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Pacific Salt
Black FRN ~ C91BK choice of plain edge or serrated |
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Pacific Salt
Black Blade ~ C91BBK |
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Pacific Salt
Yellow FRN ~ C91YL choice of plain edge or serrated |
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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 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.
length overall 8.687" (221 mm)
blade length 3.812" (97 mm)
blade steel H-1
length closed 4.875" (124 mm)
cutting edge 3.438" (88 mm)
weight 3 oz (86 g)
blade thickness .125" (3 mm)
handle material FRN
