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The C71 Salsa was the first of Spyderco's "little big knives". 

==Appearance in catalogs==

The C71 Salsa appeared in the following catalogs:
*2002 Spyderco Product Guide
*2003 Spyderco Product Guide
*2004 Spyderco Product Guide

==Designer==


==History, mentionings from the forums, etc.==


== Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web ==

'''Salsa Ti'''

"''The Salsa launched Spyderco's line of Little Big Knives beginning the company's trend (and the knife world's trend) toward small to medium sized knives capable of large knife performance. It's not uncommon that today's PC world places limits on blade size but times arise when a big, sturdy knife is needed to perform large cutting jobs.''


''The titanium Salsa has a natural-colored titanium handle. Its scale is laser cut, on the front side, into an Integral Compression Lock. It has the same 2-7/16 inch flat-ground blade but made of premium ATS-34 stainless. Same ergos and clip style as the aluminum version. Right-handed only.''"


The C71 Salsa Titanium in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=29 Spyderco's online catalog]

'''Salsa Aluminum'''

"''The Salsa launched Spyderco's line of Little Big Knives beginning the company's trend (and the knife world's trend) toward small to medium sized knives capable of large knife performance. It's not uncommon that today's PC world places limits on blade size but times arise when a big, sturdy knife is needed to perform large cutting jobs.''


''This aluminum Salsa comes with a lightweight cranberry anodized aluminum handle scale that resists scratching and pitting. Nested into the scale is a Compression Lock, outfitting the little knife with big knife lock strength. At only 2-7/16 inches in length, the flat-ground AUS-8 blade is capped with a Cobra Hood. The hood is positioned in a parallel line with the finger choil so the thumb atop the hood lines up comfortably with the index finger set in the choil. That creates the feeling of holding a large handle. That combined with the wide, short blade makes the whole package feel like a full-sized folder. For the convenience of left or right-hand carry the tension-spring wire clip positions tip-up to either side of the handle.''"


The C71 Salsa Aluminum blue in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=119 Spyderco's online catalog]
The C71 Salsa Aluminum cranberry in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=120 Spyderco's online catalog]
The C71 Salsa Aluminum black in [http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=30 Spyderco's online catalog]

==Variations==

The C71 Salsa was made in Taipei, Taiwan and features:
*a Cobra Hood
*[[Compression Lock]] (Integral on the Titanium)

{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''[[SKU]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Handle]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Edge|Edge(s)]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Steel]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[From/To]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[MSRP]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Note]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Number made]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Grind]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Clip]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Clip positions]]'''
{{Tableheading}}'''[[Collectors club]]'''
|-
|valign="top" |C71TI
|valign="top" |Natural [[Ti]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[ATS-34]]
|valign="top" |2002-2004 
|valign="top" |$149.95
|valign="top" |The only Salsa to use an Integral [[Compression Lock]]
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71PSTI
|valign="top" |Natural [[Ti]]
|valign="top" |50/50 [[PS]]
|valign="top" |[[ATS-34]]
|valign="top" |2002-2004 
|valign="top" |$149.95
|valign="top" |The only Salsa to use an Integral [[Compression Lock]]
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71GRP
|valign="top" |Green anodized [[Aluminum]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |2002 
|valign="top" |$89.95
|valign="top" |"Salsa" and a ''salsa pepper logo'' engraved on handle.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71GRPS
|valign="top" |Green anodized [[Aluminum]]
|valign="top" |50/50 [[PS]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |2002 
|valign="top" |$89.95
|valign="top" |"Salsa" and a ''salsa pepper logo'' engraved on handle.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71BLP
|valign="top" |Blue anodized [[Aluminum]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |2002-2003 
|valign="top" |$89.95
|valign="top" |"Salsa" and a ''salsa pepper logo'' engraved on handle.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71BLPS
|valign="top" |Blue anodized [[Aluminum]]
|valign="top" |50/50 [[PS]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |2002-2003 
|valign="top" |$89.95
|valign="top" |"Salsa" and a ''salsa pepper logo'' engraved on handle.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71TNP
|valign="top" |"Tan"  anodized [[Aluminum]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |2002 
|valign="top" |$89.95
|valign="top" |"Tan" was really a gray color. "Salsa" and a ''salsa pepper logo'' engraved on handle.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71TNPS
|valign="top" |"Tan" anodized [[Aluminum]]
|valign="top" |50/50 [[PS]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |2002 
|valign="top" |$89.95
|valign="top" |"Tan" was really a gray color.  "Salsa" and a ''salsa pepper logo'' engraved on handle.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71CBP
|valign="top" |Cranberry anodized [[Aluminum]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |2003 
|valign="top" |$89.95
|valign="top" |"Salsa" and a ''salsa pepper logo'' engraved on handle.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71CBPS
|valign="top" |Cranberry anodized [[Aluminum]]
|valign="top" |50/50 [[PS]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |2003 
|valign="top" |$89.95
|valign="top" |"Salsa" and a ''salsa pepper logo'' engraved on handle.
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71CBK
|valign="top" |Black anodized [[Aluminum]]
|valign="top" |[[PE]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |2004
|valign="top" |$89.95
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|-
|valign="top" |C71BKPS
|valign="top" |Black anodized [[Aluminum]]
|valign="top" |50/50 [[PS]]
|valign="top" |[[AUS-8]]
|valign="top" |2004 
|valign="top" |$89.95
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |
|valign="top" |[[Full Flat]]
|valign="top" |Silver wire
|valign="top" |[[TU]] [[RH]]
|valign="top" |
|}

== Most collectible variation ==


== Questions regarding collecting the C71 Salsa ==


==Technical Information==

Typical measurements (mm and grams) of the C71 Salsa:

{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="right"|C71TI 
|align="right"|148mm
|align="right"|89mm
|align="right"|63mm
|align="right"|52mm
|align="right"|14mm
|align="right"|2.5mm
|align="right"|93g
|-
|align="right"|C71GR 
|align="right"|148mm
|align="right"|89mm
|align="right"|63mm
|align="right"|53mm
|align="right"|14mm
|align="right"|2.5mm
|align="right"|72g
|-
|align="right"|C71BL 
|align="right"|148mm
|align="right"|89mm
|align="right"|63mm
|align="right"|53mm
|align="right"|14mm
|align="right"|2.5mm
|align="right"|72g
|-
|align="right"|C71CB 
|align="right"|148mm
|align="right"|89mm
|align="right"|63mm
|align="right"|53mm
|align="right"|14mm
|align="right"|2.5mm
|align="right"|72g
|-
|align="right"|C71BK 
|align="right"|148mm
|align="right"|89mm
|align="right"|63mm
|align="right"|52mm
|align="right"|14mm
|align="right"|2.5mm
|align="right"|72g
|}

Typical measurements (Inches and ounces) of the C71 Salsa:

{|{{Articletable}}
{{Tableheading}}'''Variation'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length overall'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length closed'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length blade'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Length edge'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Hole Ø'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Blade thickness'''
{{Tableheading}}'''Weight'''
|-
|align="right"|C71TI 
|align="right"|5.812"
|align="right"|3.5"
|align="right"|2.438"
|align="right"|2.063"
|align="right"|0.563
|align="right"|0.093"
|align="right"|3.3oz
|-
|align="right"|C71GR 
|align="right"|5.812"
|align="right"|3.5"
|align="right"|2.438"
|align="right"|2.063"
|align="right"|0.563
|align="right"|0.093"
|align="right"|2.5oz
|-
|align="right"|C71BL 
|align="right"|5.812"
|align="right"|3.5"
|align="right"|2.438"
|align="right"|2.063"
|align="right"|0.563
|align="right"|0.093"
|align="right"|2.5oz
|-
|align="right"|C71CB 
|align="right"|5.812"
|align="right"|3.5"
|align="right"|2.438"
|align="right"|2.063"
|align="right"|0.563
|align="right"|0.093"
|align="right"|2.5oz
|-
|align="right"|C71BK 
|align="right"|5.812"
|align="right"|3.5"
|align="right"|2.438"
|align="right"|2.063"
|align="right"|0.563
|align="right"|0.093"
|align="right"|2.5oz
|}

==References==


==Pictures==


===Categories===

[[Category:knives]]
[[Category:Folding knives]]
[[Category:ClipIts]]