Product Description

The Spyderco Military 2 Salt C36GMCBKP2 is the fully blacked-out version of the largest and most capable folder in the CPM MagnaCut Salt lineup — the same 4.00-inch saber-ground blade and Compression Lock as the Black & Yellow Military 2 Salt, built in DLC Black over all-black G-10 for buyers who need maximum corrosion protection and zero reflective surfaces in a full-size marine working knife.

The CPM MagnaCut blade is Larrin Thomas's purpose-engineered powder metallurgy steel, designed to lead production EDC steels on edge retention, toughness, and corrosion resistance simultaneously — the right steel for a full-size Salt series working knife that sees sustained saltwater and high-humidity exposure in demanding conditions. The DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) Black coating builds on that already strong corrosion resistance with a second independent barrier: a physical vapor deposition hard coating bonded directly to the blade flat at the molecular level, thinner and harder than Cerakote, chemically inert against salt, moisture, and acid, and producing zero blade glare under any lighting condition. Where the satin C36GBKYLMCP2 relies on CPM MagnaCut's own corrosion resistance, the DLC build adds a hard surface layer that protects from the outside while the steel's chemistry protects from within — the most corrosion-protected full-size Salt series folder in the Knifeworks lineup. The saber grind on the 4.00-inch blade leaves more steel behind the edge than a full flat grind, trading some slicing geometry for a blade that handles the lateral stress and hard use that a large working marine knife is actually subjected to.

• Blade: CPM MagnaCut, saber grind, modified clip point profile, DLC Black coating, plain edge — purpose-built PM steel with M390-class edge retention and saltwater corrosion resistance; DLC hard coating adds chemical inertness, surface hardness, and zero-glare appearance independent of the steel's own properties; saber grind leaves more steel behind the edge for hard-use durability
• Handle: Black G-10, textured for positive grip in wet and demanding marine conditions, full Military 2 ergonomics with a finger choil that locks the hand forward for controlled precision work — G-10 is impervious to salt, moisture, and temperature variation; all-black DLC blade and black G-10 handle produce a fully stealth build with no reflective or contrasting surfaces
• Deployment / Lock: Spyderco Round Hole thumb opening, Compression Lock — the Compression Lock leaf spring engages the blade tang from the handle spine rather than the scale, making it fully ambidextrous and one of the strongest lock geometries in production folding knives; lateral blade pressure increases lock engagement rather than working against it
• Carry: 4.97 oz, tip-up right-hand clip, 5.47 inches closed — same carry profile as the Black & Yellow Military 2 Salt; lanyard hole present for tethered water carry

Ideal For

Buyers choosing between the two Military 2 Salt CPM MagnaCut variants who want maximum corrosion protection and a fully stealth all-black build — the DLC coating on the C36GMCBKP2 adds a hard chemical barrier on top of CPM MagnaCut's own resistance for $9 more than the satin Black & Yellow C36GBKYLMCP2, making it the more protective build for sustained saltwater exposure while eliminating every reflective surface. Tactical, law enforcement, and military buyers who carry in marine or coastal environments and need a corrosion-resistant full-size working knife with no light signature — the all-black DLC blade and black G-10 handle produce a completely subdued build where a satin blade or high-visibility yellow handle would be a liability. Commercial fishermen and marine professionals who prefer a subdued all-black carry knife for sustained heavy use on the water and want the additional corrosion protection DLC provides over a satin finish under prolonged salt exposure.

CPM MagnaCut under DLC Black, saber grind, Compression Lock, and all-black G-10 in the largest Salt series folder in the Knifeworks CPM MagnaCut lineup — the Spyderco Military 2 Salt C36GMCBKP2 is the fully stealth full-size marine working knife for buyers who want maximum protection and zero reflective surfaces at $239. Add the Spyderco Military 2 Salt C36GMCBKP2 to your cart today and get same-or-next-business-day shipping from Columbia, Louisiana, backed by Spyderco's lifetime guarantee. Questions? Call 888-225-9775 — we carry these knives daily.