Reviews and Ratings for Spyderco Lil' Native Lightweight Lockback Folding Knife 2.47" CTS-BD1N Satin Plain Blade, Black FRN Handles - C230PBK

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Spyderco Lil' Native Lightweight Lockback Folding Knife 2.47 inch CTS-BD1N Satin Plain Blade, Black FRN Handles

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Safety Joe
Texas

Feb 18, 2026

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight

Cons: Sheath

Geat service

The shipping was fast. The product exactly what ordered. I use the product for work. Opening boxes and other tasks plus is lightweight edc utility knife. So far held up well. I own it's larger siblings and love them but unwilling to replace larger versions if lost due to price.

Strglide
Middle Island, NY

Apr 03, 2026

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Ease of Opening, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip, Weight

Cons: Sheath

Great small knife

Li'l Native LW almost disappears in your pocket. Once broken in, the action is smooth and positive. Very easy to close with the back lock as the blade just drops when released. The FRN handles provide good grip. Excellent choice for a small EDC.

Richskarma
Pittsburgh

Aug 28, 2025

Pros: Blade Material, Blade Sharpness, Handle Feel, Handle Material, Lock Ease of Use, Lock Type, Weight

Cons: Ease of Opening, Overall Quality, Pocket Clip

Of 2 Minds

1. The Knife Center – 5 Stars I ordered this Spyderco Lil’ Native months ago. Despite shipping delays, TKC kept in regular contact and even offered to cancel the order if needed—great customer service. 2. Spyderco Lil’ Native – 4 Stars Spyderco generally delivers excellent knives across all price points. The Lil’ Native Lightweight has good design and materials, but quality control was lacking—my blade was off-center out of the box. The opening hole has a smoother edge than my other Spydercos (Dragonfly, Para 2, Para 3, Delica …) and lacks grip, making it harder to open reliably. I expect a lot from Spyderco, and arguably being picky. Still, with some adjustments, it is a solid knife that performs well.

Grant
Washington State

Aug 21, 2025

Pros: Handle Feel, Pocket Clip, Weight

Cons: Lock Type

A Lil' Native that makes sense

Finally the most comprehensive package for the Lil' Native. All the features now click; a thinner blade stock, less overall weight, and a decent price for a USA Spyderco make this Lil' Native stand above the others. While a lockback isn't the most convenient locking mechanism, it's easy enough to operate with one hand, it keeps the price down and keeps the knife ambidextrous. No Spydie-flick fidgeting with this one unfortunately. I have medium sized hands with long fingers and this knife holds wonderfully. CTS-BD1N is fine at this price point and keeps sharpening a breeze. And couldn't we all use a bit more sharpening practice anyway? Although the spine is comfortably rounded, I would have appreciated another section of jimping further forward near the blade tip to help with pointer-finger-forward cuts. Good stuff. Already sold my Para 3.

Brandon
Florida

Jan 21, 2026

Pros: Blade Sharpness, Overall Quality, Weight

Cons: None

Great lightweight EDC option!!

Great for the price! Small and lightweight feels like almost nothing in your pocket. Comes razor sharp out of the box! The one negative I notice is that the combination of the pocket clip and the aggressive texturing makes me a little worried about wearing out the edge of my pockets on my less durable shorts or pants. Very interested to see how this works out long term.

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