Warrior Vs Rock Salt

[Chiba]

Hey guys,

I wanted to pole you folks and see which one you would choose and why.
Help me decide!

Thanks in advance :)
Chiba

[MCM]

Rock Salt by Ed Schempp

Practical design.

[npueppke]

Warrior because it's bad ***!

[The Deacon]

Don't own either, probably never will, but if I were to purchase one of those two it would have to be the Rock Salt. While I find Spyderco's production of offensive weapon for the IDF laudible, I have no need to sneak up behind people and slit their throats and absolutely no desire to own a knife designed for that purpose.

[Chiba]

Good points so far,

The Rock Salt does seem a more practical design. As far as looks go the Warrior is definitely more aggressive but I think their both purrrdy! I know the Rock salt is hollow ground H1 but I'm not sure about the Warrior. Does anyone know if the Warrior is flat ground or not?

[MCM]

"I have no need to sneak up behind people and slit their throats"

The 1st time is the hardest.

Just kidding Paul. :D

Agree. But cant say I will never own one if the right deal comes around.
Collecting is just that. I am sure I would never use it.
But that holds true for many of my knifes.

[Sequimite]

Rock Salt. At least the equal of the Warrior for half the price.

[ssmtbracer]

Rock salt just because I really like the look of it. Not that I would ever need a knife that big. But would be cool.

[MCM]

[Chiba]

MCM

Thanks for posting this. I didn't know that the FRN handle was rounded. The blade sort of reminds me of the one in LOTR that Frodo carries. I hope for your sake that it never glows :eek: :eek: ..

Chiba

[sixheads]

I own the Rock salt. It is way more than a throat slitter. It is an amazing knife. I only have 2 fixed blade knifes A rock salt and Ka-bar USA short.

I use the Ka-Bar for the dirty stuff and the rock salt for looking at. LOL....

[HotSoup]

Warrior, only because I have no use for the Rock Salt. Not that Im killing anyone, but since I collect, I find the warrior has more collectability. At least to me.

[Blerv]

Rock Salt caters more naturally to camp tasks. From a defense role it has a length advantage and excells in a traditional grip.

The Warrior is a reverse grip tactical knife first and foremost. Since you have to have specialized training to use it effectively (most don't have any trapping system) it doesn't serve a purpose for most. If you are a FMA trainee it can make more sense but you're still giving up reach.

It has a more tactical sheath and a purpose. I would give it big points in a masters hands but even some of those would reach for the Rock. Pick the purpose/training first and then find the right tool next. IMHO.

[Chiba]

Rock Salt caters more naturally to camp tasks. From a defense role it has a length advantage and excells in a traditional grip.

The Warrior is a reverse grip tactical knife first and foremost. Since you have to have specialized training to use it effectively (most don't have any trapping system) it doesn't serve a purpose for most. If you are a FMA trainee it can make more sense but you're still giving up reach.

It has a more tactical sheath and a purpose. I would give it big points in a masters hands but even some of those would reach for the Rock. Pick the purpose/training first and then find the right tool next. IMHO.

Really good point Blerv,

I'm just a regular guy :)
What does "FMA" stand for?

[Doc Pyres]

Definitely the Rock Salt. It's the more versatile user.

[LowTEC]

Rock salt, it is more practical, designed to be a multi-purpose work horse. Warrior seems more like a collector piece or you are out for slitting ppl :)

[yowzer]

As it is now, the Rock Salt. If the Warrior didn't have that sharpened bit on the spine, it'd be a lot more attractive to me.

[Blerv]

Really good point Blerv,

I'm just a regular guy :)
What does "FMA" stand for?

Thanks. FMA = Filipino Martial Arts. I said this but meant any training with a trapping system.

Basically both are well designed tools. The Warrior is just a bit more specialized with two cutting edges (while it can be used for all tasks as well).

For more intense applications I think the Warrior is a great blade for any soldier. I just think specialized training would better see the benefits of the design. The RS seems more straight-forward.

Warrior was a radical design intended primarily for use with reverse-grip tactics inspired by the Korean martial art of HwaRangDo.
http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=444


I have the RS and nil training. It's a very comfy user which is my # 1. I'm sure at some point I'll grab a Warrior though as it's a very cool design!

[Monkeywrangler]

Rock Salt- the design appears more useful for me.

[Blerv]

Don't own either, probably never will, but if I were to purchase one of those two it would have to be the Rock Salt. While I find Spyderco's production of offensive weapon for the IDF laudible, I have no need to sneak up behind people and slit their throats and absolutely no desire to own a knife designed for that purpose.

In all honesty Paul I think the "coup de grace" move was taken out of context by the reporters at SPOT and not part of the curriculum. Although, that scenario reminds me of a few Rambo movies and MMORG's. :) .

If only it could be attached to a pole for make-shift spear...