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Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight vs Spyderco UK Penknife
EDC Knives comparison. Compare price, weight, specifications, materials, and real-world use case.
Command Brief
Recommended read
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative. Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Decision Signals
What stands out
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the cheapest option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the most expensive option for retail price, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the lightest option for weight, with about a 7% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the heaviest option for weight, with about a 8% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the shortest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for closed length, with about a 2% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco UK Penknife stands out as the shortest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Spyderco Native 5 Lightweight stands out as the longest option for overall length, with about a 1% gap from the closest alternative.
Specification Profile
Relative dimensions at a glance
Each axis is normalized against the largest raw value among the products in this comparison. Farther outward means a larger value, not necessarily a better result. Axes with an unverified value are omitted.
Price & carry
Retail price
US$146.25Most expensive
US$135Cheapest
Weight
68 g (2.40 oz)Heaviest
63 g (2.22 oz)Lightest
Dimensions
Blade length
75 mm (2.95 in)
75 mm (2.95 in)
Overall length
177 mm (6.97 in)Longest
175 mm (6.89 in)Shortest
Closed length
102 mm (4.02 in)Longest
100 mm (3.94 in)Shortest
Blade thickness
3.2 mm (0.13 in)Thickest
2.5 mm (0.10 in)Thinnest
Materials & mechanism
Blade steel
CPM SPY27
CPM SPY27 stainless steel
Handle material
FRN
G-10 Laminate
Finish
Satin or Stonewashed
Satin-finished blade
Lock type
Back Lock
SlipIt (non-locking)
Opening method
Round Hole
One-handed opening via Spyderco Trademark Round Hole
Clip type
Four-position Ambidextrous Pocket Clip
Deep-pocket wire clip, reversible for ambidextrous tip-up carry
Use case profile
Best for
Everyday carryOutdoor adventuresProfessional use
Everyday carryEDC
Not best for
Heavy-duty hard useGloved useOne-handed deployment
Locking-blade knife usersLegal jurisdictions prohibiting locking blades
Common praise
Lightweight yet strongExcellent edge retention and toughnessSmooth and reliable lock mechanismAmbidextrous clip for versatile carry
Excellent edge retention and toughness thanks to CPM SPY27 steelLightweight and durable G-10 handleConvenient reversible pocket clip for ambidextrous tip-up carrySafe, legal non-locking slipjoint design with ambidextrous one-handed opening
Common complaints
Stiff ActionGritty Feeling"Toy-Like" FeelLack of Steel Liners
Not suitable for users preferring locking bladesLimited blade length (approximately 2.95 inches) for heavy-duty tasks