Gayle Bradley Hard Use

Got my GB2 a couple days back. Really like it as a hard use knife.
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Are there any dealers that have these available sub 150? I sold mine a while back and regret it.

Maybe someone has a used one for an even better price.
 
texmex03 said:
Are there any dealers that have these available sub 150? I sold mine a while back and regret it.

Maybe someone has a used one for an even better price.
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best thing to do is watch the exchange, maybe put out a WTB, that's how I found mine. Actually, it found me:D.
 
I used it so hard that I broke the detent and sent it in for warranty.
Now I have a new one to work hard at getting patina again.


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Sorry to revive this thread (well not really, cause it is awesome) but today another GB1 arrived... because in a move of ultimate stupidity I sold mine.

So after some time and an intermezzo with an advocate (which is a great knife, but different) I finally managed to grab another GB1 cause I just couldn't do without one.

Just curious, can you guys shake open the blade? Takes quite some force and doesn't open all the way, but the blade does come out... never tried this with the first one... just something I was wondering about when I admired how absolutely smoothly the blade deploys.
 
vilePossum said:
Sorry to revive this thread (well not really, cause it is awesome) but today another GB1 arrived... because in a move of ultimate stupidity I sold mine.

So after some time and an intermezzo with an advocate (which is a great knife, but different) I finally managed to grab another GB1 cause I just couldn't do without one.

Just curious, can you guys shake open the blade? Takes quite some force and doesn't open all the way, but the blade does come out... never tried this with the first one... just something I was wondering about when I admired how absolutely smoothly the blade deploys.
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I checked my GB1 and yes I can shake it open.
So I checked all ten of my rotation and I can shake all of them open. :eek:
I never new that.
Guess it's not that big of a deal for me.
 
dsmegst said:
Wow, that good? I've been on the fence about this one, mainly due to the weight. And the Sage 1 is my favorite EDC right now. I can't imagine a knife that could trump the Sage 1 that easily.
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GB 1 or 2 and the Domino. When I got my Domino I sold all three of my Sages. I carry the Domino as a daily and the GB2 if I need a harder use knife. Both are great knives.
 
New to me GB1 this past weekend in the woods:

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Handled every task I threw it's way while camping- food prep to wood work and still came home shaving sharp.
 
DeadboxHero said:
What's the verdict boys? Gb1 or GB2?
I've only ever tried the GB1
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The GB1 is a workhorse & has a pretty dedicated following but the GB2 is a blade with broader appeal that is a pleasure to EDC.

It’s bigger, the action is OUTSTANDING and I love the hollow grind, swedge, and gentle recurve of the blade. It’s size and geometry makes it a budget friendly alternative to the CRK Umnumzaan. It’s a better EDC than the CRK IMO. It beautiful, well made EDC with two slabs of carbon fiber and proud liners

I think it’s the best value in Spyderco’s lineup, I would recommend you pick one up and break it in to find out for yourself :thumbsup:
 
DeadboxHero said:
What's the verdict boys? Gb1 or GB2?
I've only ever tried the GB1
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GB1 is more robust. Unfortunately because of that, anyone having compared both will feel the GB2 flimsy (because of the comparison). Same smoothness but lighter and doesn’t feel like a workhorse as a result. If on it’s own, GB2 is not lesser than any liner lock at it’s price range, IMO.

I have GB1, solid liner, so I am biased:D.
 
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