I just bought a new gerber fixed blade and i've owned and lost several but I cant ever recall a better knife that i've owned they are extremely durable and easy to put an edge on damn good knife i would recommend it to anybody
There definatley good knives for a good price. My dream knife is a Randall made! Those things are sweet!!
i paid like $17.00 for mine and it is probably the best knife i've ever had i even had the gerber gator gave like 40 for it and i like this one better
never had a problem with any gerbers i've owned... still have a hard time not reaching for my "go to" knife which is a nearly 25yr old Buck locking folder... from the old Buck Lite line, it has plastic handles with finger grooves and about a 4" blade (very much like the current Hunter model)... my dad gave it to me and I used it to gut my first deer ever... been with me ever since... other than a couple of small gerber blade I also carry a kershaw...
This is good news to me then. I was just given a gerber gator fixed blade a couple days ago. Hopefully it holds up as good as the buck and shrade.
I made the switch to custom made knifes and never looked back! They are bit more expensive buy you getto pick what you want in scales, steel and shape! Good quality steel is the key to getting a knife sharp and it staying that way!
For the money you can't beat a Gerber. I beat the hell out of my knives year round. I was going through one around every 18 to 24 months, which is long for me. My only real problem was the titanium coated knives. I kept beating the titanium off (couldn't find a stainless model I liked). I've sinced moved to a Berretta. It cost a lot more, but it's held up better. Three years this spring and it's finally in need of a sharpening. It's done three deer, countless cardboard boxes, meat, metal bands, tree branches, plastic, and just about anything else you can think of to ruin a knife.
Personally, I guess I've gotten cheap in my old age. For years, I carried a Gerber, great knives. My problem was that I would lose them. I drive a lumber truck and I used my pocket knives for everything. Gerbers hold up. Here's the style/what I would buy now if I was buying a Gerber: Lately, I buy the Winchester 5 dollar cheapy knifes and just sharpen them once a month. Thing is I never lose the darn cheap ones.
How bout it!!! That's why I have a very "average" 16 gauge because I would have beat up the nice shotguns that my Dad had when we were kids. Same principle.
that is the honest truth, oakley's and costa's are awsome when i can find them. as for knives, ive got 2 fixed blade buck knives, one i dont really use too large in my opinion for a hutning knife and then a small 3.5 inch that stay sone my belt during season. but i only carry gerber folding knives. for the price you really cant get a nicer knife, looks and uses. also i just picked up oneof the gerber suspension multitools and i must say that so far im impressed, worth every penny of the sale price from cabelas for 19.99 (normally around 40 i think) for everyday use leatherman would be better, but i keep it in the truck and its awsome thus far my newest knife which is super small and nice for the pocket http://www.cabelas.com/p-0034396517065a.shtml the multitool http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/t.../en/common/search/search-box.jsp.form1&Go.x=0
My Dad got me a one of the Gerbers with whatever the best steel they have for Christmas a couple of years ago. I love it. It will be a knife I use for a long time.
I've got a lot of Gerber knives as well as Buck, Case, etc... A couple years ago I bought a Gerber EAB and really like it for an everyday use knife... It goes everywhere with me...Except on airplanes... However my trusty old hunting knife is a fixed blade Case... It has character now too because years ago my late father was helping my gut a deer and he used a hammer on the back of the blade to cut through the pelvis... So in honor of my late father I'll probably never carry a different hunting knife...
I've got one of these and I really like it. This is my #1 go to knife though. This knife is a REAL workhorse and just won't get dull. It has gut many deer, split pelvis', chopped down sapplings and has not needed resharpening except for a touch up on a steel. I LOVE this knife This is a custom Hattori knife my wife bought for me. It just sits in the show case. Ichiro Hattori, 63 years old craftsman, was involved with knife making at the age of 18 when he joined his father's knife company "Masahiro". In 1971, he has opened his own workshop and started producing high quality Hunting knives for export with buyers brands including Kershaw, Browning, Beretta, Tekna etc. His fine works have been quickly recognized in the U.S. market as the custom quality knives with the detailed hand works. This reputation came from his nature to seek the finest workmanship without any compromises. In 1993, he has entered into a domestic market with his own name and line, and instantly captured Japanese knife users as the finest Hunting knives ever offered in Japan
like i said i love the new knife i would love to try that new swing blade though i hear they are awesome
