Gayle Bradley 3 - will there ever be one?

[Matus]

No, I have not heard any rumours. I am straight up speculating whether there will eventually be a Gayle Bradley 3. Yes, the 2 is already a very good knife (and the same goes for the 1 even though they are quite different), but I think some improvements could be made (for example a more flat/straight spine of the handle, micarta scales, etc.). The reason why I bring this up is that the blade shape and design with that rather deep hollow grind and thin cutting edge is one of the best Spyderco makes. And while I have zero problem with the lock bar (that is indeed not super easy to access), I am pretty sure that this knife would gaine a lot more popularity with a different lock as the fidget factor seems to be one of the main buying factors for many.

I could also very well imagine a smaller version of this design.

What do you guys/galls think?

[Sharp Guy]

I would think it would be up to Mr. Bradley to decide whether or not changes are necessary and what those changes should be.

I have the GB1 & GB2. Also the Advocate. Not sure what changes could be made that I would consider improvements but I'd be interested to see what a new version would look like

I met Mr Bradley at a Blade Sports event that was held during a gun show here in Dallas. I was able to handle his prototype of a back lock version of the Advocate. It was really nice (thinner than the production Advocate) and I've often wondered if we'll ever see that or what else he's working on.

[Matus]

Of course, I have ignored the obvious - any new Gayle Bradley models would only be possible if there would be further collaboration of Mr. Bradley and Spyderco.

[jdw]

Sal has mentioned in the past that Mr. Bradley is working on a GB3 but that was pre-covid so there is no telling if that idea has been shelved for a while, but I would be up for one. The GB1 is one of the most solid knives that I have ever owned from Spyderco and I really can't imagine changing a thing about the core elements of the design. I sure wouldn't consider changing it for 'fidget factor'. It's a work knife by design and it excels at being that. There are already plenty of other knives in the Spyderco lineup to 'fidget' with.

[CAD]

I would purchase a Bradley 3 only if it has a different locking system. Had to return a Bradley 2 with horrendous liner lock stick...

[Sumdumguy]

I would rather see a Sprint of the GB1, as a Ti frame lock. That makes me Salivate...

I wouldn't change the M4, though.