Description
This is the Viper Knives Sowbelly, has Carbon Fiber handles and Titanium liners. The blade steel is M390 and finish is Satin.
*Our opinion: The pull is a 7. The Viper effort on this run as compared to their entire catalog is 9. Action (walk) is 5 on a scale of 1-5, with 5 being gator snap. Spring Pressure is 2 lbs.
Maker : Viper Knives
Handles : Carbon Fiber
Factory ID : VPCK0712FC
Pattern : Sowbelly
Condition : New/Mint
Blade Steel : M390
Steel Hardness : 59-60HRC
Liners : Titanium
Bolsters : Titanium
Blade Type : Clip
# Blades : 1
# Backsprings : 1
Action (1-5) : 5
Spring Pressure : 2 lbs
*Pull (1-10) : 7
Closed Length : 4 inches
Longest Blade : 2 15/16 inches
Longest Sharp : 2 5/8 inches
Overall Length : 7 inches
Weight : 2.7 ounces
Half Stops : Yes
Factory Box : Yes
Blade Finish : Satin
Country : Italy
*Factory Effort : 9
5 out of 5 Great sowbelly
Kcdt (verified owner) –
It’s hard to find a single blade sowbelly.
They’re either targeted to specific customers, or they’re too tarted up to carry.
Not this. Modern materials. Built with stout action a work knife calls for.
Lanyard hole so you can pull it right out of slip and pocket in one motion.
Great touch.
The two tiny details that blow me away are placement of the stop pin on the tang instead of the choil, and the almost invisible milled relief that allows the ricasso to pass between the liners.
I’m gonna buy all three, no doubt.
I really hope there’s more to come.
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5 out of 5 Beautiful knife!
Larry Capps (verified owner) –
Everything a modern slip joint should be. Great materials. The craftsmanship is almost flawless. The blade is very slicey. The joint seams can’t be detected. Definitely a gator snap on the walk and talk. This is my second Viper Sowbelly. Love them.
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5 out of 5 Near perfection
Haasome (verified owner) –
This is an extremely well crafted folder. The quality of materials, design and assembly are without flaw. It’s a great value and was delivered as described. If I had to nit pick, I might hope the knife blade was slightly (and I mean slightly) easier to open. But hey, this is about as good as it gets for a folder. The carbon fiber fit and finish is remarkable. Great knife!
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5 out of 5 You Won’t Be Disappointed
pebdog (verified owner) –
This knife is so much better than I expected. I was going to buy the sowbelly regardless, but I must now recommend it to others. The fit and finish is superb, the craftsmanship overall is obvious. The radius on the backspring, standing proud against the squared liner looks great and feels good in hand. Firm, but smooth; sharp as a razor. The carbon fiber is stunning on this knife. I may get another handle, too.
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