Pissed off at my Salt 1

[spydermdz]

i paid pretty good money for my Salt 1 and i like it dont get me wrong, however, today in best buy, i realized that i had small scratches on the end of the blade... is the H-1 steel really this weak when it comes to scratching the blade? all i did was put in my my pocket and i dont carry anything else in the pockets where i caryr my blades so yea i dont understand... i am disappointed... hopefully when i and if i ever get e damned MBC spyder they will be tougher when it comes to scratches on the blades from normal wear.

[Axlis]

H1 does scratch VERY easily, mine have scratches all over. But, I guess it's kind of a trade off for the zero rust properties.

If you go with an S30v steel MBC, you will be pleased to know that it will not scratch or show scratches very much. I really liike S30v :D

[STR]

I don't know too many people that worry too much about scratching up thier user knife. If you are worried about scratches get you something made with steel 60 Rockwell in hardness or above. The new ZDP189 solid blades at like 65 Rc are pretty hard to scratch up.
Get you one of them new Jess Horn folders when it debuts here shortly.
STR

[Hannibal Lecter]

My Friend,

is the H-1 steel really this weak when it comes to scratching the blade?

Get used to it; H-1 scratches. However, the working edge is MUCH tougher then the rest of the blade, as it work hardens.

Trust me - the minor issue of aesthetics is nothing for the rust-proofing you gain. :D

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Hannibal

[Michael Cook]

:spyder: Dude, the steel is rust proof. Just do more work with the knife then the scratches will be a mark of character instead of a few glamor scratches. :spyder:

[Pete1977]

I'll take it. :rolleyes:

[Manix Guy 2]

H1 as others have said will scratch and so will other steels not sure what your fuss is about concerning this issue . H1 is a favorite of mine , my son in law has one and the scratches on his would make you faint , but it sharpens up good and takes a lot of abuse in a week some people would not see in a knife in a year . The Salt is a great hard use knife enjoy it for its purpose .

[zenheretic]

I wonder if an SKS will scratch under normal use?

[Vincent]

I like my Women pretty and my Tools beaten and close to destroyed abd the word to sum this up is USED.

[4 s ter]

:rolleyes:

[HoB]

You use strong language to discribe your disappointment about the fact that a knifeblade scratched...? Words fail me..... :rolleyes: .

[dedguy]

one of the reasons i really want one of the Salts is because i like the way it looks all scratched up. like Vincent i prefer my tools with a worked in utilitarian look.

[peacefuljeffrey]

I bought myself a Salt I when they were new, and it remains NIB in a trunk. I am not sure if or when I'll make a user out of it (since I prefer to do that with knives I have duplicates of), but I know that I would try hard to not be bothered by scratches in its blade, given that people who know have said it should be expected of H1 steel.

Are there, or will there be, Salt "Delicas" like the D4 that can be disassembled? I much prefer that, especially in a knife that's allegedly designed for a salt-water environment. It just doesn't make much sense to me that such a knife cannot be broken down for cleaning. :confused:

-Jeffrey

[spydermdz]

I wonder if an SKS will scratch under normal use?

smart *** :p haha


sorry guys i just didnt know it scratched so easily. thanks

[zenheretic]

smart *** :p haha


sorry guys i just didnt know it scratched so easily. thanks

Yeah, it is almost my trademark. :p

I was a bit taken aback the first time I used my shiny new Salt. I used it to make wood shavings to start a fire. Man it looked like it was rubbed in the gravel! :eek:

Luckily I already knew the all important edge is Rc 65'ish so I wasn't worred.

[smcfalls13]

Wish I could tell you that you just have bad luck, but you better get used to it. H-1 scratches if the wind blows wrong, but the edge hardening and rust proof aspect make it more than worth it.

Take a look around the forum and find the pics of my Tasman, I use it daily to cut boxes, and it's got scratches all over the place. Doesn't bother me in the least, it's a work knife, it's not meant to be pretty.

[Dr. Snubnose]

What's a few scratches, the more important question is Does it Cut!!!! Thats all......Doc :D

[markg]

Are there, or will there be, Salt "Delicas" like the D4 that can be disassembled? I much prefer that, especially in a knife that's allegedly designed for a salt-water environment. It just doesn't make much sense to me that such a knife cannot be broken down for cleaning. :confused:

-Jeffrey

In another thread Sal said no... It would take too much work (cost) to make all the parts out of rust proof steel (H1).

[peacefuljeffrey]

Wish I could tell you that you just have bad luck, but you better get used to it. H-1 scratches if the wind blows wrong, but the edge hardening and rust proof aspect make it more than worth it.

What is meant by "the edge hardening"? Is the steel somehow tempered to have greater hardness at the edge than the rest of the blade? Is this something already done to the knife during manufacture, or is it something that is supposed to happen as the user cuts with the knife? (The latter would make it far less reliable a thing...)

-Jeffrey

[bancu]

What is meant by "the edge hardening"? Is the steel somehow tempered to have greater hardness at the edge than the rest of the blade? Is this something already done to the knife during manufacture, or is it something that is supposed to happen as the user cuts with the knife? (The latter would make it far less reliable a thing...)

I think this thread will explain the 'edge hardening' characteristic of H1:
http://spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=22168