Salsa vs. Lava : Pics please!

[Wavester]

Was wondering of anyone would post a pic with both the Salsa and the Lava in the same pic for comparison purposes? Thanks in advance!

 

[MCM]

Here you go,
with a couple xtra as an added bonus.......

 

[Wavester]

Thanks MCM!

 

[dc50]

MCM Just ordered a Salsa,same model as yours.
Looking at the clip,is it not removable? Or do I need to take the knife apart,
to get at it?

 

[MCM]

Just look at the MIM (Cut out) it's about the same clip design as the Salsa but exposed.

That Blue one is my favorite as its "Chilli less"

 

[Stardust 2000]

Would you lucky people with both the Salsa and Lava knives please advise whether there is/are much difference(s) between using them?

Thanks.

 

[senoBDEC]

Closed, IMO, there isn't much difference in carry - both are fairly flat, solid but not overly heavy, with good clip design - the wire clip WILL shift more than the solid clips, but grips very well and is a much more low-key. Of course, being Spyderco's, they are somewhat wide.

Lava is heavier, shorter blade, more... ergonomically neutral handle - should fit in ANY hands. Points very easily. Opens smoothly, good lock-up as with all Spydies.

Salsa is a superb knife, light -- wide, thin flat-ground blade. The hood makes it open very easily, even with gloves. The grooves in the handle happen to line up well with my finger-palm configuration, but may not for those with much larger or smaller hands. However, it really isn't that big a deal except for hammer-fist grips. The compression lock is superb - it also results in a larger handle to blade ratio, though not as obvious as with... for example, the Paramilitary.

IIRC, the Salsa uses AUS8 (except for the Ti version) while the Lava uses VG-10 for blade steel.

 

[MCM]

My only gripe is how high the Salsa rides.
Looks like your carrying a large knife.......
Unlike the clip on the Meerkat that rides very deep in pocket.
The Salsa is tip up, and to me thats a plus.......