I'd been using the MF3RS for around 2 years of on and off cubing. It was locky and I felt like I should upgrade. After thorough thinking, I purchased the Valk 3 for its supposed stability, excellent corner cutting, crunchy feel, and size (my hands are relatively small.)

The unboxing experience was very pleasant. The black box looks like what my phone came in, and the cube is in plastic wrap to protect from dust. When I opened the wrapping, the cube had a lot of lubricant on the outside, so have a towel with you to clean that up. The factory lubricant makes the puzzle very quick, almost uncontrollable for some. I found the speed out of the box to be quite nice for my gentle turning style.

Corner cutting is great, as expected of any flagship cube. Well over 45 degrees normal without much force, and reverse cuts are around a piece. Even without magnets, this cube is incredibly stable, at least compared to my MF3RS. I experienced minor lockups but that could be due to the fact that my cube is incredibly fast. Wiping down the pieces and lubricating to your liking may fix this. It's only been a couple of days, and the factory lubricant is still in the puzzle, but once it wears out I'll clean the pieces and use speedy.

In conclusion, the Valk 3 provides a stable, fast, and crunchy feeling. The packaging is great and the 55.5 mm size is just right for me. I would definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a good cube.