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Price is$300$250 ea (shipped within CONUS). If you live outside the US, I will contact you after your order for extra shipping charges.
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I bought a GB a couple of weeks ago and I'm very impressed with it, very solid knife. In the next 12 months or so there will be a GB 2 coming out that is supposed to be more refined so you might want to wait for that. If I were you and $ is no object then go for the Rubicon, from what I have read it's a pretty special knife and the people that have bought them love them.
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I own the Rubicon and the GB. Opinions....
I've already fallen in love with the GB. A great knife in every way, without the ability to tell you what I think over time since I just got it. But it feels good in hand, albeit a tad heavy as it is intentional designed as a work knife to stand up under hard use. My only real complaint is that I like to have some sort of finger stop to keep your fingers from sliding onto the blade. This one is minimal at best. Love the blade shape and M4 is one of my favorite blade steels. This knife is a looker, well built and will certainly do the job. Of course, M4 is a little corrosive and will require a little upkeep from that perspective. Not a big deal if you live in a dry climate and keep the knife protected. I use Tuf-Glide on all my knives in M4 (or other corrosive steels). Seems to work well.
The Rubicon is a special knife indeed. A bit costly, but I have more expensive knives that are not its equal in terms of F&F. Wonderful flipper. Smooth as silk. The knife is gorgeous. Pics just don't seem to do it justice. A bit "chubbier" than I'm used to, but that works with this knife. The roundness helps fill the hand and it is comfortable and light. Some people have complained about the steel choice (S30V), but that is one of my favorite steels as it gives a great compromise between edge retention and ability to sharpen as needed. I absolutely love everything about this knife.
If you have any questions about the two I own, I'll check back in a few times tomorrow and try to answer them for you.
I'm not likely to buy the Tatanka as it seems just too big for my taste, so I have no practical opinion about it.
My choice? If you don't mind the cost - buy the Rubicon. It is truly a "custom" knife at production prices.
Best of luck on your decision.
I've already fallen in love with the GB. A great knife in every way, without the ability to tell you what I think over time since I just got it. But it feels good in hand, albeit a tad heavy as it is intentional designed as a work knife to stand up under hard use. My only real complaint is that I like to have some sort of finger stop to keep your fingers from sliding onto the blade. This one is minimal at best. Love the blade shape and M4 is one of my favorite blade steels. This knife is a looker, well built and will certainly do the job. Of course, M4 is a little corrosive and will require a little upkeep from that perspective. Not a big deal if you live in a dry climate and keep the knife protected. I use Tuf-Glide on all my knives in M4 (or other corrosive steels). Seems to work well.
The Rubicon is a special knife indeed. A bit costly, but I have more expensive knives that are not its equal in terms of F&F. Wonderful flipper. Smooth as silk. The knife is gorgeous. Pics just don't seem to do it justice. A bit "chubbier" than I'm used to, but that works with this knife. The roundness helps fill the hand and it is comfortable and light. Some people have complained about the steel choice (S30V), but that is one of my favorite steels as it gives a great compromise between edge retention and ability to sharpen as needed. I absolutely love everything about this knife.
If you have any questions about the two I own, I'll check back in a few times tomorrow and try to answer them for you.
I'm not likely to buy the Tatanka as it seems just too big for my taste, so I have no practical opinion about it.
My choice? If you don't mind the cost - buy the Rubicon. It is truly a "custom" knife at production prices.
Best of luck on your decision.
I've been backing away from the Rubicon based on cost and the fact that I'm looking to buy something less fancy this time around. My last handful of folders have been in the $700-1500 range and I want to dial it back a bit for a while.
The Tatanka and Gayle Bradley will be the 2 I choose from (unless I cave).
The Tatanka and Gayle Bradley will be the 2 I choose from (unless I cave).
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I have a Gayle Bradley that I like very much. BUT....I got a Rubicon yesterday at Recon 1 and I LOVE IT! This is definitely the best Spyderco knife I've ever handled (and I own 16 Spydercos). This might be better than any of my Benchmades as well (I own even more Benchmades) and it has just kicked my Benchmade 761 out of my pocket. If you have store near you that has a Rubicon in stock you should go see it, touch it, flip it open. The action is the smoothest production flipper I've tried. No spring assist needed here. Every detail is done exceptionally well. My only complaint is that once again the Taiwan plant has outdone the American factory.
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