Spyderco Howard Viele – C42

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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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    August 15th, 2009 at 6:40 pm

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