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[HarleyXJGuy]

Pacific Salt H-1. You will not see it rust of that I have no doubt.

As far as cutting performance I am not a fan unless you get the SE version. While it cuts fine just make sure to bring a field stone because it dulls fast hence the reason I like it in SE more.

I actually intended to purchase the PE version. How could you quantify its amount of blade fade compared to the VG-10 on the Endura?

VG-10 is noticeably better at edge retention then H-1, like a whole different class. I would never suggest anyone buy a PE H-1 knife. As a SE blade though H-1 holds its edge long enough for a day or two of work say cleaning fish which is what I use mine for.

If you need something that WILL NOT rust ever then a SE H-1 knife is a gem of a tool.

I wouldn't agree with that, but to each their own.

Yeah I came off a little strong on that one. What I mean to say is for my use I would never buy a PE H-1 but if you are a light user I suppose it would not be the worst idea I had ever heard.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I usually carry a SAK which seems to have what is universally accepted to be one of the softest use able steels out there and I have no problem with that.  Assuming the H1 can hold at least a SAK level edge I'll be happy.

Def

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[HarleyXJGuy]

I usually carry a SAK which seems to have what is universally accepted to be one of the softest use able steels out there and I have no problem with that.  Assuming the H1 can hold at least a SAK level edge I'll be happy.

Def

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Well with that as your benchmark you should be fine.

Let us know how you two get along.

[Rux]

I've been meaning to pick up an H-1 knife but wanted to get a standard VG-10 Endura or Delica for my first FRN Spyderco.

Living in a tropical climate with high temps and even higher humidity nearly every day, the maintenance free H-1 steel seems very attractive. Especially as a fishing knife.

I may end up going against the norm and pick up a serrated Tasman Salt as an emergency blade for rope/seatbelts, etc. to keep in my EDC backpack.

[captain spaulding]

Pacific Salt H-1. You will not see it rust of that I have no doubt.

As far as cutting performance I am not a fan unless you get the SE version. While it cuts fine just make sure to bring a field stone because it dulls fast hence the reason I like it in SE more.

I actually intended to purchase the PE version. How could you quantify its amount of blade fade compared to the VG-10 on the Endura?

VG-10 is noticeably better at edge retention then H-1, like a whole different class. I would never suggest anyone buy a PE H-1 knife. As a SE blade though H-1 holds its edge long enough for a day or two of work say cleaning fish which is what I use mine for.

If you need something that WILL NOT rust ever then a SE H-1 knife is a gem of a tool.

I wouldn't agree with that, but to each their own.

Yeah I came off a little strong on that one. What I mean to say is for my use I would never buy a PE H-1 but if you are a light user I suppose it would not be the worst idea I had ever heard.

Agreed. 

I have heard the serrated H-1 does offer better edge retention as well.

[HarleyXJGuy]

Oh I know I will try another model, I just havent decided what exactly.  Probably something small as I have plenty of larger folders and fixed blades.

I keep rethinking them though as I still want to find one to like to put in my magic box of knives. 

$35 Spyph, you know you wanna.