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Got my SE Atlantic Salt today (thanks Carlos!)
For those that don't know, the Atlantic Salt is a sheepsfoot knife based on the Rescue pattern in the ultra-stainless H-1 steel.
There are some variations from the Rescue 93 as you might know it. For one, the serration pattern is different. It's still 2 small/1 large, but they're narrower than on the Rescue. They match the size on my Pacific Salt. (I don't know either corrosponds with other Spyderco's, as the only 3 I own other than the Spyderfly are the Pacific and Atlantics Salts and blue Rescue 93mm). The serrations are also less "pointy" than on my Rescue.
The thumbhole is in a slightly higher position: it doesn't cut into the hollow bevel like it does on the Rescue. This gives it a slightly wider profile in the pocket. Hole is the same size.
There are thumb serrations on the back spine. Because of the whole placement, the serrations are cut further up the spine. With my hands, I get a much better, secure placement of my thumb than on the Rescue. If I push hard, my thumb can slip off the top of the Rescue; doesn't happen with the Atlantic Salt.
In addition to the thumb serrations, there are serrations on the index choil. The index choil is also larger than on the Rescue. Combined, this gives your index finger a less precarious position when choking up. It also gives you more room for 1-hand-closing by unlocking and reverse dropping the blade to your finger. The disadvantage (?) of this is that it's done at the sacrifice of some blade length, about 3/16th inch worth. Not that big a deal IMO. Also, the base of the blade starts with the 2 small serrations, unlike my Rescue or Pacific Salt which start on the wide one.
There is no cutout on the spine for index finger choke-up like on my blue Rescue 93mm. No big deal for me, I never really used it. The blade is fully serrated. IIRC, there won't be an Atlantic Salt with a plain-edge tip portion like was available on the blue handled Rescue. I personally would prefer a bit of plain edge at the tip, perhaps not the full inch (1.0625" actually), but perhaps a cm or so. I worry that I might break off the tipmost serration.
Other than that, it's standard Spyderco FRN handle fare. Same handles, same volcano texturing, same pocket clip. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but so far I like it. I've been satisfied with the edge holding on my Pacific Salt SE, and especially satisfied with the corrosion resistance. Thank you Sal and Spyderco for making this knife. It's just about the perfect secondary carry knife for me.
Now how about a H-1 steeled hawkbill?
BTW, mine (SE, Yellow handles) was marked "135V". What does this mean?
For those that don't know, the Atlantic Salt is a sheepsfoot knife based on the Rescue pattern in the ultra-stainless H-1 steel.
There are some variations from the Rescue 93 as you might know it. For one, the serration pattern is different. It's still 2 small/1 large, but they're narrower than on the Rescue. They match the size on my Pacific Salt. (I don't know either corrosponds with other Spyderco's, as the only 3 I own other than the Spyderfly are the Pacific and Atlantics Salts and blue Rescue 93mm). The serrations are also less "pointy" than on my Rescue.
The thumbhole is in a slightly higher position: it doesn't cut into the hollow bevel like it does on the Rescue. This gives it a slightly wider profile in the pocket. Hole is the same size.
There are thumb serrations on the back spine. Because of the whole placement, the serrations are cut further up the spine. With my hands, I get a much better, secure placement of my thumb than on the Rescue. If I push hard, my thumb can slip off the top of the Rescue; doesn't happen with the Atlantic Salt.
In addition to the thumb serrations, there are serrations on the index choil. The index choil is also larger than on the Rescue. Combined, this gives your index finger a less precarious position when choking up. It also gives you more room for 1-hand-closing by unlocking and reverse dropping the blade to your finger. The disadvantage (?) of this is that it's done at the sacrifice of some blade length, about 3/16th inch worth. Not that big a deal IMO. Also, the base of the blade starts with the 2 small serrations, unlike my Rescue or Pacific Salt which start on the wide one.
There is no cutout on the spine for index finger choke-up like on my blue Rescue 93mm. No big deal for me, I never really used it. The blade is fully serrated. IIRC, there won't be an Atlantic Salt with a plain-edge tip portion like was available on the blue handled Rescue. I personally would prefer a bit of plain edge at the tip, perhaps not the full inch (1.0625" actually), but perhaps a cm or so. I worry that I might break off the tipmost serration.
Other than that, it's standard Spyderco FRN handle fare. Same handles, same volcano texturing, same pocket clip. If it ain't broke, don't fix it.
I haven't had a chance to use it yet, but so far I like it. I've been satisfied with the edge holding on my Pacific Salt SE, and especially satisfied with the corrosion resistance. Thank you Sal and Spyderco for making this knife. It's just about the perfect secondary carry knife for me.
Now how about a H-1 steeled hawkbill?
BTW, mine (SE, Yellow handles) was marked "135V". What does this mean?
