EXHIBIT 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement Nos. 333-141049 and 2-76939 of Smith International, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated June 29, 2009, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 11-K of M-I Retirement Plan for the year ended December 31, 2008.

DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Houston, Texas
June 29, 2009