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Hawk45

Hawk45

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Checking out some of the great online stores I ran across a great sale on the Pacific Salt PE Blk/Blk with H1 steel. I'm a big Spyderco fan but am selective in what I like. I've tried the Endura in the past and just didn't care for it and sold it off. I was a bit skeptical that the Pacific Salt would be just like the Endura, but for the price, I couldn't pass up the chance to try it out. It arrived yesterday and I couldn't be more surprised how much I like it. I usually carry my Military or Para2 (both at the top of the heap of all knives I've tried) but the PS was a pleasure to carry. It's amazing what a few ounces difference in weight can really make. I forget it is there.

Here is a pro/con so far:

Pro:
- light weight
- SHARP!!! (big surprise being a Spyderco)
- Prefer the blade shape and handle shape to the Endura
- Bigger hole (that's what he said!)
- Light (3oz)
- Love Spyderco's black blade coating
- No liners (not a pry bar, but I have a pry bar for that)

Cons: (not really con's but just things I've noticed)
- slight blade rub on handle when opening. This is probably b/c of not having liners and the thumb pressure when opening on the blade pushes the to the side a tiny bit. No biggie, I'll take it for the weight savings.

Now I can't really rate this as a con but I will share this.. When I was opening/closing the knife at the table, I hit a pint glass rim (filled with glorious Dogfish Head 60min IPA) with the edge of the blade. It put a nick in the blade (very small). I don't know if this is due to the nature of H1 or if a VG10 version would do the same thing. It was a blockhead move on my part and I'm sure Sal would agree that glass is not on the approved cutting list for his (or any) knives, unless they have a diamond blade I don't know about. It will come right out in the 1st sharpening I'm sure.

Short story long... Me likey! Think I'm going to order a full serration version soon.

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Picked it up at GPKnives.. but they are sold out now... at least for the sale price. Thanks to GPKnives for great service and a great deal.
 
Hawk45 said:
SHARP!!! (big surprise being a Spyderco)
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I have a zillion Spydies, and all have been very sharp, but your mileage may have been different.

Thats a great looking blade, and I think it will only look better as it acquires some battle scars.
 
Hawk45 said:
Now I can't really rate this as a con but I will share this.. When I was opening/closing the knife at the table, I hit a pint glass rim (filled with glorious Dogfish Head 60min IPA) with the edge of the blade. It put a nick in the blade (very small). I don't know if this is due to the nature of H1 or if a VG10 version would do the same thing. It was a blockhead move on my part and I'm sure Sal would agree that glass is not on the approved cutting list for his (or any) knives, unless they have a diamond blade I don't know about. It will come right out in the 1st sharpening I'm sure.
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Congrats on the score. I need to get me a Pac Salt at some point. FYI, any steel will either bend or chip if it hits glass. Glass is harder than steel (even the the latest and greatest ultra-hyped ones).
 
Hawk45 said:
Picked it up at GPKnives.. but they are sold out now... at least for the sale price. Thanks to GPKnives for great service and a great deal.
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I saw that too for only $40. I sent them an email asking if it was screw construction and they never wrote back so I didn't get it. I probably should have just grabbed one (or two) at that price. I love my pacific salt.
 
powernoodle said:
Silly me. Now I'm embarrassed!
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Hahaha! No worries brother..

Yeah, at the $40 price it was a no brainer.. and it is all screw construction. I went back the day after ordering the first one to grab a few more for gifts, but they were all gone. Had it out with me last night at a festival with some lightweight athletic shorts clipped in my pocket.. and didn't even know it was there. Couldn't do that with my beloved Military.
 
I never noticed the Pacifics different handle shape. I thought it was exactly like the Enduras. Its about time i tried out one of Spydercos H1 offerings.
 
PropThePolecat said:
I never noticed the Pacifics different handle shape. I thought it was exactly like the Enduras. Its about time i tried out one of Spydercos H1 offerings.
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Yeah... I prefer it to the Endura. Taking the pointed end off and squaring it saves some length I believe.
 
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