Gerber Fixed blades

[Glenn]

I know the "what is the best fixed blade for under$X" as been discussed ad nauseum. I have a friend considering the purchase of a Gerber fixed blade. I am not familiar with the Gerber line of products. Any suggestions? I suggested a Mad Dog. He said that was too much money.

Regards,
Glenn

 

[phantom4]

Glenn, what does your friend intend to use the knife for? It is hard to make a recommendation without knowing how it is to be used.

phantom4

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[Chang]

Gerber and Buck generally produce their knives in 425M stainless, or occasionally in ATS-34 for their higher end products. They do this so they can keep costs relatively low, and compete with companies based in Taiwan such as CRKT.
As for the fixed blades produced by Gerber, I would assume that it is in 425M, because the only ATS-34 knives from Gerber, to my knowledge, are the ATS-34 version of the EZ-OUT series, and the Covert.
Whats wrong with 425M? Nothing is really wrong with it, but it is relatively soft compared to the other steels, and is rather below average in edge holding ability.
Gerber's fixed blades are nice, but expect to be sharpening more often if you use your knife for anything more than boxes, the mail, and light cutting.

 

[Glenn]

Sorry,
I should have mentioned that it would be used for camping. Fairly light duty chopping, whittling tent pegs, rope cutting, and veggie cutting round the fire.

Regards,
Glenn

 

[Chang]

sorry double post

[This message has been edited by Comrade Chang (edited 09 March 1999).]

 

[Chang]

Gerber would be great for light usage like that. The the bootknife (guardian backup?) looks pretty neat.

 

[Slawxxx]

I have Gerber BMF (ATS-34) big,big hunting ,survival knive I can say its not bad for $$$ its not MD but worth money

 

[MCK]

Glenn, Gerbers are good knives for the price. I've abused the tar out of a GuardianII. In my opinion, if it's gonna be mostly a utility blade don't go with a double blade, and make sure you have serrations. I've been thinking about the Buck Nighthawk tanto for a good economical beater knife. Can't beat the price ($45-50ish).

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[J Koch]

Glen,

I would go with the Cold Steel SRK. You can beat the hell out of that Knife and it still keeps a great edge and its a good all around knife. It should cost ya between
$60-70.

 

[J Koch]

Glen,

I would go with the Cold Steel SRK. You can beat the hell out of that Knife and it still keeps a great edge and its a good all around knife. It should cost ya between
$60-70.

 

[J Koch]

Glen,

I would go with the Cold Steel SRK. You can beat the hell out of that Knife and it still keeps a great edge and its a good all around knife. It should cost ya between
$60-70.

 

[Will Kwan]

Check out the Cold Steel carbon V line. Carbon V as it is now seems to be pretty good stuff.

I had a Gerber Bowie. It did not hold an edge well and was chipped from wood chopping (quite certain I did not hit anything like nails or rocks). A CS Trailmaster doing also being used at the time did not exhibit the same problem. I was glad to get rid of it.

Will

 

[Knife Outlet]

Another possibility to throw into the mix is the Ka-Bar 1272 Next Generation Fighter. It's made of a decent Sandvik stainless, is very nicely balanced, has a very grippable Kraton handle and a big 8" blade. It's a good buy.

The Cold Steel Recon Scout is another dandy. It's basically a CS trailmaster with a smaller blade and a black coating. Really tough and strong Carbon V steel. Take care.


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