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Spyderco’s Salt Series features folding and fixed-blade knives made from H-1® steel, an extraordinary material developed in Japan. H-1 is extremely unique among blade materials because it is completely rustproof, it is an austenitic steel, and it is exceptionally tough. Traditional steels are produced by adding carbon to iron. The addition of carbon changes the molecular matrix of the metal, giving it the ability to be altered through a variety of heat-based processes to produce hard, extremely durable things like knife blades. Unfortunately, traditional carbon-based steels also have a significant flaw: they are vulnerable to rust. Rust occurs when the carbon in steel reacts with chloride. To avoid this, H-1 uses 0.10% nitrogen instead of carbon to give the material its steel-like qualities. Nitrogen does not react with chloride, making H-1 blades completely impervious to rust, even when submerged in salt water for extended periods of time. H-1 is also an austenitic steel. Unlike traditional martensitic steels, H-1 does not go through a traditional heat treating process. Instead, it is “work hardened” through the mechanical processes of shaping and grinding the steel. The areas “worked” the most—like the bevels and cutting edges—become the hardest. The result is a blade with differential hardness that provides an exceptional balance of strength, flexibility and cutting performance, just like a coveted Japanese clay-tempered sword. To ensure that they are completely immune to rust, all other components of Spyderco’s Salt knives are also manufactured from 100% corrosion-proof materials. The perfect choice for use in maritime environments, Salt knives are also ideal for deep concealment where corrosion due to perspiration is a concern.Spyderco’s Salt Series features folding and fixed-blade knives made from H-1® steel, an extraordinary material developed in Japan. H-1 is extremely unique among blade materials because it is completely rustproof, it is an austenitic steel, and it is exceptionally tough. Traditional steels are produced by adding carbon to iron. The addition of carbon changes the molecular matrix of the metal, giving it the ability to be altered through a variety of heat-based processes to produce hard, extremely durable things like knife blades. Unfortunately, traditional carbon-based steels also have a significant flaw: they are vulnerable to rust. Rust occurs when the carbon in steel reacts with chloride. To avoid this, H-1 uses 0.10% nitrogen instead of carbon to give the material its steel-like qualities. Nitrogen does not react with chloride, making H-1 blades completely impervious to rust, even when submerged in salt water for extended periods of time. H-1 is also an austenitic steel. Unlike traditional martensitic steels, H-1 does not go through a traditional heat treating process. Instead, it is “work hardened” through the mechanical processes of shaping and grinding the steel. The areas “worked” the most—like the bevels and cutting edges—become the hardest. The result is a blade with differential hardness that provides an exceptional balance of strength, flexibility and cutting performance, just like a coveted Japanese clay-tempered sword. To ensure that they are completely immune to rust, all other components of Spyderco’s Salt knives are also manufactured from 100% corrosion-proof materials. The perfect choice for use in maritime environments, Salt knives are also ideal for deep concealment where corrosion due to perspiration is a concern. |
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