GSO 4.7 vs 5.1?

[Doctor Jenks]

To start off welcome!

I got my 5.1 and it is typically my go to camping knife. With that said I still bring a smaller blade. I think either would suit your applications as an "all a rounder" check out some of the threads here. Riz! Has a video of him filleting trout with his 5.1, so game processing is feasible if in the right hands.

I love my 5.1 and have never second guessed my purchase. It is a great knife, and in my opinion the weight is not bad at all. (But I lug a tool belt on my hip most days) It is a very versatile blade that I find to be very nibble in hand for a longer blade.

Another question, sorry if I missed it above, what is your steel choice?

That sounds pretty cool, I'll have to check out that video.

I'm interested in the 3V. It seems like the best choice to me, especially considering the recent pictures of corrosion tests of 3V using a low temper.

 

[Silver Needle]

what are the chances of even picking up a 4.7? I have been looking as well, trying to decide between that and the 5.1, but they seem somewhat elusive.

Right now there are 5.1's being sold on Mondays, but the 4.7's haven't really even started getting out yet to starter customers. The 4.7 starter and presale customers need to get theirs and then 4.7's will be sold on Mondays as well, I just don't know when that will be. When the 4.7's start getting sold, you have to be fast and lucky!

 

[Psybull]

Not to add any confusion to your knife model choice, but you could always pick up a gso 5.0 on the secondary market. A little longer blade than the 4.7 and a little less handle length, no choil and still my favorite for all round use.

 

[BP_]

awesome, thanks for the update. I knew they were hard to get, but wow! hard to get is an understatement lol