Salsa?

[IanUndertall]

OK. I'm new here. Salsa? Just saw the pick on another thread. What's the scoop on this. What's the size? What's the steel? Are those SS handles?
Thanks,
Ian

 

[Carlos]

...I would like to formally introduce the "Salsa".

The pattern is an "in house" design that we have been working on for many months. I brought a plastic pattern sample to the New York Show and a Titan handled version to the SHOT show.

The design requirements was to create an innovative, low cost folder that would serve most ELU. Legal anywhere, versatile performer. Also to offer a "higher" line version (Titan) for the "person that just has to have one", like me)

We don't have the ability to post pics on this forum yet. Really don't want to discuss the model much outside of this forum because we're not ready to discuss sales, costs or delivery issues.

Spyderco "SALSA"

Blade length............. 2.5" - 62mm
Blade thickness.......... .125" - 3mm
Cutting edge length...... 2.25" - 55mm
Overalll length.......... 5.9" - 150mm

Features:

Compression lock
integral on Titan version
nested on Aluminum versions (colors)
Half choil
Left / right Spring clip - tip up
"Cobra hood" lobe over 14mm opening hole
Full flat grind on Titan version - undecided on grinds for aluminum versions.

It's sort of a "Chunky" knife in that it's wide for it's length by many design standards. I was seeking a "handful" of knife without extreme size or weight. The blade pattern is quite wide at 1.4" (38mm) for such a short blade.

Steels are still a question??? The colored aluminum version will more than likely use an AUS 6 or 8 (lower cost).

The "Cobra Hood" (tm) permits easier one hand opening (even with gloves) and a wide thumb platform when open.

sal

 

[IanUndertall]

I'll take two Titans. Make that three.
Ian