NORVISE

This vise is different from the rest. It requires the user/owner to re-learn much of what they learned tying flies, but once the skill set is developed it is a model of efficiency. Not only does it tie better and faster than most of what I have used out there but I found it t will quickly become a confidence tool. It allows you to experiment with the knowledge the vise is helping you to lock in the basic steps necessary for a solid tie. You can then concentrate on more creative trying. My criticisms are minor. You can't use it out of the box. You will need to build or acquire separately a board or properly fitting clamps for the vice. In addition, I would give the option to include a purchase package offering a second set of Jaws. While the standard Jaws will tie small flies there are Jaw options that do a better job and would be of Useful for any hook size 18 or below. The vice is built extremely solid.

I did a lot of research and went through a lot of vises, some costing much more then a Norvise. Purchased the Norvise a few years ago from JS along with extra spools and later ordered the midge jaws for it. This vise will spoil you whether you are a commercial tier or a occasional one. There are a lot of other things this vise can do that no other vise that I am aware of in the same price range is capable of like adding dubbing to the thread by spinning the vise. I am 77 and still tying and whip finishing by hand.I have tied a few flies in my lifetime in 35 plus years.Would highly recommend the Norvise and automatic bobbins, have 4 bobbins and about 30 extra spools with thread on them. I use it almost every day.Its fun and not a task to sit down and tie up some flies for myself or teach someone how to do it. Have a great and blessed day to all and if you get the chance go fishing.
Jeff

I bought first Norvise in 1985. The jaws still function perfectly and have not worn out after 30 plus years of tying. I only bought new model last year for the new features; to have large jaws, and the tube fly jaws. Even with large jaws I can tie down to size 26 hooks. No features missing now with the new vise.