GSO 2.7 passaround and signup thread

This is a cool idea, and I'm surprised more folks aren't jumping in. I am completely covered up with projects for the next few months or I would join in. Guess I'll wait for mine on order.

Just a word of caution for whomever gets it after Bobby, they don't accidentally cut their whole arm off. When you take it out if the sheath, a bobby-sharpened knife makes the light saber sound.
 
I would jump at this chance also but I'm not sure if I'll be out here or in Boston next month.
Thank you for the opportunity though!
 
I would love to but will be traveling a lot for work over the next few months. Look forward to seeing the pics though
 
Grogimus! How very generous of you brother. Especially for passing around two!

I was blessed to receive what I believe is the first 2.7 to make it to the wild. It will certainly tide me over until my Factory First arrives, but I appreciate the offer no end.

I will certainly be looking forward to everyone's thoughts on it. And although I've tried to post a few thoughts and pictures to help tide folks over, I will try to consolidate those into the review thread.

Cheers brother

Dave
 
forte_defense said:
I'm in. And if I happen to have it the week of October 5-12, I will process a deer with it. I will also compare it to "the family."
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Awesome, thanks man!

PinkmagicK said:
Would I be able to join this passaround? I'd love an opportunity to try out my first Survive! knife, I have not held one yet but I am a fan of smaller fixed blades. Since placing my preorder a short while ago for the GSO 5.1, i've been pining over every one of these knives I look at pictures of! Currently I have the 5.1 shirt to tide me over until my knife arrives haha.
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I scratched my head over this for a while. I really like the 2.7 but I don't know that it would be good for a person to get it as their first Survive! knife. If you don't mind being towards the back of the line I wouldn't mind adding you in. However, I think the 5.1, 4.7, or an old spec 4.1 would be a better representation of the company's knives. Send me a PM if you'd prefer to check one of those out instead.

TRfromMT said:
This is a cool idea, and I'm surprised more folks aren't jumping in. I am completely covered up with projects for the next few months or I would join in. Guess I'll wait for mine on order.

Just a word of caution for whomever gets it after Bobby, they don't accidentally cut their whole arm off. When you take it out if the sheath, a bobby-sharpened knife makes the light saber sound.
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Even if you do nothing but hold it to see how you like it you're welcome to join in.

Standard78 said:
I would jump at this chance also but I'm not sure if I'll be out here or in Boston next month.
Thank you for the opportunity though!
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If you change your mind you're obviously welcome.

rcb2000 said:
I would love to but will be traveling a lot for work over the next few months. Look forward to seeing the pics though
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Likewise man, you're welcome if you change your mind.

Hard Knocks said:
Grogimus! How very generous of you brother. Especially for passing around two!

I was blessed to receive what I believe is the first 2.7 to make it to the wild. It will certainly tide me over until my Factory First arrives, but I appreciate the offer no end.

I will certainly be looking forward to everyone's thoughts on it. And although I've tried to post a few thoughts and pictures to help tide folks over, I will try to consolidate those into the review thread.

Cheers brother

Dave
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I very much appreciate the sentiment. Cheers!
 
I look forward to reading the reviews thread on this one. They'll help tide me over until my 2.7 arrives.

Very generous of you grog to spread the love.
 
I have the 2.7 in hand, will take pics and hopefully some video this weekend, will try to have a review put together next week before it heads out to the next person.
 
Hard Knocks said:
Chiral, remind me, have you had a 3.5?
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Nope, but I have a new one on order.

By the way, i think it was already mentioned in this thread that the 2.7 pass-around is not factory new, it came to me sharp enough to slice printer paper but wouldn't push-cut phone-book paper or shave. I sharpened and stropped it for making a shaving video since it's a reasonable size for such use, but thought that maybe I should do one since it isn't the factory edge. Should I skip that? Any knife can shave if sharpened properly, and it isn't exactly a test of durability... thoughts?
 
I think it's interesting to do, and depending on the grind it could be better or worse right? Maybe the ergos aren't right for it. I think it's one of those things like cutting paper, any knife can do that too if sharpened properly, but everyone does it to start off, so it's a nice starting test
 
It's not really being subjected to the full Chiral gauntlet if you don't shave with it! If you record it, I'll watch it.
 
Silver Needle said:
It's not really being subjected to the full Chiral gauntlet if you don't shave with it! If you record it, I'll watch it.
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LOL, well i suppose I'd better do it then :)

And the previous comment, I find the ergos fine for shaving though I will have some commentary on them for other tasks (definitely not a favorite).

I should have most of the typed stuff in place this week, but the video I've recorded so far is shot - something wrong with the focus, had trouble with still-images as well - so it's going to be a bit longer for that. I'm also putting together an inside-the-pocket carry-clip to send along with the sheath, as this knife lends itself to it. Indeed, a clip-on leather pouch sheath or one of Azwelke's fold-overs (to take less space) might be ideal for this knife in-pocket.
 
Silver Needle said:
It's not really being subjected to the full Chiral gauntlet if you don't shave with it! If you record it, I'll watch it.
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I believe that gauntlet also includes throwing at a big old tree or am I thinking of someone else
 
Just so everybody knows, I just need to sharpen this thing and then it will go in the mail. I'm including a couple of extras with it - just some scrap that I had laying around but maybe useful to the next users. MANY many pics to follow and video as well. I did shave with it, I did throw it, I did pound it through a tin can as well as some steel roofing. And guys, like the Necker II before it, this knife in this steel is NOT a good substitute for tin-snips :eek: Standby...
 
chiral.grolim said:
Just so everybody knows, I just need to sharpen this thing and then it will go in the mail. I'm including a couple of extras with it - just some scrap that I had laying around but maybe useful to the next users. MANY many pics to follow and video as well. I did shave with it, I did throw it, I did pound it through a tin can as well as some steel roofing. And guys, like the Necker II before it, this knife in this steel is NOT a good substitute for tin-snips :eek: Standby...
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Hah, I'll keep my tin snips handy. Very much looking forward to your thoughts on it.

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chiral.grolim said:
LOL, well i suppose I'd better do it then :)

And the previous comment, I find the ergos fine for shaving though I will have some commentary on them for other tasks (definitely not a favorite).

I should have most of the typed stuff in place this week, but the video I've recorded so far is shot - something wrong with the focus, had trouble with still-images as well - so it's going to be a bit longer for that. I'm also putting together an inside-the-pocket carry-clip to send along with the sheath, as this knife lends itself to it. Indeed, a clip-on leather pouch sheath or one of Azwelke's fold-overs (to take less space) might be ideal for this knife in-pocket.
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Please email or PM me a color and the next testers address and we will get one out in the next few days.
Thanks
Al
 
Dan I'd be happy if I could just fondle it the next time I pass by your way (that is if it's not already half way across the country in someone else's possession at the moment, lol)
 
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