Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
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Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
Need some help picking between these two gems for my son...the avid recreational fisherman!
He has a 21 foot center console fishing boat that he bought new with his buddy in 2016. He uses the boat 4-6 times a month fishing off the California coast from Imperial beach to Catalina ! I gifted a Carribbean Leaf PE middle of last year along with numerous utility and fillet blades...most of which have rusted .
I intended to buy the Native 5 Salt for the boat "work" knife that would stay in the tackle box and last without much maintenance. ...was a slam dunk IMHO. I made the mistake of reading up on the Pacific Salt SE last night
and realized that the longer blade would probably be a better all around knife for him! Now I'm conflicted. ..
Would like some opinions on which Spyderco would be a better fit for an all around fishing utility blade . Thanks in advance.
James
My son realized how nice the Caribbean was and uses it as an EDC along with the PM2 and Tenacious I bought him. Smart kid!
He has a 21 foot center console fishing boat that he bought new with his buddy in 2016. He uses the boat 4-6 times a month fishing off the California coast from Imperial beach to Catalina ! I gifted a Carribbean Leaf PE middle of last year along with numerous utility and fillet blades...most of which have rusted .
I intended to buy the Native 5 Salt for the boat "work" knife that would stay in the tackle box and last without much maintenance. ...was a slam dunk IMHO. I made the mistake of reading up on the Pacific Salt SE last night
and realized that the longer blade would probably be a better all around knife for him! Now I'm conflicted. ..
Would like some opinions on which Spyderco would be a better fit for an all around fishing utility blade . Thanks in advance.
James
My son realized how nice the Caribbean was and uses it as an EDC along with the PM2 and Tenacious I bought him. Smart kid!
Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
You should hit up Surfingringo for your answer. He pretty much lives in the ocean haha. He will certainly help steer you in the right direction.
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1 - Bradford Guardian 3 / Vanadis 4E Wharnie
1 - Monterey Bay Knives Slayback Flipper / ZDP 189
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1 - CRK Small Sebenza 31 Insingo/Magnacut
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Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
Unless he will just cut line with it, I suggest longer is better for cutting bait, cleaning fish etc.
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Others: Victorinox Pioneer, CRK L Sebenza 31, CRK L Inkosi
Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
personally, i think the native is probably a better work knife because it’s beefier and feels more solid. however, around the water, i’d rather have the pacific salt for extra length. i don’t know if any folding knife will ever replace my pacific salt. it’s the perfect combination of blade length, weight, and comfort of carry.
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C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
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current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
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Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
Brock O Lee wrote: Unless he will just cut line with it, I suggest longer is better for cutting bait, cleaning fish etc.
Thanks for info guys. ..the longer blade on the PS definitely makes sense!ladybug93 wrote: ↑Thu Jan 03, 2019 5:28 pmpersonally, i think the native is probably a better work knife because it’s beefier and feels more solid. however, around the water, i’d rather have the pacific salt for extra length. i don’t know if any folding knife will ever replace my pacific salt. it’s the perfect combination of blade length, weight, and comfort of carry.
Appreciate the heads up Rick...if he doesn't chime in I'll try a PM for his opinion!TkoK83Spy wrote: You should hit up Surfingringo for your answer. He pretty much lives in the ocean haha. He will certainly help steer you in the right direction.
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Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
The H1 in the Pacific Salt is better suited for the all time seawater exposure. The lc200n on the Native is still a martensitic steel and therefore still endangered to rust, tho he is more rustproof then many other steels. So plus 1 for the Pacific Salt.
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Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
Pacific Salt.
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Interesting, thanks.northmanscall wrote: ↑Thu Jan 03, 2019 9:29 pmThe H1 in the Pacific Salt is better suited for the all time seawater exposure. The lc200n on the Native is still a martensitic steel and therefore still endangered to rust, tho he is more rustproof then many other steels. So plus 1 for the Pacific Salt.
3 x Endura 1 SE, 1 x Endura ? CE and a Black Pacific Salt. Want Aqua Salt, Fish Hunter and a Pacific Salt Yellow.
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Thank you again for the responses!
His birthday is coming up early February and there's a good credit waiting on my Amazon account. Pacific Salt son...and keep the fresh fish coming! :D
James
His birthday is coming up early February and there's a good credit waiting on my Amazon account. Pacific Salt son...and keep the fresh fish coming! :D
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Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
The Pacific Salt is, I think, the best folder available anywhere for the purpose you want it for. I'd call it a slam dunk. You could get the yellow handle for visibility, or the all black, which I love.
If you are also considering a fixed blade, check out the Jumpmaster 2. I'd want one with me on a fishing boat, for sure.
If you are also considering a fixed blade, check out the Jumpmaster 2. I'd want one with me on a fishing boat, for sure.
Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
Pacific Salt, hands down. He’ll want that longer blade, especially in SE.
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I own 6 SE Pac Salts ....enough said :eek:
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Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
Thanks again for the responses! Got the yellow Pacific Salt coming from Amazon. Had enough points left to add a BK9 / Micarta scales!
I know he's going to love it. Now I can throw away the rusted assisted opening combo edged knives (that barely open) in his tackle box.
James
I know he's going to love it. Now I can throw away the rusted assisted opening combo edged knives (that barely open) in his tackle box.
James
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Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
Thank you again to everyone who contributed! My son picked up the Amazon box on the way out to the desert....HE ABSOLUTELY LOVES IT! Happy Birthday kid...now where's my fish? :)
James
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Re: Spyderco Native 5 Salt SE or Pacific Salt SE ?
nice!
keep your knife sharp and your focus sharper.
current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C
current collection:
C253GBBK, C258GFBL, C101GBBK2, C11GYW, C11FWNB20CV, C101GBN15V2, C101GODFDE2, C60GGY, C149G, C189, C101GBN2, MT35, C211TI, C242CF, C217GSSF, C101BN2, C85G2, C91BBK, C142G, C122GBBK, LBK, LYL3HB, C193, C28YL2, C11ZPGYD, C41YL5, C252G, C130G, PLKIT1
spyderco steels:
CPM 20CV, CPM 15V, CTS 204P, CPM CRUWEAR, CPM S30V, N690Co, M390, CPM MagnaCut, LC200N, CTS XHP, H1, 8Cr13MoV, GIN-1, CTS BD1, VG-10, VG-10/Damascus, 440C