Rift or Gayle Bradley for Navy friend?

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Hello guys,

I am thinking about giving my friend that is coming back from Navy basic training a knife, thing is he's a lefty I dunno how easy it is to use the liner lock on the GB with your left hand.

I am thinking about the Benchmade Rift or Spyderco Gayle Bradley?

What do you think guys?

I'm open to other suggestions as well!
 
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I'd be happy with either, but given the fact he's a lefty, the Rift and its axis lock are going to be your best choice I think.

The gb uses better steel, but it can rust, so depending on how knife savvy your buddy is that may be a problem.
 
If he is going to be out at sea a Salt knife would be nice as well. You would probably want to gift him a round sharpener as well if you get him a serrated edge for the same price. I think accidentally losing a GB over board would really suck. But if salt water is no problem then a GB would be my choice. They are sweet!
 
I LOVE my Gayle Bradley BUT since your friend is navy, I would reccomend something with H1 steel. The Gayle Bradley is not even stainless and will patina under normal usage. Under salt water conditions, I don't think the Gayle Bradley would fare too well. Even normal stainless takes a beating under salt water conditions. Might I suggest this one: http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=170 or this one: http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=128
Or: http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=406 I have the last one and have really come to love H1 steel.
 
Stay away from the Gayle..since the whole navy thing (rust). I took my gayle to a farm to cut some eggplants , wiped it down but missed a few spots. Within an hour it had a patina.
 
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