My 3.5 arrived!

Silver Needle said:
Here comes my longest multi quote ever. Going for a personal best. Anyways, thanks! This cutie is an amalgamation of what wasn't sold out yet at the end of the run. Really, I was all set to get a 4.1, but in the time it took me to eat breakfast the 4.1 sold out and I impulsively hit buy on the 3.5. Previously I had no interest in this model and had a little regret and was super pissed I missed a 4.1. Then I read how everyone loves theirs and now I get it =)


Standard strikes again with a useful graphic! Thanks man, great reference. Despite the indisputable facts, I just think a saber grind is the sexiest thing around.


There was a time in my life when I thought the ESEE 6 would be the last knife I'd ever need. I read a bunch about the different grip options and overall versatility, but once I used it awhile I realized I just didn't like having a choil. Once I saw the GSO 5 I knew my life would never be the same.


Ha! Keeping her fed, I like it. Yeah, mine is 3v. In this size I would have prefered 20cv, but I waited too long like a chump. The good thing is because it is a factory second, I won't feel bad about pushing it as far as I can and really laying the smack down on this blade.


I had the same thought about wrapping the blade, but then what about sheathing it? I'd be interested to see what you come up with!

VanDammet, welcome! You have some great posts so far. Stick around! Oh, and also post some pics!
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You're welcome and I have to agree that the saber grind is awesome! It took a little getting used to because I grew up using scandi's on nearly everything. Damn Swedish roots! Nothing but Volvos and Mora's at my Grandpas house!
I agree with you on the Esee 6. It's highly versatile in every way but the choil gets on my nerves sometimes. The Esee 3 is the same way but I doubt I'll ever sell it.
 
VanDammet said:
Alright, "HK" it is, but I don't deserve to be cursed at just because I lack your abbreviating prowess. I'm so stupid, but back to the knives, I've got another factory 2nd coming, this one's a 5.0, along with a next gen 4.1 (with flashy red linen scales) and 5.1, both in 20CV - so excited!
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Lol. I'm glad to see you get it, bud :thumbup: You'll soon learn that my abbreviating prowess and overall relationship with technology is not that impressive, ha! That is a nice group of blades you've got coming, glad to see you jumped in with both feet. And you can call me what you like man, I just saw the opportunity for a jab, ha. :)
 
Silver, I'd have a bender do a neck sheath, and then if I really like the feel of the 3.5 either bare or cord-wrapped, I might build another piggyback pouch sheath for it. Say paired with a 5.1.

You ever pull the scales on any?
 
A new sheath makes sense. Piggy back sounds awesome.

I haven't felt the overwhelming urge to try a cord wrap myself or remove scales for any other reason. I'd hate to mess up Guy's screw alignment :p
 
Standard78 said:
You're welcome and I have to agree that the saber grind is awesome! It took a little getting used to because I grew up using scandi's on nearly everything. Damn Swedish roots! Nothing but Volvos and Mora's at my Grandpas house!
I agree with you on the Esee 6. It's highly versatile in every way but the choil gets on my nerves sometimes. The Esee 3 is the same way but I doubt I'll ever sell it.
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There is a learning curve switching from scandi to flat that's for sure. Even with different flat knives there can be a big difference in how they fuzzy. For me there's a happy medium between too thin an edge and too thick for good fuzzies. My Scrapyard 711 even with a thinned down edge is so-so. My opinel I can't make fuzzies with because it just slices the wood right off.:eek: The 3.5 is just about right. Could be thinner but I'm just nitpicking.

Glad you guys like your knives. I also have a 3.5 in 3v. I like how 3v sharpens up and I'm pleased with it even in this small of a blade. It's a little work horse that's for sure.
 
Shotgun said:
There is a learning curve switching from scandi to flat that's for sure. Even with different flat knives there can be a big difference in how they fuzzy. For me there's a happy medium between too thin an edge and too thick for good fuzzies. My Scrapyard 711 even with a thinned down edge is so-so. My opinel I can't make fuzzies with because it just slices the wood right off.:eek: The 3.5 is just about right. Could be thinner but I'm just nitpicking.

Glad you guys like your knives. I also have a 3.5 in 3v. I like how 3v sharpens up and I'm pleased with it even in this small of a blade. It's a little work horse that's for sure.
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Yeah it's tuff finding that sweet spot or happy medium with knives. I'm surprised the 711 is only so-so with that ffg and secondary. That knife reminds me of an Esee 6 on steroids and a better handle!
 
Who cares about the knife...they are available a plenty...it's the sticker that will skyrocket in value being so scarce.
 
I've had my 3.5 in 3v for a few weeks now, and I feel compelled to echo the sentiments of so many SK owners. I'm really surprised by the weight & balance. The 3.5 is feather-light and feels perfect in hand...and the blade seems larger than I was expecting, even though I knew the dimensions, it's just something about Guy's design...he's maximized the performance/reach of the knife and kept it in an EDC package. I just love the thing, it's become my new favorite, and for those of you who do not yet own an SK blade, I can attest that everything you hear about the sharpness is accurate. I own a lot of knives, I'm one of those guys who has literally lost count, and my 3.5 is tied for 1st place in sharpness among my entire collection.

Which knife is it tied with?...I hear you all asking....oddly enough, it's an Italian beast of a knife called the Viper Carnera. It's a great knife in its own right, nearly identical dimensions to the GSO 10, though much more "Italian" looking....I think it's odd only because it's also my largest knife. So Guy, you've got the sharpest knife in the United States, which is all that matters, and Italy's an ally now, so it's cool if they tie you/us. Oh, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that the 3.5 recently sliced right through my Renwax covered rag & into my right index finger (first cut I've had in years!)...but it was an awesome cut, super clean, and the Carnera has yet to make me bleed...therefore, tie goes to the GSO 3.5!
 
bladeflana said:
Who cares about the knife...they are available a plenty...it's the sticker that will skyrocket in value being so scarce.
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Hahaha! I don't know how I missed this comment when it wad posted.

VanDammet, I'm glad to hear about your great experience with your 3.5. I've said before that I only ordered my 3.5 rather impulsively when I missed the 4.1's being in stock. I really felt that the blade was too odd of a size to be useful to me because it wasn't as small as a back up neck knife and it wasn't good enough for me if the blade wasn't a full 4 inches. Wow was I wrong. I've taken some pics of random stuff I've used it for and, like I've heard others say, it really works beyond it's size. The blade is fully capable and the handle is a good size. I have small to medium size hands (I make up for it in other areas) and I can comfortably get a full hand grip in use and even get my hand out of the way enough to use the pommel to, you know, pommel things. To summarize: I love it.

Most of my heritage is Italian and I had looked into some Lionsteel knives, if only because of my ancestral connection. I never heard of the Viper company, but I really like the look of your carnera and the tank. Thanks for introducing me to a new company!
 
No problem Silver, my pleasure.

And I too have medium-ish sized hands, but as my loving wife can attest, I do not make up for it in other areas.
 
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