Spyderco Howard Viele – C42
Model Name: Howard Viele
Model Reference: C42
Designer: Howard Viele
MSRP: $139.95
Description: Master knifemaker Howard Viele’s collaboration with Spyderco is truly a masterpeice and beautifully constructed knife. Signature Viele styling cues including his three hole mark are evident on the blade. This knife is discontinued but was brought back in a smaller version with the C97 Viele II.
Blade Length: 3 3/8″
Closed Length: 4 3/8″
Overall Length:7 3/4″
Weight: 3.8oz
Blade Material: AUS-8, VG-10
Blade Finish: Satin Finish
Blade Grind: Hollow Grind
Handle Material: Micarta
Locking Mechanism: Liner Lock
Years Produced: 1997-2002
Manufacture Location: Seki-City Japan
Variations:
C42P – Plain Edge
C42S – Serrated Edge
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July 20th, 2011 at 3:44 pm
Do you have a Spyderco Howard Viele C42 for sale?
July 20th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
Unforutunately no.
January 25th, 2012 at 1:47 am
I do have one for sale. I bought mine back in 2001 for 180 Euros in Germany. Since then it’s mainly been lying in a drawer. I had the blade polished once. If you are interested please contact me via e-mail.
Best regards
Alex