help with saltwater folder selection

BenchmadeBoy · Feb 19, 2013

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?

Honestly? In that price range, selection and pure functionality? Not that I can think of.

cncpro11 · Feb 19, 2013

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?

Benchmade H2O series or David Boye knives if you are willing to pay more

Brisket · Feb 19, 2013

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?

G. Sakai, an excellent Japanese maker, uses H1 steel in their Sabi Knife series, but they are all fixed blades. I also have several of the H1 Spydercos, fixed and folders, I use for Gulf coast activities and they are outstanding for use in and around saltwater.

Superdave1 · Feb 19, 2013

I just got a Boye folder a couple of weeks ago. So far I'm impressed with its cutting ability.
I got the pointy tip with the marlon spike.
I live on a boat.

syntaxerrorsix · Feb 19, 2013

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?

Nothing as good in my opinion. Everything on the Salt series is rust resistant. I'm not sure about the locking hardware on the BM and if it's axis lock I'd be willing to bet it isn't going to last long with regular saltwater use without plenty of rinsing. Ti is great for rust resistance but in my experience sucks as a blade material.

These two have over 500 dives and haven't displayed any staining and get used topside for fish, bugs, and repairs. Spyderco is hard to beat.

IUKE12 · Feb 19, 2013

Did anyone mention the Spyderco salt series

pbwp · Feb 19, 2013

well - there ya go.

bought a Spyderco Pacific Salt.

thanks for the help!

recon1s14 · Feb 19, 2013

simioh said:
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.

Actually, you can, so I don't hijack this thread, look up how to re-pein a knife, rivets on larger knives are easy to fix blade play on.

Edit: Hehe :3 I see you already bought a Pacific Salt, good on you