Salt 2 Wharncliffe - YELLOW / SpyderEdge
Spyderco’s second generation Salt 2 knives combine the extraordinary corrosion resistance and extreme toughness of nitrogen-based H1 steel with the refined handle ergonomics of the best-selling Delica 4. The all-new Salt 2 Wharncliffe continues that evolution by adding the unparalleled cutting power and precision of a hollow-ground Wharncliffe blade profile. Available with a choice of a PlainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge, its other time-tested features include a back lock mechanism, a bright yellow fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN) handle, a high-traction Bi-Directional Texture pattern, and a four-position titanium pocket clip. Along with a fully accessible Trademark Round Hole, they make every aspect of this knife’s design completely ambidextrous.
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 H1 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.
H1 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, H1 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.
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