Survive 3.5 comparison pics

J_mcrane

J_mcrane

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So, I'm. Looking at the gso 3.5. I own a swamprat rodent solution and I really like it but it's 3/16 thick and just a bit thick for such a short blade. Can anyone show me comparison pics of the gso 3.5 with other popular knives and any commentary would be welcome.

Handle length is important to me, I found the Esee standard handles to short for my preference. So I'm curious to see it in hand as well.

Also thinking of paring with a gso 6.

Thanks


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I don't have any good comparisons for you, but here are 2 pics in my hand. I wear size small Mechanix gloves. Also, any pics available will be old spec models.




 
Hi man. I can help here, probably too much ;) The 3.5 is much thinner than the RS, and definitely cuts much better as-received. I love the 'Solution handles but the 3.5 is very good too. Here's a shot with some larger blades.



New model 5.1, current model gso 10, current model 3.5



With a CPK field knife



With a Ratweiler CG



Not a close up, but a lot of steel to compare to. Note: Those are not Rodent Solutions, they are Custom shop or HK-hacked Rodent Trails, so slightly longer than the RS.

 
I just so happened to take a pic the other day with an RS and 3.5. Hope it helps you out.

 
J_mcrane said:
Can you give any feedback comparing ergonomics of both knives? Is the gso as comfortable?


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Hey, J, sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, I posted yesterday during a lull at work. As far as ergonomics go, there are features I like with each.

While I prefer a bit of a palm swell like the 3.5 has, I find the narrower portions a bit too narrow. I also prefer the handle thickness of the RS plus that it widens as it gets closer to the butt. But, the 3.5 is significantly thinner behind the edge, so I tend to go to it more often over the RS.

I guess it boils down to I like them both. :D

Here's a couple more pics.



 
Hard Knocks said:
Hi man. I can help here, probably too much ;) The 3.5 is much thinner than the RS, and definitely cuts much better as-received. I love the 'Solution handles but the 3.5 is very good too. Here's a shot with some larger blades.

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What is that last knife in the picture called?
 
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