Spyderco Salt 2 Green Folding Knife C88FSGR2

Spyderco Salt 2 Green Folding Knife C88FSGR2

Spyderco’s original Salt 2 combined the highly refined handle ergonomics and multiple 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 full-flat, low-friction 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 LIGHTWEIGHTS

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 a one-piece handle injection molded from tough fiberglass-reinforced nylon (FRN), which meant they had few internal parts or cavities that could make them vulnerable to corrosion. Rendering these proven designs with H-1 blade steel 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 additional models, including the Atlantic Salt, Tasman Salt, and others. Together, the Salt line 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 members of the Salt line were based on third-generation lightweight models, they did not include the design refinements 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 both tip-down and tip-up carry on either side of the body. To incorporate these features into the Salt line while eliminating the potential corrosion vulnerability of internal liners, Spyderco created a second generation of lightweight Salt models. Externally, their handles are identical or nearly identical to the Endura 4 and Delica 4; however, they are made entirely from injection-molded FRN. Instead of stainless steel liners, they feature a molded “webbed” pattern on the inside of the scales for added structural strength and are equipped with four sets of threaded inserts to anchor the four-position pocket clip.

The enhanced features of the Salt 2 and Pacific Salt 2 immediately proved popular 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 evolutionary process one step further and chose to invest in supplying LC200N steel to Japan so it could be incorporated into the latest versions of the lightweight Salt models manufactured there. The result is a line of Salt folding knives boasting LC200N blade steel and bright, highly visible green handles. Taking full advantage of 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. Compared to Salt knives with H-1 blades, the PlainEdge versions offer better edge retention, and all models are also available in SpyderEdge format.

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

Specifications

Closed length: 10.8 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: C88FSGR2

Model name: Salt 2 SpyderEdge LC200N

Made in Japan