Just got my first (live)spyderco.

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donkey153

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It's a gayle bradley with the carbon fiber scales and am pretty impressed with the overall quality and lockup.

I do have one concern for people who have been using this knife for a while:

Has your hand ever slipped up the handle and gotten cut? It doesn't seem like there is much to keep the hand from doing this, except a very small bump between the grip and the extremely sharp blade.

Has anyone here used it in a saltwater environment? I work about 10-20% of the time offshore and was wondering if there were any problems with the cpm m4 beyond a little patina.
 
I've never noticed any slippage of my hand on my GB. The CF that they used on that knife gives pretty good grip.

I'd recommend at least giving it a good rinse after being exposed to salt water. M4 is not exactly stainless. It's better than regular high carbon steel, but don't confuse it with H1.
 
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No issues with my hand slipping onto the blade and I have done cutting where if it was an issue it would have shown. The overall ergos of the knife keep your hand where it should be, so even though it does not have a deep choil like others, it is safe.

As far as offshore work, I would bring something else. EDC is fine, a little maintenance is required, but offshore is pushing this steel imo.
 
I would agree with "NCCOLE" I would maybe recommend something in VG-10 steel. It takes a very sharp edge. Not as sharp as M4. But the corrosion resistance qualities of VG-10 are very good. I believe it's easy to resharpen as well
 
Nice score, the GB is a good one. With regards to the m4 steel and salt water environments, I'd agree with the other posters. If you are EXTREMELY anal about keeping it dry and oiled it might be fine, but m4 is a carbon tool steel and if left out it will rust just being exposed to the air near salt water.
 
You might want to look into the Salt line of Spydies. They are designed specifically for the environment that you work in. H1 steel is unbelievably corrosion resistant.
 
Congrats on a great first Spydie! I agree with what the others have said, I would find something "stainless" like VG-10 or S30V or if you want truly rustproof, H1 for your offshore duties.
 
The Gayle bradley is one of my favorite spydies. I have accidently cut myself by slipping, but it wasn't too bad. A little super glue and it was good. As far as salt water goes, I wouldn't soak it without a proper cleaning soon after. I oil my blade with ballistol and it seems perfect still.
 
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