I haven't seen much on the Spyderco Gayle Bradley?

How easily does this steel corrode? I am looking at one as an EDC. Its down to the GB and Al Mar S.E.R.E. 2000. If this is an easily corrodingmetal the nod may have to go to the Al Mar.
 
I've heard lots of people talk about M4 and corrosion, but they must live in climates quite a bit wetter than where I live, which is of course possible. I've been carrying and using my GB for months now and have yet to see any real sign of corrosion.

Do a search of the forums under my name. I posted up a thread in the Spyderco forum a while back detailing the kind of work I put my knife through. I am very satisfied with this knife.

Andy
 
Pros -

Great ergos
Exudes quality
Smooth as butta
M4 and CF
Linerlock is top notch


Cons -

Lock can be tricky to disengage
Beauty makes it tough to actually use
Could benefit from a better choil (was leary of my finger slipping forward)
Heavy


Overall....an instant classic.:thumbup:
 
I've shown this a few times before, but I had my GB modded by Tom Krein to give better access to the Spydie hole and liner lock. Tremendous improvement in my opinion, but I have a quirk about not digging obstructed Spydie holes and liner locks. Most folks are just fine with it as is.

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I have so many Spydies - and prefer the thinner knives - that my GB doesn't get much use, but its a great knife esp for those who want more of a hard user than a simply EDC blade.
 
From my experience with the M4 Millie, M4 is clearly not stainless, but a patina keeps it from getting any red rust; I haven't had any red rust, and I've been using mine hard. The blade is all scratched up from doing some last minute (before winter) siding and roofing, and the blade has a strange pattern patina mainly from cutting up food.

Here's what it looked like just before Thanksgiving:
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Here's what it looks like now:
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It seems better than 1095 and SR101 in corrosion resistance in my experience (i.e., no testing done, just from what I've experienced using them day to day).


I definitely plan to pick up a GB...love M4!
 
BostonBull said:
How easily does this steel corrode? I am looking at one as an EDC. Its down to the GB and Al Mar S.E.R.E. 2000. If this is an easily corrodingmetal the nod may have to go to the Al Mar.
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You shouldn't have any issues with M4. Just wipe it down when you're finished using it and touch it up with a Tuf-Cloth. The great thing about M4 is it gets wicked sharp after just a few passes on the stones and it'll retain that edge for a long period of time.

Just take care of it and you shouldn't have an issue.
 
There was a picture posts on another forum about a year ago that showed a horribly corroded M4 Spyderco Mule blade.

It'd been used to dress a deer and put away without a wipedown and left for a week or two with blood on it. :eek: Short of that, with a little care, corrosion should not be an issue.
 
The Spyderco Gayle Bradley is one of those folders that makes you appreciate its awesomeness over the months until you finally kick yourself for not buying one the second they were available (or, if you did buy one right out the gate, kick yourself for not stealing one out of the factory in Taipei). As DennisStrickland mentioned, it's kind of heavy, but it's just such a great folder. The carbon fiber and pocketclip do not conspire to eat pockets (unlike some carbon-fiber, G-10, or FRN and pocketclip combos); the liner lock is secure in twisting cuts; the CPM-M4 steel doesn't require any special abrasives system for resharpening (I usually use a Spyderco Doublestuff pocket sharpening stone); the steel edges on the frame are chamfered and smoothed for a very comfortable grip; the hollow-ground drop point edge (after thinning it from the factory edge) cuts like a dream.

You can find knives with the same steel; you can find knives with linerlocks that inspire just as much or even more security at a similar or lower pricepoint; you can find knives with the same level of refined comfort for hard or extended use; and you can find knives that put everything together with the same high level of performance and matching level of styling. You won't find them all in the same knife.
 
I have little to say about it except: prefer it to any of my other blades for EDC use; and I own a lot of knives. It seems to be ergonomically optimized for a variety of utility tasks and comfortable, stylish, and excessively capable every day carry. The scales feel great in hand, look great, and are not going to tear up your pockets every time you pull it out; and that is good because you will find every excuse possible to take it out and use it.

That said -- even though the lock is robust and the blade is a great cutter -- the handle is not shaped or textured for 'gross motor life or death cutting.' Cutting food, opening boxes, whittling tinder -- I would be hard pressed to think of something I would like more. But, if I had to quickly deploy it to cut a rope on a tossing ship -- or cut a rapist off of my sister -- knives like the Emerson CQC-8 or Spyderco Chinook give a stronger grip because of handle shape and rougher texture on the scales. Just my two cents.
 
let me say first that I have two threads going on seperate forums, this being one of them, looking for thoughts and advice on a new knife to replace my BM 551 Grip.


I am looking at this knife for an EDC/work knife. ive narrowed it down to 3, and only 2 are possible right now financially. first would be the Sebenza, next the S.E.R.E. 2000, and third the GB. I like the thicker blade of the 2000, seems like it would be stronger?

one turnoff is on the other forum, the guys there are telling me this knife will be corroded in short time using it at work and as an EDC. on this forum you have me convinced its nothing to worry about.

i like the GB and would buy it over the 2000 for the simple fact of its ability to retain its edge, but the corrosion is a HUGE concern to me and would keep me from buying it if it corrodes as easily as people are saying.
 
kreole said:
Here's what it looks like now:
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I definitely plan to pick up a GB...love M4!
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Lets all be honest with ourselves.....that is just some tender loving care right there....like a good woman that just becomes more interesting as time goes by....:DGREAT picture! :thumbup:
 
The bolded part below is a serious exaggeration. Do those folks have nothing that is not made of stainless steel??? :confused: M4 will rust, but not if it is given minimal, reasonable care.

BostonBull said:
let me say first that I have two threads going on seperate forums, this being one of them, looking for thoughts and advice on a new knife to replace my BM 551 Grip.


I am looking at this knife for an EDC/work knife. ive narrowed it down to 3, and only 2 are possible right now financially. first would be the Sebenza, next the S.E.R.E. 2000, and third the GB. I like the thicker blade of the 2000, seems like it would be stronger?

one turnoff is on the other forum, the guys there are telling me this knife will be corroded in short time using it at work and as an EDC. on this forum you have me convinced its nothing to worry about.

i like the GB and would buy it over the 2000 for the simple fact of its ability to retain its edge, but the corrosion is a HUGE concern to me and would keep me from buying it if it corrodes as easily as people are saying.
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JNewell said:
The bolded part below is a serious exaggeration. Do those folks have nothing that is not made of stainless steel??? :confused: M4 will rust, but not if it is given minimal, reasonable care.
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+1

Even my high carbon steel knives, which will rust hell of a lot faster than M4, have no problems of instantly 'corroding'. It makes me wonder how people take care of their tools.

As stated previously, just wipe it down and maybe tuf-cloth it and you'll be golden.
 
i have to echo again the glowing reports on this knife, all true. i dont think corrosion is a issue unless you just cant be bothered by wiping off your blades and must leave them covered in corrosive residue from food or whatever. i dont think it needs to be done instantly, i cut up an apple this morning and didnt get around to cleaning it for several hours and its still perfect. this isnt the same as regular carbon steel imo, its a much denser alloy that though isnt stainless it isnt going to rust on you overnite with a minimum of care.

love it, its not the perfect knife. probubly the most perfect knife at $125 which is what i paid for mine shipped. if i lost it its probubly the only one id replace with the same one right away.
 
I'll get to see what all the fuss is about tonight when I get home. Looks like my new Gayle Bradley (with skeletonized liners :)) will be delivered and waiting on me when I get there...:D
 
The GB is easily the best Spyderco I've owned. It exudes quality and strength. Top it off with superior fit and finish and it is a slam dunk for the asking price. Awesome knife.
 
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