The Spyderco Lil’ Native C230GPBBK is a compact, hard-working EDC that blends stealth, strength, and precision into a pocket-friendly package. Its 2.42" plain-edge blade is ground from premium CPM S30V stainless steel and finished in a non-reflective Black DLC coating that boosts surface hardness and helps resist corrosion and wear. A full-flat grind and generous belly deliver excellent slicing performance, while the iconic Round Hole™ makes one-hand opening fast and fully ambidextrous—even with gloves.
Confidence comes from control, and the Lil’ Native delivers with a hand-filling black textured G-10 handle that locks into your palm without hot spots. Spyderco’s Compression Lock® provides bank-vault strength and finger-safe closing, so your digits never cross the blade’s path. A reversible deep-carry wire pocket clip (tip-up, left/right) and lanyard hole keep the knife discreet and secure in any pocket. Proudly made in Golden, Colorado, USA Earth, the Lil’ Native is built for daily carry yet tough enough for real work—opening boxes, slicing cordage and plastic strap, prepping food on the go, or handling trail fixes with ease.
Why You’ll Carry It Every Day
Stealthy durability: Black DLC on CPM S30V provides low glare, excellent edge retention, and robust corrosion resistance.
Big performance, small footprint: A nimble 2.42" blade and compact handle deliver large-knife capability in a lightweight, pocket-friendly form.
Secure, ergonomic grip: G-10 texture, forward finger choil, and jimped thumb ramp create a locked-in hold for push, pull, and detail cuts.
Strong, safe lockup: Compression Lock® enables smooth one-hand closing while keeping fingers clear of the edge.
Carry it your way: Deep-carry wire clip rides low; reversible for left or right pocket.
Key Features & Specs (C230GPBBK)
Blade steel: CPM S30V with Black DLC coating
Blade length: 2.42" (plain edge, full-flat grind)
Opening: Round Hole™, ambidextrous
Lock: Compression Lock®
Handle: Black textured G-10 with nested liners
Carry: Reversible deep-carry wire clip (tip-up, L/R) + lanyard hole
Overall length: compact, EDC-ready footprint (approx. 5.9" overall; ~3.5" closed; ~2.5 oz weight)
Model / UPC: C230GPBBK / 716104012701
Origin: Golden, Colorado, U.S.A. Earth
Ideal Uses
Urban EDC: Low-profile, deep-carry design that disappears in slacks or shorts.
Work & warehouse: Slices tape, plastic strap, cardboard, zip ties, and clamshells with ease.
Outdoor & travel: Small enough for light kits; tough enough for camp prep and trail repairs.
Care Tips
Touch up the S30V edge with fine ceramic or diamond rods; light, regular maintenance keeps it razor sharp.
Wipe dry after moisture; avoid abrasive pads on the DLC finish.
Add a drop of light oil to the pivot and Compression Lock interface for smooth, consistent action.
If you want a compact, American-made knife that carries invisibly yet cuts like a full-size tool, the Spyderco Lil’ Native C230GPBBK—with its Black DLC CPM S30V blade, G-10 traction, and Compression Lock®—is the stealthy, no-compromise EDC you’ll reach for every day. The End
