it's not that i have anything against lc200n... i really like it. in my experience though, i've had spots show up on lc200n while i never have with h1. not enough to be any kind of an issue, but it happened. also, i've had lc200n serrations roll on materials that h1 devoured without issue. again, not a huge deal, but i found h1 to be superior in that regard. i also really like the more robust hollow grind that gives a thin edge, but a thick blade all the way to the tip because i see a salt knife as a knife to use harder than i would other folding knives. (for me, it's less about ocean use - although i do that as well - and more about having a maintenance free cutting tool always ready for emergencies, which is why i prefer se also.)
my salts...
h1:
pacific salt se
dragonfly 2 se
ladybug hawkbill se
lc200n:
native salt pe
caribbean sheepsfoot se
spydiechef
honestly though, the differences are mostly negligible. i find that i carry different models more based on activity and comfort than i do based on their capabilities. my pacific salt and my caribbean are basically interchangeable in my use, but the pacific salt is better in my waistband in the water or on runs. the caribbean is fine in my waistband any other time, but i also carry it if i'm only going to carry one knife on me for the day because the overall build is more robust.
i like both. i hate to see h1 go away. hopefully h2 will be just as great as h1. it would be nice if it's cheaper too, since we're being told it's easier to produce.
