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Posted: 2/18/2019 2:50:55 AM EDT
I recently got my hands on a knife that every time I pick up I feel like I can get rid of every other fixed blade knife I have.
For those not familiar with Abraham and Moses, this is a company started by Bill Geissele and named for his two young sons. When one of his kids showed an interest in knives, Bill decided to start a company to show them what it takes to create and run a business. With no experience in knife making, Bill partnered up with master knife maker Lou Goodman, and this is the result of that partnership. The description for this knife reads: Perfect Combat Knife Designed by Veteran SOF Soldier
The Abraham & Moses Lou Goodman Special Operations Combat Knife (GSOCK) is a collaboration with master knife maker and veteran SOF soldier Lou Goodman. This full tang knife is 10.625” and features a 5.655” blade made from Carpenter Technologies PD1 steel. The G10 handle compliments a lengthened ricasso that allows the knife to be used for a multitude of tasks beyond cutting. Blade Color: Nano, Black Blade Length: 5.655" Blade Steel: Carpenter Technologies PD1 Steel Blade Type: Drop-Point Handle Color: Desert Dirt Color Style: Fixed The fully ambidextrous "Sheath of the Future" is manufactured from 7075-T6 Aluminum with a nylon lining and stainless steel hardware. It features two attachment methods of securing to the owner’s kit: MOLLE/PALS or looping through a belt. Additionally, it features two methods of retaining the knife: a locking latch and a friction latch. The knife's lack of a choil to prevent snagging, and the “The Sheath of the Future,” cements the GSOCK as true combat knife for a new generation of warfighters. Made in the U.S.A. Guaranteed for Life.  A&M - Bill Geissele & Lou Goodman - Interview In this video, Lou does some cutting demonstrations with the Goodman knife, culminating in chopping a 2x4 and then bending the knife 90 degrees.  A&M - "The Goodman" - High Endurance Cutting Chores This video puts the knife to work and shows how the knife can be used in various aspects of a vehicle search or extraction.  A&M Goodman Combat Knife - Vehicle Search - Feat. Lou Goodman Images: 
Now this is not a cheap knife- about $400 for the knife, and another $400 for the sheath or get both for $750 if you buy the kit- but it may be the only knife you need to buy. I know if I was getting deployed, or got cast on the show Survivor, out of all the knives I have this is the one I would take with me. If you're interested in more information or to purchase, visit: Abe and Moe | Brownells |
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Posted: 2/18/2019 3:04:04 AM EDT
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Nice... advertisement?
It's a nice knife but a $400 sheath is borderline hilarious, at least to me. To each his own. I've paid more than $400 for a quality knife so i'm not scoffing at it. |
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Posted: 2/18/2019 3:10:00 AM EDT
[#2]
Huh...
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Posted: 2/18/2019 3:12:02 AM EDT
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Nice... advertisement? It's a nice knife but a $400 sheath is borderline hilarious, at least to me. To each his own. I've paid more than $400 for a quality knife so i'm not scoffing at it. |
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Posted: 2/18/2019 3:14:26 AM EDT
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Looks like it's milled from billet, which kinda explains that. |
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Posted: 2/18/2019 4:50:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've seen how it's made. It's very nice. Like I said, to each his own. I can buy another Glock for $400. |
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Posted: 2/18/2019 5:13:26 AM EDT
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I've seen how it's made. It's very nice. Like I said, to each his own. I can buy another Glock for $400. Since you can only carry one Glock in each hand, if you already have two the sheath makes way more sense. 
The billet aluminum sheath is optional- the knife is available with a leather sheath and there may be a Kydex sheath available as well. |
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Posted: 2/18/2019 5:27:02 AM EDT
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I feel like I can get rid of every other fixed blade knife I have.   
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Posted: 2/18/2019 5:33:53 AM EDT
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"Perfect combat knife?"
Before anyone goes full on about the sheath - don't forget there is a lot of support for optics that cost as much as the weapon they are mounted on. and the biggest complaint for most Ontario buyers of a certain field and pioneering knife is the lack of a good sheath, which just happens to be on of their originators main strengths - ESEE supplies well made sheaths. There are lots of good things in this design yet I have no doubt it will be modded by owners to make it "better," however, the lack of certain ostentatious features gets a lot of respect, too. Having already purchased a "perfect combat knife" repeatedly in the past, and like tens of thousands of owners who store them in the sock drawer, I will leave this one to the professionals. How many perfect combat knives are there? That list is about to post up. |
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Posted: 2/18/2019 5:49:10 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryYou are correct... I should have said ‘every working fixed blade knife I have’. The ‘one-of-four’ doesn’t do manual labor!
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Posted: 2/18/2019 6:13:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You could, but then you'd have a Glock in each hand, and the knife would have to be held in your teeth... sooner or later you'll want a sheath for it. Since you can only carry one Glock in each hand, if you already have two the sheath makes way more sense.
The billet aluminum sheath is optional- the knife is available with a leather sheath and there may be a Kydex sheath available as well. |
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Posted: 2/19/2019 1:46:24 AM EDT
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Knife does look good. As to the sheath, it's expensively made. Most would probably get the knife and have a custom sheath made a little cheaper. Just my observations on sheaths. It's the most overlooked aspect of a knife and just as important as the blade. If it's not a comfortable sheath to wear, you likely won't have the blade on you when you need it. If it's not designed to integrate onto your gear, same issue. If it's not secure, your $400 knife will end up missing after your first tumble. If it's not safe, you could end up losing your leg. If it's not easily accessible from (and easily put back in) the sheath, it becomes a liability when you need it most. I could go on, but a quality sheath that does more than just serve as pants for your blade is money well spent.
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Posted: 2/19/2019 10:15:49 PM EDT
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Looks cool.
I don't see anything that knife could do that my ESSE-6 couldn't, and I could buy a half dozen ESEE-6s for that price. |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 1:16:28 PM EDT
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I have one with the leather sheath and I got it on sale for less than 400.
No way I'm paying for a sheath that costs as much as the knife and does nothing but house the blade. If it made fire and converted to a camp stove or turned into an ax or something, maybe but as it is, nope. |
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Posted: 2/20/2019 3:31:15 PM EDT
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Awesome knife
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Posted: 2/25/2019 1:37:27 PM EDT
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I won one of these in the Geissele Plinko this year.
I would agree with Ed's review. If I had to pick up one knife from my collection and go with it to fight to the death this would be it. The sheath itself is a work of art. The way it latches the blade in makes sure it will never fall out accidentally. I see this as more of a combat knife. Esee is more of a camp/bushcraft/survival knife. Is it worth the money? Maybe. It's certainly worth what I have in it. I'm very grateful to have won this excellent blade. |
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Posted: 3/4/2019 11:54:40 PM EDT
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That's pretty sweet looking.
...would've put a glass breaker on the pommel though. |
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Posted: 3/5/2019 8:16:58 AM EDT
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That's pretty sweet looking. ...would've put a glass breaker on the pommel though. He explains his glass breaker design and how to use it. |
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