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Being always interested in Spyderco, I’ve decided to try the salt 2 in LC200N, the one that models the delica. Does the wharncliffe offer any advantages for an outdoor folder used at the lake, BBQ, hiking, etc?
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In my experience, take it with a grain of salt, Wharncliffe blades tend to be very tip driven in most tasks. That said, I tend to dull the point rather quickly with this particular blade shape. I would say the more traditional drop point shape lends itself better for most tasks. Especially with food related stuff like BBQ you mentioned. Others may disagree and I do enjoy Wharncliffe shaped blades, I just tend to get a fair bit more utility from Spyderco's "drop point"... or whatever the standard Delica shape is.
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I went with it just for variety, as I also have the larger version with the regular blade. I've found no particular advantage to me, nor any major hinderance in performing cutting tasks. If I wasn't going with the wharncliffe just for the sake of having one I'd say the standard is the more versatile blade shape, though I have no regrets in purchasing mine.
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I have the salt 2 with the Wharncliffe blade and the full spyderedge blade which is very sharp the tip is also very sharp and works well with cutting in very small places. The knife is very light weight and the spyderEdge is easily sharpened if and when needed.
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How has the LC200N held up to rust? Supposed to be close to H1. I’m trying to decide between this model and the salt 2 in the blacked out H1. Mostly for the lake and food prep.I went with it just for variety, as I also have the larger version with the regular blade. I've found no particular advantage to me, nor any major hinderance in performing cutting tasks. If I wasn't going with the wharncliffe just for the sake of having one I'd say the standard is the more versatile blade shape, though I have no regrets in purchasing mine.
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No hint of rust whatsoever from LC200N, and I've carried my other one kayaking in the brackish mangroves of Canaveral when back home in Florida, and even in the Atlantic Ocean
I haven't tried H1, but my Pacific Salt 2 in LC200N has been fine on salt water so far. I haven't seen any credible reports of LC200N rusting in fairly extreme conditions either.
From what I have read, LC200N should have a noticeable advantage in edge retention while having no real disadvantages. Plain edge I wouldn't see any reason to choose H1, maybe if it is a lot cheaper, serrated probably won't matter much which one you choose.
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That might seal the deal and I’ll order one. Looks like a great beater knife that won’t rust. The green color isn’t the greatest but I can grow to like it.No hint of rust whatsoever from LC200N, and I've carried my other one kayaking in the brackish mangroves of Canaveral when back home in Florida, and even in the Atlantic Ocean
They are rust proof, no worries.
I know you already decided, for straight pull cuts and rope, line the wharncliff wins.
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May I ask, since I have long admired your scenic shots... is that where most of your photos come from, as in geography, Florida/South? Just wondering as I am unfamiliar with what may be where in this huge country!No hint of rust whatsoever from LC200N, and I've carried my other one kayaking in the brackish mangroves of Canaveral when back home in Florida, and even in the Atlantic Ocean
How about the ones with that super blue (ha) water?
+1. Indeed there is a strong temptation to do most of the cutting with or around the tip, it works good for food prep related stuff on a cutting board but for on the fly tasks I do agree you might be better served by a generic drop point shape.
100% agree. Now if Spyderco did their wharnies more like the Atlantic Salt below, that would be a totally different deal.I'm not a fan of how spyderco does a wharncliffe an their seki frn blades. Blade height is way too high, too much extra material for no reason. It looks goofy, personal preference I know. Here's a comparison. Not my pic:
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The pictures in the mountains with the crystal blue water are all taken in the Pacific Northwest, in Washington State. That is where I currently live for the most part. However I am originally from Florida, still have property as well as my entire extended family there, and travel back a few times a year often for extended periods. In fact I'm leaving next week to stay down there for the entire month ahead. My hope is that in the future when my kids are on their own I will be able to split time living between the two places more. That way I can take advantage of the long glorious summer days of the the PNW hiking in the mountains, and avoid the dreary winters by spending that time in Florida kayaking and enjoying what the outdoors have to offer down there.
So, to answer your question, the pictures in my two posts are taken from different locations that are actually about as far apart as you can get within the country. On complete opposite ends diagonally, 3,000+ miles away.
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