Gayle Bradley 2 or PM2 M4?

Which would you buy if you were set on the following two knives.

  • GB 2

    Votes: 3 75.0%

  • PM 2 in M4

    Votes: 1 25.0%
  • Total voters
    4
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I can't decide between the two, the new GB2 or the new PM2 with M4
Some usage that will be encountered is: Warehouse duties (cardboard, strapping, plastics), light camp/yard work (plant matter, plastics, cordage); possibly cleaning the errant fish, if my luck changes...

From what I have read, the new GB2 is going to be a bit slicier, and the PM2 lock should be easier to manipulate with gloves on, but I dont know which is easier to disassemble for cleaning...
 
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Some things to consider:
Neither are out yet.
The GB2 should be out sometime later this year.
The CF M4 PM2 isn't until next year.
The Jade G10 M4 is even further away.

Unless you're really patient I would say get the GB2 when it is released. And then get both of the PM2's when they are released later down the line. If you can only buy one, I'd recommend one of the PM2's.
 
Jade g10 and m4 Does sound intriguing...
 
There is a big difference in the GB and PM2- the PM2 is lighter and easier to operate, the GB is heavier, has a blunter point, and a thicker blade near the tip. The GB is made to be a work knife, the PM2 is best as an EDC knife.
The M4 Para versions are pretty far off. The G10 model may be impossible to obtain, the CF version probably easier because of the high price.
I think another good option is the Manix 2. You can find M4 and Cruwear versions of it and I think they are very good choices as work knives.
 
Save up and get both if you can!
Otherwise I'd recommend going for the Para 2.
The GB2 shouldn't be going anywhere.
 
The para 2 is a great knife fun to flick, and play with and will fulfill most cutting task.

GB is not a flick and play with knife, but excellent steel, knife is designed for the working man.
 
I say PM2. The PM2 will serve you for what you are describing and I find it easier to carry as an EDC than a Gayle Bradly but that's just me. Buy what you truly want i.e. If able to try to handle both before buying.
 
I could not force myself to love the PM2 no matter how much I tried. I just could never warm up to the design. I bought 2 different PM2's at different times and got rid of them sometime down the road. For whatever reason, for my uses/needs, there was always another knife that I liked more.

Now, I said that to say this.....these 2 knives are apples and oranges. I loved my first GB, and the few nit picky things I had against it were addressed in the GB2. So, even before I can hold the knife in person, based on what I have seen and the specs that are out, the GB2 should suit my needs admirably. At least, that's the expectation. The GB, and by association the GB2, is more of a mid-weight hard worker with exceptional F&F and great blade steel. The PM2 on the other hand was more of an oversized lightweight edc knife. It's like a Caly 3.5 with 2x as much handle material and size. It just didn't work for me.
 
My thoughts are this. The Gb2 is a production knife. The Para 2 you are referring to are both sprint run exclusives. If you can only get one. The Jade M4 is my vote. But be ready cause they will go fast
 
Accelerator said:
I could not force myself to love the PM2 no matter how much I tried. I just could never warm up to the design. I bought 2 different PM2's at different times and got rid of them sometime down the road. For whatever reason, for my uses/needs, there was always another knife that I liked more.

Now, I said that to say this.....these 2 knives are apples and oranges. I loved my first GB, and the few nit picky things I had against it were addressed in the GB2. So, even before I can hold the knife in person, based on what I have seen and the specs that are out, the GB2 should suit my needs admirably. At least, that's the expectation. The GB, and by association the GB2, is more of a mid-weight hard worker with exceptional F&F and great blade steel. The PM2 on the other hand was more of an oversized lightweight edc knife. It's like a Caly 3.5 with 2x as much handle material and size. It just didn't work for me.
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Agreed. I wanted more knife for the handle the PM2 asked me to carry.
My Taichung knife feels better in my hand and my use than my forays into Golden and Seki models, primarily because Taichung has the benefit of some of the latest manufacturing technology already.
 
I voted for the PM2 if you can only afford one but I'm personally planning on getting both. The PM2 is my favorite folder, CF my favorite scale material and M4 is M4!
 
i think the para 2/M4 is a more collectable knife!and you wouldn't be sorry in the long run,and its a far better EDC as well.
 
Based on the results of your poll the answer is glaring; get them BOTH!!!!
 
How are we supposed to recommend or suggest a knife that isn't even available yet?


I'd say get the original Gayle Bradley folder before you can't.
 
SpeedHoles said:
How are we supposed to recommend or suggest a knife that isn't even available yet?


I'd say get the original Gayle Bradley folder before you can't.
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Many have handled the GB Much more than I have, and they might have some preferences built up, some of those preferences may look like they would be met by the changes in the GB2.

Also, many people have handled a PM2 more than I, considering I handled one on one occasion and only for 10 mins at that.

People know what M4 is like, so it would essentially come down to, what would the majority of informed people suggest, the perceived feel of the GB2 post change or the standard PM2 with an upgraded steel.
I feel that the question stated is both valid, and a direct comparison regarding what a particular knife is built for. Since I am asking which would suit certain roles better, I feel the question could be answered both succinctly and with a fair amount of insight and honestly, despite not actually handling the particular knives.

So far I have noticed that the:
GB and (likely) GB2 are more work oriented, have a less delicate tip, tend to be less of a slicer unless reground, but have more of a spine for more demanding tasks.

PM2 is more of a slicer, feels more comfortable in pocket and will suit a heavier edc role, but not as easily, feels like it missing blade length for the scales supplied, is more "fun" to play with and sounds like it may have a faster blade deployment.

Edit: How well do they both operate with gloves on, (think leather work gloves) Which would be easier to draw and open while gloved?
 
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