C91 Pacific Salt

The C91 Pacific Salt is a larger-sized version of the C88 Salt I knife and was introduced in 2004. The C91 is comparable to the 3rd generation C10 Endura, but features a rounded blade tip, an enlarged Spyderco round hole, usage of non corrosive steel for all steel components, and usage of H-1 for the blade and lock.

Appearance in catalogs

The C91 Pacific Salt appeared in all annual Spyderco catalogs since 2005 (older, newer).

Designer

Spyderco

History, mentionings from the forums etc.

• PE Yellow Pacific Salt Review by "Pete1977" on the Spyderco forums.

Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web

C91BK:

"A big myth in the knife world is that out there somewhere is a knife that seriously cuts but cannot rust. Knives claiming these super powers are usually made with steels that are unable to hold a cutting edge for any measurable amount of time. Finally a steel foundry in Japan called Myodo Foundry makes this myth a reality with the introduction of a new steel called H1. H1 steel is a PH steel, meaning it is a precipitation-hardened steel. "Huh" you ask? Utilizing .1% nitrogen instead of carbon to harden the steel, it reaches a Rockwell hardness of 57-58rc. Spyderco uses H1 on its new C91 Pacific Salt model.

It's PlainEdge or SpyderEdge and is similar in shape and size to Spyderco's best-selling Endura model but with a slightly more rounded tip. All internal steel parts are treated as well making them impervious to rust and pitting and of course, salt. Those challenged by cleaning and maintaining their knives will find the Pacific Salt stays rust-free even if put away wet. The blade's hole is enlarged to 14mm for easier opening/closing with gloved, wet or cold hands. Textured in a checkerboard pattern, the black FRN handle has a grippy texture and is fitted with a reversible titanium pocket clip which positions for right-handers and lefties. The addition of a lanyard hole offers a backup method of attachment (thong or lanyard cord) for use around water where once dropped, a knife is often lost or elusively hard to retrieve."

See also: C91YL , C91YL .

Variations

The C91 is made in Seki-City, Japan and has

• a Back Lock with Boye dent

The early C91s have a "Pacific Salt" on the blade, which was later (2007?) changed to "H1".

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C91PBK	Black FRN	PE	H-1	2004-	109.95$ (2009)		N/A	Hollow	Titanium barrel bolt	LH/RH, TU	Variant
C91SBK	Black FRN	SE	H-1	2004-	109.95$ (2009)		N/A	Hollow	Titanium barrel bolt	LH/RH, TU	Main
C91PYL	Yellow FRN	PE	H-1	2004-	109.95$ (2009)		N/A	Hollow	Titanium barrel bolt	LH/RH, TU	Variant
C91SYL	Yellow FRN	SE	H-1	2004-	109.95$ (2009)		N/A	Hollow	Titanium barrel bolt	LH/RH, TU	Variant

Most collectible variation

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Technical information

Measurements (mm and grams) of the C91 Pacific Salt

Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
219mm	125mm	97mm	86mm	14mm	3mm	86g

Measurements (inches and ounces) of the C91 Pacific Salt

Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
8 5/8"	4 15/16"	3 13/16"	3 3/8"	9/16"	1/8"	3oz