The new Gayle Bradley C134CFP, from Spyderco!!

I WANT ONE! I dont mind liners and that design just screams edc to me and still looks sheeple friendly. Cant wait to get my grimy lil paws on this one.
 
Amaranth said:
How thick is the blade stock? Are the liners skeletonized?

It must be a pretty stout & strong knife, as the weight is 5.3 oz, not heavy by any means, but about 2oz heavier than an Endura 4.
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The liners are not skeletonized. I'm not sure of the blade stock off the top of my head, and I'm not with the knife right now to measure.
 
I got mine today from spydieguys.com, they shipped that sucker out instantly, and I think the price was good. First knife I bought from them, but not the last. This knife is awesome. I haven't done any cutting with it yet, but it feels great in the hand and it is my Christmas gift to me!
 
Amaranth said:
How thick is the blade stock? Are the liners skeletonized?

It must be a pretty stout & strong knife, as the weight is 5.3 oz, not heavy by any means, but about 2oz heavier than an Endura 4.
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3mm or 1/8"

This thing is not F150 tough.

It is F350 tough. :cool:
 
To anyone that has a Bradley in hand: is the hollow grind too deep for a regrind to FFG? I plan on getting mine stepped up to 64-66 RC and if the edge isn't ultra thin (on tanks like this they usually aren't super thin) I was hoping for a FFG regrind to a .008"-.010" edge. A slightly thicker hollow ground edge wouldn't break my hearts, I just have a lot of FFG's in the .008"-.012" range that I would prefer a FFG. Keep in mind most of the grinding would be near the spine, so I would think unless it is an ultra deep HG it could go FFG, but we'll see.

Mike
 
gunmike1 said:
To anyone that has a Bradley in hand: is the hollow grind too deep for a regrind to FFG? I plan on getting mine stepped up to 64-66 RC and if the edge isn't ultra thin (on tanks like this they usually aren't super thin) I was hoping for a FFG regrind to a .008"-.010" edge. A slightly thicker hollow ground edge wouldn't break my hearts, I just have a lot of FFG's in the .008"-.012" range that I would prefer a FFG. Keep in mind most of the grinding would be near the spine, so I would think unless it is an ultra deep HG it could go FFG, but we'll see.

Mike
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If I had to guess, it might be on the slightly thin side. It's still worth waiting till Tom gets a few in, and then ask him. With the hallow grind, it's not a problem for slicing. I've used it on boxes, paper, a bush that was over growing my drive way, food, and anything I can get my hands on.
 
gunmike1 said:
To anyone that has a Bradley in hand: is the hollow grind too deep for a regrind to FFG?
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One of my first thoughts upon examining the blade was how hollow the grind was and how that might preclude a FFG. The blade edge is surprisingly thin. I really don't know the answer to that, my guess is no, but I'm often wrong.
 
I still haven't handled one, but the pics and video that have come out over the last few days make it even more appealing. (JNewell's video is great. :thumbup:) This knife definitely looks like a winner!

The clip on the Bradley appears to be really similar to the Chokwe's (and may even be identical). It has the same dark, metallic gray finish. The bug logo on the clip could be laser etched?
 
Has anyone calipered the edge? On such a tank I would guess over .020" thick, but with CPM M4 I know it can handle 1/2 that for somewhat tough work. .015" would be almost ideal from the factory for optimizing cutting ability yet keeping the blade very tough, as CPM M4 is several times tougher than D2 at the same hardness, and it hasn't chipped in very tough use for me.

Mike
 
I'll do that and post back here. Bear in mind (you already know this) that because this is a relatively deep hollow grind (as someone posted above), that dimension is not going to be the full story if you're seeing a FFG regrind.
 
Measuring this is a little tricky, but...I am getting numbers running from approximately 0.024" along the belly to 0.020" near the tip.

I just shot a second video - I'll call it "more first impressions" or "1.5st impressions" :D of the GB M4 folder. I am more and more impressed.
 
JNewell said:
Measuring this is a little tricky, but...I am getting numbers running from approximately 0.024" along the belly to 0.020" near the tip.

I just shot a second video - I'll call it "more first impressions" or "1.5st impressions" :D of the GB M4 folder. I am more and more impressed.
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Thanks, those are pretty good dimentions for a hard use knife that still can cut pretty good. I am addicted to anorexic edges though, so I'll probably get it thinned out either on the hollow or maybe to a FFG if it's possible. I actually don't care if part of the hollow is still there, so I may go very close to FFG with a little steel missing in the middle of the bevel. Great vids, BTW, they really give a good look at this folder and comparables.

Mike
 
JNewell's vids are great and show the knife very well. After all that was said I would like to add one negative that I found the hard way: the choil is very shallow, so shallow that if you disengage the lock and flick the knife half-way closed, the cutting edge falls on your finger. I'm used to having the choil hit the thumb, but this time that wickedly sharp edge bit me instead...:grumpy:
 
Cisco Kid said:
JNewell's vids are great and show the knife very well. After all that was said I would like to add one negative that I found the hard way: the choil is very shallow, so shallow that if you disengage the lock and flick the knife half-way closed, the cutting edge falls on your finger. I'm used to having the choil hit the thumb, but this time that wickedly sharp edge bit me instead...:grumpy:
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Very true point that I didn't register because I got used to that with Emersons. I have had a few serious divots in my thumbnail learning that lesson! :eek:
 
Just ordered one from CS for $125 delivered. Been waiting and hoping that Jeff would get this in and at his usual great price. Glad I wasn't disappointed.
 
I like it except for the lanyard hole.
All newer Spydercos seem to have the lanyard hole to far up on the scales.
 
u812 said:
I like it except for the lanyard hole.
All newer Spydercos seem to have the lanyard hole to far up on the scales.
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Do you mean too near the butt, or to far up on the top of the knife? Personally I prefer the lanyard hole to be above the clip if possible, and easy to grab and not get in the way when actually using the knife.
 
I like a lanyard hole as close to the end of the but as it can be.
Sebenza has it in a good place for me.The Lum tanto was perfect.The knife that to me has the lanyard hole in the most perfect spot is the Strider SMF and SNG.
I like the lanyard to hang from the pocket at the back side of the pocket,much better for grabbing the lanyard to draw the knife and to keep the lanyard out of the way.
 
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