I have an HMH Spartan. I really like that vise. I got the Universal jaw in mine and ties everything from #22 midges to #2 bass flies. I know I could tie larger flies, but I have not found a need yet. There is a #4 Surf Candy on a saltwater hook in the vise right now waiting for me to buy epoxy today. It's a fantastic vise.

I looked at the Std and the Spartan. As mentioned above, the head is a little shorter on the Spartan. The jaws are the same in both vises. Same holding power etc. Save the money and buy the Spartan. You wont be sorry. You can spend the price difference on tying materials or something.

wayne