Spyderco Vallotton Sub-Hilt Black G10, Satin CPM S30V Knife by Butch Vallotton (C149GP)

Vallotton Sub-Hilt G-10 Plain, designed by Butch Vallotton, a leading American knifemaker specializing in the production of high-end custom folders and automatic knives. As the first in the production of folders he used a double-sided stud on the sides of the Thumb Stud. The Sub-Hilt Vallotton model honors this innovation and is the only Spyderco folder that has both Thumb Stud and the SpyderHole notch, our round trademark.

CPM S30V - one of the best knife steel, corrosion resistant, mechanical stress resistant American CPM S30V martensitic powder steel with carbon, chromium and vanadium with a hardness of 58-59 HRC. Developed by Dick Barber of Crucible Industries in collaboration with knife maker Chris Reeve to offer the best combination of strength, abrasion and corrosion resistance. Manufactured by US Crucible Industries according to the Crucible® Particle Metallurgy (CPM) process. The CPM process yields a very homogeneous, high-quality steel with excellent dimensional stability, grindability and ductility compared to steels produced by conventional methods. The alloy contains 1.45% carbon (C) and a significant admixture of vanadium carbides 4.0% (V) and chromium 10.5% (Cr). Thanks to its properties, it holds sharpness for a very long time and provides high corrosion resistance.

Blade - with the Drop Point profile, 4 mm thickness. Smooth blade (Plain type) was made with a concave cut (Hollow Grind) for effective deep cuts. The enlarged 14 mm round SpyderHole notch (Spyderco patent) has increased the thumb support (ramp), which places the thumb directly above the hole allowing quick opening of the knife also in the glove as well as wet, sweaty hands. Pleated thumb ramp on the spine of the blade for efficient operation of the folder. The blade blockade, strong Liner-Lock mechanism.

Handle - profiled toes with a smooth, polished G-10 cladding, durable, resistant to high and low temperatures as well as chemical substances. The main blade is finished with a bolster made of brushed (corrugated) stainless steel. Metal clip with the possibility of fixing in four planes (up / down, right / left). 4-way clip positions. In the back of the linings a hole (lanyard hole) for the cable.

Technical specification:
Product number: C149GP
Name: Vallotton Sub-Hilt G-10 PlainEdge
Steel type: CPM S30V
The length of the blade: 94 mm / 3.70 "
Thickness of the blade: 4.0 mm / 0.157 "
Overall length: 221 mm / 8.70 "
Composite length: 127 mm / 5.0 "
Weight: 176 g / 6.2 oz
Cutting edge type: Plain (smooth)
Cut type: Hollow
Lock type: Liner Lock
Handle type: G-10
Clip: 4-position ambidextrous (Tip-Up / Down)
Country of origin: Taiwan
Producer: Spyderco, U.S.A.

Created by: Sharg® Company