Hey guys,
My buddy is being stationed in the middle of the Indian Ocean somewhere for a year. Couple of us are chipping in on a knife for him. Price Range of $50-100. Any suggestions? I'd appreciate it. :spyder:
Spydie for my buddy shipping out with the Navy?
I'd say it has to be one of the Salt range in H1 steel - something that absolutely will not rust :)
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Atlantic Salt. Closest thing to an "Indian Ocean Salt"
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That would not be a bad idea. One of the Salt folders would be great.
I tend to tell people to avoid really expensive and unique knives for those deployed in the military. Military life (especially on ships) means there are lots of people who might have access to your stuff and unauthorized using (read "theft") can be an issue.
A Salt 1 might be a good idea.
I tend to tell people to avoid really expensive and unique knives for those deployed in the military. Military life (especially on ships) means there are lots of people who might have access to your stuff and unauthorized using (read "theft") can be an issue.
A Salt 1 might be a good idea.
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Salt 1 is a great EDC choice depending on the work your buddy expects to perform. Tazman Salt or Spyderhawk Salt would be nice if rope work is a daily chore. If your buddy is more of a technician then perhaps the Spyderench would be more appropriate. Just tailor the knife choice to how it is expected to be used most often.
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I would opt for either the Salt 1 or Pacific Salt. Again, if he does a lot of pull cutting and rope cutting then look at a Tasman.
H1 steel is pretty sweet stuff. Holds a very sharp edge and is rust-proof. If you get him a serrated edge version, then he won't have to worry about sharpening while he's on tour.
H1 steel is pretty sweet stuff. Holds a very sharp edge and is rust-proof. If you get him a serrated edge version, then he won't have to worry about sharpening while he's on tour.
