Spyderco Native 5 Gets Full Salt MagnaCut Variant for Corrosion-Proof EDC

Spyderco has answered the call of saltwater enthusiasts and humid-climate carriers with the Native 5 Salt in MagnaCut. This new addition to the vaunted Salt series brings one of the brand's most popular EDC platforms into the corrosion-resistant family.

The Native 5 Salt features a full-flat ground leaf-shaped blade in CPM-MagnaCut — a steel that has taken the knife world by storm since its introduction. MagnaCut offers an unprecedented combination of edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance. Unlike H1 and LC200N, MagnaCut delivers all-day cutting performance without sacrificing any of its rust-proof qualities.

The handle is constructed from FRN with Spyderco's Bi-Directional Texture pattern for a secure grip in wet conditions. The Salt series typically foregoes stainless steel liners to eliminate corrosion points, and the Native 5 Salt follows this tradition. The result is a remarkably lightweight knife at just over 2 ounces.

Compared to the standard Native 5, the Salt variant trades some aesthetics for functionality. The yellow handle is unmistakably Salt-series, and the fully non-corroding construction means you can rinse it with fresh water after a day at the beach.

For anyone who lives near the coast or works on the water, this knife eliminates the constant worry about blade corrosion. It might just be the ultimate summer EDC.