Gayle Bradley Hard Use

[Gizler00]

And somehow I love the both all the more. Frankly, I'd probably buy an FRN-lightweight GB2 backlock the instant it was available, as long as it was hollow ground.

I agree. I was just sitting here thinking about how cool a g10 hollow ground m4 bladed GB with a compression lock would be just before I saw this thread.

 

[J.Vervoorst]

Found this gem at the bottom of my knife drawer. Gave it another round of vinegar etching, might actually start using it now, it is a very charming model.

 

[Gizler00]

Cardboard king!

Zip tie killer!

Still slices like a laser beam!

I still need to get some hard use with this thing. It still has the chip in the blade, but it’s not hurting the performance at all.

 

[dcycleman]

I still carry my GB1 every day (carpenter). I have tons of knives, but they just got it right with that one. everyone seems so enamored with flat ground blades, but hollow ground with a super steel is the way to go in my opinion. been using that knife the better part of a decade. Have one new in box incase I actually wear it out or lose it.

 

[Gizler00]

Definitely a good idea. I need to find another one to stash away.

I still carry my GB1 every day (carpenter). I have tons of knives, but they just got it right with that one. everyone seems so enamored with flat ground blades, but hollow ground with a super steel is the way to go in my opinion. been using that knife the better part of a decade. Have one new in box incase I actually wear it out or lose it.

 

[Cscotttsss]

I wish I could find another one, this one is a safe queen.

Untitled by Caleb Bender, on Flickr

 

[Gizler00]

Finally getting the chip out!

 

[marthinus]

Bump with some deburring use.

You can see the burr around the hole, pieces of the burr towards the tip of the knife in the second picture and the final results.

The knife sat well in the shop apron.

 

[marthinus]

Not a use picture but a video with some thoughts.

 

[jjg6319]

This is a great thread for a hard use knife. I was fortunate to get a couple here off a couple of you guys that decided to sell them early on. They are wonderful knifes.