EQUIPThe Gadgeteer · 3d ago
Spyderco’s Native Chief Lightweight Sprint Run pairs a big blade with the catalog’s hardest-wearing steel
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Spyderco has released a limited-edition Native Chief Lightweight featuring high-performance CPM-15V tool steel for maximum wear resistance. This specific material configuration is restricted to a single production run, prioritizing durability in a large-scale folding blade format.
- 01Features CPM-15V cold-work tool steel for industry-leading edge retention and durability
- 02Utilizes the largest frame in the Native model series for expanded utility
- 03Limited availability via a single Sprint Run production cycle
- 04Integrates premium materials into a lightweight handle design for optimized portability
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Spyderco built this Sprint Run around a single decision: put CPM-15V, the most wear-resistant cold-work tool steel in the catalog, into the biggest version of the Native. The Native Chief Lightweight CPM-15V Sprint Run gets one production run in this…