Pacific Salt Lightweight Knife

The Pacific Salt 2 has mixed repairability characteristics - built tough for marine environments but with limited parts support.

• •Parts availability: Users report difficulty obtaining replacement springs when components fail, with one mentioning customer service said the retention spring was discontinued, rendering a $100+ knife unusable.
• •Disassembly considerations: Warranty explicitly warns that user disassembly may void coverage if reassembly compromises function. One user noted pivot screws backing out without threadlocker.
• •Design strengths: Multiple users praise the knife's simple, durable construction that withstands years of saltwater exposure without corrosion, showing excellent material longevity.

Bottom line: Great corrosion resistance but potentially disposable if internal components fail. Spyderco offers warranty service but limited parts support and discourages user repairs through their warranty terms.

The Pacific Salt 2 is a specialized marine knife built for one purpose: surviving harsh saltwater environments where most knives fail. Multiple long-term users report finding their knife after months or years in saltwater with zero rust - a remarkable achievement.

• •Corrosion resistance: Nearly indestructible H1/LC200N steel has proven itself through years of abuse in marine environments. Users report knives surviving 3+ years with salt exposure with no deterioration.
• •Edge retention: Not the hardest steel, but holds an adequate edge for practical use and resharpens easily. Perfect balance of rust resistance and cutting performance.
• •Construction concerns: Reports of QC issues like missing threadlocker on pivot screws. One critical report of a knife falling apart after going through a washer/dryer with parts no longer available for repair.

Bottom line: A true BIFL knife for wet environments with unmatched corrosion resistance, though minor quality control issues prevent a perfect score. If you need a knife around water, this is the gold standard.

Spyderco offers a lifetime limited warranty that covers defects in materials and workmanship for the original owner. Real-world experiences suggest they generally honor this warranty, though with some important limitations.

• •Covered: Manufacturing defects for the life of the product to the original owner
• •Not Covered: Normal wear and tear, misuse, improper handling, lost parts like pocket clips
• •Process: Customer pays shipping both ways and must include detailed documentation with the knife
• •Repair Limitation: One concerning report shows discontinued parts (like retention springs) may not be replaceable, potentially rendering the knife unusable

Bottom line: A strong lifetime warranty with good historical follow-through, but with standard exclusions and the risk of discontinued parts potentially limiting long-term repairability.

The Pacific Salt 2 has a loyal following among those who need extreme corrosion resistance, though aesthetics remain divisive. Users consistently validate its rustproof claims with stories like finding it after 3 years in salt water without rust and one who will own one for life.

• •Core strength: Redditors repeatedly call it the default choice for marine environments - pool workers, sailors, and surfers rely on it daily
• •Aesthetic trade-off: Many admit they had to get over its ugly appearance but accept this for unmatched performance in wet conditions
• •Durability concerns: Some report quality control issues like dirty blades out of the box, and critically, one user couldn't get replacement parts after their knife fell apart in the dryer

Bottom line: Well-regarded as a purpose-built tool that excels in harsh environments, but mixed experiences with component durability and Spyderco's support keep it from being a universal favorite.