It’s the GB1 for me and nothing else is close. It has proven to be a tank of a knife.
After I saw the Gayle Bradley's video explaining his design choices for the original GB folder, I simply had to start looking for one. It took me a good bit of time, but I have one coming in the mail that's in really good condition with the box and I can't wait. I feel the same way about some of the Ed Schempp designs as well, so much thought goes into what these makers do.
I couldn’t agree with you more about the brilliance of Mr. Schempp. After I made my post I couldn’t believe that I didn’t include a blanket statement for his designs. I have no idea whose idea it was to start the Ethnic Series but Ed is the master of them.
I hope that you get great use out of your GB. It’s going to serve you well for years to come.
Do right always. It will give you satisfaction in life.
--Wovoka
First to mind... Hollow ground M4, great balance, perfect size for my tastes, carries much better than the GB1, classy AF.
You know I love some others, but right now I can't think of a better EDC user than the retired Hall of Famer GB2.
Well said
Put my money where my mouth is and just ordered another before they are gone. Far from the $112 I paid brand new when they dropped, but there are a few sites with them on sale now that they are disco'd.
How many GB2's do you have? I got a backup for my GB2 last year. It's the only knife I have ever bought a backup for.
This will be the third that I currently have lol. It will quite possibly be gifted to someone.
Astute: a really excellent small folder with a long blade. Honestly if I had only 2 knives I’d be fine with this and something serrated. It’s really a great EDC design.
Positron: this knife didn’t get great reviews. For the most part the reviews aren’t wrong. I still like it but it’s an awkward design if I’m honest.
Bow River: no need to say much about this, it’s their cheapest fixed blade and a great small fixie.
