In case you missed it: earlier this month GiantMouse released the GMF1-XL, the much-anticipated larger variation of their long-running EDC fixed blade. The GMF1-XL scales up the design, but also tweaks it, creating a knife with a feel very much its own.
In talking about any GiantMouse release (so far), you’re talking about a collaborative design from custom makers Jens Anso and Jesper Voxnaes. In fact, the two have worked together so long through GiantMouse in particular that, rather than coming across as a mix of elements from each maker, their collaborative designs seem to have a third, unique style all their own.
The GMF1-XL, like its direct predecessor, brings an organic, modified drop point blade shape to the table. It measures 3.13 inches long, which is a gain of about half an inch when compared to the 2.6-inch original. Bringing a fixed blade up over the 3-inch line seems to have a significant impact on its capabilities: with no lock mechanism and thus no lock failure concerns, hard use is an option with any fixed blade, but in our opinion knives over the 3-inch mark seem better suited for that genre of chore. So while neither GMF is huge, and there is much overlap between their cutting abilities, the XL seems like it will be the go-to choice for any user who may want to use their knife for the heavier duty stuff.
As you would expect, a larger blade means a larger handle, but GiantMouse went a step further and included scales right out of the box for the GMF1-XL – either green canvas Micarta, or the company’s beloved brass. And if you want the scaleless, skeletonized look of the original GMF1, you can easily remove the scales, too. The GMF1-XL comes with a leather sheath for carry.
The GMF1-XL released earlier this month. It turned up at Blade Show, where it took home the award for Imported Fixed Blade of the Year. Congrats GiantMouse!
Knife in Featured Image: GiantMouse GMF1-XL
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