I can't get past this post withouth at least commenting on this one... "No frills basic stuff" is generally what makes a design "good" in the first place. not saying in this case it is, but simpler no nonsense designs are usually way better knives than complex tacticool gimmics... and absolutely nothing wrong with FRN. to impact tests on it compared to G10 and see if you still call it inferior.
this goes for a lot of the negative posts... gerber isn't zero tolerance, but for a basic relatively inexpensive knife, they do what they need to and rarely let you down. What more could you ask?
You did notice I never said it was "bad" design either? I was simply stating I don't know what makes it "good" (in the op'a eyes). I get that "simple" is sweet, not implying it should have wings and lightning bolts, but by "no frills" I mean it's about as straight forward and generic a design as can be. Not that it's a "bad" (generic) design. Just that when I think of a "good" design I think of the small original touches that different brands and designers put on their products; distinctive contours, grip ergonomics, fine lines and transitions, etc... The decree is a straight handle with some textured grip, with a straight blade... So again, I'm just wondering what constitutes a "good" design? (I look at it I see a simple and basic generic design that looks awfully too straight throughout to be very comfortable).
As per the g10, it was a personal preference, like a deep carry clip, explaining why "I" would've went with a Buck Vantage Pro instead of a decree had I been the one buying.
But I'll reiterate, the op asked "did he make mistake?" And that is something he will have to answer for himself after receiving the knife and figuring out if it was worth the price he paid... If so, great, if not, live and learn... I don't like Gerber (after a few bad experiences), and so I won't even consider the name anymore, I'd sooner try a new brand in the comparable price range of a given knife then give them another chance, but that doesn't mean you, or he, or anyone else can't be happy with 'em, so be it, enjoy em and be happy with 'em... I also am in the apparent minority who doesn't like Spyderco either... No matter how well built they are, No matter what steels they use, I would never consider purchasing one... To all the Spyderco fans out there who love them, so be it, that's awesome for them...
If the op enjoys his straight line no frills Gerber decree in s30v that he paid $50 for, that GREAT! I'm truly happy for him. As much as I will never own a Gerber again, I do want to see others not get burnt, and I would like to see a once quality American brand succeed, especially in their USA made products, just not on my dime anymore.
