cold steel scimitar or gerber applegate

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which one would you guys choose? im having trouble choosing between the cold steel scimitar and the 3.6 inch gerber applegate. any opinions ?
 
of the 2 the scimitar is probably the better knife, i have heard of lock probs with the applegate, if it was me i would pass on both though, just dont care for 'em.
 
the applegate looks so ugly, that i cant help but find it oddly attractive

and the scimitar looks nice, big and durable.


i dunno, havent seen much else out there lately that has caught my eye
 
gerber applegate has design defect.when closed,the top of the blade hit inside of the handle.I think CS TI LITE would be a better choice.
 
In my younger days of knife collection, I bought a Cold Steel Scimitar. While there are better knives for the money, it is a decent knife in and of itself. The blade is excellent for piercing, and widens enough in its shape to make an excellent slasher as well. The edge came from the factory razor sharp, although that is as much in Cold Steel's reputation as the controversy is. The titanium "leaf-spring" lock---essentially a liner lock, is rock solid. The handle ergonomics leave something to be desired, but are not horrible---I wish they would've made it with the thermorun of the Ultimate Hunter or something like micarta rather than the blister-causing FRN.

It's a pretty good knife---but I might recommending something like the Benchmade Griptilian, Kershaw Shallot, or Spyderco Endura in that range of similar sizes and even lower cost.
 
I bought a first gen Gerber Applegate years ago, and the lock sucked. A medium tap on anything with the back of the blade equals instant lock failure. I think they have improved them since then, but I wouldn't buy one again.
The CS Scimitar isn't my style, but they do make solid knives.
 
Jake Bauer said:
Neither. Look at Spydercos, Benchmades, or Kershaws.
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Good advice.
I own both of those knives (larger Gerber) and like them. They were both gifts. If you want a knife for self defense, then go with a spyderco or a kershaw junk yard dog.
The scimitar does have a great pommel for striking. The A-F Gerber is hefty and you can strike effectively with it as well. I never have had a lock problem with the Gerber.
I think the spyderco or kershaw are better buys.
 
Ah, if only everyone had the same intelligent taste in knives as some of us.... Why do some people even bother with Brand X? They should know that MY brand is way better than their choice....


Why give an unsolicited comment like "Neither" when the OP was asking a question between two specific models?
Just to hear yourself talk?
 
Galaktus said:
Ah, if only everyone had the same intelligent taste in knives as some of us.... Why do some people even bother with Brand X? They should know that MY brand is way better than their choice....


Why give an unsolicited comment like "Neither" when the OP was asking a question between two specific models?
Just to hear yourself talk?
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Point taken.
Go with the Gerber.
 
I have an old Scimitar... it's really not a bad knife, I'd take that one of the two choices... but per the observations above, I think you could do better for the money.
 
I had the Gerber and it was nice. Heard it had alot of problems so I sold it before it gave me any for $20.
 
Galaktus said:
Ah, if only everyone had the same intelligent taste in knives as some of us.... Why do some people even bother with Brand X? They should know that MY brand is way better than their choice....


Why give an unsolicited comment like "Neither" when the OP was asking a question between two specific models?
Just to hear yourself talk?
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Guess I should change my SN to "some people". Just advising better options for the OP. Personally, I like getting better quality for my money.
 
I like my scimitar, the most difficult with CS knife is to make a choice between plain edge or serrated...
 
I had the CS Scimitar, sold it off quick as I had developed a gross dislike of the Scimitar by the mere sight of it. This is not to say that it doesn't perform or isn't well built. But I couldn't live with that tacky "ball" crushing pommel. It was the design that was a big turn off.
On the other hand, the Gerber Applegate remains forever a personal favorite. The Covert is a gem, and despite the occasional complaint's written about Gerber products, there's nothing nasty about the Covert, really. Provided you realize that it's a dedicated edge weapon and not a fruit knife.
 
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