Gerber LST 2.0- any experience?

[spyderco endura]

Who has a Gerber LST 2.0? I picked one up tonight and it seems to be pretty solid. Looks nice and shouldn't scare my grandma to bad. So if you have any information it would be much appreciated.

 

[rifon2]

I'm not familiar with that LST, but I do have an L.S.T. Jr. which is one of my "city" knives.
It's surprisingly well made; tight lockup and very sharp out of the box. Feels pretty solid for such an inexpensive knife.
420HC blade with a Zytel handle. Lockback design.
Made in Portland, Oregon.

 

[spyderco endura]

this knife is a lot different, 440c, linerlock and metal handle. Feels solid though and locks up tight.

 

[Mulerider]

Could that possibly be the STL 2.0 instead of LST?

 

[ziptrickhead]

I think the OP is taking about the STL 2.0. From what I've seen its 440A not 440C. Plus, I was under the impression that Gerber discontinued the LST line?

 

[spyderco endura]

Ya, sorry. It is the STL 2.0, the blade steel may be 440A as well. http://images.gerbertools.com/Lg/2449_1/22-41122_Gerber_STL_20_Fine_Edge.jpg

here's a picture

 

[knarfeng]

It is stated to be 440A on this site:

http://www.defenseknife.com/41122.html

Specifications
Blade Detail: Plain
Blade Length (inches): 2.13
Blade Material: 440A​

AT that price I'd say it is China made, which makes the "440A" suspect.
The performance will be close to that of 440A, nowhere near that of 440C.

 

[spyderco endura]

I only use this as a backup in situations my Spyderco Endura (not made in China, not 440 at all) may be considered "scary".