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So I'm looking at the super leaf or gayle Bradley. Super leaf because it's very similar to the para 2 but I actually found one for sale new from a dealer lol and gayle Bradley just because I like it. I have concerns about each though. On the super leaf I have had the wire clip get bent all to hell getting snagged on stuff before and it very easy for it to get miss sharpen. And the gayle Bradley I hear it doesn't have a cutout for the liner and the last knife I had like that way the blackhawk crucible 2 and it made my thumb raw because of how many opening and closings my knife gets daily.


Anyone have any advice or experience with these knives? Can post pictures comparing them or showing me the gayle Bradley with its lockup and space for unlocking?
 
This exact question was raised a few months ago and I'll give the same answer.
Go with the Superleaf if you can't swing buying them both. The Superleaf is discontinued and will get harder to find and cost more in the near future. It's a great knife as well. For toughness I'd put it up against the Bradley and the Bradley is no slouch. One of the toughest folders out there.
The problem with the Bradley lock is a combination of no cutout and the incredible stiffness of the liner. Really good for strength, not so good for unlocking.
And don't worry about the wire clip on the Superleaf, they're readily available from Spyderco if it gets mangled.
 
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Motivated said:
That superleaf has got a thick blade stock. I tend to open and close my knives dozens of times a day so I'm looking for something that will be easy on the fingers
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They're both easy to open. Superleaf Spyder-hole is positioned a bit higher which makes it a bit simpler to find with a thumbnail for flicking open. A portion of the Bradley hole is concealed by the handle so depending on the size of your thumb could be more difficult. They both flick open, or open whichever way you prefer, about the same though.
If you're opening and closing a lot I would definitely recommend the Superleaf. It's about 100 times (exaggeration for effect ;) ) easier to operate the lock bar.
 
I had the same dilemma, and went with the superleaf. Been carrying it every day for the last two months and love it. It's very comfortable and I love the choil. Haven't had any issues with the clip catching on anything.
 
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