SPY27 steel blade Lightweight 68g FRN handle Native 5 Knife with 2.95" CPM SPY27 High-Performance Steel Blade and Cobalt-Blue Lightweight FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C41PCBL5 **Brand:** spyderco **Price:** Β£122.13 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ”ͺ Cut sharper, carry lighter, lock tighter β€” the Native 5 is your pocket’s new MVP. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Native 5 Knife with 2.95" CPM SPY27 High-Performance Steel Blade and Cobalt-Blue Lightweight FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C41PCBL5 by spyderco - **How much does it cost?** Β£122.13 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/234211519-native-5-knife-with-2-95-cpm-spy27-high-performance) ## Best For - spyderco enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted spyderco brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Crafted in the USA:** Proudly made in Spyderco’s Golden, Colorado factory, blending heritage with cutting-edge quality. - β€’ **Secure Lock Confidence:** Back Lock system delivers rock-solid blade stability with effortless one-handed operation. - β€’ **Featherlight Durability:** Ultra-light 68g Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon handle offers unmatched strength without the bulk. - β€’ **Precision Cutting Power:** Experience razor-sharp CPM SPY27 steel engineered for smooth, exact cuts every time. - β€’ **Everyday Carry Essential:** Sleek cobalt-blue design and ergonomic grip make it the perfect companion for professionals on the move. ## Overview The Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight features a 2.95-inch CPM SPY27 stainless steel blade paired with a cobalt-blue Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon handle weighing just 68 grams. Designed for precision and durability, it includes a reliable Back Lock mechanism and is proudly manufactured in the USA, making it an ideal everyday carry knife for professionals seeking high performance and style. ## Description Buy Spyderco Native 5 Knife with 2.95" CPM SPY27 High-Performance Steel Blade and Cobalt-Blue Lightweight FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C41PCBL5: Pocket Knives & Folding Knives - desertcart.com βœ“ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases Review: Beefy choil, well and substantially jimped; also, a magnificent knife - It's unfortunate, but it's a fact; if you want to read about the new breed of belt and pocket carry knives, you have to learn some words that no one has ever heard before. The choil, for instance - the thick part at the base of the knife blade, where it fits to the hinge. Not sharp, it's a load-bearing part of the knife. The Native5 design has little nubbins - "jimping" - both on the top, where your thumb can rest; and also below, where along with the hinge area the choil forms a curved, jimped area where your index fingertip or first knuckle can rest. Gripped this way, the knife offers great control and a great feel - it's fun to hold and use this knife. And I learned a few new words to bore my friends with! I hadn't carried a knife for 20 years or so; Dad's old made-in-USA Buck Stockman still serves but I wanted to see what else was out there. And it turns out that, like everything else, the technology has advanced substantially. Single-hand open, for example, used to be a novelty that might get your knife banned or taken away by a lawman; since 2009, though, that's been a non-issue for assisted-open (non-springloaded) knives like the Native. You put your thumb in the round hole; you apply slight pressure; the knife swivels open like greased lightning and 'snicks' into place with the firmest, lowest-tolerance, no-rattle lock I could imagine in a knife. Single hand closure is also possible - press the spring loaded spine into the handle detent and press the lightly-swaged back of the blade against your jeans - it pops loose and swivels closed fast and sure. And I do recommend single-hand operation, because this knife's spear point is menacing. Like Sauron's gaze, it "pierces cloud, shadow, earth and flesh." It's poked holes in several shirts - after the point gets through, the ultrasharp edge cuts thread - and when I've tried double-hand closure, I've often gotten a painful stab wound for my trouble. I thought OK, I'll just dull the point by scraping some grit out of a groove in a steel can lid - no dice. The lid was sliced; the edge was left intact. See, there's this new steel technology. I don't understand it but it has to do with metal powder and weird alloys and the name is CPM35VN. It's chrome-moly, like my old bike, but also vanadium - like my dad's 1947 journeyman carpentry hammer, tough yet resilient - and niobium, which is a fairly rare transition metal. I have been trying to dull this blade for the month I've owned it and no dice. I can't dull it; I can't chip it or roll it or make it any less efficient for cutting. I'm not using it to cut nails or do things to intentionally break it; but in daily use it just hasn't changed a bit. Its surly gray-iridescent gleam seems to challenge me. Try me on something, it says. See whether I cut it or not. Amazing when you have a knife clipped into your pocket how you find things to do with it. I've been keeping this in my Levi's 501 'fifth pocket' where it's a perfect fit. I changed the clip to suit my preference - using a Torx you can move the clip to any of 4 orientations. The clip is a little tight but I guess I could bend it to lessen that; I haven't bothered. Anyway, now that the knife is always close to hand, I use it about 2-3 times an hour. It's always nice to have it and there's always that little moment of surprise when it cuts cleanly and quickly and that annoying task that was going to take a moment is now completely solved. If you haven't guessed, I love this thing. I love the G-10 nubbly rubberized grip, I love the practical shape and length of the blade, I love the silly Spyderco makers' marks, and if someone took this knife away from me - doubtful, it'd make a great personal defense weapon - but if they did I'd have to go get another one immediately! Review: Great knife - I own around 10 knives (mostly Spyderco) and this is tied at top of my list for solid-build-quality. Tied with the Manix 2 XL. Great knife. A smaller stout knife but feels great in the hand. Holds an edge well with its s35vn steel. This however was a bit disappointing when it first arrived because it felt gritty and uneasy while opening and closing. I took the knife apart and stropped the bushings and even put a touch of grease on them too. This made a difference but it was not dramatic and it took around 8-12 months of opening-and-closing the knife before it broke it. Now it feels great. Love the fit and finish. You will enjoy! ## Features - An Improved Classic: The Native model has been a mainstay of Spyderco's product line for years as a result of it's Superior Quality and affordability. The state of the art Native 5 is available in an array of handle choices and colors. - USA Made: Spyderco takes tremendous pride in every knife we make, but the ones crafted in our Golden, Colorado factory are special because we invest a piece of ourselves in every USA-Made knife we create. - Light and Durable: This Native 5 handle is fabricated with Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon. FRN is a polymer mixed with glass fiber that is injection molded and formed into a sleek textured handle, creating a lightweight yet high-strength knife handle. - Dependable: If you are looking for control and precision, look no more. This knife features our PlainEdge grind which is known for creating a smooth and exact cut. - High-Strength Lock: The Back Lock mechanism is known for it's high-strength and ease of use. The locking system is positioned on the back of the handle. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B087Z1MPW1 | | Age Range Description | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #43,523 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #54 in Folding Hunting Knives #229 in Camping Folding Knives | | Blade Edge | Straight | | Blade Length | 3 Inches | | Blade Material | Stainless Steel | | Blade Shape | Native 5 - PlainEdge | | Brand Name | Spyderco | | Color | Blue | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (241) | | Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous | | Handle Material | Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon | | Included Components | Pocket Clip | | Item Length | 6.9 Inches | | Item Type Name | Native 5 Lightweight CPM SPY27 | | Item Weight | 68 Grams | | Manufacturer | Spyderco | | Model Name | Native 5 Lightweight CPM SPY27 | | Model Number | SC41PCBL5 | | Power Source | Manual | | Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only | | Recommended Uses For Product | Camping | | Reusability | Reusable | | Special Features | Lightweight | | Style | Modern | | UPC | 716104014552 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Blade Material:** Stainless Steel - **Brand:** Spyderco - **Color:** Blue - **Handle Material:** Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon - **Included Components:** Pocket Clip - **Model Name:** Native 5 Lightweight CPM SPY27 - **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping - **Special Feature:** Lightweight - **Style:** Modern ## Images ![Native 5 Knife with 2.95" CPM SPY27 High-Performance Steel Blade and Cobalt-Blue Lightweight FRN Handle - PlainEdge - C41PCBL5 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51E-ytaD9iL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Item Shape, Color** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beefy choil, well and substantially jimped; also, a magnificent knife *by N***E on October 23, 2016* It's unfortunate, but it's a fact; if you want to read about the new breed of belt and pocket carry knives, you have to learn some words that no one has ever heard before. The choil, for instance - the thick part at the base of the knife blade, where it fits to the hinge. Not sharp, it's a load-bearing part of the knife. The Native5 design has little nubbins - "jimping" - both on the top, where your thumb can rest; and also below, where along with the hinge area the choil forms a curved, jimped area where your index fingertip or first knuckle can rest. Gripped this way, the knife offers great control and a great feel - it's fun to hold and use this knife. And I learned a few new words to bore my friends with! I hadn't carried a knife for 20 years or so; Dad's old made-in-USA Buck Stockman still serves but I wanted to see what else was out there. And it turns out that, like everything else, the technology has advanced substantially. Single-hand open, for example, used to be a novelty that might get your knife banned or taken away by a lawman; since 2009, though, that's been a non-issue for assisted-open (non-springloaded) knives like the Native. You put your thumb in the round hole; you apply slight pressure; the knife swivels open like greased lightning and 'snicks' into place with the firmest, lowest-tolerance, no-rattle lock I could imagine in a knife. Single hand closure is also possible - press the spring loaded spine into the handle detent and press the lightly-swaged back of the blade against your jeans - it pops loose and swivels closed fast and sure. And I do recommend single-hand operation, because this knife's spear point is menacing. Like Sauron's gaze, it "pierces cloud, shadow, earth and flesh." It's poked holes in several shirts - after the point gets through, the ultrasharp edge cuts thread - and when I've tried double-hand closure, I've often gotten a painful stab wound for my trouble. I thought OK, I'll just dull the point by scraping some grit out of a groove in a steel can lid - no dice. The lid was sliced; the edge was left intact. See, there's this new steel technology. I don't understand it but it has to do with metal powder and weird alloys and the name is CPM35VN. It's chrome-moly, like my old bike, but also vanadium - like my dad's 1947 journeyman carpentry hammer, tough yet resilient - and niobium, which is a fairly rare transition metal. I have been trying to dull this blade for the month I've owned it and no dice. I can't dull it; I can't chip it or roll it or make it any less efficient for cutting. I'm not using it to cut nails or do things to intentionally break it; but in daily use it just hasn't changed a bit. Its surly gray-iridescent gleam seems to challenge me. Try me on something, it says. See whether I cut it or not. Amazing when you have a knife clipped into your pocket how you find things to do with it. I've been keeping this in my Levi's 501 'fifth pocket' where it's a perfect fit. I changed the clip to suit my preference - using a Torx you can move the clip to any of 4 orientations. The clip is a little tight but I guess I could bend it to lessen that; I haven't bothered. Anyway, now that the knife is always close to hand, I use it about 2-3 times an hour. It's always nice to have it and there's always that little moment of surprise when it cuts cleanly and quickly and that annoying task that was going to take a moment is now completely solved. If you haven't guessed, I love this thing. I love the G-10 nubbly rubberized grip, I love the practical shape and length of the blade, I love the silly Spyderco makers' marks, and if someone took this knife away from me - doubtful, it'd make a great personal defense weapon - but if they did I'd have to go get another one immediately! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great knife *by G***E on November 2, 2013* I own around 10 knives (mostly Spyderco) and this is tied at top of my list for solid-build-quality. Tied with the Manix 2 XL. Great knife. A smaller stout knife but feels great in the hand. Holds an edge well with its s35vn steel. This however was a bit disappointing when it first arrived because it felt gritty and uneasy while opening and closing. I took the knife apart and stropped the bushings and even put a touch of grease on them too. This made a difference but it was not dramatic and it took around 8-12 months of opening-and-closing the knife before it broke it. Now it feels great. Love the fit and finish. You will enjoy! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ spyderco native 5 g-10 plain edge = excellent! *by C***C on September 28, 2012* I just got this knife and I can say that I am very well pleased with it. I have all kinds of knives, but this one will be my new every day use/carry knife. It feels very solid all around and locks securely in place when open; I wouldn't think that this locking mechanism would ever fail on a person. The size is perfect for me because I didn't want a knife that was too big or too small. It rides comfortably clipped in my pocket or I will sometimes possibly carry it in my maxpedition single sheath, which houses the knife perfectly. This isn't one of those over sized, overkill type knives, rather it is just the perfect size (about an inch and a half shorter than a sharpie marker when closed and about an inch and a half longer than a sharpie marker when open). I have the spyderco dragonfly vg-10 also, so this isn't my first spyderco. I am very satisfied with spyderco products and I would recommend them to anyone. I think this knife is of very high quality and I think that the $125.00 spent on this knife is a great bargain. If you have any hesitations about buying it, just do it, I don't think that you will be disappointed. Also, the knife is much lighter than I expected; I don't feel the weight of it when I have it in my pocket. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/234211519-native-5-knife-with-2-95-cpm-spy27-high-performance](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/234211519-native-5-knife-with-2-95-cpm-spy27-high-performance) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-12*