Spyderco Salt 2 C88FPGR2 Folding Knife

Spyderco Salt 2 C88FPGR2 Folding Knife

Spyderco’s original Salt 2 combined the highly refined handle ergonomics and versatile carry options of the best-selling Delica 4 platform with ultra-corrosion-resistant materials. This version of the Salt 2 raises the bar even higher by adding martensitic LC200N blade steel and a low-friction full-flat grind. Available in a choice of PlainEdge or fully serrated SpyderEdge, this remarkable knife proudly shares all the other proven Salt 2 features, including a robust locking mechanism, a handle made from bi-directionally textured fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN), and a four-position titanium pocket clip. Like our other lightweight LC200N Salt models, this knife also features a highly visible green handle color.

LC200N LIGHTWEIGHT

When Spyderco introduced the first knives in its award-winning Salt series in 2004, the most logical “platform” for them was its well-established family of lightweight models—such as the third-generation Endura and Delica. These knives featured one-piece handles injection molded from tough fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN), which meant they had few internal parts or cavities that could make them prone to corrosion. Rendering these proven designs with H-1 steel blades and other specialized materials transformed them into ultra-corrosion-resistant cutting tools ideal for use in and around water.

Over time, the original Endura and Delica—which became the Pacific Salt and Salt 1, respectively—were joined by other models, including the Atlantic Salt, Tasman Salt, and more. Together, the Salt series quickly earned an enviable reputation among sailors, fishermen, divers, and others who rely on their knives in wet or humid environments where corrosion is a serious concern.

Because the original Salt family members were based on third-generation lightweight models, they did not include the design improvements that defined the Endura 4, Delica 4, and other current lightweight models. These included improved ergonomics, an enhanced grip surface with bi-directional texturing, and a four-position clip that supports tip-down and tip-up carry on both sides of the body. To incorporate these features into the Salt family while eliminating the potential corrosion vulnerability of internal liners, Spyderco created the second generation of Salt lightweight models. Externally, their handles are identical or nearly identical to the Endura 4 and Delica 4; however, they are made entirely of injection-molded FRN. In place of stainless steel liners, they feature a molded "web"

The upgraded features of the Salt 2 and Pacific Salt 2 immediately found favor with Spyderco fans, many of whom were also intrigued by the performance potential of another of Spyderco’s ultra-corrosion-resistant blade steels—LC200N. Spyderco took this evolution one step further and decided to invest in supplying LC200N steel to Japan so it could be incorporated into the newest versions of the lightweight Salt models manufactured there. The result is a line of Salt folding knives boasting LC200N steel blades and bright, highly visible green handles. Fully leveraging the unique properties of this martensitic steel, the blades of these knives feature a full-flat grind for exceptional edge geometry and low-friction cutting performance.

For more than 15 years, Spyderco’s Salt series has set the standard for ultra-corrosion-resistant cutting tools. The latest additions to this extraordinary product family raise that bar even higher and will surely inspire even more models and variations in the future.

Specifications

Closed length: 10.8 cm

Cutting edge: 6.7 cm

Blade style: Sheepfoot

Blade grind: Full-flat

Blade finish: Satin

Blade edge: Plain

Handle color: Green

Locking mechanism: Lockback

Pocket clip: Titanium (tip-up/tip-down, right/left carry)

Model number: C88FPGR2

Model name: Salt 2 LC200N

Made in Japan