More praise for the Gayle Bradley

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More praise for the Gayle Bradley

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I got mine the other day and can't say enough good things about it. The ergonomics, the carbon fiber, the smoothness of opening and closing, the M4 steel. Everything at an amazing price. Very happy with the knife overall. Thanks Sal, Gayle and everyone involved for making an amazing knife.

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A little time with my DMT stones and paste I got that M4 polished and hair whittling sharp.

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You guys have got to stop posting stuff like this...my wallet can't take it!!!
prime77 wrote:I got mine the other day and can't say enough good things about it. The ergonomics, the carbon fiber, the smoothness of opening and closing, the M4 steel. Everything at an amazing price. Very happy with the knife overall. Thanks Sal, Gayle and everyone involved for making an amazing knife.

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A little time with my DMT stones and paste I got that M4 polished and hair whittling sharp.
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Nice photos.

I always get a chuckle out of a positive review on a GB. The web is pretty saturated with high praise for this blade...yet few people can seem to resist remarking about the positive attributes when they get their hands on one. Just the same, thanks for the info.

Looks like you made a great knife even better...nice work!
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Thanks Ken.
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It's one of I think only three Spyderco knives for which I've got an exact duplicate/backup.
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I have one on the way, can't wait!
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I've been thinking of picking one up. The going prices seem quite reasonable.
My only concern is the blade rusting. Any feedback would be appreciated.
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Tsujigiri wrote:I have one on the way, can't wait!
Your going to love it. Here are some shots to hold you over.

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I've been thinking of picking one up. The going prices seem quite reasonable.
My only concern is the blade rusting. Any feedback would be appreciated.
I haven't had mine long enough to find out any info someone else I am sure will chime in.
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Don't have one to speak of, but from what I have read, I think we are dealing more with "patina" than out and out rusting.
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markg wrote:Don't have one to speak of, but from what I have read, I think we are dealing more with "patina" than out and out rusting.
patina is a non issue for me, I guess the only thing holding me back now are the number of new knives for 2011 =)
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I've had mine for just a couple of weeks and I have to echo what everyone else is saying...I love it. The blade design, the M4 steel, the solid lock up, the feel and look. I love it all. I may even end up getting another one just to keep as a back up in case they ever end production on this model.
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The Bradley is the flagship of my folders, even as I am now thinning out what I own. It is a very special and beautiful piece :)
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took mine and ground out the side a bit to make the lock more accessible. really doesnt change the overall look of the knife but the opening and especially closing is easier. its my favorite user.
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kershaw Leek Buck 119 Cold Steel Recon tanto
Cold Steel Ti Lite VI ,
Spyderco: Tenacious ,Persistence, Endura 4 blue Stretch zdp blue, Manix 2 ,Native s30v . Sage2 titanium, Gayle Bradly cpm m4, Muleteam mt 10, woodcraft mule s30v. Orange Delica 4
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have someone possibility to shoot a comparison with Bradley and para or Bradley and Native or all them together? Para and native are right EDC size for me so i want see them compared. Thanks.
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