Created to celebrate Spyderco's 50th Anniversary, the Native 5 50th Anniversary Edition is one of the most prestigious production knives the company has ever made. Combining premium materials, traditional craftsmanship, and the proven performance of the iconic Native 5 platform, this limited collector's piece is a true showcase of Spyderco's dedication to knife-making.
At its core is a full-flat-ground blade crafted from CPM S90V stainless steel. Renowned for its exceptional wear resistance, outstanding edge retention, and excellent corrosion resistance, CPM S90V is a premium powder-metallurgy steel ideally suited for use in high-performance everyday cutting tools. Its high vanadium content produces exceptionally hard carbides, allowing the blade to maintain a razor-sharp edge during prolonged use while remaining highly corrosion-resistant.
The blade is paired with the Native 5's trusted back lock mechanism, providing exceptional strength, reliability and confidence during use.
The handle reflects a remarkable blend of modern precision engineering and traditional craftsmanship. Polished amber bone scales are expertly dovetailed to full stainless steel liners, which feature intricate decorative filework along their edges—a detail more commonly associated with bespoke custom knives.
The defining feature of this extraordinary edition is its stunning mosaic Damascus steel bolsters. Individually forged by renowned blacksmith Ed Schempp and his son Martin, each bolster is the result of an exceptionally complex manufacturing process that involves over 1,200 hours of forging, machining, and finishing. Precision-cut to reveal an intricate checkerboard pattern of 36 individual squares, each square contains Spyderco's iconic "bug" logo, creating one of the most distinctive Damascus patterns ever incorporated into a production knife.
A polished hourglass pocket clip completes the design, offering right-hand tip-up carry while preserving the elegant appearance of this commemorative model.
Presented in a beautifully crafted, solid African Padauk display box, laser-engraved with Spyderco's 50th Anniversary logo, this exceptional knife is designed to be admired as much as it is used. As an additional tribute to sustainability, Spyderco plants a tree for every commemorative display box produced.
Whether displayed as the centrepiece of a collection or treasured as a functional heirloom, the Native 5 50th Anniversary Edition represents a landmark achievement in Spyderco's history and modern knife craftsmanship.
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Overall Length - 6.95 (177mm) |
