Sincere condolences to family and friends.
R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
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Larry_Mott
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R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
Just read on Rainy Vallottons Facebook that his father passed early this Morning at 77 years of age.
Sincere condolences to family and friends.
Sincere condolences to family and friends.
"Life is fragile - we should take better care of each other, and ourselves - every day!"
//Eva Mott 1941 - 2019. R.I.P.
//Eva Mott 1941 - 2019. R.I.P.
Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
Very sad news indeed, My thoughts are with his family.
Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
That's really sad. Spyderco and Butch go back a long way.
Our condolences to his family.
sal
Our condolences to his family.
sal
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Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
God speed Butch!
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That's a bummer, I loved his auto conversion.
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Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
Saddened to hear this. I only met Mr. Vallotton once, but he seemed like a very nice person. Prayers for his family.
:spyder: -Michael
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
"...as I said before, 'the edge is a wondrous thing', [but] in all of it's qualities, it is still a ghost." - sal
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Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
Oh man. I am very sorry to learn of this.
My 1st Spyderco was the Vallotton.
I still have it too. An incredible folder, both beautifully made and tough as nails. Unrivaled tip strength imo.
R.I.P. Butch.
My 1st Spyderco was the Vallotton.
I still have it too. An incredible folder, both beautifully made and tough as nails. Unrivaled tip strength imo.
R.I.P. Butch.
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Sorry to hear about this, respects.
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Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
Very tragic, he was an icon.
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Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
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Fixed Blades: Proficient, Magnacut Mule
Special and Sentimental: Southard, Squarehead LW, Ouroboros, Calendar Para 3 LW, 40th Anniversary Native, Ti Native, Calendar Watu, Tanto PM2
Would like to own again: CQI Caribbean Sheepsfoot PE, Watu
Wishlist: Magnacut, Shaman Sprints!
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Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
[pouring out a drink in memoriam]
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Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
RIP Butch and condolences to his family.
Barry
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Bonne Journey!
For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword
Do what you can, where you are, with what you have! Theodore Roosevelt
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Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
I've never met the man, but I've heard a lot of good things and love his designs.
My condolences to his family.
My condolences to his family.
A tiger has claws.
A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
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A wolf has teeth.
An eagle has talons.
We, have Spyderco.
Grails: Abalone Mini Mariner, Ti ATR, WTC, Ti Lum Tanto
Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
So sorry to hear of this loss. Loved his designs. My condolences to his family. He will be missed.
Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
RIP
Did he invent the bolster activated automatic knives?
Did he invent the bolster activated automatic knives?
Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
Very sad news...May he rest in peace. My condolences to his family.
Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
Sorry to hear that, RIP Mr. Vallotton.
Re: R.I.P. Butch Vallotton!
I once had a lengthy conversation with Rainy, Butch didn't make the show. I loved his designs, may he rest in peace.