Anyone Using a Sava Vise

[chugbug27 0]

I just ran across this vise on the internet, looks pretty nice at a great price... Anyone familiar with it or using one? They've apparently got two basic models, and the one around $175-200 (called the rx) looks like it might be a fantastic value if the vise is as well made as it appears. I also wonder if the large screw and collet (?) Area might be a hindrance on small flies, and whether the base and structure are heavy enough for salt flies...

[whatfly 0]

No experience with the Sava, but does appear to have been around for several years which is a plus. That being said, is it really worthwhile to buy a vise that might have to go back to Slovenia if something goes wrong? I'm also not crazy about the way the jaws lock because I much prefer a cam lock. For that price range, I'd look at a Peak or a Renzetti myself. YMMV.

[chugbug27 0]

I get what you're saying, but if this vise is well made I think it would blow away the peak and the traveler.

[fshng2 0]

I don't personally know much about, and am not affliated, but found this video.

He says hook size 32 to 8/0 with the appropriate jaw.

 

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=%23&ved=2ahUKEwjb5cL8jPjeAhXlQ98KHQe5C9AQwqsBMAB6BAgSEAU&usg=AOvVaw0VTJzWxrN8ZFOD4xbU2nov

[Mike West 0]

Fshng2...That link doesnt take me anywhere but to a blank page

I cant find nothing on this vise more current than 2011.

Website is down Facebook page is not current.

Looks like a nice vise though especially if it went for 200 US.

[tjm 0]

On the auction site ~169$ brand new, but no indication that more are available. Made by the same guy that posted them on several forums back then as well as FB and tube- Drago Keržič

And this site shows the vise November 13, 2018, and says to contact [email protected] (per Microsoft translator)

https://www.rd-bistrica-domzale.si/index.php/sl/?format=feed&type=rss

 

Byron had one, you might email him; http://www.flytyingforum.com/index.php?showtopic=55234

[Bugsy 0]

I thought Byron gave that vise away years ago.

[fshng2 0]

Fshng2...That link doesnt take me anywhere but to a blank page

I cant find nothing on this vise more current than 2011.

Website is down Facebook page is not current.

Looks like a nice vise though especially if it went for 200 US.

This one should work

[chugbug27 0]

@Bugsy

Did he like it or thumbs down?

[Abel M. 0]

The guy that makes them sells them on eBay. They look solid!

[flytire 0]

[chugbug27 0]

http://flyvisesava.com/

[bass master 0]

They do look nice. https://www.ebay.com/itm/SAVA-SKY-Fly-tying-Vise-/273580417080?hash=item3fb2a9e038

[chugbug27 0]

Here's his high end model...

 

https://youtu.be/1S4ulG55xUI

[petelangevin 0]

I like the jaw set up.  Its like the 3000 series renzetti.   I believe Byron did not like the vise because of its size,  said it was scaled down to around 3/4 of a standard vise.  Which is ok unless you have oven mitts for hands like i do.    Would have liked to see it in person though.   Jan tvrdek makes some unusual vises in croatia.