Valloton Sub-Hilt Folder or C139GP?

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Valloton Sub-Hilt Folder or C139GP?

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I am growing unhealthily obsessed with the Valloton Sub-Hilt Folder; this large--and clearly bulky--knife just appears to reek of quality. And yet the Breeden Rescue C139GP is an exciting choice, as well.... Moronic question (considering how different they are in most every aspect): which would you own, if you could have only one, because of threats of violence from the lady who cooks your dinner?
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I do only own one of those ... the Vallotton.
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gbelleh wrote:I do only own one of those ... the Vallotton.
Concise and to the point--which you must prefer. Thanks for the straight response.
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I have both but if I were to choose one it would be the vallotton... The breeden is just a standard pillar design with a great looking blade... Plus vallotton steel is better
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I too own both but if I had to choose it would be the Vallotton. I just like everything about the knife.

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Thank you for the excellent review, Heespharm--my decision is made!
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Thank you for the reassuring certitude, Dan. Three strong responses from knowledgeable owners seal this deal: order placed, meat cleaver-wielding dame and all!
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I really like the Vallotton but probably wouldn't buy it. I like pretty much everything about it though, the polished G10, the bolsters, LOVE the shape of the blade, but something about the knife...i dunno i just wouldn't buy it and probably wouldn't carry it. Not sure what it is. Of the two though, if i had to buy one or the other it would definitely be the Vallotton.
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The Vallotton is certainly the looker. The rescue probably has a better blade for most tasks and a handle you can white knuckle.

I would buy whatever you like more. Then get the other for the next holiday gift (anniversary, birthday, President's Day, etc :p ).
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another nod for the vallotton, it's a very unique design. everything from the scary cool blade, smooth g10, and bolsters scream quality.
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The vallotton is just an amazing knife. In hand it has heft but doesn't feel heavy. The fit and finish is sleek and smooth. It's not great at a lot of things, but no matter what you will always look at it in your hand and think, 'yeah. that is one pretty knife'.
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The Vallotton was my favorite new Spydie design of 2011. I don't EDC it (it's hard to dethrone my Caly 3.5), but it's fantastic. The Breeden Rescue is a unique design, but the Vallotton is rock solid and has a timeless style.
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I really like both of them!
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