4.1 thread

trevitrace · Mar 9, 2017

You son of a guns!

So we should (hopefully) expect the firsts to not be too far behind?

Silver Needle · Mar 9, 2017

^^^^Read my mind.

MDPete · Mar 10, 2017

Some pics of the new arrival.

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MDPete · Mar 10, 2017

In a word, this thing is "slicey". I don't have calipers, but it seems to be thinner behind the edge than the 4.7.

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MDPete · Mar 10, 2017

Haven't had a lot of dirt time with it yet, but first impression is that the ergos are maybe even a little better than the 4.7. Seems like it's a little less fatiguing to use a hammer grip for carving and seems easier to do tip up cuts when feather sticking.

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SURVIVE! Ellie · Mar 10, 2017

trevitrace said:
You son of a guns!

So we should (hopefully) expect the firsts to not be too far behind?

They are not too far behind... there were some that shipped at the same time as these Factory 2nds.

SURVIVE! Ellie · Mar 10, 2017

MDPete said:
Haven't had a lot of dirt time with it yet, but first impression is that the ergos are maybe even a little better than the 4.7.

Guy was saying that could be because of the different thought processes in the design stages. He wanted the GSO-4.7 to be the down on your luck, won't fail you knife. So the handle was made to really lock into your grip in super cold/wet environments. The GSO-4.1 is a bit more relaxed, designed as a do everything EDC style knife.

We are planning to do some videos about each model and their design principles... just so busy.

tech25 · Mar 10, 2017

SURVIVE! Ellie said:
He wanted the GSO-4.7 to be the down on your luck, won't fail you knife. So the handle was made to really lock into your grip in super cold/wet environments. The GSO-4.1 is a bit more relaxed, designed as a do everything EDC style knife.

Thanks for sharing that! It will be amazing to hear the thought process behind all of the designs!

Where does the GSO-6 handle fall in, is it in its own category or more like the 4.1?

supertac916 · Mar 10, 2017

Very nice! Can't wait till the Factory 2nd 4.1's in D3V start shipping from October

Doctor Jenks · Mar 10, 2017

supertac916 said:
Very nice! Can't wait till the Factory 2nd 4.1's in D3V start shipping from October

Mine was October 17th. Shipped yesterday.

Fancier · Mar 10, 2017

Doctor Jenks said:
Mine was October 17th. Shipped yesterday.

Mine too.

Silver Needle · Mar 10, 2017

tech25 said:
Thanks for sharing that! It will be amazing to hear the thought process behind all of the designs!

Where does the GSO-6 handle fall in, is it in its own category or more like the 4.1?

I'd be really interested as well. I know there's been some talk about most of the models, but to hear Guy's designing principals and vision for each model would be pretty awesome.

With that said, I fully support Guy and the team focusing all efforts on the immediate task at hand.

supertac916 · Mar 10, 2017

Doctor Jenks said:
Mine was October 17th. Shipped yesterday.

Nice! I've been checking my email daily. I thought it only looked like the 20cv's were shipping, but I'm getting excited.

sfrigon1 · Mar 10, 2017

I'm very excited about the delta 3v can't wait to see how it performs

Silver Needle · Mar 10, 2017

sfrigon1 said:
I'm very excited about the delta 3v can't wait to see how it performs

I agree!!!! But........ with my uses I doubt I'll be able to tell a difference between the most recent heat treat. Oh well, I'll still enjoy it as a status symbol

Fancier · Mar 11, 2017

Looks like a D3V Monday for me!

Once I get my 4.7 in 3V I'll have two Survive knives in 3V, plus a couple from other makers.
I am really curious to see if I can tell any difference.

XtianAus · Mar 11, 2017

Fancier said:
Looks like a D3V Monday for me!
Once I get my 4.7 in 3V I'll have two Survive knives in 3V, plus a couple from other makers.
I am really curious to see if I can tell any difference.

Keep us updated on your findings for sure!

grogimus · Mar 13, 2017

Silver Needle said:
I agree!!!! But........ with my uses I doubt I'll be able to tell a difference between the most recent heat treat. Oh well, I'll still enjoy it as a status symbol

We could always go gut some dissenting.. uhh.. turkeys. Those turkeys are some stubborn bastards! Can never tell what they'll say at the last moment.

Fancier · Mar 13, 2017

Received the 4.1 D3V 2nd today.
Attempting to post a picture, please forgive the image quality my phone is getting pretty old.
https://goo.gl/photos/AdC97hvrzYq5jack9
They are in order left to right:
2.7 with orange and black G10
Old Spec 3.5 with green micarta
4.1 D3V with camo G10
4.7 CFV with black canvas
4.7 20CV with camo canvas
5.1 20CV with brown canvas

The 4.1 handle feels really good, but not quite as hand filling as the 4.7.
Comparing them side by side I can't see much difference, the two handles are really similar other than the arched back and a bit of flare on the butt of the 4.7.
Notice how scrawny the old spec 3.5 handle appears compared to all the new spec knives.

grogimus · Mar 13, 2017

Fancier said:
Received the 4.1 D3V 2nd today.
Attempting to post a picture, please forgive the image quality my phone is getting pretty old.
https://goo.gl/photos/AdC97hvrzYq5jack9
They are in order left to right:
2.7 with red and black G10
Old Spec 3.5 with green micarta
4.1 D3V with camo G10
4.7 CFV with black canvas
4.7 20CV with camo canvas
5.1 20CV with brown canvas

The 4.1 handle feels really good, but not quite as hand filling as the 4.7.
Comparing them side by side I can't see much difference, the two handles are really similar other than the arched back and a bit of flare on the butt of the 4.7.
Notice how scrawny the old spec 3.5 handle appears compared to all the new spec knives.

That is all. Love it.

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