GSO 20 request thread

Very nice looking design redwood22! I keep checking this thread every day in hopes to read about the GSO-20 getting some traction.
 
graytshirt said:
Very nice looking design redwood22! I keep checking this thread every day in hopes to read about the GSO-20 getting some traction.
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Thanks Gray! I think they might be purposefully keeping this thread in a blindspot. I am sure adding a 20" chopper/sword would be a ton of hassle in the midst of the starters, but I am happy to help keep the dream alive!
 
SURVIVE! Ellie said:
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Ooooooh!

Super excited to see you post in here. :)

I think we're all on the same page and don't expect any official response soon.

But.... when the time comes, there will be a lot of excited people. And we will be ready.
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xxwarderxx said:
Ooooooh!

Super excited to see you post in here. :)

I think we're all on the same page and don't expect any official response soon.

But.... when the time comes, there will be a lot of excited people. And we will be ready.
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ni1s said:
A bit OT, but anyway. :) Would you trust this guy to give you a haircut? Maybe that's how Guy trims his beard btw? ;)

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cq7B1MtVVcc
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That was awesome. If Chiral can shave with a GSO I guess hair cutting is the next step!

Texas_toothpick said:
Lmao. No way in hell. But I keep mine to the scalp. I don't trust my wife to cut mine. I do all my own hair cuts with no mirror. (Thinking about it maybe that's what's wrong with me.)
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Nothing wrong with that, I'm my own hair stylist as well :thumbup:
 
Silver Needle said:
That was awesome. If Chiral can shave with a GSO I guess hair cutting is the next step!


Nothing wrong with that, I'm my own hair stylist as well :thumbup:
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This almost calls for a new thread - "Show your S!K haircuts!" I'll let you guys start it this time... ;)
 
Redwood, I can't stop thinking about your design. I was intrigued before, but now I'm seriously excited!
 
Silver Needle said:
Redwood, I can't stop thinking about your design. I was intrigued before, but now I'm seriously excited!
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Thanks Silver! I am half heartedly looking into getting a prototype made somehow, gives me a new appreciation for the value in the survive line...stock cpm 3v is expensive! thats before you even do anything to it...
 
redwood22 said:
Thanks Silver! I am half heartedly looking into getting a prototype made somehow, gives me a new appreciation for the value in the survive line...stock cpm 3v is expensive! thats before you even do anything to it...
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You are ambitious! If it were me I'd start with a wooden cutout or something easily obtainable just to get a feel for the dimensions. But then I don't know the first thing about creating stuff like that.

I can imagine raw pieces of 3v are not cheap, sometimes that makes me concerned about Guy's prices being too low to be sustainable. But again, I know nothing on the matter.
 
Silver Needle said:
You are ambitious! If it were me I'd start with a wooden cutout or something easily obtainable just to get a feel for the dimensions. But then I don't know the first thing about creating stuff like that.

I can imagine raw pieces of 3v are not cheap, sometimes that makes me concerned about Guy's prices being too low to be sustainable. But again, I know nothing on the matter.
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haha, I would definitely make one out of wood or something else first, but wanted to price out an actual model before i went through all the trouble of making anything. We always joke "quality, speed, affordability" ...pick 2. I think he made the right call :P but I am sure it leads to headaches. By collecting a batch of orders they can buy in bulk which helps lower costs. All that said, I still can't list a better value, and they don't unnecessarily ding you the larger the blades get.
 
redwood22 said:
haha, I would definitely make one out of wood or something else first, but wanted to price out an actual model before i went through all the trouble of making anything. We always joke "quality, speed, affordability" ...pick 2. I think he made the right call :P but I am sure it leads to headaches. By collecting a batch of orders they can buy in bulk which helps lower costs. All that said, I still can't list a better value, and they don't unnecessarily ding you the larger the blades get.
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My man, that is the absolute truth!

I love the "pick 2" idea, very true as well. I have to say there was a point in my life when I thought "maybe I'll look for a used SK because $150 seems like a lot for one knife". Over $200 for a GSO seemed crazy to me. But if you look around at similar products, I can't find a single company that can do what Guy does for a similar price. The price is either higher or the knife is not as good (junk sheath, no sheath, cheap handle material or blade material). Clearly I wised up from a few years ago.
 
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Awesome work, redwood22 :thumbup:


Ignorant question:

Why the broom-stick handle? I know that it is traditional for Japanese swords, and that it can be sufficiently comfortable with the proper oval shape, but does it need to be that style? Just curious. I haven't tried any of his knives, but I know that Gavko produces some large blades with a different handle shape, e.g. (picks grabbed from web)

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Guy's GSO-12 handle is presumably just for one-hand, but could it be elongated for a 20? Or maybe something like the Buck Compadre Froe or Hatchet? Just random thoughts to keep the discussion alive.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1317160-Buck-Compadre-Chopping-Froe-108
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