I have the Griffin Montana Mongoose. It is my second Griffin vise, the first is an Odyssey that is still in perfect condition after some eight seasons, or so. I haven't seen a vise better than the Mongoose for anywhere near the money. It locks up hooks from size 20 to 5/0 without a whimper. The Mongoose is not only functional and handy with the lever lockup but is a handsome tool worthy of a place on any fly-tying table. US made, great service and the high integrity of the the designer makes it a best buy in my book.
Good Tying,
Les Johnson