Spyderco Native Chief 2 Lightweight Salt MagnaCut FRN Knife

Description

The Spyderco Native Chief 2 Lightweight Salt knife is an excellent example of the craftsmanship and precision with which Spyderco approaches the manufacture of its knives. The blade is made of CPM MagnaCut steel, which is designed for long-term exposure to moisture and is resistant to salt and rust. The handle is made of an ultra-lightweight FRN composite, which provides durability, impact resistance, and a secure grip, even in wet conditions. The bright yellow color makes it easy to locate the knife in rough terrain. The construction is reinforced with a steel frame, which increases strength while keeping the weight low. The knife’s balance and the ergonomic contouring of the handle allow for prolonged use without hand fatigue. Manufactured in the United States, the Native Chief Lightweight is a product designed for the most demanding users who value reliability, precision, and modern design. CPM MagnaCut-powdered stainless steel produced using the Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) method, hardened to 60.5-62.5 HRC. The high content of vanadium (4.0% V), molybdenum (2.0% Mo), and niobium (2.0% Nb) ensures precision and purity unmatched by more “conventional” steels. Designed and developed specifically for blade production by Larin Thomas, it meets all the requirements of knife enthusiasts. With CPM MagnaCut, he has succeeded in creating a steel that combines the unique properties of knife steels like no other. The result is a blade material that offers a remarkable balance of wear resistance, strength, and corrosion resistance. There is no other steel on the global market today that offers a comparable combination of superior properties. This unique steel is produced in the American steel mills of Crucible® Industries.

Specifications of the Spyderco Native Chief 2 Lightweight Salt Knife

• 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″
• Weight: 88.0 g / 3.1 oz
• Blade material: CPM MagnaCut
• Blade grind: Full flat
• Blade finish: Satin
• Handle material: FRN (fiberglass-reinforced nylon)
• Handle finish color: Yellow
• Spacer Material: Stainless Steel
• Spacer Color: Gray
• Pinch: Right/Left, Upward-Tilting/Downward-Tilting
• Pliers material: Stainless steel
• Hinge mechanism: Washers.
• Locking mechanism: Back Lock

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