Today I marry a wonderfully good, strong, intelligent, beautiful woman with whom I am proud and blessed to be able to spend my life. I scheduled this (and hopefully some other) post out in advanced, so that I don’t have to fiddle with the website and social media during our wedding and honeymoon.
Not how are wedding is going to go obviously, but too classic and hilarious not to include
My (soon to be) wife had no particular interest in knives before we started spending time together. She was familiar and comfortable with them as someone who grew up on a farm doing outdoors stuff like hunting and fishing, but she didn’t know anyone who was an enthusiast like I am. However, she has been extremely supportive in my enthusiasm for knives. She is a big part of the reason why Knife Thoughts exists. Not only does she respect my taking time and energy to write these articles, film the videos, and make the posts but she even encouraged me to go for it and start the website itself. Over the past few years together she has given me some awesome knives like the Spyderco Ouroboros and Roadie, and the Cold Steel FGX Balisong. I know she hears a lot more about knives than she ever expected, and I know she’s been paying attention because she’s become quite knowledgeable!
All the knives I have with me, out for sharpening
However, she and I both deserve to take time to focus on each other during our wedding and honeymoon. With that in mind, I won’t be posting as much if at all on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc. and will only be posting pre-scheduled articles. If for some strange reason you desperately need to get ahold of Knife Thoughts (extreme, non medical, unable to wait, earth shattering knife emergency?!) I will still have access to email but won’t be checking it regularly.
Something she gave me and something I gave her
Thanks for reading, as always. Knife Thoughts will be back in full force soon!
The Spyderco Native Chief is a knife I’ve been waiting to get my hands on for a long time. I first dipped my toes into the world of knife enthusiasm in earnest when I found BladeForums looking for a longer version of the old FRN Spyderco Native. I had been given one and, although I do like the normal sized Native (especially the updated Native 5), I thought that a longer version would be a superior knife. In my head first dive into the rabbit hole that is online knife forums, I eventually found a picture of the Spyderco Native Chief prototype from 1999. There were whispers across the knife community that it was coming, but no one knew when. Then, without warning, this year Spyderco announced that the Native Chief would finally be released; the knife that was promised had come after 20 years!
The Native Chief with a couple other long slender knives, the Camillus made Remington Guide and Great Eastern Cutlery made Northfield Ben Hogan (top to bottom)
This article will give you my thoughts on the Spyderco Native Chief. My experience with this knife is facilitated by Rivers Edge Cutlery. Rivers Edge Cutlery recently started a knife pass-around program, wherein they select a group of knife enthusiasts to try out a knife for about a week then send it along to the next person on the list. I was very excited to see that the Native Chief was the first knife in the program, and jumped on the opportunity to get try out this knife. I really appreciate Rivers Edge Cutlery giving me the chance. I took full advantage of my time with the knife, and will provide a thorough and honest Knife Thoughts review of the Spyderco Native Chief.
The fabled Spyderco Native Chief prototype from 1999. Notice the swedged blade with a hollow grind, more like the older FRN Native. The production Native Chief that came to fruition in 2019 has a full flat grind and handle shape more like the Native 5. This image is not mine, I claim to ownership of it. It was found at this Spyderco forum thread.
Materials
The Native Chief has pretty standard materials for a U.S. made Spyderco. The handle is made of linerless black g10. The g10 has a fairly grippy texture, which lands pretty close to the center of Spyderco’s g10 when it comes to texture aggressiveness. The handle feels solid with no flex, despite the lack of liners. In my experience using knives, liners are more of an aesthetic thing than a structural necessity. I’ve used several linerless g10 and FRN handled Spydercos in what most would consider “hard use” with no issues. The blade is CPM S30V. CPM S30V is still a really good steel, and one that Spyderco certainly knows how to correctly heat treat to bring out its highest qualities. Some people might claim that a knife in this price range should have an even more modern steel, as there is a contingent of knife enthusiasts who see CPM S30V as less than current and not a super steel. I personally have used Spyderco’s CPM S30V a lot and am very happy with its mix of edge holding, sharpenability, stain resistance, and toughness (probably, roughly, in that order). It will hold an edge longer than VG10 or 154CM, is more stainless than AUS8 and 8CR13MOV, and won’t chip as easily and is less difficult to sharpen than things like CPM S110V and the like. On this knife in my use, slicing up vegetables for salads and cutting (a whole lot of) cardboard, the steel performed extremely well and more than what I consider a value for this knife’s price. However, I do find it strange that Spyderco went with CPM S30V, like on the older model Natives, rather than CPM S35VN, like on the Native 5. They made the Native Chief’s design more like that of the Native 5, so I don’t know why they wouldn’t go with the Native 5’s steel. I guess that’s a question for Sal!
The Native Chief sitting victoriously on a pile of cardboard it vanquished at work
Specifications
The Native Chief is not a small knife. It boasts a 4.08″ blade and a 5.08″ handle. Despite the 50/50 choil, this long blade makes for a solid cutting edge of 3.58″. In comparison to something like the PM2, this makes for a slightly better edge length to handle length ratio, meaning the Native Chief fits more usable blade into the handle. The blade is .125″ thick, with a full flat grind and distal taper. This means that the blade grind thins both from the spine down to the edge and from the handle toward the tip, making for a thin edge and pointy tip. Despite its ample length, the Native Chief weighs in under 4oz. The main thing to glean from the Native Chief’s specifications is that it packs a respectable blade and edge length considering its handle size and weight.
The Native Chief, Native 5, and GEC Tidioute #15 TC Barlow for size comparison
Design
By design, the Native Chief is an elongated Spyderco native 5. If you place the Native 5 on top of the Native Chief they line up perfectly for most of the design, the blade is just more gently curved toward on the edge and spine and the handle is continued on the same line. With an inch longer blade, the Native Chief has a long and slender blade somewhere between a spear point (like the older versions of the Native) and a leaf shape. It has some straight edge near the handle then a long gentle curve, pretty close to equal between the spine and edge, toward a very acute point. This blade shape has lent itself noticeably well to kitchen tasks. Some people scoff at using a folding knife for food prep, but it any pocket knife is cut out for it it’s the Native Chief. With a nice thinly ground blade, it slices as easily through peppers, tomatoes, and other food stuffs as it does through cardboard. Now, some people have commented on the thinness of the tip on the Native Chief. Admittedly, it does have a quite fine tip due to the distal taper. I do think that for the majority of knife users the tip is fine enough that you’ll be more likely to break the tip than on the average modern knife in this price range. However, this thin tip also allows for more precise cutting and piercing. So, although it might take some more mindful use, I do think when used correctly the tip should not be an issue.
A spectrum of peppers sliced with the Native Chief
Like the other knives in the Native family, it has a 50/50 finger choil. This means that a scallop is formed for the index finger half with the handle and half with the blade. On the Native 5 the main grip area, without the finger choil, is just short of providing a full 4 finger grip for me. On the other hand, the Native Chief’s main grip area is more than ample for a solid 4 finger grip with room to spare. I like the finger choil especially on a longer knife like this because it allows you to choke up on the blade and have more precise control for finer cutting tasks. I find the handle to be extremely ergonomic overall, and comfortable in all kinds of grips (pinch, hammer, reverse, etc.). I do find the sculpting on both sides of the handle help to orient my index finger in a normal pinch or hammer grip.
When the Native 5 is placed on top of the Native Chief it’s easy to see that the Native Chief is an elongated Native 5
The blade is opened, of course, by a Spyder hole. The opening hole on the Native Chief is the same size as that on the Native 5. It certainly works fine, and I don’t think it could be much bigger considering that the blade is not taller on the Native Chief than on the Native 5. The opening is smooth and consistent using the normal thumb opening, and it can easily be middle finger flicked and Spyder dropped. However, I have trouble getting enough purchase to flick the blade open, without using my wrist, using my thumb. I think this is in part due to my thick thumb, and also due to the fact that without a thumb ramp the Native Chief’s Spyder hole sits partially obscured by the handle.
A thumb ramp makes for a slimmer knife…
but can also mean the opening hole is partially obscured
The Native Chief’s blade is locked open and self closed by the classic Spyderco mid-lock. This lock is just an upgraded back lock and its simplicity, reliability, and ease of use make it one of my most favorite lock types. The mid-lock holds the blade open with absolutely no play in any direction and also pulls the blade closed once unlocked. This means you don’t have to worry about the knife closing in use, or opening accidentally when not in use.
A Spyder in the vines
Finally, the Native Chief has a 4 way reversible pocket clip. The clip itself is pretty standard for a U.S. made Spyderco. I tried both tip down and tip up right hand carry, and I have to say that I’m not sure which I prefer. Sometimes on knives as large as the Native Chief I prefer tip down, especially on flippers. Being such a long knife, whichever way you carry it you will have to do some adjusting in your hand when you pull it out of your pocket in order to open it. The good thing is you have both, or rather all 4, options available to you so that you can carry the Native Chief however you like.
Build
The Native Chief is built very similarly to other U.S. made Spyderco knives. It has screw construction and is fully disassemblable. As a pass-around knife mind came to me not brand new and somewhat broken in, but this example has very smooth action. Like I mentioned, it’s not the most easily flickable knife but that’s due to the nature of the mid-lock (it always applies pressure to the tang of the blade during opening/closing) more than the quality of the build. It is easy to open and close one handed with the Spyder hole and has consistent pressure throughout. It locks with no blade play whatsoever, and feels extremely secure in its open state. This knife seems to want to stay a little off center toward the pile, or clip (for right hand carry), side but it’s not rubbing the liners and hasn’t seemed to worsen in the time I’ve had it (see the companion YouTube video to see the exact centering). The blade seems to be ground quite well, both even and consistent. The edge came to me quite sharp even after someone else having and using it for a week, and it just took a few passes on my strop to bring it back to extreme sharpness. The edge also seems pretty even, and the angle seems set thin for aggressive slicing. Overall it’s a very well built knife, as is expected from a top line Spyderco.
Conclusion
The Native Chief is a knife I, and many other knife enthusiasts, have been waiting to see come to fruition for years; it doesn’t disappoint. It is exactly what I hoped it would be, simply an elongated version of Spyderco’s classic Native pattern. It provides more handle for a better grip and more blade for a wider range of suitable cutting tasks. Although the point is probably fragile in comparison to modern knives of more “tactical” or “hard use” designs and the opening hole could be more easily accessed if bigger, these minor gripes are far outshadowed by the good things the Native Chief brings to the table. In my time with this knife I have used it for food prep, opening and breaking down boxes, work usage (cutting paper, opening letters, cutting tape, etc.), and general EDC / every day carry type uses and it has taken everything in stride without breaking a sweat. Considering this is a large made in the U.S.A. knife with high quality materials and build, I think a price tag of ~$160 makes it a good value in today’s modern knife market. I hope to put the Native Chief into my permanent collection at some point, and if you’d like to also you can find it at Rivers Edge Cutlery by following this link. Tell them I sent you!
Rivers Edge Cutlery was generous enough to include me in this pass-around and share some stickers!
P.s. When Spyderco announced the Native Chief they also announced the Emphasis (linked here). I see the Emphasis as a budget version of the Native Chief. Due to their similarities, I hoped to write an article comparing the two. However, I might have to do a separate article on the Emphasis alone. Either way, if you like the general design of this knife but don’t care as much about the lock type or high end materials, and would prefer a more budget friendly price point, keep your eyes peeled for a review of the Emphasis (hopefully) in the future.
I was just showing off the Spyderco Native Chief that I’m testing as part of a passaround facilitated by Rivers Edge Cutlery and a point came up that I wanted to address.
I realize that my articles often seem to shed an unrealistically positive light on the knives in question. I know that I rarely totally denounce a knife as a failure, and even often give counter arguments when I point out a negative characteristic of a knife.
There are a couple reasons for this tendency:
First, I generally know that I’ll like a knife before I buy it. What I mean by that is not that I’ve never been disappointed by the build quality of a knife or liked a feature less than I expected, but that I spend a lot of time (probably too much) researching and deliberating on what knives I want. This naturally weeds out most knives that would be likely to garner a truly negative review, because I know if there have been reports of quality issues and the like well before purchasing a knife.
Second, I am usually thoroughly excited to get a new knife and that can put a rosy tint on my perception of it. Being that I am a knife enthusiast through and through, getting almost any knife amounts to an overall good experience. Of course there are exceptions, but I generally find something to be happy with on a knife simply because I enjoy knives.
However, I try first and foremost not to allow my view of a knife and especially my published thoughts on a knife to be influenced by the manufacturer’s, dealer’s, owner’s, or general population’s expectations. I mean to give fully honest reviews based solely on my genuine feelings and experiences of the knife.
Authenticity is one of the core values of Knife Thoughts and I intend to ensure it remains a pillar of my writing and posting.
This article will tell you why the L.T. Wright GNS Tactical is a great knife that brings together some traditional and some tactical elements. The knife was donated by L. T. Wright Knives as a prize for the winner of the main event match at the Stout Fights Pro Grappling show this past weekend. Therefore, this will also be somewhat of a crossover article for me, as I refereed at the show. Being a prize knife I didn’t get to use or carry it, so unlike my other articles my thoughts here will be based mostly on first impressions. However, I do have experience with L.T. Wright knives so I think I can give a fair, honest, and full review (as always!).
Mike Wilkins, the winner of the main event at Stout Fights Pro Grappling SuperFights 2019, with his prize knife after the event.
Materials and Specifications
The GNS Tactical package actually includes two pieces, a “live” knife and a “trainer”, both with different materials. The live knife has a full tang blade of O1 tool steel, OD Green micarta handle scales, brass and steel handle rivets, and a leather sheath. O1 tool steel is a well liked and widely used steel for outdoors fixed blades. It is not stainless and not a super steel when it come to edge holding / wear resistance, but it is easy to sharpen and pretty tough. OD green micarta is a pretty classic choice for an outdoors or tactical knife, as it is low key but provides good grippiness even when wet. The trainer knife seems to have an aluminum blade, orange g10 handles, and aluminum pins. Many trainer knives are made with aluminum, although in this case there are some burrs that I would definitely file off before using the knife for training, as they could easily leave small cuts. The orange g10 is quite strikingly visible, which is a good thing both to differentiate if from the live knife and to help to see the knife in training. Both knives have a ~4.45″ blade and ~5.1″ handle. The live knife weighs about 8.5 ounces. With those specs, it would be considered a medium sized fixed blade by most. It’s big enough to get most tasks done, without being unweildy to carry or use. This knife, like all L.T. Wright knives, is built by hand in Ohio. Overall the GNS Tactical’s materials and specs are pretty standard for either a tactical or traditional knife.
The GNS with a Blind Horse Knives Woodsman Pro, both in O1 tool steel
Box label
Design
The GNS Tactical is very similar to many outdoor fixed blades. It has a blade shaped somewhere between a drop point and a spear point, similar to a Kephart style knife. It has a simple and comfortable handle with a slight palm swell, small guard, and small upturn at the butt. However, there are some small tweaks that push it more toward the tactical end of the spectrum. First, there is an added swedge near the tip. This swedge makes the tip pointier and better at piercing. Second, the handle has aggressive scallop texturing that make for a much grippier purchase than on the typical traditional fixed blade handle (even in the same material). Beyond those two modifications, it’s very similar to the normal L.T. Wright GNS, which is a pretty standard outdoor fixed blade design. The sheath is the same sheath that comes with several L.T. Wright knives. It is a classic vertical belt carry sheath. It can either be carried low, using the d-ring dangler loop, or higher with the built in loop. I think that, for a tactical knife, the built in higher carry belt loop would be the better choice because it would be kept in place better and would be easier to conceal. The sheath also has a firesteel loop, which is basically a holdover from the more outdoors focused knives in the L.T. Wright lineup. I was thinking that one might be able to put a flashlight in the firesteel loop, but it’d have to be a thinner flashlight than any I’ve seen. Still, even if the firesteel loop is redundant in the tactical usage of the knife, it doesn’t really seem like it’d get in the way. Overall, the GNS Tactical is a really classically designed knife with a few added tactical features.
You can carry it with the extended (and removable) loop…
or higher and more concealed with the built in loop
Both trainer and live knife feel great in both forward grip…
and reverse grip (as well as pinch grip, and really any grip)
Build
L.T. Wright built this knife simply, but very well. The blade is saber ground, meaning it isn’t ground all the way to the spine. Sometimes this kind of grind can be left too thick for my liking. For example, my Blind Horse Knives Woodsman Pro has a saber grind and didn’t cut as well as I’d like, so I had it reground by Razor Edge Knives. However, although I didn’t get to use this knife, this GNS Tactical looked to be ground quite well for good cutting performance. The swedge is also evenly ground. To be honest, the blade grind on this knife looks significantly better than the one that my older Woodsman Pro came with (more on why it’s a relevant comparison later). The handles are held on by steel pins peened into brass tubes and also glued, so they have both mechanical and chemical attachment. This double attachment makes for a sturdy handle. The handles on this knife have been sculpted in a way that I really enjoy. It’s what I’d call a scalloped finish across the entire handle, over top of an already sculpted handle. These finishes together make for a handle that feels great, with no hotspots, but also feels like it would be easy to hold onto even if it were wet or cold. The sheath is extremely well put together. In my experience, it’s clear as soon as you first look it over whether a leather sheath is high or low quality. This one seems built to last, with solid rivets/snaps and thick stitching on good strong feeling leather. As a whole, this knife exudes quality and a readiness to be put to use.
A thinner grind on the L.T. Wright than on my older Blind Horse Knives
The live blade with OD green micarta handles and the trainer with orange g10
The sheath is made of high quality feeling leather
Conclusion
This L.T. Wright GNS Tactical is a nice knife. It has a classic design that has been slightly modified for more tactical secondary features, and it is built extremely well. I do wish that it came with a sheath made more specifically for tactical type carry. Also, the trainer knife was far too pointy for use in the type of training I’m familiar with, as it could easily puncture and cause serious injury when grappling (beyond that, it was well made, and it could easily be ground down to be more safe). However, don’t let two small gripes make you think I don’t like this knife set. In fact, I think the GNS Tactical is a great knife whether you want an outdoors (hunting, fishing, bushcraft, etc.) or tactical (self defense, combat, etc.) fixed blade. I can tell you how it feels great in the hand, has a practical design, and classic materials but the best testimonial comes from the new owner of the knife. Mike Wilkins, who won the knife at the Stout Fights Pro Grappling Superfights, is not a knife enthusiast. In fact, I don’t think he’s ever owned more than a Victorinox Classic. However, after having the L.T. Wright GNS Tactical for a few days Mike said he really likes it, can tell it’s really well made, and he’s looking forward to using it! If you’re looking for a very practical medium sized fixed blade with a flare for the tactical, this might be a good option. You can find a list of authorized dealers at this link.
Do you hate when your knife blade rusts just because you left it setting in a puddle for ONLY A FEW days? Does it bother you when you can’t cut something just because you haven’t EVER sharpened your knife? Well boy have I got a knife for YOU!
There might be rust on this railing, but none on the Spyderco Pacific Salt!
Obnoxious infomercial intro aside, this article will focus on the Spyderco Pacific Salt. I’ll paint you a full picture of the knife, and tell you why it excels in certain realms of use.
The Pacific Salt with a Steel Will Gekko in n690co steel, another steel sometimes chosen for its (inferior to H1) rust resistance
Materials and Specifications
The Pacific Salt is part of Spyderco’s Salt line of knives. The Salt line is purpose designed for use in marine environments. Specifically, it is comprised of knives with extremely rust resistant steel and design elements that lend themselves to uses like boating, fishing, and diving. The Pacific Salt follows suit, with H1 steel. H1 steel is a precipitation hardening steel with .1% Nitrogen, taking the place of much of the carbon found in most steel alloys. This unique makeup allows H1 steel to be heat treated to 57-58 hrc for admirable edge holding, while providing near absolute oxidation resistance. My specific knife is fully serrated. The internal hardware is also treated to resist rust, including a black coated titanium pocket clip. The handle is made of fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN for short) which is a lightweight and durable material, and it does not have liners. The blade is held in the open position with a classic Spyderco mid-lock, which is just a slightly modified back lock. The Pacific Salt’s blade is 3.81″ with a cutting edge of 3.375″, so it’s not a small knife. The handle is 4.938″ closed. The blade is .125″ thick, pretty standard for modern knives but not as thin as many Spydercos. Still, despite being a relatively large knife in size, it weighs in at a lean 3oz, so it won’t weigh down your pocket. All told, the Pacific Salt is a relatively large knife with function driven materials.
The Pacific Salt in comparison to a few well known models:
Case Trapper, GEC #15, Pacific Salt, Spyderco Native 5, Spyderco Endura
Design
The Pacific Salt is very similar in design to the well known Spyderco flagship model, the Endura, with a few modifications. The blade is a modified drop point with a gradually curved belly and a straight portion, which lends it well to both all kinds of cutting. However, the Pacific Salt’s spine has a more abrupt downward curve to the tip at the end, making for a kind of modified sheepfoot / drop point hybrid. This is another design element chosen specifically for the intended use, as it makes the knife less likely to puncture something inadvertently during use (for example, if your hands are wet and slippery or if you’re on an unstable boat). With the fully serrated, or “spyder edge”, my Pacific Salt is best used with pulling cuts (rather than push or rocking cuts). Spyderco offers all of the Salt series knives in a fully serrated blade because they posit that a serrated edge is better suited to cutting rope and for aggressive cutting. The Pacific Salt’s handle is also similar to the Endura’s, with a finger guard and three finger scallop areas. However, I find the Pacific Salt’s handle to be MUCH more ergonomic because the center scallop is longer than on the Endura, which allows me to fit my middle and ring fingers comfortable into that scallop and my index and pinky fingers into the others (whereas on the Endura my middle and ring fingers land directly on the bumps between the scallops, which makes for a less than intuitive and comfortable grip). The Pacific Salt has a slightly smaller finger guard than the Endura, but I didn’t notice that in use. Both the blade and the handle are taller than those on the Endura, making the Pacific Salt a less slender knife that is a little more noticeable in the pocket. Speaking of in the pocket, the Pacific Salt has an ambidextrous tip up only clip. I actually really like the clip Spyderco uses on the Pacific Salt (and some of the other older FRN models) because it can be removed or switched without any specific tools (just two coins). The FRN handle has Spyderco’s bi-directional injection molding, and although it isn’t the same pattern as the Endura (and isn’t quite as grippy) it definitely adds traction. In keeping with the form follows function theme, the Pacific Salt has an enlarged Spyder hole for easy one hand opening and closing, even when wearing gloves or with wet hands. The Pacific Salt’s design culminates in a purpose driven knife that closely resembles the Endura if it were overhauled for marine environment use.
Handles compared: Cara Cara, Endura (handle bumps sanded down), Pacific Salt
Blades compared: Cara Cara, Endura, Pacific Salt
Build Quality
If my knife is an indication of the model as a whole, the Pacific Salt lives up to Spyderco’s high quality standards. Mine is well centered, has no blade play, and can be opened and closed very easily with one hand. It isn’t quite drop closed smooth, but that can’t be held against it; it’s a linerless and washerless knife, and drop closed action isn’t a practical feature. It’s also a pinned knife, rather than a screw construction knife, meaning it can’t be taken apart. Some modern knife enthusiasts dislike pinned knives, but being that I am comfortable carrying and using traditionals that are almost universally pinned, I don’t mind it one bit. I’ve had several Spyderco pinned knives and haven’t had any issues with them loosening significantly, and they’re easy to clean with a little soap and water and an ear swab. So although the Pacific Salt isn’t made to be a flashy knife to surf the current trends and tastes, it is certainly a well made knife ready to be used and worthy of being depended upon.
Very well centered
Safe one hand closing
Not deep carry, and pretty noticeable with the yellow and black, but comfortable
Usage
So, obviously the Pacific Salt is designed to excel in marine environments. Its rust resistant steel makes it great for any use where it might get, or stay, wet. It’d be a great knife to keep in your tackle box for fishing, whether you fish with worms in a little creek every now and then or are a professional deep sea fisherman. It’d also be a great option for someone who participates in watersports like canoeing, kayaking, rafting, surfing, diving, etc. I have personally carried it on a rafting trip clipped to my personal floatation device and, although I didn’t need to use it in an emergency, I felt reassured knowing it was there if I did need it. Speaking of which, I don’t think I’ve mentioned the very noticeable color! My Pacific Salt is bright yellow, like many of Spyderco’s Salt line (although some models also come in black and / or orange), which makes it extremely easy to see and difficult to lose. I have also taken an Endura, which has VG10 steel, on canoe trips and although it’s a good knife and a good steel it definitely can start to rust by the end of a long float. H1 steel can be in the water for a full day, and probably more, without breaking a sweat (or rather breaking out in oxidation?). I also think the Pacific Salt would make a great gardening knife. Because a knife can often get and stay wet while being used for gardening, the Pacific Salt’s H1 steel could definitely come in handy. I also find a fully serrated edge to be helpful in gardening uses because it allows for more aggressive pull cuts, making for quicker work trimming branches and such. Finally, I think the Pacific Salt would be a good knife for someone who just doesn’t want to worry about maintaining their knife. Some people don’t want to have to wipe down their knife after each use and such, and with H1 steel that’s totally fine! I also think a fully serrated blade is well suited for someone uninterested in taking the time to sharpen their own knife. That is because a serrated blade can continue to cut, or rather tear, even after the edge has dulled. So as it turns out, the Pacific Salt might prove appropriate for more users (and uses) than you might think: outdoor enthusiasts, gardeners, and anyone who doesn’t want to have to maintain their knife to keep it in working order!
The Pacific Salt in its element!
Conclusion
I wrote this article because I think the Spyderco Pacific Salt is a cool knife with some interesting features. If you would like to get one for yourself you can use my Amazon Affiliate links below. If you purchase through them it doesn’t increase the price for you at all, but helps me out by giving me a small portion of the sale. You can find the fully serrated Pacific Salt at this link and the plain edge Pacific Salt at this link. You can also get it for a great price at Northern Knives at this link, and get free shipping with code: KNIFETHOUGHTS. Tell them I sent you!
