haven't had the chance to post lately i've been very busy lately. somebody asked me about the new "salas" and said they were two types: a titaium handled one made here in golden and a alumium handled one made in taiwan i looked at the web on line catologe and i tought they looked nice. i only saw a listing for Anodized Aluminum.
thanks been away to long.
FTK
Titanium Salsa
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Wightknight
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Re: One-hand closing with compression-lock
For me, I own 3 knives with the compression-lock: a green Al Salsa, and one of each blade style Lil' Temperance. I find that the compression-lock can be treated a bit like the lockback for one-handed closing. My Salsa quickly became loose enough that when I engaged the compression-lock, the blade would drop down, with the choil on the blade resting against my index finger. I could then quickly flip it over and close it with my thumb. I do the same with my Lil' Temperances, except I need to add in a small wrist flick because their blades are not as loose.
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For me, I own 3 knives with the compression-lock: a green Al Salsa, and one of each blade style Lil' Temperance. I find that the compression-lock can be treated a bit like the lockback for one-handed closing. My Salsa quickly became loose enough that when I engaged the compression-lock, the blade would drop down, with the choil on the blade resting against my index finger. I could then quickly flip it over and close it with my thumb. I do the same with my Lil' Temperances, except I need to add in a small wrist flick because their blades are not as loose.
<img src="spyder.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Ti Salsa - First Impressions:
Likes:
Open Frame - easy cleaning
Adjustable Pivot
You can take it apart
Solidity
Ergonomics
Compression Frame Lock
Wire Clip
Smooth & Quiet
Quality - excellent - it must be very hard to manufacture. The tolerances are minute.
Size - fits in the coin pocket of Levis!
Huge Spydie Hole
Amazing cutting ability
Love the fact that Spyderco has been so inventive with this knife
Dislikes :
The compression lock bites me sometimes - something I may get used to.
Hard to close one handed
Not sure:
Looks - whilst I much prefer the Ti Salsa to the regular 'Pepper' variations, I'm going to have to get used to the looks.
Cobra Hood - not sure it's needed, especially as the hole is the biggest I've come across (excuse pun).
I wish the wire clip was a lower riding clip like the Meercat
What can I say? Move over small Sebenza! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>
Likes:
Open Frame - easy cleaning
Adjustable Pivot
You can take it apart
Solidity
Ergonomics
Compression Frame Lock
Wire Clip
Smooth & Quiet
Quality - excellent - it must be very hard to manufacture. The tolerances are minute.
Size - fits in the coin pocket of Levis!
Huge Spydie Hole
Amazing cutting ability
Love the fact that Spyderco has been so inventive with this knife
Dislikes :
The compression lock bites me sometimes - something I may get used to.
Hard to close one handed
Not sure:
Looks - whilst I much prefer the Ti Salsa to the regular 'Pepper' variations, I'm going to have to get used to the looks.
Cobra Hood - not sure it's needed, especially as the hole is the biggest I've come across (excuse pun).
I wish the wire clip was a lower riding clip like the Meercat
What can I say? Move over small Sebenza! <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>