If you don't know about the Valloton it is a Butch Valloton collaberation with Spyderco. Mine came in the mail today, after a week of holding my breath waiting for it.
Specs (from the Spyderco site)
Overall length: 8.687" (it's a big one!)
Blade length: 3.75"
Length closed: 5" (so big!)
Cutting edge: 3.563"
Blade material: CPM S30V
Blade thickness: .156"
Handle material: G-10
Weight: 6.2 oz.
On opening the package I knew it was going to be a big one because the box had some heft to it. Then I opened it and it's huge! It is also one of the most beautiful knives I've ever seen, probably THE most beautiful production knife. The fit and finish is superb. If you run your nails over the handle you can't even feel the change from G10 to steel except for a textural difference. The G10 is perfectly fit to the steel, no gaps, no surface variation.
This knife is a liner lock, and it is one beefy liner lock knife. I have no worries that this thing would ever malfuncion the way so many fear liner locks might. The action is smooth, opening one-handed easily via hole or stud and it locks open solidly with a resounding thunk. 0 blade play whatsoever. Nada. The blade has the Spyder hole and ambi thumb studs that double as stop pins to keep the blade from being able to open farther than intended during stress. The papers that came with the knife refer to the blade profile as a "modified tanto style." There is a slight tanto-esque grind towards the tip (see pics). They say hollow-grind at the cutting edge and convex at the tip. The blade is hefty and pretty thick. The tip isn't needle-sharp but it is sharp. You won't break it easily. Blade came sharp, but not razor sharp. Blade is centered nicely.
So the verdict. Initially, to say I am pleased with this knife would be a vast understatement. This knife was a back up plan when I ordered a Citadel Deimos from 3 different websites only to be notified after it was out of stock from all 3. I am glad the Deimos was out of stock. MSRP on the Valloton is $299, they seem to hover around the $180-200 range on most sites. I picked mine up on Ebay for $154 with free shipping. If you are looking for a big folder in this price range I would definately say look at the Valloton long and hard.
And now for the knife porn: ENJOY!
Specs (from the Spyderco site)
Overall length: 8.687" (it's a big one!)
Blade length: 3.75"
Length closed: 5" (so big!)
Cutting edge: 3.563"
Blade material: CPM S30V
Blade thickness: .156"
Handle material: G-10
Weight: 6.2 oz.
On opening the package I knew it was going to be a big one because the box had some heft to it. Then I opened it and it's huge! It is also one of the most beautiful knives I've ever seen, probably THE most beautiful production knife. The fit and finish is superb. If you run your nails over the handle you can't even feel the change from G10 to steel except for a textural difference. The G10 is perfectly fit to the steel, no gaps, no surface variation.
This knife is a liner lock, and it is one beefy liner lock knife. I have no worries that this thing would ever malfuncion the way so many fear liner locks might. The action is smooth, opening one-handed easily via hole or stud and it locks open solidly with a resounding thunk. 0 blade play whatsoever. Nada. The blade has the Spyder hole and ambi thumb studs that double as stop pins to keep the blade from being able to open farther than intended during stress. The papers that came with the knife refer to the blade profile as a "modified tanto style." There is a slight tanto-esque grind towards the tip (see pics). They say hollow-grind at the cutting edge and convex at the tip. The blade is hefty and pretty thick. The tip isn't needle-sharp but it is sharp. You won't break it easily. Blade came sharp, but not razor sharp. Blade is centered nicely.
So the verdict. Initially, to say I am pleased with this knife would be a vast understatement. This knife was a back up plan when I ordered a Citadel Deimos from 3 different websites only to be notified after it was out of stock from all 3. I am glad the Deimos was out of stock. MSRP on the Valloton is $299, they seem to hover around the $180-200 range on most sites. I picked mine up on Ebay for $154 with free shipping. If you are looking for a big folder in this price range I would definately say look at the Valloton long and hard.
And now for the knife porn: ENJOY!
