When I first saw this knife I must say it didn't really leave an impression. But then I kept reading the threads, kept looking, and kept looking more at it and...a finer appreciation started building. Then when a friend bought one I had the chance to feel one out. Much to admire about the details on this one. It had an excellent balance to it as well. I had also originally dismissed it due to the weight, but honestly it didn't seem to be an issue when using for the few days I had it.
It's been on my mind ever since, trumped only for a short time by the red Persian. But now that the Persian is on it's way, GB is back on my mind again. I'm definitely going to snag one when back on the market.
I probably could have posted this as a reply on one of the other threads, but felt this knife deserved another thread.
It's next on my list, unless someone can tell me a good reason not to get one.
Thanks.
Lev
Gayle Bradley: creeping beauty
Ain't it beautiful
I don't think any here will say it's a bad value. For me it's one very classy, very useful knife. I consider it to be one of the finest folders I own. Just get it and use it. I'm sure it will last you a long time :D
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FarmerSteve
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Nice pic, dbcad.
I, too, am considering pulling the trigger on a GB. It looks like an excellent working knife. I'm debating what practical advantages it may have over a CE Endura that's now my working folder around the yard, etc.
I, too, am considering pulling the trigger on a GB. It looks like an excellent working knife. I'm debating what practical advantages it may have over a CE Endura that's now my working folder around the yard, etc.
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Fred Sanford
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Dude that knife is a real sleeper. I also didn't like it at first. Now I want one real bad but I want to wait until they have a more rust resistant steel. IF that thing had CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V I'd be all over it. Heck even Carpenter steel would rock. I'd be welcome to a G10 handle to keep the cost down.
"I'm calling YOU ugly, I could push your face in some dough and make gorilla cookies." - Fred Sanford
I had never even thought of the Bradley in XHP, that would make a pretty sweet knife!David Lowry wrote:Dude that knife is a real sleeper. I also didn't like it at first. Now I want one real bad but I want to wait until they have a more rust resistant steel. IF that thing had CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V I'd be all over it. Heck even Carpenter steel would rock. I'd be welcome to a G10 handle to keep the cost down.
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dorfinator
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I believe the whole point of using M4 is that's what Gayle Bradley uses in his knife competition wins.
April 5th, 2008 World Record cutting competition with M4 steel.
April 5th, 2008 World Record cutting competition with M4 steel.
Remember that this was Gayle Bradley's design, and he's a man who knows a thing or two about knivesDavid Lowry wrote:Dude that knife is a real sleeper. I also didn't like it at first. Now I want one real bad but I want to wait until they have a more rust resistant steel. IF that thing had CPM-S30V or CPM-S90V I'd be all over it. Heck even Carpenter steel would rock. I'd be welcome to a G10 handle to keep the cost down.
or at least what he wants in a knife. :D The collaborations don't usually get mixed and matched around in the same way that in-house designs do...and I think I know enough about you to be pretty sure that you aren't going to be neglecting the care of the knife. IN any case, CPM-M4 at 64-65 cuts rings around my M2 CTS-XHP and any S30V blade I've got. Sal says there may be a smaller size coming sometime - I don't think he commented on materials, but Spyderco is a highly customer-focused company, so anything is possible? :)