help with saltwater folder selection

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pbwp

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hi - i'm new to the forum and my son will be working on the keys for the summer. i need some suggestions on a moderately priced corrosion resistant folder. titanium maybe? not titanium COATED, at least i don't think. i don't think ceramic is a good choice - i think he'll be hard on it.

i know it sucks for a noob to pop in just to ask questions - but - - - here i am.

thanks.

t.
 
Check out Spyderco's Salt series; they're made in H1 steel with is quite impervious to salt water. :thumbup:

Also, welcome to the forums!
 
Hey pbwp

Spyderco Salt - easy as that :) Great pricing and H1's an amazingly corrosion resistant blade. Titanium blades aren't waht you're after, I know beta-titanium works as a blade but at the end of the day, steel wins.

EDIT: Beaten to the punch :D
 
You can't do better than the Spyderco Salt series. Well built, multiple configurations, moderately priced and impervious to salt water.
 
+1 on the salts. I've never used them but have only good things about that series. And I know that Spyderco is a fantastic company :)
 
Looks like you have your answer! :D

If you're looking at the Salt series, consider a serrated blade. H1 work hardens and the process of creating the serrations in the blade gives the serrated versions excellent edge-holding performance.
 
Welcome to the forums!
+2 on the Salt models. I use a Pacific Salt whenever venturing into the Gulf. Never even a speck of rust. The serrated version holds it's edge longer but both the PE or SE sharpen up quickly and easily.
 
I have a Pacific Salt and have swam with it in the ocean, no rust at all. I do recommend getting the newer version with torx screws instead of rivets. Mine has developed side play and I can't do anything about it since it's riveted.
 
Another vote for Spyderco H-1. I have a serrated Tasman Salt that has never given me the slightest hint of rusting, and I spent a week in the Gulf of Mexico with it clipped to my trunks.

I have a lil' Ladybug Salt that refuses to rust no matter what kind of yucky chemicals I expose it to at work.

For $50-$70, you really can't go wrong with anything in the Salt line.
 
I'll just echo what everyone else has suggested....anything in Spyderco's salt line. H1 steel has been great for me in these type of conditions (saltwater). I have a blacked out Pacific Salt (newer version w/ torx pivot) that I've had on a few vacations and swam in the ocean with it clipped to my board shorts. Absolutely no rust problems whatsoever. Pacific Salt is the size of an Endura, and the Salt 1 is the size of a Delica. Hope this helps.

Get one for you and your son...you guys will love them!
 
The Boye Dendritic Cobalt knives are nice but run a little more than the Salt. The blades are Stellite (a mixture of Chrome and Cobalt).
 
I've been curious about this as well, but can anyone recommend anything OTHER than syperco? Not a fan of the spyderhole or the configuration of the locks.

Is there another model from a different company or maker that anyone might recommend?
 
tiguy7 said:
The Boye Dendritic Cobalt knives are nice but run a little more than the Salt. The blades are Stellite (a mixture of Chrome and Cobalt).
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Those are very nifty knives as well! :thumbup: You don't see 'em often enough on the forums...
 
Los Angeles said:
I've been curious about this as well, but can anyone recommend anything OTHER than syperco? Not a fan of the spyderhole or the configuration of the locks.

Is there another model from a different company or maker that anyone might recommend?
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Benchmade has their dive knife in fixed and folding versions...
 
Is there an echo in here? I keep hearing "Salt... Salt... Salt!

Salt line of knives in H1 steel would also be my suggestion.
 
CWL said:
Is there an echo in here? I keep hearing "Salt... Salt... Salt!

Salt line of knives in H1 steel would also be my suggestion.
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My, what an excellent and unique choice.




Would you like salt with that?...



;)
 
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