Salt I Question...

ASmitty · #1

I've been looking at the Salt I for quite some time now. I love Spyderco's FRN handled knives because they are lightweight and extremely abusable. I also love the idea of a completely rustproof blade. The only reservation I have about the Salt I is the tip. I don't like the idea of carrying a knife with a tip that is quite so rounded off. I was wondering if I'm alone of if some of you out there would like to see the Salt I become pointier. I'm not asking for it to be as pointy as the Delica 3 used to be, I just want it to be as pointy as, say the D4. I find myself needing a point often enough that it would be hard for me to EDC the Salt I as is.

markg · #2

For me, it has enough point to do what I need. It can remove splinters, and such. I would not find it that much of a limiting factor with this knife. What kind of uses are you refering to, that you would like more of a point?

Padawan · #3

markg wrote:For me, it has enough point to do what I need.

I feel the same way. Also keep in mind that the Salt series, among other things, is geared towards divers, and they often prefer a more rounded tip.

flipe8 · #4

I think the point is a pretty good compromise for marine/non marine applications. Mine's strapped to my PFD, but it could easily be my EDC. I'd take it over the D4 for the benefits of H-1 over the the slight loss of the pointy tip.

PSU · #5

I agree with what the other have stated.

I used the Salt I as me EDC for a while and I never wished that it had a problem with the shape of its tip. As flipe8 stated, the design of the point is a good compromise. It is rounded enough so tip breakage is not a concern. And it is pointy enough so it can still penetrate objects fairly well.

The Salt I is a great design...you will not be disappointed.

spydermdz · #6

i agree with the thread starter. i have a salt 1 and wish the blade were more pointed... then it could double as a decent SD knife, because many people carry this knife for EDC

wec12 · #7

Salt I and Delica 3 have same FRN handle.

Maybe in the future, Sal will create a knife with Delica blade shape and Salt I steel and call it Salca. :cool:

Padawan · #8

spydermdz wrote:i agree with the thread starter. i have a salt 1 and wish the blade were more pointed... then it could double as a decent SD knife, because many people carry this knife for EDC

Not every knife is intended to be a "SD" knife, and many people EDC their knives for use as tools. The Salt series is a specialty collection designed around a specific set of criteria, which each of the knives fulfills quite well. The Salt 1 is has a very useful blade shape for an EDC knife, and it can still penetrate decently despite its more rounded tip. If you're looking for a pointier, more "aggressive" H1 folder, the Tasman would be more appropriate (although its shape, like the other Salts, was not designed around SD but rather actual utility).

skinnybenny · #9

yeah, i have a salt 1, and one benefit about it is that its easier to apply more pressure at the end of the tip. for example, when pressing down on paper, meats, etc in order to make an exact cut.

The Deacon · #10

Been years since I had to remove a splinter, so I find the Salt I "pointy" enough for anything I use a knife for.

DFD04 · #11

Padawan wrote:Not every knife is intended to be a "SD" knife, and many people EDC their knives for use as tools. The Salt series is a specialty collection designed around a specific set of criteria, which each of the knives fulfills quite well. The Salt 1 is has a very useful blade shape for an EDC knife, and it can still penetrate decently despite its more rounded tip. If you're looking for a pointier, more "aggressive" H1 folder, the Tasman would be more appropriate (although its shape, like the other Salts, was not designed around SD but rather actual utility).

I agree with this post 100%. I use the majority of my knives as tools, in fact I often will chise a sheepsfoot over a blade that is more agressive. Knives to me are tools first.

hawk chucker · #12

Even though I am a newbie, I got to chime in on this one. I just got the salt 1 2 weeks ago and absolutely love it! I use it on my sailboat that is now moored in Portland Me. and i got to say that the knife is really well designed for what it is.

1. It is point up, so you say. well when working on a boat a one hander is allways needed. Usually sheath knives are either put down, put under a armpit, or back pocket. BUT with the clip I can temporarily clip it open to my pocket on the outside and use both hands safer than a fixed blade.

2. This steel rocks. Usually If I am fishing I will cut up macrell and just rinse the blade. It was wet the whole weekend and no rust.

3. The hole is huge... I can use the blade easy when wearing gloves.

4. The serrations are great. Better than any knife I have used to date. I hate serrrated blades but on a boat it is just fish and rope I cut and this pattern excells better than any other.

5. It size is perfect. small and light.

6. pointy knives and a moving sailboat just dont mix!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So to sum this up if you are going to use this for its intended purpose go for it.

ADD.
After posting this I came to relize that there is a negative with the design. I would make the lanyard hole bigger or go to a older screwed in clip. Dont get me wrong I know I can go to a smaller cord, but I like to leave the guts in my paracord, and It can be a pain to get it through.