Spear Point Atlantic Salt

[Vamais]

I got my Atlantic Salt in today, and the first thing I noticed was how thin the handle is. That should make it a lot easier to carry and easier to make buoyant.

Anyways, I got the Atlantic because I like choils, but I have no need for the blunt tip (I already have an Assist Salt that I use for rope access work). I'm going to re-shape it into a 3.5" spear point so it's better for general use and cutting up fish.

I do love the old yellow salt color. It's one of those colors that just brightens the mood. I think it's a lot better than the new mango that's coming out.


Edit: just realized I called the blue handled one a Saver Salt. It's actually an Assist Salt.

[Bemo]

I contemplated making more of a Wharnie tip on mine. Didn't do it though, I'm not sure why I didn't.

[Enactive]

A wharncliffe would work, but how much room do you have to raise the tip (for the spear point) before it is exposed when the knife is closed?

[vandelay]

The handle flares a bit at the tip, so you could raise the edge a reasonable amount. I find wharncliffe edges more useful than spear point ones, but it could leave you with a bit of a weak tip.

[Vamais]

Drawn this way, the tip sits about 3/16" below the top of the handle.

I had plenty of wharncliffe experience back when my only knife was a Kershaw Leek (that was before I found Spyderco). I prefer some belly for almost everything I do.

[Vamais]

The edges will become more refined as I use and sharpen it, but here it is.

[aicolainen]

Nice job!

[Enactive]

Nice!

[olywa]

I have the green LC200 PE Atlantic and love it. I don't think they coulda stuffed even another mm of blade into that handle/frame. I'm a huge fan of that handle and would be all for seeing additional blade shapes. I like the current sheepsfoot blade but would love to see a blade with a wee bit of belly.

[Coastal]

Well, this thread and the one Wartstein started concerning alternative blade shapes, has caused me to purchase an Atlantic Salt. I plan to alter the blade to give it some belly and more of a Wharncliffe tip. Who knows if I'll get around to it but, if not, I'll still have a nice Atlantic Salt.

[Ramonade]

Mmmmh, nice one ! And nice swedge you got there. It gives it character.

May I ask what tool(s) you used for the blade shape modification ?
I got this puppy just for the clip for another knife, and it might be a fun project (to add to my every growing line-up of fun projects).

[Vamais]

Thanks!

Roughing was done with a 60 grit belt grinder, quick touches to the belt followed immediately by plunging into water to keep the blade cool.

Everything else was done with diamonds. I think I used a 180 grit plate and a coarse diamond file to finish the tip. An extra-extra-coarse DMT file was used for the regrind by the handle. I've always done everything freehand.

[brj]

Nice job and an uncanny resemblance to the Caspian Salt profile (at least to my eyes).

I do love the Atlantic handle as is (no liners or washers, barrel bolt clip) despite coming to absolutely hate Spyderco's ubiquitous choil, it has fantastic ergonomics and great floatability.

Here's my Atlantic, if Spyderco would do wharnies less chubby, I'd be owning more of them.

[asdfghjkl]

What mango colored ones are you referring to?

Drawn this way, the tip sits about 3/16" below the top of the handle.

I had plenty of wharncliffe experience back when my only knife was a Kershaw Leek (that was before I found Spyderco). I prefer some belly for almost everything I do.

[Vamais]

The handles on the H2 models appear to be a darker yellow, what I would call a "mango" color. I prefer the original, brighter and higher visibility yellow.

[Vamais]

I do love the Atlantic handle as is (no liners or washers, barrel bolt clip) despite coming to absolutely hate Spyderco's ubiquitous choil, it has fantastic ergonomics and great floatability.

The handle profile is nice. I like the volcano texture more than I thought I would.

I do wish the knife was stiffer laterally (I care a lot about this property), but I think this design was well executed by Spyderco. Thin, light, and non-rusting handle--I'd say it was a good trade off for the design intent of this model.

[SaltyCaribbeanDfly]

The edges will become more refined as I use and sharpen it, but here it is.
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Great job!!!