How impressed I am with the Vallotton Sub-Hilt

Wolverine666

Wolverine666

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I just got a brand new Vallotton Sub-Hilt delivered yesterday and I just have to say that this thing is the most beautiful , well-built , nice and beefy yet elegant knife I have ever come across. I find everything about it exquisite. Polished G10 is stunning. As well as the seemless integration of the liners and back spacer. Not to mention the absolute best "thwack" I have ever heard from a liner lock (or frame lock too for that matter). The fit and finish looks like the work of a custom knife maker. The Taichung makers truly are masters of their craft.

I just ordered a second one today. A knife this mighty and majestic is something I must have at least two of. My thanks to Sal , Butch and the master craftsmen in Taichung for this outstanding piece.
 
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True.....No picture means you sir are a filthy liar. :)

That said, I've never handled one but they are on my short list. Beatiful knife that looks like one of the best Spydies ever.
 
The auto/Dual action is the one I've been drooling over. I can't remember the guys name who makes them(someone else will!), but hot damn do I want one. I love the idea of dual actions and putting it on a blade as beautiful as the Vallatton just makes it that much better.

I wish I had more money.. Haha.
 
Wolverine666 said:
I just got a brand new Vallotton Sub-Hilt delivered yesterday and I just have to say that this thing is the most beautiful , well-built , nice and beefy yet elegant knife I have ever come across. I find everything about it exquisite. Polished G10 is stunning. As well as the seemless integration of the liners and back spacer. Not to mention the absolute best "thwack" I have ever heard from a liner lock (or frame lock too for that matter). The fit and finish looks like the work of a custom knife maker. The Taichung makers truly are masters of their craft. If I could , I'd post pics from my iPad but doing so continues to elude me.

I just ordered a second one today. A knife this mighty and majestic is something I must have at least two of. My thanks to Sal , Butch and the master craftsmen in Taichung for this outstanding piece.
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Though not my style the Valloton is a technological masterpiece on the part of Spyderco. The quality is beyond most customs could hope for. To get a knife with these features one would expect to pay upwards of $1000. I like these modern linerlocks where they have taken on making the liners as thick as a framelock. Nothing pisses me off like a super thin linerlock. (Looking at some of the Vioer linerlocks)
 
Wolverine666 said:
I just got a brand new Vallotton Sub-Hilt delivered yesterday and I just have to say that this thing is the most beautiful , well-built , nice and beefy yet elegant knife I have ever come across. I find everything about it exquisite. Polished G10 is stunning. As well as the seemless integration of the liners and back spacer. Not to mention the absolute best "thwack" I have ever heard from a liner lock (or frame lock too for that matter). The fit and finish looks like the work of a custom knife maker. The Taichung makers truly are masters of their craft. If I could , I'd post pics from my iPad but doing so continues to elude me.

I just ordered a second one today. A knife this mighty and majestic is something I must have at least two of. My thanks to Sal , Butch and the master craftsmen in Taichung for this outstanding piece.
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Btw here is an easy way to post pics. Follow this link and look at post #11.

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/whats-with-please-email-for-pictures.1539365/
 
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If you don't mind telling us, what were the differences between the two, that made you prefer the Lil Subhilt? Size, for one, I'm assuming...?

AF said:
Beautiful knife, I agree. Sold mine though. I actually prefer the 'Lil Subhilt.
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