Spyderco Vallotton Sub-Hilt G-10 Plain Knife (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 - corrosion resistant, resistant to mechanical stress American powder steel with the addition of carbon, chromium and vanadium, hardness 58-59 HRC. This unique steel is designed for the production of high-quality blades and knives. Produced in the mills Crucible Inc.

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.