This Spyderco Vallotton Sub-Hilt folder has been converted to a dual-action automatic by the Vallotton crew. It features a scale release and automatic action that is simply terrific! The Spyderco Lil' Sub-Hilt is a smaller version of the original design featuring the same superb fit and finish. Butch Vallotton, like most knifemakers, started making knives as a hobby, had to start selling knives to pay for his hobby and before he knew it became a professional fulltime knifemaker in 1984 with a waiting list of customers at the age of thirty. A self-proclaimed gadget freak, a good part of his business comes from automatic knives and he is credited with inventing the ambidextrous blade thumb stud. A long time fan of Italian-style, heavy-stock folders the Sub-Hilt bears an international flavor with a modified coffin-shaped handle of polished black G-10 with tongue-and-groove fitted stainless bolsters. Further complementing the handle is a Michael Walker LinerLock® a four-way: tip-up/tip-down, right- or left-handed steel clip and screw-together scale construction.
Specifications
Blade Steel: Cpm S 30 V
Model Number: C 224 Gp
Lock Type: Liner Lock
Blade Thickness: 0.14 inches
Handle Thickness: 0.57 inches
Blade Length: 3.125 inches
Open Length: 7.375 inches
Weight: 5.22 ounces
Blade Edge: Plain
Finish Color: Satin
Style: Drop Point
Clip Type: Tip Up Tip Down
Handle Material: G 10
Use Case: EDC
Origin: Taiwan
Pros vs Cons
Based on online reviews from verified buyers around the web.
Beautiful design and fit and finish
Sharp out of the box
Effective and pleasing ergonomics
Super fluid action and solid lock-up
Good value for the price
Seamless integration of materials
Not practical for everyday carry
Clip is not a deep carry, leaving part of the knife exposed
Heavy for pocket carry without a clip
Sharp champhering on the Spydie hole and liner lock