New GSO 2.7 Thread

Skycool · Mar 10, 2017

Thanks, great comparison pic.

Silver Needle · Mar 10, 2017

ni1s said:
Here's a comparison photo with the old 3.5, CPK EDC and 2.7. I love them all. Can't decide which to carry...

I wrote the below statements in the pic thread, but sharing them here is a better place to discuss.

ni1s, you have great taste in cutlery!

Especially now seeing these vastly different styles in handle design, I can't not remember Lorien's comment about how a knife handle should feel in your hand

ni1s · Mar 11, 2017

Silver Needle said:
ni1s, you have great taste in cutlery!

Especially now seeing these vastly different styles in handle design, I can't not remember Lorien's comment about how a knife handle should feel in your hand

Thanks Silver!

Yes, I've also had a hard time getting that statement out of my head. I was actually quite hesitant to get the EDC because of the handle, it looked too specialized where I prefer neutral like the original 4.1. But now I've got to admit that it's very very comfortable, and versatile. Looks. An early deceiving.

Also, the 2.7 surprises me every time I pick it up. It looks so small but the handle is very filling and comfortable.

Silver Needle · Mar 11, 2017

ni1s said:
Thanks Silver!

Yes, I've also had a hard time getting that statement out of my head. I was actually quite hesitant to get the EDC because of the handle, it looked too specialized where I prefer neutral like the original 4.1. But now I've got to admit that it's very very comfortable, and versatile. Looks. An early deceiving.

Also, the 2.7 surprises me every time I pick it up. It looks so small but the handle is very filling and comfortable.

Ha! I knew I wasn't the only one.

I have heard a lot of good things about those EDC handles.

You might have seen me say before that I was pretty skeptical about the 2.7 handles, but I haven't had an uncomfortable experience yet!

Hard Knocks · Mar 11, 2017

ni1s said:
....... I was actually quite hesitant to get the EDC because of the handle, it looked too specialized where I prefer neutral like the original 4.1. But now I've got to admit that it's very very comfortable, and versatile. Looks. An early deceiving.

Lorien designed a crazy amount of leverage into the EDC handle. I would think it would be king of feathersticking. Nice blades nils.

Phixt · Mar 14, 2017

Hey guys. Is anyone here still waiting on their 2.7 20cv from the July '16 pre-sale? If you know your order # that'd be cool too. Thanks.

TNVOL1969 · Mar 14, 2017

Still waiting on my July 2016 Presale for two 2.7 knives. My orders are in the 96xx range.

Phixt · Mar 14, 2017

TNVOL1969 said:
Still waiting on my July 2016 Presale for two 2.7 knives. My orders are in the 96xx range.

Cool. Good to know. Thanks for responding TNVOL1969.

Poromenos · Mar 15, 2017

Still waiting as well. My order number in 97xx range.

Phixt · Mar 16, 2017

Poromenos said:
Still waiting as well. My order number in 97xx range.

Thanks. Me too.

knifewing · Mar 27, 2017

Thanks, Ni1S, for the great comparison shot and comments. I've been very curious about the Carothers EDC in hand and side-by-side with the elusive 3.5.

And, Phixt, no word as of yet on my 2.7 presale order in the mid 96xx range.

ni1s · May 26, 2017

The 2.7 is my go-to boot knife for my beekeeping. Love this little big blade!

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Silver Needle · May 27, 2017

That's pretty cool, ni1s! I've never worked with bees. What types of things do you use a knife for while beekeeping?

ni1s · May 27, 2017

Silver Needle said:
That's pretty cool, ni1s! I've never worked with bees. What types of things do you use a knife for while beekeeping?

It's a pretty knife-intense hobby actually, with a equal amount of prying, cutting and scraping. You typically have to split/bend the boxes apart to lift them off because they stick together, the same with frames (there are special "knives" for this too though), and sometimes cut away parts of the wax from the frames, ocasionally pry some things (I had to lift a little grate that got stuck for example).

Silver Needle · May 27, 2017

Very cool, ni1s! Have fun and be safe.

sfrigon1 · May 27, 2017

ni1s said:
It's a pretty knife-intense hobby actually, with a equal amount of prying, cutting and scraping. You typically have to split/bend the boxes apart to lift them off because they stick together, the same with frames (there are special "knives" for this too though), and sometimes cut away parts of the wax from the frames, ocasionally pry some things (I had to lift a little grate that got stuck for example).

That is really cool

sfrigon1 · May 27, 2017

I do tile and stone and my 2.7 is always on my hip. It melts through pallet straps ,cardboard and I even do light chiseling w it

Silver Needle · Jul 1, 2017

Fancier · Nov 14, 2017

Survive's production status indicates that all of the presale GSO 2.7 orders have been filled.
I don't recall seeing very many seconds for the GSO 2.7, and no excess stock has been listed for sale.
I think that means there shouldn't be any outstanding orders for this model.

Psybull · Nov 14, 2017

I have a 2.7 2cd on order yet, but not real sure how fast the remaining Betty's and 2cds will ship with the push being on getting the old pre orders out at a faster pace than before. The orders still say the 90 day shipping window, so maybe.