Gso-4.7

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chiral.grolim said:
:eek: Not the Izula??

And I thought a major purpose of the Junglas was bashing :D

My 7-yr-old has claimed my green Izula for herself. And i was seriously considering a Junglas when Guy's first GSO-10 pre-order started. Providence smiled on me. Come by my place on a day-off when a fence-line needs clearing or a tree needs processing, you'll definitely hear me bashing my GSO-10 :)
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Hahaha! The Izula is a bit short for me but the Izula 2 is a great knife. The Junglas is the most comfortable and capable in my opinion and they do take a beating.
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That was a pressure treated 4x4 post.
I sold it right after the GSO 10 showed up and out-chopped it and didn't need any sharpening after. I still miss that Junglas though.
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Hale Storm said:
I think you nailed it forte. With the evolution of these super steels (more technology in knife steel metallurgy has been created in the past 10 years than in the previous 50+ years combined), I believe we'll see multiple other advances in steel technology.
I would venture that someone, if not Crucible themselves, is working on the issue of finding the right properties of 3V and adding other components to increase corrosive resistance. Guy has proven that he believes in the right steel for the right knife. If a steel is created that combines the properties of 3V with the corrosion resistance of the stainless super steels, I'd bet that Guy will try it.
Imagine the entire S!K series in a steel that has the toughness and edge holding capability of 3V and the corrosion resistance of 20CV all in one. Wow.

I would be surprised if we don't see it in 2016 or 2017. The steel manufacturers are now right in there with other technology companies. New and improved technology in steel will sell. It's all about sustainability and competition.

Putting it simply, if you and I could create that next level of steel as mentioned above, not a copy like Crucible 20CV is just a U.S. version of Bohler M390, but a brand new formula that kept the toughness properties and added that corrosion resistance, the knife companies would buy it and the other steel companies would mimic it. And there are many other industries that would buy it as well. It's coming.

What a great time to be a knife user and enthusiast.
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That was a very well thought out response. I'm glad someone finally picked up on my comments.

The new heat treat of the 3V is proving to add amazing corrosion resistance from Guy's testing at Survive, as illustrated below.

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This weather testing is proving the new spec 3V with new tempering by Peter's Heat Treat is a game changer. There's no chance my blades will ever go for weeks or months without proper care, but knowing they don't REQUIRE maintenance certainly adds a great deal of peace of mind.
 
Humdeedumdumdum.......... just wondering out loud........ if the last of the 5.1's go out this week, could we see big numbers of 4.7's NEXT week??? I wonder when the fabled SK 4.7's will be going out to be tested???
 
I'm not sure either. I sure am getting anxious though after handling this 5.1. I've got high hopes of the 4.7 being THE knife. Next week sounds good, let's go with that. :)
 
Hard Knocks said:
I'm not sure either. I sure am getting anxious though after handling this 5.1. I've got high hopes of the 4.7 being THE knife. Next week sounds good, let's go with that. :)
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Preach, Preacher! Amen! I am beyond excited about the 4.7. Glad I ordered 2, so I wouldn't have to covet any of yours. ;-)
 
looks like there will be quite a few of us looking for 4.7s on mondays. i thought everyone one would be after 5.1s and wouldn't have much competition, worst of all is i go back to work monday :(
 
Silver Needle said:
Yes! I'm right there with ya, man. That shouldn't be a surprise to anyone who's seen even a fraction of my posts here :D
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You've carried the torch well for the 4.7 :) I haven't been quite as vocal, but have been just as excited for this one. I've handled a bunch of RMDs, modded some more, ordered some from the custom shop.........bought and let go the last model 5.1, decided on the GSO 5, but then passed on it to wait for the 4.7, and now have this new model 5.1. Past experience points to the 4.7 being IT. :)

Hopefully it will be even better than we are dreaming about :) :encouragement:
 
After the talk of it being a do everything knife I'm worried it might be too thick. I hope it isn't.
 
Hard Knocks said:
You've carried the torch well for the 4.7 :) I haven't been quite as vocal, but have been just as excited for this one. I've handled a bunch of RMDs, modded some more, ordered some from the custom shop.........bought and let go the last model 5.1, decided on the GSO 5, but then passed on it to wait for the 4.7, and now have this new model 5.1. Past experience points to the 4.7 being IT. :)

Hopefully it will be even better than we are dreaming about :) :encouragement:
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Wow, you are truly a master of words. That is the nicest way you could have possibly said: Silver, you have an issue and need special help :D

That is a serious quest for your perfect knife! My journey is nowhere near as impressive. I have no doubts the 4.7 will blow away all my expectations :thumbup:
 
Hahaha! I'm more like a master of putting my foot in my mouth :foot: :D

Man I wish I had found S!K sooner. The GSOs are sooo nice, would have saved some searching. I think you're right about the 4.7 and we had better be prepared to be impressed.
 
Tinbanger said:
After the talk of it being a do everything knife I'm worried it might be too thick. I hope it isn't.
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Hard Knocks said:
I like that it's thinner than the 5.1, but you're right, it's plenty stout.
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At almost 3/16, it'll definitely be a stout little bastard. I'm liking the idea of a streamlined GSO 5 with a very ergonomic handle and a slimmer sheath.
Maybe we can get Silver Needle to do a fair comparison between the two. Haha yeah right! He's going to be like a rabid dog when the mailman shows up!
 
Standard78 said:
At almost 3/16, it'll definitely be a stout little bastard. I'm liking the idea of a streamlined GSO 5 with a very ergonomic handle and a slimmer sheath.
Maybe we can get Silver Needle to do a fair comparison between the two. Haha yeah right! He's going to be like a rabid dog when the mailman shows up!
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Hahahaha! You know me! I'm sure I'll calm down after a few months and be able to function enough to take and post some pics ;)
Really though, you're totally right. I plan on comparing the two as best I can.

But man! People have different ideas on thickness. If you go to the Becker or ESEE forums, you'll get booed off stage if you suggest that a 1/4 inch blade is too thick for anything. There are guys who use those thick knives for everything from chopping to food prep to feathersticks.

I don't have as wide of a range of experience as a lot of my fine feathered friends here, but I enjoyed doing everything with my 5 and thought it did a great job at everything involving wood, maybe just not food slicing. Then again, try telling the fish that Riz filleted with his old 5.1 that the blade was too thick ;)
 
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Silver Needle said:
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But man! People have different ideas on thickness. If you go to the Becker or ESEE forums, you'll get booed off stage if you suggest that a 1/4 blade is too thick for anything. There are guys who use those thick knives for everything from chopping to food prep to feathersticks.
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While a thicker/heavier blade allows more momentum for chopping and hitting hard, I think some of that too is that thinner stock in those steels wouldn't be able to handle the impacts and such without chipping or folding - so the thicker stock get promoted and sold. Don't get me wrong, I do really like, own, and have owned some nice thick blades, but they definitely would be harder to pack and carry around. From what I've seen, this 3V is stronger/tougher through and through while also being able to be thinner
 
AmericanAsApple3.14 said:
While a thicker/heavier blade allows more momentum for chopping and hitting hard, I think some of that too is that thinner stock in those steels wouldn't be able to handle the impacts and such without chipping or folding. From what I've seen, this 3V is stronger/tougher through and through while also being able to be thinner
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I totally agree. I wasn't defending the 1/4 inch thick, 5 inch long philosophy, especially because I haven't had much luck with my bk2, I was just making the observation. And you're right about these super steels not needing to be crazy thick to be tough. With all that said, 3/16 had worked well for me so far!
 
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