Why the Spyderco Snap-It Salt is a Great diving knife (According to a scuba instructor)
I have to start out by saying that this particular knife has been discontinued, which is a shame as the Spyderco Snap-It Salt is a fantastic diving knife. With that said, you can still find them online…for now. So let’s see why this knife is a Jay’s Fave and why you may want to grab one before they’re totally gone!
Function
The first, second and third reason I love this knife is the snap shackle, which is attached to a pivot-pin at the end of the handle. The majority of Spyderco knives currently being manufactured have a standard pocket clip, like you’d find on most pocket knives.
This snap shackle design allows the knife to be clipped to a D-ring on your BC, where it can hang in an easily accessible position.
The Spyderco Snap-It Salt blade is made of H-1 steel, which uses nitrogen instead of carbon and makes it practically invulnerable to corrosion and helps to maintain its edge.
The Spyderco Snap-It Salt is 6.89″ long with blade open and 5.08″ long with blade closed. It has a 2.96″ blade length, with a 2.25″ edge length. The weight of the knife is 2.4oz.
The Snap-It Salt was made in either a “PlainEdge” or serrated “SpyderEdge.” It’s blade has an oversized hole for leverage during right-handed, one-hand openings. The body is bright yellow fiberglass-reinforced nylon with textured black Kraton panels, which allows for a secure grip, even when in the water.
Durability
I bought my Spyderco Snap-It Salt in 2022. I have used it in the Great Lakes and out in the ocean. While I take care to always rinse off my gear, I can tell you some of my past dive knives have rusted. Not so with the Snap-It Salt. The H-1 steel blade is extremely resilient to corrosion. Other than a slight issue with the metal clasp (see below), this knife has held up very well and still looks almost brand new.
Some Cons
The only issue I have had with the Snap-It Salt is the metal clasp slightly bent and popped on the outside of the hook. The clasp is a little flimsy and could stand to be a little more durable. I was able to adjust it back in place and I hope it holds because I’d hate to loose this knife.
Final Thoughts
The Spyderco Snap-It Salt is an excellent diving knife. Durable, light weight and easily accessible from your BC with its snap shackle. Grab one before they are all gone! It really “cuts like a knife”…because it is a great one! All together now, “na-na-na, na-na-na-na-na, na-na”
More Of Jay’s Faves
Check out the below, if interested in more of Jay’s Faves.
- Shearwater Teric Dive Computer
- Stahlsac Curacao Clipper Dive Gear Travel Bag
- Cressi Eyes Evolution Scuba Mask
- Henderson Talon Wetsuit
“How boring would the world be if everywhere and everyone were the same. Safe travels and good adventures.” Scuba Jay
