Minimal choil on Gayle Bradley an issue?

[waterford]

Hi,
Is the lack of an aggressive choil on the Gayle Bradley ever pose
a problem to anyone with their finger slipping forward on the blade
and getting cut?

[d.2.the.p]

Hi,
Is the lack of an aggressive choil on the Gayle Bradley ever pose
a problem to anyone with their finger slipping forward on the blade
and getting cut?

I don't even own one, but I am sure you're going to hear an emphatic "NO" from this group. If I had a need for a large-ish heavy use knife, I'd pick up a GB in a heartbeat purely based on how highly regarded it is in the forum. It's definitely one of the favorites around here, and I've never heard anyone make that complaint.

[Joshua J.]

In some cultures that is the difference between an adults knife and a kids knife. If you know what you're doing a knife can be more usable without the guard.

I'm kind of torn on the issue. I like to have the cutting edge go right up to my finger, to just use one primary grip that gives me maximum leverage, but I don't like the idea of the lock failing and having my finger cut. My current preference for EDC is to have a flipper, your finger is protected and the edge can get pretty close to the handle while using the primary grip position.

[David Lowry]

Nope.

I own one and it's one of the most awesome cutting machines I've ever seen, used, or owned. I plan to NEVER get rid of it. CPM-M4 is just a monster.

Best fit and finish on any knife I've ever owned. It's beautiful.

[DeathBySnooSnoo]

I've said it before and I will say it again. I've used the GB with wet hands, cold hands and, wet and cold hands. And not once in about a year of using the GB have I ever even come close to slipping up onto the blade.

The shallow choil along with a thumb ramp should keep you more than secure. If it doesn't...read Joshua's first line in his post.

[Blerv]

I don't own one but would also add that it's only ever a problem potentially with a PUSH cut. Specifically, a violently severe one which you can't properly brace for impact.

Even then you have a very sharp tip going into something and what seems like a hand-fitting handle to hang onto. If you avoid shanking phone books your fingers should be safe .

[waterford]

Ok, thats what I had thought. Out of the literally dozens of reviews for the GB, both written and You Tube reviews, I only came across 2 guys who had
that concern.
My first purchase in this hobby will be either the GB or the Sage 1 or Sage 4. I just need to decide by getting the chance to handle both side to side and
I will see how far this addiction takes me!

I sure hopes its not as addicting as firearms! I started with one handgun several years ago and now have 4 and I am researching for a 5th!

[Anonymous]

In some cultures that is the difference between an adults knife and a kids knife. If you know what you're doing a knife can be more usable without the guard.

Unless you have to stab someone or a mountain lion for that matter.

[David Lowry]

IMO it's more addicting than firearms.

Also, just make sure you realize how beefy that the GB is. It's thick and strong. 5.3 oz. of knife there.

[bammann45]

No. The GB is the finest all around knife Spyderco makes IMHO. Granted, there are some other amazing contenders, such as the milli, para 2, endura, ffg manix sprints etc. But it takes the overall title for me. I've beat on my in abusive ways and it still is office friendly "pretty" and ready for more work.

[gull wing]

It is a rather odd looking knife isn't it? Who would want it?
Me, I would. I didn't expect to love it, I do. It feels really good in the hand.

[waterford]

You're right...Knifes may very well be MORE addicting than firearms, now that I think about it. It certainly is less expensive, especially if you start out with mainly production knifes. You are buying the
knife, and pretty much thats it. Unlike firearms, when the firearm itself is just the start...cleaning supplies, range bag, hearing protection and of course the biggie is ammo and the yearly range/club fees.....
VERY expensive hobby for sure!

[kbuzbee]

I don't own one

Really Blake? You need one, brother!

Unless you have to stab someone or a mountain lion for that matter.

Yeah, no..... Even then, you're fine...

Ken

[Blerv]

Really Blake? You need one, brother!

Oh so true . Im countin my pennies these days otherwise I'd be all over it.

Gotta save my pleading and apologies to the wife for sprints

[jackknifeh]

Hi,
Is the lack of an aggressive choil on the Gayle Bradley ever pose
a problem to anyone with their finger slipping forward on the blade
and getting cut?

Absolutely not. I never worry about that. Mainly because I rarely stab anything hard. All my life I have used pocket knives and fixed blade knives with no choil. Even with them I never had that even almost happen. If I were a member of King Arthur's knights and had to stab people through armor it would be an issue. Until then it's not an issue. I do like choills though. They just feel good.

Also, the GB is a beautiful knife that I consider to be a large gents knife. Choils would detract from the gents knife stereotype. Also, the thumb ramp provides plenty of safety from sliding forward.

The Gayle Bradley is one of my favorite knives. I hesitated to get one because the pictures never did the knife justice. Holding it after I finally did get one gave the knife just the recognition it deserves.

I've heard lots of people mention this issue and that's why they don't want one. I have never heard anyone who ownes a Gayle Bradley mention anything about it.

Jack

[okbohn]

I've used one for quite some time and have sold dozens and dozens of them and have not heard of any issues.

[jackknifeh]

I've used one for quite some time and have sold dozens and dozens of them and have not heard of any issues.

Ok, I'm curious. Do you work or own a knife store or did you rob the Spyderco armored truck?

Jack

[waterford]

If someone is not a "gentleman", can they still own the GB??

[chuck_roxas45]

If someone is not a "gentleman", can they still own the GB??

Well, I'm no gentleman by far but I carry a GB some of the time.

[BAL]

I have never had any issues and never even gave it a thought until
I read someone say something about it on here.

Great words Joshua about cultures. Any tool can be safe or unsafe
depending upon how you use it. I have ran a Stihl MS 310 Chainsaw
all day with sweaty hands climbing around in the trees and brush
and not had a problem, then came in the house and cut my finger
on a pair of nail clippers. (I do things like that quite a bit, now that
I think about it, maybe I should trim the nails with the Stihl))