H1 uses that would be interesting

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H1 is pretty neat stuff. I think that it'd be great if this material becomes more mainstream and less niche.

So anyway, here are some ways to use it that I think would be cool (some I stole) but also relatively easy to do.

Native
- Many people seem to want an H1 Native. I think it'd be great, and there are no liners or flat grind to worry about with either the I or III, and the choil would be good for grip in water. A Native III in yellow would look very cool.

ATR
- if this is ever brought back, titanium with H1 would be fantastic. The blade grind would be easy and this would give those who find linerless FRN knives flimsy something to chew on.

Cricket
- FRN & saber grind again so no problems there, would make a great knife to always have around because of size and ease of maintenance.

Snap-it and Remote Release
- These would be perfect for H1 as they're dedicated outdoors knives, sold to fishermen and rafters etc.

FRN UKPK
- Why not? Perfect for those seaside countries with unfriendly laws. Handle has no liners and blades are saber ground.

G-10 UKPK
- This is linerless right? The FRN ones have saber-ground blades so using that equipment to grind the H1 and then dumping it in a mostly G-10 handle should be simple.

Locking UKPK
- I have read a lot of requests for this in the regular versions, so if it ever comes along in either G-10 or FRN I don't think it'd be a leap to make an H1 version if the above two are possible.

FRN Manix 2
- After seeing the clear FRN prototype, this came to mind. I don't know how well the CBBL or the liner frame would work out, but it might be feasible. And again, the blade is saber-ground so nothing new would be needed there.

Titanium Military
- Perhaps as a sprint run sometime. The titanium handle would make the issue with liners go away, but of course the blade would be a big issue. Maybe for the right price in a small batch it could be done, or maybe a saber-ground blade could be made?

The Sage II could possibly be done as well, but the grind is again an issue as is whether or not it would interrupt the series.

An all-new Salt handle -
I understand the economics of reusing the FRN mold for the 3rd gen Delicas and Endura. At some point though it'd be cool to see a Salt with something different, like a brand new handle for several models with bi-directional grip over volcano and standard finger choils and wire clips, etc. I think that this could make people see these as regular knives with a different steel rather than just as "dive knives."

At the very least, using the Atlantic Salt handles with a different blade shape would be very cool. Maybe different colors.

Lastly (and this is really out there compared to the others) but I'd love to see Spyderco's unconventional thinking and uses of advanced materials and production techniques to making a rustproof plier-based multi-tool. Something to compete with Leatherman, SOG, and Victorinox. I know it'd be expensive, but the Leatherman MUT seems to show there's a market for ~$150 multitools if they're well-designed. I'm imagining a skeletal titanium frame with H1 parts and FRN handles, one handed blade and pocket clip. Maybe like a larger Skeletool with decent pliers?

Anyway, whaddya think?
 
Rust-proof multis already exist; they're called SwissTools. :D

The Leatherman MUT isn't out yet. If the pricing of the Leatherman TTi is any indication the MUT will probably come in at or very close to $100.

This subject has come up before and a couple pitfalls that never really got address were the fact that H1 may not be an ideal, or even workable steel for a multi-tool. IIRC, titanium handles would require twice the thickness of steel to achieve the same strength, this is quite a bit of added bulk.

I'd be happy with just seeing an H1 knife with screwed construction. Manix 2, Endura 4, whatever.
 
spoonrobot said:
Rust-proof multis already exist; they're called SwissTools. :D

The Leatherman MUT isn't out yet. If the pricing of the Leatherman TTi is any indication the MUT will probably come in at or very close to $100.

This subject has come up before and a couple pitfalls that never really got address were the fact that H1 may not be an ideal, or even workable steel for a multi-tool. IIRC, titanium handles would require twice the thickness of steel to achieve the same strength, this is quite a bit of added bulk.

I'd be happy with just seeing an H1 knife with screwed construction. Manix 2, Endura 4, whatever.
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Bless you for saying exactly what I was thinking. :p
 
thanks for starting this thread, interesting to see what people think about this,will follow this.
There's a discussion about a spyderco knife for the dutch market going on on the dutch knife forum. I think H1 would be a good choice for that, since, as you said, seaside countries or countries with moisture in abundance might benefit. And it's nice to have a steel that doesn't have a big penetration yet.
 
Rather than a Manix variant with H1, how about a Para 2? I think the compression lock would be a lot easier to keep free from rust than a CBBL.
 
I would be all for something akin to the Endura 4 with H1. I have racked my brain regarding how to do it exactly.

H1 is a PITA to machine, so the liners and screws probably need to be something else, but when you add salt water to dissimilar metals you can get galvanic reactions that will corrode materials that a lot of guys will swear won't corrode!
 
It's like having an E3 in H1. ;)

IIRC, there are several steels that compare to H1 in rust resistance, just none suitable for blade steel. An H1 E4 could probably be made with the liners from the same steel as the Mariner Salt's handle and the hardware as whatever is suitable. Clip could be titanium.
 
I think an obvious choice for a rust proof knife is to bring back the Catcherman in H1. But, not so sure if it would be easy to do or not.
 
i think the two that really got my attention was the ATR and the cricket in H1...assuming the ATR was Ti, it would be completely rust proof and awesome!
 
People consistently asking for an H1 Delica or Endura despite the presence of the Pac Salt and Salt I is what got me thinking about a new Salt handle. I think if the 4-way clip and liners were sacrificed other features like bi-directional texturing could be added, but it'd probably require something entirely new.

As for the Para - if a titanium version was made just like the Millie, then an H1 version would be mind-blowingly awesome, even if it was hollow/saber ground.

A high hollow grind might work really well for an H1 Millie or Para actually...
 
A fixed blade between the Warrior and Aqua Salt could have a market too. The Warrior is too specialized with the two edges, hand guard, and sweep of the blade and the Aqua Salt isn't full tang and looks unusual.

The Aqua Salt's looks and lack of a full tang don't really bother me, but I love Spydies and unusual designs are fine by me. However, something more conventional that is rust proof could pull in a lot of NKP outdoors enthusiasts.

Something like an H1 Buck 119 to compete with that and Ka-Bars and such would be perfect. A Warrior handle without the guard and a simple drop or clip point could kick butt for campers and hikers.
 
Personally I wouldn't mind seeing a machete made with H-1. I also wouldn't mind seeing a small hatchet or razel made with H-1 as well.

I think that the possibilities are vast as to what could be done with H-1 blade steel. We'll be seeing H-1 around for quite some time.
 
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