Gear New Additions to Spyderco Salt Series 2017 Industry News October 24, 2016 Join the Conversation At RECOIL, we review every product fairly and without bias. Making a purchase through one of our links may earn us a small commission, and helps support independent gun reviews. Learn More Find out more about how we test products. Golden, CO based Spyderco tells us they're expanding their Salt Series Line with some new designs in 2017. Here's the good word. New Additions to Spyderco Salt Series 2017 Meet the new knives coming to the Spyderco Salt Series line in 2017. Spyderco offers an entire line of 100% rust-free knife folding and fixed blade knives, with new designs being added regularly. What started with a couple folders has expanded into a full-line of folders and fixed blades made with non-rusting H-1 and LC 200N steels. Expected delivery in 2017 is a new H-1 Salt version of our popular Manbug Lightweight folder and a Salt Series fixed blade called the Fish Hunter that will be publicly announced in our upcoming 2017 catalog, mailing this November. What is H-1 and LC 200N? Ordinary steel is produced by adding carbon to iron. This process changes the molecular matrix of the metal, enabling it to be altered through a variety of heat-based processes to produce hard, extremely durable things like knife blades. Unfortunately, carbon-based steels also have a significant flaw: they are vulnerable to rust. Spyderco’s Salt Series solves the problem of rust on knives by using advanced non-carbon-based steels like H-1 and LC 200N. These materials are fundamentally different from conventional steels and their unique qualities make them ideal for hard use, in and around the water. Rust occurs when the carbon in steel reacts with chloride. To avoid this, H-1 and LC 200N use nitrogen instead of carbon to give the material its steel-like qualities. Nitrogen does not react with chloride, making the blades completely impervious to rust, even when submerged in salt/fresh water for extended periods of time. These alloys are unique because they are austenitic steels. Traditional martensitic steels use a heat treating process to harden and temper them to be serviceable knife blades. H-1, however, “work hardens” 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 areas worked less remain softer and tougher. The end result is a blade with differential hardness that provides an exceptional balance of strength, flexibility and cutting performance. You can find Spyderco online right here. Why you can trust RECOIL Since our founding in 2012, RECOIL remains the premier firearms lifestyle publication for the modern shooting enthusiast. We deliver cutting-edge coverage of guns, gear, accessories and technology. We go beyond basic reviews, providing no B.S. buyer’s guides, hands-on testing and expert analysis on everything from firearms and survival equipment to watches and vehicles. Our reviewers are the backbone of our operation and come from diverse shooting backgrounds: Former law enforcement, military veterans, competitive shooters, seasoned hunters and plain old firearms enthusiasts. Furthermore, we’re not just gun experts, but dedicated journalists who adhere to the strictest standards of our profession. At RECOIL, editorial independence is the foundation of everything we publish and the cornerstone of reader trust. Our editors, writers and content creators make all editorial decisions independently, free from outside influence. That boils down to: advertisers don’t dictate our coverage, the outcomes of our reviews or what we recommend in our buyer’s guides. First and always, our commitment is to our audience—ensuring every review and article is accurate, unbiased, and driven by real-world experience. Whether you’re selecting your next firearm, upgrading your gear, or exploring the latest innovations in the shooting world, RECOIL provides the trusted insights you need to make informed decisions. Learn more about our Editorial Standards and how we review products. NEXT STEP: Download Your Free Target Pack from RECOILFor years, RECOIL magazine has treated its readers to a full-size (sometimes full color!) shooting target tucked into each big issue. Now we've compiled over 50 of our most popular targets into this one digital PDF download. From handgun drills to AR-15 practice, these 50+ targets have you covered. Print off as many as you like (ammo not included). Get your pack of 50 Print-at-Home targets when you subscribe to the RECOIL email newsletter. We'll send you weekly updates on guns, gear, industry news, and special offers from leading manufacturers - your guide to the firearms lifestyle.You want this. Trust Us.
