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B34NS said:
I feel that 100% of users aren't going to be able to "tell" the difference between S7 and 3V. Buy what you can afford and what works for your situation. I personally like the lateral flex strength characteristics in 3V, yet I'd wanna see them made by makers thinner in general (Unless there are some structural integrity issues at certain tolerances) I'm sure Guy could speak to this.

Also, just curious, why the draw to a scandi on this profile of a blade? Just seems counterintuitive unless you're a collector.

Looking forward to my 3.5 on the way! Keep up the great work Survive! Crew!
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Yeah, frankly, the steel to me with these knives is secondary to the design and other amenities/modifications you can get with them...the steel will hold up well either way you go.
 
bladeflana said:
Yeah, frankly, the steel to me with these knives is secondary to the design and other amenities/modifications you can get with them...the steel will hold up well either way you go.
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Id pick 3v just for the extra corrosion resistance if nothing else
 
Lost Cosmonaut said:
I'm about ready to jump on a 2nds 4.1, what is a good universal sheath that fits the 4.1? Been wanting a GSO 4.1 for awhile now, and the "rough surface" just means I can use it without worrying about the finish ;)
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The GSO-4.1 and SK-4 both fit well in leather sheaths designed for the BRKT Bravo 1 (an inferior knife, imho), you can find those around for various prices. For kydex, you'll need to order from a maker or might as well wait for Kiah (the official S!K sheath-maker) to finish his next batch.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...comparison-to-BRKT-Bravo-1-amp-Swamp-Rat-HRLM

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The mailman came to my house today but I was at work.... Can collect the 3.5 at the Post office Saturday!...
 
bladeflana said:
I talked to Josh at Survive! this morning to get an answer to the "Moving Sale" shipping timing. He stated that either this or next week, but no later than next week. They are very busy and I am sure we are all ready to give them some leeway on shipping timing since they gave us such great deals.
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Thanks Bladeflana for sharing good to hear!
 
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I noticed the GSO-6 isn't mentioned on the website, is the model discontinued or could there be a run after all other models on the site are produced?

Could someone please post a picture of a GSO-6 next to a GSO-5.1 ?
 
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I have a question for anyone that has tried any of the GSO Survive knives with a ferro notch. When compared to O1 or other tool steels how does the 3v compare with the ferro notch in throwing sparks?
I've seen a few videos but it was hard to judge and see. My Blind Horse Bushcrafter effortlessly throws a ton of sparks. Just wondering how the 3V with the notch compares.

I'm anxiously awaiting my 4.1
 
Zymologist said:
I have a question for anyone that has tried any of the GSO Survive knives with a ferro notch. When compared to O1 or other tool steels how does the 3v compare with the ferro notch in throwing sparks?
I've seen a few videos but it was hard to judge and see. My Blind Horse Bushcrafter effortlessly throws a ton of sparks. Just wondering how the 3V with the notch compares.

I'm anxiously awaiting my 4.1
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Any hard, sharp edge throws sparks from a fero rod. Glass will do.
 
Zymologist said:
I have a question for anyone that has tried any of the GSO Survive knives with a ferro notch. When compared to O1 or other tool steels how does the 3v compare with the ferro notch in throwing sparks?
I've seen a few videos but it was hard to judge and see. My Blind Horse Bushcrafter effortlessly throws a ton of sparks. Just wondering how the 3V with the notch compares.
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Thomas Linton said:
Any hard, sharp edge throws sparks from a fero rod. Glass will do.
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To expand on that reply, I bolded key words. The edge must be sharp enough to dig into the ferro-rod, hard enough to not deform significantly during the scrape, and strong enough not to chip away. Since a scrape-cut doesn't require much penetration, the angle of the edge can be quite robust, usually full 90-degrees, which allows the material to increase thickness rapidly to maintain strength against chipping. After that, the scraper just needs to be hard, the harder the better, to resist deformation after repeated scrapes. A softer spine will deform more quickly than a hard one at the same geometry. For this reason, an SK4 spine (hardened to only 57 Rc) will require resharpening sooner than a GSO-4.1 spine (hardened to 60 Rc). If your 3V GSO-4.1 isn't throwing sparks to your liking, sharpen it, just as you would sharpen the knife edge if it weren't cutting at the performance level you require.

By the way, carbon steel Moras tend to be so soft at the spine that they are unable to throw sparks well, deforming readily under such pressure.
 
The bushcraft you do with any knife? Yes, of course that is all-important that you know and you know how to do. But having said that tools matter: there is a difference . Napoli- Milan do it with a Panda and a Audi A6 , though the two experiences are a bit different for those who drive , do not you think ? Try to make a wooden spoon , a bowl , a supporter , pickets , a tensioner , traps , chips , a stool, a float , a needle, a knife with 6 mm thick and weighing 600 grams, then we'll talk . A Blackberry is fine instead (coincidentally has the most Scandinavian profile ), but as I say I'm not that critical , you who criticized the Woodlore .
Another thing: does not report on the forums or from other parts of the things you do with the knife ? But then what credentials you have to talk about ? Because what you do really have to prove it , do not you , do not just say "I know how to do everything." I 've read all your reviews a few years ago , since then I never write more I saw that you have done so much chopping , cut so many strings , but honestly I've seen very little of bushcraft . This is the truth, know it too , so do not be offended .]
 
curtor said:
The bushcraft you do with any knife? Yes, of course that is all-important that you know and you know how to do. But having said that tools matter: there is a difference . Napoli- Milan do it with a Panda and a Audi A6 , though the two experiences are a bit different for those who drive , do not you think ? Try to make a wooden spoon , a bowl , a supporter , pickets , a tensioner , traps , chips , a stool, a float , a needle, a knife with 6 mm thick and weighing 600 grams, then we'll talk . A Blackberry is fine instead (coincidentally has the most Scandinavian profile ), but as I say I'm not that critical , you who criticized the Woodlore .
Another thing: does not report on the forums or from other parts of the things you do with the knife ? But then what credentials you have to talk about ? Because what you do really have to prove it , do not you , do not just say "I know how to do everything." I 've read all your reviews a few years ago , since then I never write more I saw that you have done so much chopping , cut so many strings , but honestly I've seen very little of bushcraft . This is the truth, know it too , so do not be offended .]
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Wow, not quite sure what to think about that...
 
Another week of work to share with you guys. This week, we're getting into the high reaches of the hoh river trail in the hoh rainforest in washington state. Lots of log out on the trail this tour, and also trimming back branches that are starting to overgrow the trail. This week I decided to bring up my GSO 10, and used it for gathering firewood (tough job in the rainforest) and also for brushing the trail. As each week passes, I become more and more impressed with these knives... They are my constant companion. Making my days clearing the trail much easier, building fires to warm me and dry out my soggy clothes at night, and also sharp enough to use as our crew's backcountry chef's knives! Here are some pics from this week.













 
Zymologist said:
Thanks Bladeflana for sharing good to hear!
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I understand they are busy and all, but I don't give much leeway when it comes to shipping me something I paid good money for.
Waiting several weeks between clicking the button online and the item shipping (when all components are in stock and ready to go) is kinda ridiculous in my opinion. What's the holdup? Why can't they put my knife together and ship it out? I mean, isn't that the entire purpose of their business...?

I dunno, I guess I'm just used to online retailers like BladeHQ who ship out your order the next day.
I'm not trying to bust their balls, and I love the knives, but how are they "too busy" to send me the knife I bought?
 
Hey Olybears...thanks for sharing all this...looks like a great time. I was curious and am serious when I ask this question...do you think you could have made a seat somehow from all that wood? That is about the only thing I couldn't see in the picks, unless I missed it. I was thinking a quick 3 legger would be possible and the 10 is sure up to it; but you may not have had time.
 
Rasco said:
I understand they are busy and all, but I don't give much leeway when it comes to shipping me something I paid good money for.
Waiting several weeks between clicking the button online and the item shipping (when all components are in stock and ready to go) is kinda ridiculous in my opinion. What's the holdup? Why can't they put my knife together and ship it out? I mean, isn't that the entire purpose of their business...?

I dunno, I guess I'm just used to online retailers like BladeHQ who ship out your order the next day.
I'm not trying to bust their balls, and I love the knives, but how are they "too busy" to send me the knife I bought?
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I agree with this if what they post on their website isn't what they deliver. Their shipping timing policy is as follows and is consistent with practice, from my experience:

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How long will it take to get my order?
Unless otherwise specified, prebuilt knife orders and other products will typically ship out in 2-3 business days. GSO knives, which are built to order, take approximately 5-15 business days to be filled. This is because they are created based on your customizations, so it takes us longer to get those built and sharpened for you. With this new website we are finally able to track inventory for all of the GSO options, meaning you are ordering from materials that are actually in stock. That means no more waiting for materials to arrive before we can fill your order.

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All of the Moving Sale knives were GSOs, so 5-15 days is the policy. Hope that helps.
 
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