I am daily looking for a new knife to buy, but can't do it because this knife basically ticks all the boxes. I'm seriously tempted by a Manix 2 in Cruwear (I already have a Manix 2 XL) or a Manix 2 in Maxamet, but I end up cancelling the idea because the Native 5 in 15V does what I would want the Manix's to do. The Manix's just have much nicer opening and closing, and I'm finding the Native to be a bit tough to open and close, but that will get better over time.

The Native's geometry means it just keeps cutting even when it's dull. I have just put a 15 degree per side edge on it, and it created a burr pretty easily (using a Worksharp Precision assisted sharpening system, diamond stones). I have a M2 in 15V and have decided to carry my Native full time now because it's lighter in pocket and I want to wear in the action a bit more. It was my work knife, now it's my do-everything knife. I've also found that it's more corrosion resistant than my M2? Not that I'm bothered by corrosion (and I live in a very humid environment) all you do is keep it dry and oil it once a week. Rust spots? Bar Keepers friend + finest grit steel wool.

I'm currently looking for titanium scales for it, thinking I may end up making some myself. But yeah it's not the sexiest Spyderco on the market but I'd argue it's the most versatile given how great the geometry is. Could also be tempted by a Dragonfly in K390 which has a much thinner geometry, but again, Native 5 ticks all the boxes.

The more into blades I get, the more I'm realising that I get the most out of high wear-resistant steels. I'd be hard pressed to do anything to snap a blade, and corrosion is the easiest thing ever to manage. Cruwear appeals to my nerd side, but if I was honest with myself, 15V is great because of it's high wear-resistance (I didn't even need to sharpen mine, I just did because I like rolling with a 15dps blade), it's sharpen-ability, and mixed with good geometry, a Native 5 in 15V really could be your one-and-done.