C230 Lil' Native

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The C230 Lil' Native is part of Spyderco's USA-Made lineup and is a smaller version of the C41 Native.

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The C230 Lil' Native appeared in the following catalogs:

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C230 Lil' Native (compression lock)

"The iconic Native® has been a mainstay of Spyderco’s American-made product line for decades. Now all the highly evolved performance features of this incredibly popular design have been distilled into a compact gentlemen’s folder with a 2.5-inch blade. Its full-flat-ground CPM S30V stainless steel blade includes a prominent index-finger choil that flows seamlessly into the contours of the textured G-10 handle scales. The result is a compact, ergonomic package that still offers a full, four-fingered grip and excellent control. This version of the Lil’ Native goes a step further by adding our high-strength Compression Lock mechanism and a low-profile deep-pocket wire clip that is reversible for left or right-side tip-up carry."


The C230 Lil' Native in Spyderco's online catalog.

C230 Lil' Native Mid Back Lock

"The Lil’ Native Mid Back Lock takes the highly refined ergonomics of the best-selling Native® 5 and scales them down into an even handier, more compact package. In form, it is practically identical to its inspiration, but approximately 15 percent smaller overall. However, thanks to its ergonomic design and index-finger choil, it still provides a generous four-finger grip that allows it to perform with the authority of a full-sized knife.

This knife’s blade is precision machined from CPM® S30V® particle metallurgy stainless steel and is available with a choice of a PlainEdge™ or fully serrated SpyderEdge™. Full-flat ground for exceptional edge geometry, the matte-finished blade also features a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole™ that allows quick, positive, one-handed opening with either hand.

The blade is housed in a slim, linerless handle that includes textured G-10 scales, a stainless steel backspacer, and a broad-based four-position pocket clip with lanyard hole. Completely symmetrical in every way, this expression of the Lil’ Native design offers fully ambidextrous carry and operation and is ideal for both left and right-handed users."


The C230 Lil' Native Mid Back Lock in Spyderco's online catalog.

Variations

The C230 Lil' Native is made in Golden, CO and features a Leaf Shaped Blade.

SKU Handle Lock Edge(s) Steel From/To MSRP Note Number made Grind Clip Clip positions Collectors club
C230GP Black textured G-10 Compression Lock PE Satin CPM-S30V Dec. 2017- $180.00 (2019) Regular production Full Flat Silver deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Main
C230GS Black textured G-10 Compression Lock SE Satin CPM-S30V Feb. 2018- $180.00 (2019) Regular production Full Flat Silver deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230MBGP Black textured G-10 Mid Back Lock PE Satin CPM-S30V Mar. 2018- $195.00 (2019) Has a lanyard hole Regular production Full Flat Chrome silver Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C230MBGS Black textured G-10 Mid Back Lock SE Satin CPM-S30V Mar. 2018- $195.00 (2019) Has a lanyard hole Regular production Full Flat Chrome silver Hourglass LH/RH, TD/TU Variant
C230GPBBK Black textured G-10 Compression Lock PE Black DLC coated CPM-S30V May 2018- $200.00 (2019) Black hardware, satin liners Regular production Full Flat Black deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GSBBK Black textured G-10 Compression Lock SE Black DLC coated CPM-S30V June 2018- $200.00 (2019) Black hardware, satin liners Regular production Full Flat Black deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GPRDBK Red textured G-10 Compression Lock PE Black DLC coated CPM-4V Aug. 4, 2019 @ 4 PM CST $135.00 (street) St. Nick's dealer Exclusive. Sold out in about 2 minutes. ~350 Full Flat Black deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GPBORE Burnt-orange textured G-10 Compression Lock PE CPM REX 45 May 2020 $185.00 (2020) Sprintrun 1200 Full Flat Silver deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GPODFDE Olive drab G-10 Compression Lock PE Flat dark earth PVD coated CTS-204P 2021 $164.95 (Street, 2023) River's Edge Cutlery dealer Exclusive. A second run was offered in August 2023. Limited Full Flat Black Wire LH/RH, TU Variant


C230CF90VP Black peel ply Carbon Fiber Compression Lock PE CPM-S90V 2021 $300.00 (2020) Sprintrun Limited Full Flat Silver deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GM4BK Natural G-10 Compression Lock PE Black DLC-coated CPM-M4 Jun. 2021 $200.00 (2021, MSRP), $140.00 (2021, street) Blade HQ dealer exclusive Limited Full Flat Black deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230NLGP Black G-10 Non-locking PE CPM-S30V 2021 - $180.00 (2021) Part of the SLIPIT family, and the first non-locking member of the Lil' Native series. Regular production Full Flat grind Chrome Hourglass LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GWC Black G-10 Compression Lock PE CPM-S30V 2022 - $203.50 (2021) The C230GWC also features a Wharncliffe blade. Regular production Full Flat grind Silver deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GPPN Pink G-10 Compression Lock PE CPM S45VN Oct. 2022 $149.95 (2022, Street) KnifeJoy dealer Exclusive, a portion of the proceeds will go to Living Beyond Breast Cancer Limited Full Flat grind Silver deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GPDGRBK Dark green G-10 Compression Lock PE Black DLC coated Cru-Wear Dec. 2022 $210.00 (2022, MSRP), $157.50 (2022, Street) The KnifeJoker dealer Exclusive Limited Full Flat grind Black deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GPCW Black G-10 Compression Lock PE Cru-Wear Dec. 2022 $180.00 (2022, MSRP), $126.00 (2022, Street) The G-10 handle features a smooth finish. Knifecenter dealer Exclusive Limited Full Flat grind Silver deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GPNGR Neon green G-10 Compression Lock PE CPM-20CV Apr. 2023 $139.95 (2023, Street) KnifeJoy dealer Exclusive Limited Full Flat grind Silver deep pocket Wire LH/RH, TU Variant
C230GPCWBK Smooth black G-10 Compression Lock PE Black DLC-coated Cru-Wear May 2023 $200.00 (MSRP, 2023), $140.00 (street, 2023) Knifecenter dealer exclusive, the G-10 handle features a smooth finish Limited Full Flat Black Wire LH/RH, TU Variant


C230BK Black FRN Back Lock PE CTS-BD1N 2023 - $160.00 Lightweight version of the Back Lock Lil' Native Regular production Full Flat Silver Wire LH/RH, TU Main
C230BK Black FRN Back Lock PE Black DLC-coated CTS-BD1N 2023 - $180.00 Lightweight version of the Back Lock Lil' Native Regular production Full Flat Black Wire LH/RH, TU Main

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C230 Lil' Native:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C230G 150mm 88mm 61mm 51mm 11.2mm 3.2mm 71g
C230MBG 150mm 88mm 61mm 51mm 11.2mm 3.2mm 68g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C230 Lil' Native:

Variation Length overall Length closed Length blade Length edge Hole Ø Blade thickness Weight
C230G 5.89" 3.47" 2.42" 2.02" 0.44" 0.125" 2.5oz
C230MBG 5.89" 3.47" 2.42" 2.02" 0.44" 0.125" 2.4oz

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