Spyderco Native 5 50th Anniversary – CPM S90V, amber handle, and mosaic Damascus bolsters – Sprint Run C41BA50TH

To celebrate its 50th anniversary, Spyderco is offering a version of the Native 5 that showcases traditional materials and decorative craftsmanship. This Sprint Run edition combines a blade made of high-end CPM S90V stainless steel with polished amber bone scales and mosaic Damascus bolsters crafted by Ed Schempp and his son Martin.

The bolsters are the hallmark of this edition: their checkerboard pattern incorporates 36 small Spyderco logos, formed within the very structure of the Damascus steel. Their creation required more than 1,200 hours of work (!) spread over the course of a year for the project. The nuances of the bone and the variations in the Damascus steel give each piece its own unique appearance.

The liners are joined to the bolsters with a dovetail joint. The decoration continues along the edges of the stainless steel liners, which are finished in a guilloché style. These details invite you to view the knife from multiple angles and lend this anniversary edition its cohesive character.

The 7.5 cm blade retains a understated design, with a smooth cutting edge. The knife is hand-finished in Golden, Colorado, and comes in a wooden box.

Technical specifications of the Spyderco Native 5 50th Anniversary knife:
Brand: Spyderco
Model: Native 5 50th Anniversary
Part Number: C41BA50TH
Edition: 50th Anniversary Sprint Run, 1976–2026
Type: folding knife
Steel: CPM S90V
Edge: smooth
Blade length: 7.5 cm
Blade thickness: 3.2 mm
Length when closed: 10.2 cm
Knife length (open): 17.2 cm
Weight: 129 g
Handle: polished amber bone
Bolsters: mosaic Damascus steel, crafted by Ed and Martin Schempp
Fit of bone and bolsters: dovetail
Bolt plates: stainless steel, decorated edges
Manufactured in Golden, Colorado, United States
Presentation: wooden box

Tellknives Review
The appeal of this edition lies in how the decorative elements blend with the Native 5’s design. The amber bone adds warmth, while the bolsters feature a motif directly tied to Spyderco’s identity. The blade guard decoration completes this presentation down to the finest details.

We particularly appreciate the decision to keep the blade visually understated: it allows the handle materials to take center stage. An anniversary edition designed for collectors seeking a Spyderco with a traditional character and an elaborate finish.