It's been speculated the sheepfoot shaped blade originated with mariners who found the rounded tip especially beneficial when the knife was accidentally dropped (think working on a ship in pitching seas) as it couldn't stab the foot when hitting the deck. It's also been hypothesized that commanding officers on these ships preferred rambunctious hardworking sailors carry knives without pointed tips, especially while in port blowing off steam after months at seaSpyderco's Rescue knives are long favored by seafarers and the design has since been embraced by rescue workers, EMT's and ranchers-anyone cutting around flesh in an emergency. Now available in a rustproof version, the Atlantic Salt is a modified Rescue made with state of the art non-rusting H1 steel. H1 is a precipitation-hardened steel containing nitrogen instead of carbon, which cannot rust. The hollow-ground blade is available in SpyderEdge offering remarkable cutting performance in and around fresh and saltwater. Textured with a Volcano Grip pattern, the molded fiberglass reinforced nylon (FRN) handle comes in black or visible marine yellow equipped with a reversible titanium pocket clip for right or left- handed use. We recommend threading a thong or lanyard cord through the lanyard hole for back-up retention around water, where once dropped, a knife is often irretrievable or lost.
Handle: 117 mm
Blade: 94 mm
Blade Steel: H-1 Steel
Weight: 78g
Includes: Reversible Titanium Pocket Clip
Christmas cut-off dates
All orders must be placed by DECEMBER 18th to ensure delivery before Christmas
Delivery Information
Please allow 7-10 business days for delivery. We ship across Australia, including major cities like: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra, Newcastle and the Gold Coast.
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You must be 18 years or older in order to purchase knives in NSW and most other Australian states and territories. It is the buyer's obligation that they ensure they know their state's rules and regulations in regards to knives and to make sure they are not breaking the law by purchasing knives from our store. We will not take any responsibility for false representation by the buyer. By participating on this website and purchasing the knives, you agree that you are 18 years or older and understand the rules and regulations in relation to knives in your own state or territory.
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Estimated Delivery Time Frame: 7-10 business days