Spyderco Vallotton Sub-Hilt G-10 Plain Folding Knife (C149GP)
- Vallotton Sub-Hilt G-10 Plain. Butch Vallotton manufacturer of custom folders and automatic knives. The first used the Thumb Stud. The Sub-Hilt Vallotton honors this innovation and is the only Spyderco to have a Thumb Stud and SpyderHole cutout..
Vallotton Sub-Hilt G-10 Black Plain, project Butch Vallotton, america's leading knifemaker specializing in manufacturing high-end custom folders and automatic knives. He was the first to use a double-sided peg on the sides of the head when making folders Thumb Stud. Model Sub-Hilt Vallotton honors this innovation and is the only folder of Spyderco, which has both a peg Thumb Stud as well as the cutout SpyderHole, our circular trademark.
CPM S30V - corrosion-resistant, mechanical stress-resistant U.S. powder steel with carbon, chromium and vanadium with a hardness of 58-59 HRC. This unique steel is designed for the manufacture of premium blades and knives. Manufactured at steel mills Crucible Inc.
Head - about the profile Drop Point, thickness 4 mm. Plain blade Plain derived concave cut (Hollow Grind) for efficient, deep cuts. Enlarged 14 mm round cutout SpyderHole (Spyderco patent) increased the hump of the thumb support (ramp), which positions the thumb directly over the opening allowing the knife to be opened quickly even with a glove as well as wet, sweaty hands. Corrugated thumb ramp on the back of the head for efficient operation of the folder. Head lock, strong mechanism Liner-Lock.
Handle - finger-profiled facings of smooth, polished G-10, durable, heat- and chemical-resistant plastic. The base of the head ending in a bolster made of brushed (corrugated) stainless steel. Metal clip with four-way clip positions (up/down, right/left) 4-way clip positions. In the back of the cladding, an opening (lanyard hole) on the line.
Technical data:
Product number: C149GP
Name: Vallotton Sub-Hilt G-10 Black PlainEdge
Type of steel: CPM S30V
Blade length: 94 mm / 3.70"
Blade thickness: 4.0 mm / 0.157"
Overall length: 221 mm / 8.70"
Folded length: 127 mm / 5.0"
Weight: 176 g / 6.2 oz
Type of cutting edge: Plain (smooth)
Grinding type: Hollow
Lock type: Liner Lock
Handle type: G-10
Clip: 4-position ambidextrous (Tip-Up/Down)
Country of origin: Taiwan
Manufacturer: Spyderco, U.S.A.
