Gerber Emerson Alliance

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neilj

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Can anyone provide some feedback on the quality of this knife as compared to a BM of a similar price? I am unfamiliar with the locking mechanism, Cross Bolt.

many thanks
 
IIRC the early GEAs had some probs with lock up and blade play, the 2 i have seen were recent vintage and looked/worked fine.

imho BM autos, gen'ly, are a little better made, a little better F&F, just a little better knife imho.

personally i would get a BM over the GEA, a BM in the same price range of course.

not a great diff though.
 
I believe that the "Cross Bolt" lock is the name given the standard pluge lock that is used for the GEA. May be wrong.................I was one other time! :D :D :D
 
I handled and worked the BM autos. They are well made, look good and you can make a sandwich while they open. The Alliance is no speed demon but it is faster opening than any BM I've worked. The Alliance is over-built, has a grip like emery board and the safety button and firing button are in tandem making one handed use a breeze. It is a dream heavy duty auto. $150 at the Eugene show this spring.

The black clip allows for deep pocket clip, if your state law allows carry, and it is tip up.

http://www.hsgear.biz/Gerber+Emerson+Alliance+Tactical+Automatics.html

Take the challenge and work the mechanisms of both and then decide. Blade shows are terrific for this informed shopping style.

All the best,

oregon
 
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