Silver Needle's GSO 5's

Silver Needle

Silver Needle

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I know I know, we have a pic thread and I already started one specifically about receiving our 5's, but my love for this knife and the bearded mastermind and craftsman behind it compelled me to start it's own thread.

I've said before that I've been anticipating this knife as my grail for quite a long time. If you guessed that all my hopes, dreams and expectations were surpassed, you are indeed correct. This knife has made all my wildest dreams come true. The GSO 5 is my grail knife.

I haven't wanted to fondle anything this bad since I met my wife back in college. The proportions are absolutely perfect almost as good as, well, did I tell you guys about when I met my wife? It feels beefy and strong, but very useable. It exudes a heft of quality, but it is definitely not too heavy, it's just right. The handle contours literally (figuratively) made love to my hand as I held it for the first time.

The blade height and overall length make it feel good for all small work but I could use a back end 3 finger grip for delimbing and light-medium chopping. Seriously for the types of things I do most or really ever do, the size of this knife is perfect. I may completely flip flop like your favorite politician when my starters come in, but until then I can't imagine anything better. All my other knives are super pissed and jealous right now... oh well...

I'll forgo the standard unboxing stuff this time. But let's take a look at the knife. Is that the work of the new engraver? So wait, not only did Guy give me a discount on my starter orders with free upgrades and shipping, he also promised some free goodies to be shipped with the knives AND that money I paid is making it possible for all these knives to have amazingly clear "HD, 1080p, 4k" engraving? Sounds good to me! And yes, I counted all the stars just to be sure.



In all her glory.
 
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Very nice Silver!
Are you gonna attach a leather dangler to the sheath or just clip it to your belt as is?

Can't wait to get my hands on the 4.7 & 6. I wonder which one will become my grail knife...
 
Karoi said:
Very nice Silver!
Are you gonna attach a leather dangler to the sheath or just clip it to your belt as is?

Can't wait to get my hands on the 4.7 & 6. I wonder which one will become my grail knife...
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To be honest, this beauty shall be worshipped and admired in mint condition since she's part of the last run of her kind. When my factory second user arrives I'll try just normal belt carry to see what it's like. Really though for a lot of uses around the yard I'll just put the sheath in a pocket as I go crazy with the knife. Eventually I would like a Kydex and nylon drop attachment from Halestorm, but that won't be for while...... all money has been spent on GSO's :D

And yeah, having now handled the 5 I can't stop thinking how another inch in the blade would make it even better at some jobs. But the 4.7 is Guy's revision of the 5 and could be even more perfect! I seriously need to cool it right now on purchases, but I keep wandering to the S! site to check out the 6 specs. I do have a 4.7 on the way though. Time will tell. I'll be interested to hear what you think when all yours are in!


huntsmuleys said:
Congrats Silver! Excellent choice in colors...
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GSO 5 twins, baby! :D

Riz2530 said:
Awwwwww yeah buddy! You described how I feel about my 5.1!
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You and your choils.... :p

It's a good feeling, isn't it?
 
I'm waiting on mine too, sure I'll get it soon. Even though I already had a 5.1, I picked ordered a 5. The price was a deal for what your getting. 3v and a top notch sheath... No brainier
 
Knowing there's a 4.7 in my future is the ONLY thing that kept me off of the 5's. Congratulations Silver, it looks great bud.
 
Remind me, why (WHY!?!$) didn't I order a 5?

At least I've got the 4.7 coming... But still.

Good looking blade Silver!
 
ni1s said:
Remind me, why (WHY!?!$) didn't I order a 5?

At least I've got the 4.7 coming... But still.

Good looking blade Silver!
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You might have a chance once they send all these out!
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Silver Needle said:
...Eventually I would like a Kydex and nylon drop attachment from Halestorm, but that won't be for while...... all money has been spent on GSO's :D
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If you're interested, I have a new prototype extension (single layer 0.125 black kydex) that needs a guinea pig, just PM your address, no cost to you (you're in WI, it'll be cheap for me to ship). It'll give you drop, dangler, angled, and fit any S!K model.
 
chiral.grolim said:
If you're interested, I have a new prototype extension (single layer 0.125 black kydex) that needs a guinea pig, just PM your address, no cost to you (you're in WI, it'll be cheap for me to ship). It'll give you drop, dangler, angled, and fit any S!K model.
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Wow! What a very generous proposition! My pm has been sent!
 
chiral.grolim said:
If you're interested, I have a new prototype extension (single layer 0.125 black kydex) that needs a guinea pig, just PM your address, no cost to you (you're in WI, it'll be cheap for me to ship). It'll give you drop, dangler, angled, and fit any S!K model.
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Awful nice of you Chiral! Silver Needle is a great candidate to put it through the paces.
 
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