I have the Rinzetti Traveller and like it a lot. The standard jaws do seem to send very small hooks flying and they apparently get eaten by the monster under my tying bench.
You may want to read this article on a Vise Shoot-out http://www.flyfishohio.com/Vise Revi..._Shoot-Out.htm
Uncle Jesse, I didn't realize Apex was made by Vogel (agree with you on their web design). I'll have to take another look at the Apex vise being a Hoosier company and all.