Atlantic Salt Other Knives can rust in peace 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 sea. Spyderco'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. The Atlantic Salt is a modified Rescue made with state-of-the-art, ultra-corrosion-resistant H-1 steel. The hollow-ground blade is available in SpyderEdge offering remarkable cutting performance in and around fresh and saltwater. The molded FRN handle includes a shackle key and is available in black or bright yellow and features a reversible black-coated titanium pocket clip for tip-up carry on either the left or right side. 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. SPECS Made in Japan Full Flat Grind 0.55" Round Hole Diameter 3.68" Blade 8.27" Overall Length Back Lock FRN Atlantic Salt Snap-It Salt Assist Salt Saver Salt Dragonfly 2 Salt Model C89 C26YL C79 C118 C28 Steel H-1 H-1 H-1 H-1 H-1 Lock Back Lock Back Lock Back Lock Back Lock Back Lock Handle Material FRN FRN/Kraton FRN FRN FRN Carry Tip-Up Ambi Tip-Down Ambi Tip-Up Ambi Tip-Up Ambi Tip-Up Ambi Series Salt Salt Salt Salt Salt Blade Length 3.68 in 2.96 in 3.68 in 3.09 in 2.30 in Overall Length 8.27 in 6.89 in 8.55 in 7.18 in 5.63 in Origin Japan Japan Japan Japan Japan THE SPYDERCO WAY Spyderco is a business that provides state-of-the-art innovation and product quality while maintaining traditional values and service.