Salt 1 vs. pacific Salt

BBQ BOY · #1

I live on the Southern humid coast and am a big fisherman. i crab, shrimp and so whatever else involves the water as well. Being that I literally live on the water I have rusted many cheap knives in the past. The Salt series really appeals to me. I am not sure which of the 2 named models I want. The only difference I can see is that the Salt 1 is smaller.
Also, how durable/sturdy is the FRN handle. Believe it or not I do not think I have ever had a FRN handle. Just seems cheap to me but I have no personal experience.

Seanski · #2

I have the Pacific Salt and it's solid. If you've not had a FRN handle before it may feel
"cheap" to you but it's actually resilient, strong, and affords a nice grip when your hands
are wet. If you have rusted out previous knives you will probably like and appreciate a
Salt series knife. Take care.

Sean

ssmtbracer · #3

I just bought a Pacific Salt for my dad who fishes a lot. And he really likes it. When I got it in the mail I wanted to keep it.

Seanski · #4

ssmtbracer wrote:I just bought a Pacific Salt for my dad who fishes a lot. And he really likes it. When I got it in the mail I wanted to keep it.

I keep telling my loved one's I'd like someone to buy me a knife for a birthday
or Christmas. I'd just like to see what they would choose.
Anyhow, nice choice for your Father! :)

Freediver · #5

Just read most anything I have posted on these forums and you will have a Pacific Salt in your hands in no time. I love the FRN handles. They are really grippy and durable. In terms of the Salt I vs Pacific, it is just like the Delica vs Endura. It is a matter of preference, but I do like the size of the Pacific better. Being that you can get the Pacific Salt for only $54 from a certain "shoppe", it's a no brainer.

jossta · #6

ssmtbracer wrote:I just bought a Pacific Salt for my dad who fishes a lot. And he really likes it. When I got it in the mail I wanted to keep it.

This happened to me when I bought my Dad his Salt 1.

Tank · #7

I would say go for the pacific salt. I think the larger handle is much more suited for your uses, especially if you ever wear gloves. I would also suggest getting the SE blade. As far as the FRN, as stated, its very tuff and offers good grip and will give you years of reliability.

SmoothOne25 · #8

yeah for what you will be doing with it i say pac salt for size, like tank said you wear gloves, imo the salt is a little small. i may have fat hands but still even... a little thing -wet - slips out of your hand... saftey first.
and yes cs has 'em cheap cheap!

BBQ BOY · #9

SmoothOne25 wrote:yeah for what you will be doing with it i say pac salt for size, like tank said you wear gloves, imo the salt is a little small. i may have fat hands but still even... a little thing -wet - slips out of your hand... saftey first.
and yes cs has 'em cheap cheap!

Who is CS?

SmoothOne25 · #10

http://www.cutleryshoppe.com/pacificsal ... blade.aspx

BBQ BOY · #11

I have never found much use for a SE. Why do you recommend it for my application?

SmoothOne25 · #12

maybe cause you dont need clean cuts for what you listed? i dont know why he said that. call me crazy but se vs pe cutting to me is the EXACT SAME THING. maybe i have magic powers :) a cut is a cut, as for sharpening yeah ok but slicing is almost the same

Cave Dave · #13

Get a Salt 1 in PE and a Pacific salt in SE (or vice versa). Problem solved!
:)

Whieee · #14

H1 steel in SE = lean mean cutting machine :)

It'll take a wicked edge easily on the Sharpmaker, and it keeps that edge perfectly.

Naga · #15

I have way more H1 knives than I have hands, the one I reach for most often is my PE EDC Salt 1. Next most often is my SE Aqua Salt, it is a strong blade and a very efficient cutting tool. I'd probably EDC the Aqua Salt if it was appropriate for where I spend my days.

JLeephoto · #16

FWIW: I'm not a big SE fan either, but on a boat, it's what I want. If you ever wear waders or need to cut free an anchor in heavy current (which probably causes sinking more than anything else), a SE will go through the straps or anchor rope like butter. A PE is fine when you have time but I've seen boats go down in an instant when the anchor snagged and water came over the gunnel. Serrations at least give you a fighting chance.
I'll probably get a Salt this summer for the piece of mind but I grew up on the salt doing those same chores with good knives (spydies, benchmades, etc.) and never had the issue with rust. I always rinse my blades along with my reels as soon as I hit land, lightly lube with tri-flow and they've always been fine.