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Spyderco Viele? Any good?
- Thread starter Mustang
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The Viele is probably one of the 10 or 11 best knives I've ever owned, to date. It certainly has an elegant appearance, but it's really that buttery smooth opening action that sets it apart from most other folders in its' class. I've owned both the old and new models in both edge configurations, and prefer the newer VG-10 steel.
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I love the way it looks, and like the new configuration with the better steel. It is extremely ergonomical and gets many compliments from knife and non knife people. I have owned three of them, and have one big complaint.
First, on the liner side, the washer extends down so that when you are closing the knife, the washer is deformed by the liner lock (the washers are plastic I think). This in turn makes it so that when you are opening the knife and exerting pressure on the blade, the washer does not allow for the blade to stay aligned in midline so the side of the blade opposite your thumb rubs on the liner when opening. I think it could be fixed if Spyderco used a metal (phosporbronze) washer and made the outside diameter of the washer a little smaller. If not for this I would still own one. If Spydie ever fixes this problem I will buy anoother one, but when ever I come across one I find the same problem. Josh
First, on the liner side, the washer extends down so that when you are closing the knife, the washer is deformed by the liner lock (the washers are plastic I think). This in turn makes it so that when you are opening the knife and exerting pressure on the blade, the washer does not allow for the blade to stay aligned in midline so the side of the blade opposite your thumb rubs on the liner when opening. I think it could be fixed if Spyderco used a metal (phosporbronze) washer and made the outside diameter of the washer a little smaller. If not for this I would still own one. If Spydie ever fixes this problem I will buy anoother one, but when ever I come across one I find the same problem. Josh
Danbo
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My only complaints with this knife are minor( one side of the micarta polished, but not the other?). That said, I believe this is one of the best factory folders out there. 8A or VG10, I like them both. There are many custom folder makers who only wish they could make folders this smooth.
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When I first got into collecting high-end pocket knives in 1997, I patronized a company that sold only collectibles, autos and other fancy-schmancy tactical knives.
After buying six or ten of these styles, I asked the owner of this company what another good knife would be.
Without a moment's thought, he recommended the Viele.
After buying six or ten of these styles, I asked the owner of this company what another good knife would be.
Without a moment's thought, he recommended the Viele.
Thanks all for the comments. I appreciate it. I have one of the newer ones with the non-serrated blades. I really like it. I noticed that Howard Viele is designing a couple CRKT knives. Seems like the Spyderco is getting hard to find. I sure like it.
Thanks again.
Mustang
Thanks again.
Mustang
