Gerber PAUL Knives? Help

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I've stumbled across a handful of mint Gerber Paul knives....I know enough to know that they are the early ones....not the "reborn" ones of a few years back.....I know nothing about Gerbers....much less the Pauls.....Some have the numbers 2, 3, and 6 inside the liners....handle materials are walnut (?), ivory micarta (?) and one appears factory scrimmed with micarta...

Can anyone help date these and place a value on them?:confused:
 
I had a white micarta Paul knife yeeeaaars ago and, in a moment of weakness (and stupidity), traded it for something; can't even remember what. I don't really have any idea what an original series Paul is worth, but if you decide you want to sell one (especially the white micarta version ;-)) let me know, I'd be definitely interested.

Thanks!

Kiv
 
I appreciate the response. What I'm trying to determine is the fashion by which one might be able to "date" these knives. I know that the #'s inside have some significance but I don't know exactly what that number tells me....for example, would a PW-1 be first year of production and a PW-6, the sixth.....

And, I know this much....the original Paul knives were issued in wood, ivory micarta (or something similar) and stainless (no scales)....but I've seen some with what appears to be factory scrim and adornment...

Who knows about these?
 
I'm far from an expert on the subject. However,I own a Paul 2PW (PW2?) that I bought in 1981 or 1982. Number isn't on the liner though; it's on either the back spacer or the blade spine (can't recall which at the moment).

To the best of my recollection, these were the second run of Gerber Paul knives, and they were available with wood (some "exotic" hardwood) and what were probably micarta scales. There was also one model (IIRC after 20 years) with an etched blade. It was $10 more ($85 vs. $75) so I went with the plain hardwood.
 
I'm fairly certain the first year of production was 1981; the last 1986. The numbers inside indicate the model year. The 3rd year are quite collectable as it was the only year the raised print appears on the button (all other were stamped). The final year (especially those that are marked on the blade as such) are also prized.

I would recommend you talk to the Gerber Guy. Follow this link and the bottom link on the first page is his email contact. I've dealt with him and he is a stand-up guy. He also knows more about collecting Gerbers than anyone on the planet. Finally, he deals a LOT of Gerbers (exclusively) on Ebay, so I'd be surprised if he didn't make you an offer on what you have.

Hope that helps,

-Al-
 
Trust the Gerber Guy...

Thanks jimsbowie.

-Al-

(Of course, that may be a different series of Paul, or perhaps it was one of Paul P.'s customs. Or (more likely) I'm dead wrong.;))
 
This is an old thread, but since it relates to Gerber Paul knifes, I thought it made sense to ask my question here. I have a model 2PM knife that doesn't open/close like it should. Not sure if the locking mechanism is missing a part or not (3 pieces + the blade and the handle?), but my question is there anyone who I can send this to for repair? If possible, I'd also like to replace the Micarta grips too, which my wife destroyed 20 years ago while pounding on something in the kitchen. :-)
 
I got this lback in 1988
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Paul W. Poehlmann is one of the disiners for lone wolf knives and can be reached through the lone wolf knives web site. He should be able to answer any questions you have.
 
I would first contact Gerber and see if there is anything they can do for you. If they aren't able to repair the knife themselves, they may know someone that can.
 
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