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Atlantic Salt – GREEN FRN / SpyderEdge / LC200N

The Atlantic Salt is a time-tested favorite among savvy mariners who appreciate its versatile combination of a blunt-tipped Sheepfoot blade, a 50/50 index-finger choil, an integral shackle key, and ultra-corrosion-resistant materials. The newest version of this popular model raises the bar even higher with a blade crafted from LC200N, a nitrogen-enriched martensitic steel that is also fearlessly corrosion resistant, yet offers enhanced edge retention — especially in its PlainEdge format.

Also available in an aggressive SpyderEdge configuration, its blade is full-flat ground for low-friction cutting performance and is supported by a sturdy back lock mechanism. The lightweight handle is injection-molded in the distinctive green color of the LC200N series and is home to a reversible pocket clip that provides ambidextrous tip-up carry.

SPYDERCO SALT SERIES –

Rust is the nemesis of all cutting tools—particularly those designed specifically for use in and around the water. Spyderco’s remarkable Salt Series tackles this age-old problem through the groundbreaking use of nitrogen-based blade steels like H-1 and LC200N. The result is a diverse selection of knives that are incredibly resistant to corrosion and ideally suited to the needs of divers, fishermen, military personnel, and water sports enthusiasts.

H-1 is a specialized austenitic alloy that uses 0.10% nitrogen instead of carbon to achieve its steel-like qualities. In addition to making it extremely corrosion resistant, it also makes it a “work hardening” material. Unlike the heat-based hardening and tempering used for conventional steels, H-1 hardens through the mechanical processes of shaping and grinding the blade. This unique property also makes it significantly tougher than carbon-based steels.

LC200N is a nitrogen-rich martensitic steel that achieves its hardness through a conventional heat-treatment process. While it does contain a trace amount of carbon, its high nitrogen and chromium content give it superior corrosion resistance and toughness, even at the high degrees of hardness required for knife blades. By using these extraordinary alloys, other corrosion-resistant materials, and the latest advances in technology and manufacturing methods, Spyderco continues to wage a relentless war on rust. And like everything else Spyderco does, the more they learn, the better their products get.

Discontinued by the manufacturer, limited quantities available.