anyone interested in the Rock Salt?

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bammann45

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I really like the looks of it but I just can't justify it as I don't have a use for it. But I would love to read some reviews from those who make the leap....
 
could you post some pics/info please? I'm not familiar with this one but it sounds interesting!
 
If it didn't cost my arm, leg, and half my soul, I'd own one. As it is, too much money for a knife I wouldn't get to use as much as I would like. Don't have that kind of money lying around to spend on a knife right now, anyway.

The Rock Salt is a 7-inch H1 fixed blade of Schempp design, roughedges.
 
Sorry about that. Its a kukri styled camp knife, made of H1 designed by Ed Schempp. Its about 10" long overal, ~9 ounces with a ~6" edge length. Its hard to find online online outside of the Spyderco website pdf catalog. I really like the look of it, just not sure how to justify the purchase... then again that doesn't seem to stop me with others.
 
I don't really have a use for it either but i do appreciate the curves and with H-1 it'll never rust :thumbup:
 
How about the new CASPIAN SALT H-1. It looks like it would be a great day hiking or backpacking knife, lighter, smaller, but the same price range.
 
bammann45 said:
Sorry about that. Its a kukri styled camp knife, made of H1 designed by Ed Schempp. Its about 10" long overal, ~9 ounces with a ~6" edge length. Its hard to find online online outside of the Spyderco website pdf catalog. I really like the look of it, just not sure how to justify the purchase... then again that doesn't seem to stop me with others.
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Probably because it has yet to be released, so the only photographs of one are the shots of the prototype that were shot by forumites at some of the knife shows last year. If you check the other Spyderco forum, am sure there are some of it in Mr Blonde's thread on the Amsterdam show last year, am sure there are other shots of it in other threads there as well. Probably a few here too, just a lot harder to find.

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I am looking forward to the release of the Caspian Salt. I will preorder with NGK, if it is as good as it looks I will buy two. I like the front finger hole, I have three Swicks and three spots.
 
The Rock Salt is an exquisite piece. It's large enough to chop with, small enough to do food prep, or self defense, if necessary. Ed Schempp's ergos and balance are exceptional.

H1 has tested 20% - 35% tougher that VG-10. So it's not likely to break in use. It's hard enough at the edge (differentially hardened) to take and hold a good edge.

The downside is the high cost of H1, both in material and processing. When the blades get large, the price gets testy.

I've been playing with a production piece for several weeks. It's light and strong and would be a real asset in the bush. With FRN scales and sheath, and H1, it is probably the best "true" 100 year knife on the market today.

The "Aqua Salt" is a smaller fixed blade that should be out shortly. Not as "dear" as the Rock, it should also provide a good solution to general fixed blade requirements.

sal
 
I'd love to have one... we'll see. I've also had my eyes on the Hossoms for awhile, and I'll probably end up getting one of those first.
 
This summer I'll be EDC'ing either the Rock Salt or Forester. The Forester is such a great knife it will be hard to pick between the two.
 
Got to see what the street price ends up like. If I can afford a Rock salt, I will likely get one. In terms of the combination of toughness and corrosion resistance probably the best outdoor fixed blade around.
 
Was at the outlet today hoping to handle one. No dice. Looks like a beast of a blade. I think the Spydie outlet should have a "testing" area where you can put a display model through the paces.
 
My issue is the price as well but I think it was not expensive enough. I understand why they used FRN to keep the price from being even higher but if you are going to use some top notch and very bleeding edge steel then go all the way with micarta or a nice cocobolo.
Maybe only make a limited number but then have a VG10/FRN version for the cheapskates.
Maybe that Italian steel N690 like the woodlander?

I see the Rocksalt as another spydie that gets a small very oyal cult following but not the big sales numbers. Also I live in a dry climate so I don't worry enough about rust for
the H1 steel to be a better choice than a good tool steel. Unless you live near the coast
in a warm climate rust is not nearly as big a deal as some people think. Most firearms are carbon steel and rarely do people worry about them rusting.
 
Joshua J, Your going to EDC the rock salt or the forester? In the city? You got guts man. The forester's blade is 9 1/8 inches of blade alone. Wow.
 
Sal Glesser said:
The Rock Salt is an exquisite piece. It's large enough to chop with, small enough to do food prep, or self defense, if necessary. Ed Schempp's ergos and balance are exceptional.

sal
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+1, I handled one at the SHOT show and it was MUCH livelier than I was expecting. I am more of a folder and small fixed blade person (bring on the AQUA Salt!!) but the Rock Salt felt great.
 
First saw the Rock Salt in the March issue of Tactical Knives.

I've been looking at a Hossom fixed blade, but was put off by the price. Looks like the Rock Salt is going to be in the same neighborhood :(

Oh well, if I get to handle one I think I'll be tempted big time. That's what credit cards are for.....
 
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