C71 Salsa

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 - Dealer
• 2002 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR
• 2003 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer
• 2003 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR
• 2004 Spyderco Product Guide - Dealer
• 2004 Spyderco Product Guide - PDR

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 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 Spyderco's online catalog The C71 Salsa Aluminum cranberry in Spyderco's online catalog The C71 Salsa Aluminum black in Spyderco's online catalog

Variations

The C71 Salsa was made in Taipei, Taiwan and features:

• a Cobra Hood
• Compression Lock (Integral on the Titanium)

SKU	Handle	Edge(s)	Steel	From/To	MSRP	Note	Number made	Grind	Clip	Clip positions	Collectors club
C71TI	Natural Ti	PE	ATS-34	2002-2004	$149.95	The only Salsa to use an Integral Compression Lock		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH	Main
C71PSTI	Natural Ti	50/50 PS	ATS-34	2002-2004	$149.95	The only Salsa to use an Integral Compression Lock		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH	Variant
C71GRP	Green anodized Aluminum	PE	AUS-8	2002	$89.95	"Salsa" and a salsa pepper logo engraved on handle.		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH
C71GRPS	Green anodized Aluminum	50/50 PS	AUS-8	2002	$89.95	"Salsa" and a salsa pepper logo engraved on handle.		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH
C71BLP	Blue anodized Aluminum	PE	AUS-8	2002-2003	$89.95	"Salsa" and a salsa pepper logo engraved on handle.		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH
C71BLPS	Blue anodized Aluminum	50/50 PS	AUS-8	2002-2003	$89.95	"Salsa" and a salsa pepper logo engraved on handle.		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH
C71TNP	"Tan" anodized Aluminum	PE	AUS-8	2002	$89.95	"Tan" was really a gray color. "Salsa" and a salsa pepper logo engraved on handle.		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH
C71TNPS	"Tan" anodized Aluminum	50/50 PS	AUS-8	2002	$89.95	"Tan" was really a gray color. "Salsa" and a salsa pepper logo engraved on handle.		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH
C71CBP	Cranberry anodized Aluminum	PE	AUS-8	2003	$89.95	"Salsa" and a salsa pepper logo engraved on handle.		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH
C71CBPS	Cranberry anodized Aluminum	50/50 PS	AUS-8	2003	$89.95	"Salsa" and a salsa pepper logo engraved on handle.		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH
C71BKP	Black anodized Aluminum	PE	AUS-8	2004	$89.95	Appears to have been produced both with and without "Salsa" and a salsa pepper logo engraved on handle.		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH
C71BKPS	Black anodized Aluminum	50/50 PS	AUS-8	2004	$89.95	Appears to have been produced both with and without "Salsa" and a salsa pepper logo engraved on handle.		Full Flat	Silver Wire	TU RH

Technical Information

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

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C71TI	148mm	89mm	63mm	52mm	14mm	2.5mm	93g
C71GR	148mm	89mm	63mm	53mm	14mm	2.5mm	72g
C71BL	148mm	89mm	63mm	53mm	14mm	2.5mm	72g
C71TN	148mm	89mm	63mm	53mm	14mm	2.5mm	72g
C71CB	148mm	89mm	63mm	53mm	14mm	2.5mm	72g
C71BK	148mm	89mm	63mm	52mm	14mm	2.5mm	72g

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

Variation	Length overall	Length closed	Length blade	Length edge	Hole Ø	Blade thickness	Weight
C71TI	5.812"	3.5"	2.438"	2.063"	0.563	0.093"	3.3oz
C71GR	5.812"	3.5"	2.438"	2.063"	0.563	0.093"	2.5oz
C71BL	5.812"	3.5"	2.438"	2.063"	0.563	0.093"	2.5oz
C71TN	5.812"	3.5"	2.438"	2.063"	0.563	0.093"	2.5oz
C71CB	5.812"	3.5"	2.438"	2.063"	0.563	0.093"	2.5oz
C71BK	5.812"	3.5"	2.438"	2.063"	0.563	0.093"	2.5oz