Spyderco Atlantic Salt H1 Black FRN Folding Knife C89SBK

Description

Model C89SBK

Made in Japan

It has been speculated the sheepfoot shaped blade originated with mariners who found the rounded tip especially beneficial when the knife was accidentally dropped (think working on a ship in pitching seas) as it wouldn’t stab the foot when hitting the deck. It has also been hypothesized that commanding officers on these ships preferred rambunctious hardworking sailors carry knives without pointed tips, especially while in port blowing off steam after months at sea. Spyderco’s Rescue knives are long favored by seafarers and the design has since been embraced by rescue workers, EMT’s and ranchers-anyone cutting around flesh in an emergency. Now available in a rustproof version, the Atlantic Salt is a modified Rescue made with state of the art non-rusting H1 steel. H1 is a precipitation-hardened steel containing nitrogen instead of carbon, which cannot rust. The hollow-ground blade is available PlainEdged or SpyderEdged with both configurations offering remarkable cutting performance in and around fresh and saltwater. Textured with a Volcano Grip pattern, the molded fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) handle comes in black or visible marine yellow equipped with a reversible titanium pocket clip for right or left- handed use. We recommend threading a thong or lanyard cord through the lanyard hole for back-up retention around water, where once dropped, a knife is often irretrievable or lost.

SPECIFICATIONS:
Blade Length: 3 11/16″
Length Closed: 4 5/8″
Overall Length: 8 1/4″
Weight: 2.75 oz.
Blade Style: Modified Sheepfoot
Blade Finish: Satin
Edge: Serrated
Blade Steel: H1
Rockwell Hardness: 54-56
Locking Mechanism: Lockback
Handle Material: Black FRN
Fittings: Stainless Steel
Pocket Clip: R/H or L/H, Tip Up