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I recently purchased the re-released Viele SP 42 P Plain Edge (VG 10 blade). Absolutely and outstanding knife. However, I haven’t seen anything about it in this forum. Anybody else have any thoughts on this re-release?

I'm glad you like the new Viele. It is a great revision. I had posted on bladeforums several times that the steel should be upgraded and I'm happy that Sal listened to people like myself. Now that the Viele has Vg-10 steel and the eccentric pivot, it is my favorite everyday carry Spyderco since it is so dressy. I think that the Viele, Herbst, and the soon to come Chinese Folder and Vesuvius are prime examples of "full sized gentlemen's knives." To that is a knife a bit over 3" but less than 3.5" which has the attractive fit and finish that allows it to go well with slacks and a tie.

Hi Brady & Dac. Welcome to the Spyderco forum. Thanx for the kind words.

The latest Viele is most certainly a beautiful piece. enjoy.

sal

This has got to be the smoothest and easiest knife to handle. Sal, you guys did wonders with this new Viele. I love mine!

Jey

This along with the Bob Lum Chinese folder, is another one I need to get, had the previous release and look forward to this one.

G2

Hi Gary. Welcome to the Spyderco forum. Another new place to visit?

sal

The Viele was my favorite before it was improved. Now it is in my pocket every trip to town. The Calypso ltwt and Military are the workhorses around the house.

I have three Vieles so far. (Would love to add #4 with ivory micarta scales)

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This might be a good place to pose this question. I was wondering if Spyderco or another customizer makes new clips or micarta covered clip to match the handle. I think this would just add so much to this knife. I know it is considered a "gentlemans" knife, with the light weight and great looks its a great knife to carry while at work or out at a function. But the silver clip stands out against your clothes when out. I think a matching clip or dark clip would be a benefit on this knife. Just my 2 cents worth. What does anyone else think?

Jey

I put a black clip off a Zowada on my Viele and a piece of ivory on the front. What A beauty!

I just picked up the re-released Viele yesterday. The plain-edged VG 10 is just awesome. To Spyderco: Please make more knives with VG 10.

I cannot believe the fit and finish on this production knife as well as how the knife melds into the palm of my hand. Although they add a little more weight to the knife, the double liners are IMO an important feature. My experience is that knives with only single liners often have a sharp inside bottom edge on the opposite (non-lined) scale which digs into the fingers when gripped hard. By only looking at pictures of the Viele, I wasn't aware that the right side scale is flat and the left side scale is convex (?). The effect is a very comfortable and secure feeling grip. Although not as flat and thin as other folders, the Viele carries fairly well.

Another feature I like about the design is how the finger grooves are positioned to allow a longer reach with the blade when needed. Alternatively, the handle also allows choking up towards the blade for detailed cutting chores.

I don't have the first version Viele so I can't make any comments on changes other than I know the differences in the performance between ATS 34 or 55 vs VG 10 and I like the VG 10.

Like jyork I too prefer a less conspicuous clip. Treb, thanks for the tip--I also have a Zowada so I'll try the swap since I plan to carry the Viele more often.

My favorite carry has been the JD Smith; however, as of today it's the Viele.

Edit: treb, I noticed that the screws for the clip go through to the steel liner and that the thickness of the Zowada clip seem smaller than the Viele's. I haven't done the transfer yet but I guess I should make sure the screws don't go in too far because of the thinner clip and contact the blade as it cycles open and close.

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