SALSA: Nomen est omen?

[Franco G]

I am curious what is the real meaning of the Spyderco's Salsa. According to the Oxford dictionary, SALSA means

1. a type of Latin American dance music,

2. a sauce eaten with Mexican food.

Do we expect the next Spydercos to be named Tango, Samba, etc., or Tabasco, Taco, etc.

In another words, does the name Salsa suggest the beauty of Latin American dances, or the 'sharpness' of Mexican sauces.

As I said in the title, NOMEN EST OMEN.

Regards,



Franco

[Carlos]

"Sauce" seems a bit prosaic.

Maybe this is it:

Salsa = Sal-s-a = Sal's A

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[kraziekurtis]

My theory <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

-Salsa is hot and a lot of people can only take it in little amounts on each chip.

Therefore the Salsa is a hot, little knife, hehehe <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle> <img src="tongue.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

[Sword and Shield]

I'll combine the theories to form a comprehensive idea of the nomenclature. Salsa- half a name encompassing great beauty, grace and refinement, half a sauce that leaves you whimpering in pain as you search for more! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Salsa and other hot foods have also been proven to be addictive, so maybe that fits in as well. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Keepin' it real...real sharp, that is.

[Kahz]

Hmmm...

Salsa!!!! It's a hot name for a hot knife! <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Now I certainly need one. <img src="wink.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle>

Kahz

[Joyce Laituri]

We thought it was a great name and chose to use it for the model because it meant lots of different things to different people:

spicy
hot &amp; fiery
colorful
graceful (as in the dance)
powerful- a little package with a big punch

..... and importantly, the name is innocuous.

Joyce