Spyderco C91SBK Pacific Salt Knife
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.Specifications8.7-inch open length4.875-inch closed length3.8-inch H-1 steel blade3.4-inch cutting edge0.56-inch blade hole0.125-inch blade thicknessThree-ounce weightFRN handle materialWarrantySypderco knives include a limited manufacturer's warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Details are included with your purchase.About SpydercoThinking 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.