Gerber 06 Auto Tanto, 3.7" blade of S30V, 6061 Aluminum handles(opinions please)

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I just acquired a Gerber 06 Auto with Tanto blade. The blade is 3.7" long, about half serrated, of S30V steel. The handles are 6061 aircraft aluminum handles. The blade is marked "S30V" on one side, and "Made in USA" on the other. This knife was given to me by a friend. I explained to him that S30V was one of the better knife steels out there, and also pointed out what I thought were strong points on this knife. Such as the grip, pocket-clip, etc. I even offered him some money for it but he refused. I gave him a heartfelt "thank you" and accepted the knife.

I always had mixed feelings about the quality of Gerber knives, and actually only have the Gerber fixed blade Profile that I actually like. I researched this 06-Auto on the Gerber website as well as the search function here. Not many hits. The website apparently sells these only to LEO's and Military. From what I could find on Google these go for between $100-$149.00.

I would like to know if any members here have any reviews of this knife, or similar Gerber products. Thank you.
 
Nightshifter said:
I just acquired a Gerber 06 Auto with Tanto blade. The blade is 3.7" long, about half serrated, of S30V steel. The handles are 6061 aircraft aluminum handles. The blade is marked "S30V" on one side, and "Made in USA" on the other. This knife was given to me by a friend. I explained to him that S30V was one of the better knife steels out there, and also pointed out what I thought were strong points on this knife. Such as the grip, pocket-clip, etc. I even offered him some money for it but he refused. I gave him a heartfelt "thank you" and accepted the knife.

I always had mixed feelings about the quality of Gerber knives, and actually only have the Gerber fixed blade Profile that I actually like. I researched this 06-Auto on the Gerber website as well as the search function here. Not many hits. The website apparently sells these only to LEO's and Military. From what I could find on Google these go for between $100-$149.00.

I would like to know if any members here have any reviews of this knife, or similar Gerber products. Thank you.
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I dont personally have experience with it but my moms friend from high school is a cop and carries it. They are great knives, and gerbers quality went down the drain on the china knives, their american made blades are still great quality. Id have a gerber emerson aliance if it wasn't illegal to carry and posses a auto in new jersey.
 
I guess not too many people on here have this knife. Figured there would be more than one response.
If anyone wants to add anything please do. I'm trying to decide whether to keep this knife or not. Thanks
 
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