First Impressions of the Spyderco Gayle Bradley

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I have been waiting impatiently by the mail box for this knife to arrive. My mail woman didnt even get a chance to place it in the mail box. Right off the bat the knife is stunning. A little thick but that adds to the secondary appeal of the knife. In the hand this knife screams for things to cut. The blade is sharp, ergos dialed in and open construction lets you knw that this is a serious blade in a nice suit, comparable to a secret service agent. The only thing that didnt please my hand is the whimpy jimping which is very unusual for spyderco. The jimping is still better than benchmades cosmetic just not the fierce jimping that ive come to expect for spyderco. But none the less this knife is sunk firmly in my pocket and i very well doubt that any task will be too much for this beautiful blade. I also feel like the gentrified looks will allow for the sizeable blade to go unnoticed. :cool: Excuse me now i have to go play with my new toy.

And congratulations to Zero Tolerance! My wallet will not shut up about the 0777 and 0560.
 
This a knife I think I will end up acquring. The other 2 Taichung knives I have are perfectly put together, and everything I've read about the GB says the same.
 
I own a GB and was lucky enough to get it on here at BF's. Its a great knife and a fantastic steel. Use in good health.
 
My brother has this knife and my oh my is it ever so gorgeous. Elegant is all respects, it's VERY weighty and tough as nails. Carbon fiber and M4 for a little north of $100? Why yes, that IS amazing.
 
Just picked up an excellent conditioned used one off the forums here and couldn't be more pleased. Was on the fence for some time but grabbed this one when I had the opportunity. Great blade. A little big for EDC, but has its purpose. Classy HD blade.
 
It's one of my favorite knives that have been made by Spyderco in recent years. Possibly my all-time favorite (competing with the Ti Frame Millie, and Carbon Fiber Native).

Another one I just received on a passaround is the Schempp-designed Navaja in Carbon Fiber and S30V. Made in the same factory, it has excellent fit and finish, with amazing attention to detail.
 
cutter17 said:
This a knife I think I will end up acquring. The other 2 Taichung knives I have are perfectly put together, and everything I've read about the GB says the same.
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Is the GB made by the same taichung factory ? Iv yet to see a picture of one that says "Taichung Taiwan"
 
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