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Spyderco Pacific Salt Lightweight Folding Knife - Black FRN Handle with SpyderEdge, Hollow Grind, H-1 Steel Blade and Back Lock - C91SBK
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About Spyderco Pacific Salt Lightweight Folding Knife
Product Description A big myth in the knife world is that out there somewhere is a knife that seriously cuts but cannot rust. Knives claiming these super powers are usually made with steels that are unable to hold a cutting edge for any measurable amount of time. Finally a steel foundry in Japan called Myodo Foundry makes this myth a reality with the introduction of a new steel called H1. H1 steel is a PH steel, meaning it is a precipitation-hardened steel. "Huh" you ask? Utilizing .1% nitrogen instead of carbon to harden the steel, it reaches a Rockwell hardness of 57-58rc. Spyderco uses H1 on its new C91 Pacific Salt model. It's PlainEdge or SpyderEdge and is similar in shape and size to Spyderco's best-selling Endura model but with a slightly more rounded tip. All internal steel parts are treated as well making them impervious to rust and pitting and of course, salt. Those challenged by cleaning and maintaining their knives will find the Pacific Salt stays rust-free even if put away wet. The blade's hole is enlarged to 14mm for easier opening/closing with gloved, wet or cold hands. Textured in a checkerboard pattern, the black FRN handle has a grippy texture and is fitted with a reversible titanium pocket clip which positions for right-handers and lefties. The addition of a lanyard hole offers a backup method of attachment (thong or lanyard cord) for use around water where once dropped, a knife is often lost or elusively hard to retrieve. Amazon.com A commonly known rule of cutlery is that the less susceptible a blade is to rust, the less likely it is to be able to hold an edge over time. Thanks to a forward-thinking Japanese steel foundry, however, that's no longer the case. Myodo Foundry recently introduced a new steel called H1, a PH (precipitation-hardened) steel utilizing 0.1% nitrogen, rather than carbon, to harden the steel. This approach results in an impressive Rockwell hardness rating of 57-58rc, which is why innovative cutlery company Spyderco uses the steel in its Pacific Salt knife. The knife is similar in size and shape to Spyderco's bestselling Endura knife, but with a slightly more rounded tip. All internal steel components are treated for rust and corrosion resistance, as well, and the blade hole is oversized for easy one-handed opening and closing, even with gloves or wet hands. Lightweight fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) material in the handle is inlayed with a grip-enhancing checkerboard pattern, and fitted with a reversible titanium pocket clip that can be positioned for right- or left-handed use. Specifications 8.7-inch open length 4.875-inch closed length 3.8-inch H-1 steel blade 3.4-inch cutting edge 0.56-inch blade hole 0.125-inch blade thickness Three-ounce weight FRN handle material Warranty Sypderco knives include a limited manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Details are included with your purchase. About Spyderco Thinking beyond established knife industry practices has allowed Spyderco to introduce new innovations, including one-hand opening, serrations on a folder, and a clip to attach a knife to a pocket. Spyderco remains dedicated to researching and developing improved, better-performing materials with function and reliability, and its unique cutlery line is a result of designing ergonomic, functional tools. The company puts its new products through rigorous testing prior to release, examining edge retention with a CATRA machine, looking for rust development with Q-FOG, checking the force needed to open and close a knife, and analyzing numerous other technical details.
