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.
Spyderco's knives are long favored by seafarers. The Atlantic Salt is a modified 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 handle includes a shackle key and features a reversible black-coated titanium pocket clip for tip-up carry on either the left or right side.
Spyderco C89SYL Atlantic Salt Knife Specifications
Spyderco's knives are long favored by seafarers. The Atlantic Salt is a modified 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 handle includes a shackle key and features a reversible black-coated titanium pocket clip for tip-up carry on either the left or right side.
Spyderco C89SYL Atlantic Salt Knife Specifications
- Overall Length 8.25" (210mm)
- Closed Length 4.625" (117mm)
- Blade Thickness .125" (3mm)
- Tip Carry Position Tip-Up
- Blade Length 3.687" (94mm)
- Edge Length 3.188" (81mm)
- Handle Fiberglass Reinforced Nylon
- Lock Type Back Lock
- Origin Japan
- Steel H-1
- Weight 2.75oz (77g)
- Clip Position Ambi
- Grind Hollow