An underestimated and overlooked edc gem

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An underestimated and overlooked edc gem

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I give you ... the Spyderco Salt2 in plain edge. This baby displaced most of my plain edge Delicas and I tell you why. That hollow ground H1 blade cuts like a dream. It is thinner behind the edge than the usual ffg Delica, believe it or not, and that hollow ground blade with that almost straight edge is a superb matter separator. I only wish the hollow grind was sligthly higher but even so I am a happy camper. Speaking of hollow grinds I only wish Spyderco releases more thin high hollow grind blades. Of course I am a H1 spyderedge fanatic but when it comes to plain edges I would rather grab a Salt2 for my mundane daily chores instead of many other ffg blades. I know, I know, H1 in plain edge doesn't ''shine'' when it comes to edge retention but you you know what ? ...I bet it is good enough for the average user and I don't want to open that can of worms once more. H1 touches and sharpens like a dream... it takes a stupid sharp edge in no time and keeps it long enough. My pic is with an old Salt1 moded to my liking but you got the idea.
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Re: An underestimated and overlooked edc gem

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It’ll be interesting to see how this knife compares to the HP Delica.
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My Pacific Salt PE goes a month or two between touch-ups, and still cuts ok by the time I decide to sharpen it. PE H1 does ok for day to day stuff.
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Yep. H1 on me 99% of the time, mostly PE.
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Oddly, I don't much care for the Delica but I picked up a green LC200 Salt 2 and love it. I'm hoping that Thursday's acquisition finds as much favor. I minute on the white stones and this thing was slicey!

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I picked up a PE Salt 2 from Amazon Japan, after someone posted the link in the Crazy Deals thread. I don't know if Spyderco sharpens them differently for the Japanese market (box and paperwork were in Japanese), but it arrived with bevels that were around 12.5 - 13°, near as I could measure.
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No way that’s slicier than an FFG D4, IMO
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i don't have a salt, but i have a pacific and i really love it. i agree the hollow grind is wonderful and the toughness and corrosion resistance of h1 both demand to be tested with work. the salt series really separates spyderco from other manufacturers for me.
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Yep. Salt 2 has been my only EDC for a good number of years now. Prefer it to the Delica (lighter and simpler without liners). I prefer the FFG in LC200N… would be great to get it in MagnaCut maybe someday, but honestly, LC200N is just fine for most daily tasks.
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I have a Dragonfly Salt in plain edge and it does cut well. The edge dulls quickly, depending on what is being cut. Basically though, it is a no worries knife.
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Re: An underestimated and overlooked edc gem

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I bought my H1 PE Salt 2 before this forum convinced me that SE was a viable alternative, and before that I had a H1 PE Pac Salt 1 for a couple of years (that I unfortunately sold). Despite word on the streets (of the inter webs) saying H1 needs to be SE to have reasonable edge retention I’ve been happy with mine.
I go back and forth between my H1 PE and LC FFG, but lately I’ve been carrying the H1 more. It’s a very capable slicer.

If I didn’t lurk around on different knife and EDC related forums I wouldn’t even know that H1 PE is supposedly underwhelming, and I would guess that most owners/potential owners hasn’t been exposed to this “insight” and isn’t predisposed to underestimate it or overlook it.

That Salt 1 looks good. Wouldn’t mind trying one if the chance presents itself, but I don’t sweat it. My 3 Salt 2’s are serving me well.
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I just wish they could do hollow grinds about 2x higher.

I do get all warm and fuzzy over the old FRN patterns and barrel bolt clips.
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Re: An underestimated and overlooked edc gem

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Evil D wrote:
Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:25 am
I just wish they could do hollow grinds about 2x higher.
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They do on the H1 DFly, right? At least higher, though probably not 2 x? (Never had one, so I can't tell).
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Wartstein wrote:
Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:40 am
Evil D wrote:
Sun Mar 26, 2023 3:25 am
I just wish they could do hollow grinds about 2x higher.
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They do on the H1 DFly, right? At least higher, though probably not 2 x? (Never had one, so I can't tell).


It is strangely higher than most. I just feel like full or even ~75% hollow grinds are an untapped feature. I guess maybe it's difficult to do it standard production or they don't have wheels with radiuses that large.
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Re: An underestimated and overlooked edc gem

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this is why i want to try the gb2 also. definitely not a salt, but i'm a fan of hg knives. i'm starting to dream of a manix with a high hollow grind.
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The Salt 2 is fantastic! It has gradually taken over most of my pocket time when I'm not at work. I love that knife. :-)
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Re: An underestimated and overlooked edc gem

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Does anyone have any comparison pictures between these hollow ground H1 salts and the full flat ground delicas/LC200n salts? I’m always on the lookout for nice thinly ground knives. The only H1 knife I have is a ladybug hawksbill, and it’s ground much thicker behind the edge than my K390 delica wharcliffe.
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Petrichor wrote:
Sun Mar 26, 2023 2:26 pm
Does anyone have any comparison pictures between these hollow ground H1 salts and the full flat ground delicas/LC200n salts? I’m always on the lookout for nice thinly ground knives. The only H1 knife I have is a ladybug hawksbill, and it’s ground much thicker behind the edge than my K390 delica wharcliffe.
I could only take a comparison pic between the H1 Pac Salt and two ffg Enduras (so basically the XL versions of Salt / Delica)
The Pac Salt is in SE, the Enduras are in PE though.

Could also throw an ffg Salt 2 (SE) and Delica (PE) in the mix.

Don't think that would help with your question about thickness bte though, right? (Actually no pic would -?)

But perhaps bumping your post will! ;)
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Re: An underestimated and overlooked edc gem

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Wartstein wrote:
Wed Mar 29, 2023 4:19 am
I could only take a comparison pic between the H1 Pac Salt and two ffg Enduras (so basically the XL versions of Salt / Delica)
The Pac Salt is in SE, the Enduras are in PE though.

Could also throw an ffg Salt 2 (SE) and Delica (PE) in the mix.

Don't think that would help with your question about thickness bte though, right? (Actually no pic would -?)

But perhaps bumping your post will! ;)

Thanks for the bump! Any comparison pics would be much appreciated!

I feel like tip pics give a decent sense of the grind of most knives, although any views you think would be helpful would be great. I took a couple of pics of my Ladybug hawksbill, Delica wharncliffe K390, and Kershaw Blur SG2. The Ladybug is ground much thicker than the Delica...maybe thats just a hawkbill thing? I threw in the Blur for fun because its got the thinnest hollow grind of any of my knives. Hopefully I can actually get these pics to post :zany

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