Is Konic saltwater safe? Yes, absolutely. * What is the warranty for Konic? Underscoring our confidence in the durability of Konic, we"re offering the same conditional lifetime warranty for Konic that we offer for all our other reels. * Where is Konic made? Some parts that go into this reel are made in the U.S., and some are made overseas; final manufacturing and quality control is in Boise, Idaho. * Newly updated, everyone"s favorite entry level Lamson reel has received a new smoother, more durable two tone finish!