I've been carrying the blue Viper Belone which I purchased new maybe three years ago. It arrived in a total mess - poorly designed clip that prevented you from sliding the knife into or out of your pocket without using two hands, and it had the worst lock stick I've ever experienced. Such a total disappointment. About a year later I saw that the maker redesigned the pocket clip, so emailed Technocut in Italy and they agreed to send a replacement clip. Then I heard nothing and again I was disappointed. TWO...YEARS...LATER a little package showed up in my mailbox and it was the clip! Then, not too long ago I saw that our wonderful
WValtakis
started offering carbidization services on lock bars. I immediately jumped on it. About a week later I now have a perfect Belone. This knife is a gem. I purchased the newer iteration in all titanium and that arrived in perfect working order.