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Definitely post pics if u do that!
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Shameless bump for a great thread. After getting rid of my first GB, I have another one inbound thanks to a very good friend. 
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Honestly, it's just a matter of time for me now. I'll definitely pick up another. Wanna try the Air too.
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Prior to the one I have now I had owned the GB twice before---wanting to like it in a bad way---on paper everything was in it's favor for a hard working knife, hell just look at what Andrew put it through.
The major hang up for me was the liner lock access or for me "Lack there of". I work outside all year long and if I have to take my gloves off to close a knife that was a deal breaker for me.
I did the lock modification a few weeks back and it changed everything:thumbup: I have to be able to dis-assemble and clean my tools and the GB is a breeze in regards to maintenance. This knife out performs so many other knives (for me) in so many ways that I was determined to have it as my "go to" work knife and now it is.
GREAT construction, EXCELLENT blade steel and EASE of maintenance---this one will be with me from here on out!!!
Mod for easy access to liner lock...
Ease of use with HEAVY work gloves on:thumbup:
Paul
The major hang up for me was the liner lock access or for me "Lack there of". I work outside all year long and if I have to take my gloves off to close a knife that was a deal breaker for me.
I did the lock modification a few weeks back and it changed everything:thumbup: I have to be able to dis-assemble and clean my tools and the GB is a breeze in regards to maintenance. This knife out performs so many other knives (for me) in so many ways that I was determined to have it as my "go to" work knife and now it is.
GREAT construction, EXCELLENT blade steel and EASE of maintenance---this one will be with me from here on out!!!
Mod for easy access to liner lock...
Ease of use with HEAVY work gloves on:thumbup:
Paul
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Posted on other thread, I guess it's useful as reference here:
IMO, GB has enough choil to prevent hand slipping onto blade. I just realized how to check: compare it with other knives that people don't complain about worrying hand slipping onto blade: Endura.
As seen here, aligning the choil and hump ('neck) area, first look at the choil - the depth & curve is similar:
In normal saber grip, the hump above the hole works as the counterforce:
Overall, the GB actually has same 'neck' width with the Endura:
As seen, both width and curve at the 'neck' between handle to blade right where choil+hump forming stopping force are of same width, with slight curvature different on the hump. When stacking them, Endura is put on top because actually GB is slightly wider and will totally cover the Endura when photo taken if I put GB on top.
It may feel dangerous to some, so this is not meant to change those feeling that way, but only to share what it really is in term of the size/dimension. IIRC someone posted that he has used it for years and even when wet it still feel secure. Perhaps he always pinch at the 'neck'.
Edit to add: perhaps the feeling is contributed (at least that's how I perceive it) by handle heavy nature of the knife. It feels as if it keeps wanting to slide back if not gripped tightly. Maybe this is the main reason?
IMO, GB has enough choil to prevent hand slipping onto blade. I just realized how to check: compare it with other knives that people don't complain about worrying hand slipping onto blade: Endura.
As seen here, aligning the choil and hump ('neck) area, first look at the choil - the depth & curve is similar:
In normal saber grip, the hump above the hole works as the counterforce:
Overall, the GB actually has same 'neck' width with the Endura:
As seen, both width and curve at the 'neck' between handle to blade right where choil+hump forming stopping force are of same width, with slight curvature different on the hump. When stacking them, Endura is put on top because actually GB is slightly wider and will totally cover the Endura when photo taken if I put GB on top.
It may feel dangerous to some, so this is not meant to change those feeling that way, but only to share what it really is in term of the size/dimension. IIRC someone posted that he has used it for years and even when wet it still feel secure. Perhaps he always pinch at the 'neck'.
Edit to add: perhaps the feeling is contributed (at least that's how I perceive it) by handle heavy nature of the knife. It feels as if it keeps wanting to slide back if not gripped tightly. Maybe this is the main reason?
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Some people just need that mental safety of a big guard. IMO handle contouring to your hand is a very good safety measure, and obviously something spyderco is very good at.
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I think the reason people don't like the way it looks, is the perception is that they can slip forward is more about the implications of slipping forward looking much worse on the GB vs. the Endura. If you slip forward on the Endura, the edge is not right there in terms of distance and in terms of height. The way the GB's edge starts immediately and is at the same level looks like it would do more damage. I have zero complaints with the GB besides the clip which I always change on Spyderco's. I rarely use gloves when working with my knives though. I suppose if I was, I might grab the Military instead anyway.
I like that, I might have to do the same thing. Did you use a dremel?Prior to the one I have now I had owend the GB twice before---wanting to like it in a bad way---on paper everything was in it's favor for a hard working knife, hell just look at what Andrew put it through.
The major hang up for me was the liner lock access or for me "Lack there of". I work outside all year long and if I have to take my gloves off to close a knife that was a deal breaker for me.
I did the lock modification a few weeks back and it changed everything:thumbup: I have to be able to dis-assemble and clean my tools and the GB is a breeze in regards to maintenance. This knife out performs so many other knives (for me) in so many ways that I was determined to have it as my "go to" work knife and now it is.
GREAT construction, EXCELLENT blade steel and EASE of maintenance---this one will be with me from here on out!!!
Mod for easy access to liner lock...
Ease of use with HEAVY work gloves on:thumbup:
Paul
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Sodak, I'm sure you could. I actually used a sharpie to mark the amount to remove then on my benchgrinder I removed the bulk of the material then used my Worksharp with 80 grit belt to refine it then progressed to my 150 grit belt then finished off with the fine polishing belt:thumbup:
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I too have increased the cut out to access the liner lock and I have also replaced the clips for Casey's deep carry Ti versions...
...please note the plurals - The GB is one of the few knives which I have an exact duplicate of. Sure I have a couple of Caly 3.5's but they have different scales and steels. The GB is one heck of a knife and represents incredible value IMHO.
I love it (them).
Ben
...please note the plurals - The GB is one of the few knives which I have an exact duplicate of. Sure I have a couple of Caly 3.5's but they have different scales and steels. The GB is one heck of a knife and represents incredible value IMHO.
I love it (them).
Ben
Thanks for the info, you did a great job. If I didn't know what the knife was supposed to look like, I would never have guessed that it didn't come from the factory like that.
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Nice job, Paul. Not being a manly man like you, I had to pay someone to do the same mod on my GB. Rock on.
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