Description

Spyderco Lil’ Native Wharncliffe Compression C230GPWC Folding Knife

Spyderco has a long and proud tradition of making “little big knives” – compact, easy-to-carry folding knives that cut with authority far beyond their size. Some of their early designs, such as the Executive and Co-Pilot, pioneered this concept, but the now classic Dragonfly helped perfect it by introducing the 50/50 index finger – the secret to making the little knife fit comfortably in everyone’s hand. sizes.

Over the years, we’ve added various other models to the “little big knife” family, but few have garnered as devoted a following as the Lil’ Native. Inspired by the expression of the fifth generation of the iconic Native, the Lil’ Native distills all the features and benefits of this time-tested design into an ultra-compact, incredibly capable cutting tool. It also provides all these qualities in an elegantly refined form, which makes it a perfect candidate for a man’s folder or for carrying in a lady’s shallow pocket.

Introduced in 2017, the Lil’ Native was originally available with a choice of two different lock options: a rear lock, like its predecessor, and Spyderco’s popular compression lock. The backlock version features a linerless handle made from G10 scales with a peel-off coating, a stainless steel back delimiter, and a wide four-position pocket clip with a lanyard hole.

The Lil Native’s compression lock relies on stainless steel inserts embedded in G10 peel-coated handle scales that form the basis of the knife’s lock mechanism. This signature Spyderco lock allows you to securely close the knife with one hand without putting your fingers in the path of the blade. The Lil’ Native’s compression lock version also provides ultra-discreet carry with a deep pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side fold-down wear.

In 2021, Spyderco added a third version of the Lil’ Native in an unlockable format. Ideal for jurisdictions where the carry of closed blade knives is not permitted, it features a unique “notch joint” mechanism that uses spring pressure and a shallow notch to keep the knife blade open. When this feature is combined with the one-handed opening capability provided by the blade’s trademark round opening and the versatile carrying options of its four-position pocket clip, the result is SLIPIT. This unique breed of Spyderco knives integrates all the defining features of their revolutionary CLIPIT platform with the legal and socially friendly benefits of a non-detent blade.

Lil’ Native Wharncliffe

Of the three basic versions of Lil’ Native, the Compression Lock format is in many ways the most versatile. Due to its open design and the fact that the gate does not lie flush with the blade when closed, it provides more available space for different blade shapes.

This version of Lil’ Native takes full advantage of this opportunity by showcasing the classic Wharncliffe profile with straight edges. The blade is made from CPM S30V stainless steel and features a fully flat ground for a low-friction blade geometry. Its back curves gracefully down to meet the edge at a sharp point, providing scalpel-like precision for detailed cutting. The perfectly straight cutting edge offers excellent leverage and cuts with full power along its entire length. Together, these features make the Lil’ Native Wharncliffe blade incredibly versatile and capable for its size. At the same time, it measures just 2.44 inches (62 mm) in length – safely under the legal blade length limit for restrictive jurisdictions like Chicago and Boston.

All other features of the Lil’ Native Wharncliffe are in line with its leaf blade counterpart, including G10 scales with a peel-off coating, a solid Compression Lock mechanism, and a double-sided deep pocket wire clip that allows for a discreet, left or right side. folding carry. Like all Lil’ Natives, it also features a prominent 50/50 index finger that provides a comfortable four-finger grip even for large hands.

Spyderco’s “Little Big Knives” are an incredible fusion of compact size and full service. Lil’ Native Wharncliffe proudly continues this tradition while setting new standards for performance and reliability.

Specifications
Blade length: 6.2 cm
Length when closed: 8.8 cm
Total length: 14.9 cm
Blade thickness: 0.32 cm
Blade material: CPM-S30V Stainless steel
Blade Style: Wharncliffe
Blade grind: Fully flat
Surface treatment of the blade: satin
Blade Edge: Smooth
Handle material: G10
Handle Color: Black
Locking mechanism: Compression lock
Pocket clip: Flip-out, right/left wear
Model Number: C230GPWC
Model Name: Lil’ Native Wharncliffe
Weight: 2.50 oz. (71g)
Made in USA