Spyderco's Gayle Bradley with comparison pics

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I receive the Gayle Bradley today. I am extremely impressed. It exudes quality and I do not know if any other high end folder I have ever had surpasses it. I have had several Chris Reeves, Striders and so on and it hangs tough.
i would say the Gayle Bradley's closely compares to the XM-18 and PXL. Size wise I think it is closest to the Manix2
Knives listed are:
Rick Hinderer XM-18
Gayle Bradley
Manix2
Paramilitary
Fallkniven PXL

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Nice pics! It looks like the tip on the Bradley is a bit thicker than the FFG Manix. Is it?

That Bradley really looks like the old Bob T Starmate from some angles.
 
Wow, fantastic photos there. You really captured some good comparisons.

For some reason I thought it would look much larger than the Para than it does.

Thanks
 
Biginboca said:
Nice pics! It looks like the tip on the Bradley is a bit thicker than the FFG Manix. Is it?

That Bradley really looks like the old Bob T Starmate from some angles.
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The tips looks to be close. I don't think there is any difference.
 
Good job on the comparison - No doubt the Bradley is one hell of a knife and value if one wants or needs a high quality hard use folder. Very usesful pictures.

P.S. I assume you added the screw to the back of the Manix 2 yourself . . .
 
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The fit and finish of the Bradley is top notch just like the Sage. I love the carbon fiber on both as well. I'd call it luxurious.
 
Reeek said:
Good job on the comparison - No doubt the Bradley is one hell of a knife and value if one wants or needs a high quality hard use folder. Very usesful pictures.

P.S. I assume you added the screw to the back of the Manix 2 yourself . . .
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It is a real ox and a super value. The screw in the back of the Manix 2 looks to be just a spare clip screw plugging one of the holes.
 
Damn those liners are thick! I remember seeing Gayle Bradley post about them but didn't realize how big they really were. Great pics.
 
DennisStrickland said:
my bradley opens as smooth as my kershaw jyd
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It is one smooth action, that's for sure. I'm amazed at the value of this knife. If one is in need of a hard use folder with great steel and a high RC and isnt concerned about 5-6 ounces, this has to be a top contender if you have a tight budget . . . or not ;)

IMHO it's worth more than it costs . . .

I'm sure these will be around for a while but I'm going to snag a second one just to be safe.
 
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Definitely. I have been saying these were underpriced since I got my first one before Christmas. It is one helluva knife.

Reeek said:
It is one smooth action, that's for sure. I'm amazed at the value of this knife. If one is in need of a hard use folder with great steel and a high RC and isnt concerned about 5-6 ounces, this has to be a top contender if you have a tight budget . . . or not ;)

IMHO it's worth more than it costs . . .

I'm sure these will be around for a while but I'm going to snag a second one just to be safe.
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Y'all pushed me over the edge. I ordered one last night. I know. I'm weak.

I'd been wanting a Stretch, but this model looks enough like a stretch (blade shape) that it overcame that urge. :o

Andy
 
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