Spyderco Tasman Salt

The knife and diving world has searched for years for a steel with high-performance cutting abilities that cannot rust. A Japanese steel foundry recently introduced H1, a steel that fits those specifications. H1 is a PH steel, meaning it is a precipitation-processed alloy, that's rolled hard without heat-treating and has .1% nitrogen which acts like carbon, but does not react to chlorine to make rust. Surprisingly, it holds a sharpened cutting edge comparable to the premium knife steels being used in the industry today.

From The Manufacturer:
"The Tasman Salt folder features a Hawkbill blade. This distinctive curved cutting tool has a claw-like tip that originated in the marine/commercial fishing industry. Cutting in and around water involves cutting line, netting and rope and it's done quickly, often at arm's length while pulling downward or toward you. The blade's arcing tip holds what you're cutting against the sharpened edge keeping it from slipping off the tip. Spyderco's new rustproof Hawkbill blade is made with state of the art non-rusting H-1 steel. H-1 is a precipitation-hardened steel containing nitrogen instead of carbon, which cannot rust. The hollow-ground blade comes PlainEdged or SpyderEdged with both configurations offering remarkable cutting performance in and around fresh and saltwater. Textured with a Volcano Grip® pattern, the molded fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) handle is offered in black or visible marine yellow. It's equipped with a reversible left/right hand titanium pocket clip (also non-rusting) that positions the folder tip-up in the pocket. We recommend threading a thong or cord through the lanyard hole for back-up retention around water, where once dropped, a knife is often lost or irretrievable. Based on the Endura, one of Spyderco's top sellers, the Pacific Salt has a few modifications from its predecessor. Spyderco has rounded the tip and made it a bit thicker at the point to better accommodate the requirements of cutting chores associated with boating and fishing. The Spyderco round hole is increased in diameter to 14mm, to create easier access for gloved or wet hands. All inside/outside steel components (lock bar, pins and clip) have been treated making them impervious to rust and pitting. Volcano Grip texturing covers both sides of the handle making it resistant to slipping. A black steel pocket clip positions for left/right tip-up portability. A hole running through the hollow clip screw makes a lanyard pipe for stringing thong or cord through when using around water. 2-7/8" blade. Measures 4" closed and weighs 2.0 oz. Made in Japan. Suggested retail is $98.95. "

Spyderco Tasman Salt Yellow serrated edge

(A) SPC106SYL: $64.95

Spyderco Tasman Salt Black serrated edge

(A) SPC106SBK: $64.95

Spyderco Tasman Salt Black plain edge

(B) SPC106PBK: $64.95

Spyderco Tasman Salt Yellow plain edge

SPC106PYL: $64.95