Spyderco Salt 2 Wharncliffe Folding Knife C88FPWCGR2

Spyderco Salt 2 Wharncliffe Folding Knife C88FPWCGR2

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 LC200N martensitic blade steel and a low-friction full-flat grind. Many experienced knife users swear by Wharncliffe-style blades because their perfectly straight cutting edges offer everything from extreme cutting power to scalpel-like precision. Now that versatility is also fearlessly corrosion resistant in the form of the Salt 2 LC200N Wharncliffe. This compact folder features a powerful combination of advanced handle ergonomics, high-traction bidirectional texturing, a robust back lock mechanism, a four-position pocket clip, a full-flat-ground LC200N blade, and a bright green handle. Everything. It is also available in both PlainEdge and fully serrated SpyderEdge formats.

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 would make them vulnerable to corrosion. Rendering these proven designs with blades made from H-1 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 other models, including the Atlantic Salt, Tasman Salt, and more. 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 family 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 include improved ergonomics, the enhanced grip texture of bidirectional 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 line while eliminating the potential corrosion vulnerability of internal liners, Spyderco created a second generation of lightweight Salt folders. Externally, their handles are identical or nearly identical to the Endura 4 and Delica 4; however, they are made entirely of 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 upgraded features of the Salt 2 and Pacific Salt 2 immediately found favor with Spyderco fans, many of whom were also drawn to the performance potential of another ultra-corrosion-resistant Spyderco blade steel—LC200N. Spyderco took this evolutionary process one step further and decided to invest in supplying LC200N steel to Japan so it could be incorporated into the latest versions of the lightweight Salt models produced there. The result is a line of Salt folding knives featuring LC200N blade steel and bright, highly visible green handles. Making full use of the unique properties of this martensitic steel, the blades of these knives feature full-flat grinds 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 series has set the standard in ultra-corrosion-resistant cutting tools. Its newest additions to this extraordinary product family raise that bar even higher and are sure to inspire even more models and variations in the future.

Specifications:

Closed length: 10.8 cm

Cutting edge: 6.7 cm

Blade style: Wharncliffe

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: C88FPWCGR2

Model name: Salt 2 LC200N Wharncliffe

Made in Japan