If Spyderco brought back the GB1 as a sprint, would you buy one?

Would you purchase a Gayle Bradley (GB1) Sprint Run

  • Yes I would buy a GB1 sprint run

    Votes: 2 100.0%

  • No, I would not be interested

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Total voters
    2
Not interested in a sprint and they went out of production so leave em that way..keeps the ones out there kinda cool and special.

They made a lot of the GB's over their 5 or 6 year lifespan so they are relatively easy to find if you really want one.

The GB2 is also a good knife but IMO very different than the GB...
 
Sign me up for a GB made in Colorado. I'd be all over that one. With some Blue micarta handles. M4 of coarse.

I can dream, can't I?
 
AwayFromMySpydieHole said:
Interesting. I have a circa 2008 GB1 that I feel like doesn't hold an edge as well as the one I got in 2011, or the GB2 I got recently.

I'm always game for a harder blade though. I much prefer edge retention over toughness.
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Microchipping maybe? I don't know. I have two of full liners version, one active duty, the other isn't yet used or anything.

Cody (OP),

Perhaps we will see the rare sprint run: exactly same as old production (because there's no improvement needed) ;)
About your poll, probably those who love GB1 likely have had backups so not needing another runs.
 
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I still edc mine too, but would love another. The only thing that could change is the color. Other then that it's such a perfect knife.

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It's actually one of the only knives I have a NIB back up of because I love the GB1. It's one of the best project/weekend warrior knives I've ever had.

I guess I'd be more interested in a GB3... bring back the choil!

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Early solid liners where supposedly 64 RC. GB1 is unique & should be in the line up, maybe sales were dropping & the market was saturated w/GB1's.

kidcongo said:
a black DLC Bradley in CPM M4, with dark grey G10 scales would work for me.
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I would buy one!
 
I just ordered one from knifeworks. After all the good things I've heard about the GB1 in this forum, I can't wait to put this knife to work and see what it can do.


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GB1 is one of my all time favorite EDCs. The GB2, while a nice knife, is not in the same league. I had a 2 and sold it. I carry a 1 and bought a spare. If they do a sprint run, I will buy one.
 
"The only knife I ever designed from
A purely utilitarian viewpoint". Gayle Bradley

Nice to see the "yes" votes are gaining a little ground on the "no" votes. The GB1 is not a knife that sells itself in pictures. Frankly, if I didn't love it, I'd call it butt-ugly. Why do I love it? Because I use it......and as they say, "to know her is to love her".

These videos have been shared before, but always worth another glance:

Bradley on the Bradley:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Qk0IxU-fuW4

"When you cut with it....that's when this knife is coming out to play...that is the glory of this knife": X4CTO:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_lL_B3t6jNI
 
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Gb1 rules. It is just perfect the way it is. I like the thick liner lock alot. I have his Spyderco Air which is another neat little knife and is like the Gayle Bradley version of the Kiwi. I always liked the knife, never thought it was ugly.
 
Bigfitz said:
I just ordered one from knifeworks. After all the good things I've heard about the GB1 in this forum, I can't wait to put this knife to work and see what it can do.


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That's awesome. I'm sure your only negative thought will be "why didn't I do this years ago?"
 
kidcongo said:
So far, I am surprised there is not as much love for the GB1 as I thought there was. Interesting. Maybe it's only legendary in my mind, and those other 5 pollsters who know where it's at :thumbup: :)
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Although the original Gayle Bradley was a nice knife, I didn't like it because it was too thick and heavy. I sold it. I now own the Gayle Bradley 2 and like it much better.
 
I have both. To me, the GB2 is a dress version of the GB1. Lighter, thinner, a little more delicate, but still a user.

Hard to improve on the GB1 for an all around tough work knife. Not sure it needs a sprint. Better idea is a GB3 of some sort.
 
Nothing wrong with my GB1. I have a NIB non-skeletonized one. I've used the skeletonized one extensively and it's been great. Holds a sharp edge for a long time. Isn't terrible to sharpen after an initial reprofile. Still waiting to get a GB2.
 
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