Just like the title says. Ive got the urge to buy another syderco (again) and I cant decide between the Superleaf, Gayle Bradley, or Vallotton Sub-Hilt. I might end up buying them all eventually but Id feel guilty if I bought them all at once when there are other things I should be spending my money on atm. Gotta treat yourself every once in a while to make life worth living though, right? 
I'm looking for a sturdy, general use, type knife to carry on weekends - about 75% city and 25% farm. I wont be beating on the knife or using it as a pry bar but I do like solid feeling knives. 95% of what I do could be accomplished just as well with a slipjoint but I like the feel of solid knives.
I dont care too much about weight or size other than stipulating that the handle size must be big enough to fit my fairly large hands (about 4.25" across at knuckles). Larger handle size was one thing that made me think twice about the superleaf. I wasnt sure if my hand would fit comfortably without using the choil and I dont have a local b&m to try holding it first.
I really like the blade profile of the Vallotton but it looks like it would too flashy to carry even on the weekend with jeans - not worried about carry laws or workplace reaction since this is legal and would be a weekend knife, but I still dont want people thinking Im trying to act like a tough guy because Im carrying a big, conspicuous, knife that sticks way out of my pocket. Not sure if Im explaining myself here - I dont care if people notice Im carrying a knife but Id feel like a poser if it looked like I was trying to get people to notice.
I like the look of the Superleaf as well. Pluses would be blade shape and thickness, the compression lock which Id like to try (dont have a para), and the wire clip (love them). Potential concerns are handle size as mentioned above, and the vg10 steel. I really like vg10 but since this is just a "I feel the urge to buy another knife" knife, I wouldnt mind trying something different/more exotic because I already have several in vg10.
The Gayle Bradley is also a really nice looking knife. Its probably my favourite of the 3 based on looks alone but looks are secondary to function when deciding on a knife for me. Besides the overall look of the knife, a plus would be the cpm-m4 steel which people say great things about and I havent tried. My main potential concern is the way pictures make it look like the handle flows right into the blade. I doubt if I'll ever stab anything but I do sometimes want to push a knife through something thick/resilient in order to start a cut and I might worry a bit if the Gayle Bradley ends up being as easy to transition from handle to blade as it looks.
Thanks for reading my long post and for whatever insights/experiences you can offer.
I'm looking for a sturdy, general use, type knife to carry on weekends - about 75% city and 25% farm. I wont be beating on the knife or using it as a pry bar but I do like solid feeling knives. 95% of what I do could be accomplished just as well with a slipjoint but I like the feel of solid knives.
I dont care too much about weight or size other than stipulating that the handle size must be big enough to fit my fairly large hands (about 4.25" across at knuckles). Larger handle size was one thing that made me think twice about the superleaf. I wasnt sure if my hand would fit comfortably without using the choil and I dont have a local b&m to try holding it first.
I really like the blade profile of the Vallotton but it looks like it would too flashy to carry even on the weekend with jeans - not worried about carry laws or workplace reaction since this is legal and would be a weekend knife, but I still dont want people thinking Im trying to act like a tough guy because Im carrying a big, conspicuous, knife that sticks way out of my pocket. Not sure if Im explaining myself here - I dont care if people notice Im carrying a knife but Id feel like a poser if it looked like I was trying to get people to notice.
I like the look of the Superleaf as well. Pluses would be blade shape and thickness, the compression lock which Id like to try (dont have a para), and the wire clip (love them). Potential concerns are handle size as mentioned above, and the vg10 steel. I really like vg10 but since this is just a "I feel the urge to buy another knife" knife, I wouldnt mind trying something different/more exotic because I already have several in vg10.
The Gayle Bradley is also a really nice looking knife. Its probably my favourite of the 3 based on looks alone but looks are secondary to function when deciding on a knife for me. Besides the overall look of the knife, a plus would be the cpm-m4 steel which people say great things about and I havent tried. My main potential concern is the way pictures make it look like the handle flows right into the blade. I doubt if I'll ever stab anything but I do sometimes want to push a knife through something thick/resilient in order to start a cut and I might worry a bit if the Gayle Bradley ends up being as easy to transition from handle to blade as it looks.
Thanks for reading my long post and for whatever insights/experiences you can offer.
Stout like the GB, but with a contoured handle and slight guard, plus heavy duty tip.
