Kind of rediscovered my Para 3 S110 with aftermarket orange scales. Its been in my pocket a lot lately, mainly because the new Para 3 lightweight is calling me
After carrying a couple of vintage Kershaws for the past few days, I decided to "upgrade" and carry a Vallaton Sub-hilt today.
I really like the design/style of this knife and also like the shape/heft of the handle and knife in general. Its a little bulky/long in the pocket but feels well balanced and very natural in my hand.
The straight blade/handle design is similar to what you'd find on a Gayle Bradley or Bob Terzoula knife, which I like. The blade stops also function like thumbstuds and I find it easier to use the stop than the SpydieHole to open the blade. Also, as is common w/Taichung made Spydies, you can gravity open the knife by wrist flicking it in a downward (but not sideways) motion, which is also something I like even though it is simpler to just open the blade w/the bladestop or Spydiehole combined w/a light wristflick instead.
It's probably a bit too large to be considered a "gentleman's folder" but it's certainly in that class in terms of it's appearance. I read of one member's complaints about the balance/weight of Lil Sub-hilt and I can see where its small size could be a problem but I have absolutely no such complaints about the full sized model.
Just wish I could legally carry the D/A version that I also own, not that anyone would know that it's an auto unless they already knew or if I told/showed them that it was.
Fished yesterday, got home and had some pretty strong storms come through the area. I was sitting in the garage having a few cold ones and snapped some of my primary fishing EDC in the driveway after it stopped pouring.
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