I generally prefer one-handed folders with screw construction, but for their purposes, the rivet pins are probably the best type of construction for the Salts, at least at this time.
Jim
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I generally prefer one-handed folders with screw construction, but for their purposes, the rivet pins are probably the best type of construction for the Salts, at least at this time.
Jim
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Great review, Buzz. I'm waiting for updates, too.Even EDCing my Tasman SE for the past two weeks to provide myself updates while waiting for yours.
Sorry about the lack of updates. The new orange Military derailed me for a number of days.
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Orange Military? It's no orange Dodo or orange H1 re-release of the Spyderhawk, but if it makes you happy, that's cool, too.
In the meantime, I had a delightftul possible discovery with my Tasman Salt SE yesterday.
You know those plastic/wire twist-ties seen in every childrens' toy packaging these days? My Tasman Salt SE cut through a few and didn't sustain enough damage to warrant a resharpening! Now either that's the physics of the serrations and the felt-applied microbevel, the H1 alloy, or the manufacturers finally lowering the steel tie quality to match the quality of the toys (probably that), but it was cool.
In the meantime, I had a delightftul possible discovery with my Tasman Salt SE yesterday.
You know those plastic/wire twist-ties seen in every childrens' toy packaging these days? My Tasman Salt SE cut through a few and didn't sustain enough damage to warrant a resharpening! Now either that's the physics of the serrations and the felt-applied microbevel, the H1 alloy, or the manufacturers finally lowering the steel tie quality to match the quality of the toys (probably that), but it was cool.
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Any updates Buzz? I'm looking into this H1 steel and long term useage comments are hard to find on these forums. Lots of "I just got my Salt in the mail and it's a nice knife" posts.
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I'm not BuzzBait, but I've got some long term use comments on H1. 
I've carried and used a plain edge Pacific and Atlantic Salt for about two years each, reviews of each can be found in this forum. Both were sharpened heavily and well-worn. Atlantic pictures can be seen here.
What I found was that edge retention was fair to good. What I would consider on par with 440C and AUS8 in my use. The edge would usually degrade by rolling or deformation and was generally very easy to sharpen, even when damaged. No chipping was noted.
Now that I understand the concept; I do not feel I noticed any work hardening or significantly improved edge life due to use but I did note that a thinner edge (<40 degrees inclusive) would generally perform better and last longer than a thicker edge (>40 degrees).
Of course, I never saw any corrosion but did not that the blade, when new, was very easy to scratch. With heavy use this does seem to come full circle and become lightly polished again. This may be due to heavy cardboard cutting over time.
Overall I find H1 to be an excellent cutlery steel that has very good ease of sharpening, fair edge retention and wonderful corrosion resistance. I heartily recommend it! :thumbup:
I've carried and used a plain edge Pacific and Atlantic Salt for about two years each, reviews of each can be found in this forum. Both were sharpened heavily and well-worn. Atlantic pictures can be seen here.
What I found was that edge retention was fair to good. What I would consider on par with 440C and AUS8 in my use. The edge would usually degrade by rolling or deformation and was generally very easy to sharpen, even when damaged. No chipping was noted.
Now that I understand the concept; I do not feel I noticed any work hardening or significantly improved edge life due to use but I did note that a thinner edge (<40 degrees inclusive) would generally perform better and last longer than a thicker edge (>40 degrees).
Of course, I never saw any corrosion but did not that the blade, when new, was very easy to scratch. With heavy use this does seem to come full circle and become lightly polished again. This may be due to heavy cardboard cutting over time.
Overall I find H1 to be an excellent cutlery steel that has very good ease of sharpening, fair edge retention and wonderful corrosion resistance. I heartily recommend it! :thumbup:
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Thanks for the review and excellent pics :thumbup: