A long‑reach, ultra‑lightweight evolution of the Native platform, upgraded with Spyderco’s proprietary SPY27 steel.

An extended interpretation of the iconic Spyderco Native, the Native Chief stretches the original design by roughly one‑third while maintaining its slim, pocket‑friendly profile. The Native Chief Lightweight advances that concept even further by replacing G10 scales with injection‑molded FRN, reducing weight by 21% while preserving strength and ergonomics. Its Bi‑Directional Texturing ensures secure grip, and the linerless construction keeps the knife exceptionally light without sacrificing rigidity. Four sets of threaded inserts allow fully ambidextrous, four‑position clip mounting, and the precision‑machined lockback mechanism delivers reliable, secure operation.

This SPY27 edition elevates the platform with Spyderco’s proprietary cobalt‑enriched stainless steel, developed in collaboration with Crucible Industries. CPM‑SPY27 refines the proven VG‑10 formula with added alloys and the benefits of Crucible’s particle metallurgy process, producing a fine, homogenous microstructure that excels in edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. The full‑flat‑ground blade showcases this elite steel, while the cobalt‑blue FRN handle marks it as part of Spyderco’s SPY27 family.

Product Dimensions

• Blade Length: 4.02"
• Cutting Edge: 3.52"
• Closed Length: 5.08"
• Overall Length: 9.05"
• Blade Thickness: 0.125"
• Weight: 3.1 oz

Features

• Blade Steel: CPM‑SPY27 stainless steel
• Blade Style: Drop point
• Blade Grind: Full flat
• Blade Finish: Tumbled
• Handle Material: Cobalt blue fiberglass‑reinforced nylon (FRN)
• Locking Mechanism: Lockback
• Pocket Clip: Four‑position (tip‑up/down, left/right)
• Model Number: C244PCBL
• Model Name: Native Chief Lightweight CPM‑SPY27
• Country of Origin: USA