Help me w/ a decision on a drop point?

I was just thinking that maybe the S30V steel in the gerber folder would maybe be better than D2 steel in the Benchmade. No?
 
This is my first posting. I find this an interesting thread in that I own most of the knives referenced. BM 151 in 154cm, BM 190 in D2, Gerber fixed Freeman in S30v, Gerber Caper in S30V, and a couple of Knives of Alaska in D2. After reading about "chipping" in S30V, I took my Gerber Freeman weekend and cut up a ton of card board boxes. No chipping, resharpened (with diamonds) quickly. As an old dear/elk hunter I agree. Folders get dirty and you needed a guard. I did carry a 1965 110 for years. Cut up deer nicely. I like the BM 190 in D2 the best, but I think all of them are great. I also own three gerber gaters in 154cm/ATS 34. I am new to the knife internet world. What is wrong with Gerber knives? All of mine seem fine for what I paid for them?
 
Ron-

Welcome to the party! Did you bring the beer?

Gerber has been criticized for stealing designs from other makers. I don't have any problems with my Gator folders. I think almost any knife design must have a close copy if you go back in knife history. I'm with you on blade guards on fixed knives.
 
Ron Athay said:
This is my first posting. I find this an interesting thread in that I own most of the knives referenced. BM 151 in 154cm, BM 190 in D2, Gerber fixed Freeman in S30v, Gerber Caper in S30V, and a couple of Knives of Alaska in D2. After reading about "chipping" in S30V, I took my Gerber Freeman weekend and cut up a ton of card board boxes. No chipping, resharpened (with diamonds) quickly. As an old dear/elk hunter I agree. Folders get dirty and you needed a guard. I did carry a 1965 110 for years. Cut up deer nicely. I like the BM 190 in D2 the best, but I think all of them are great. I also own three gerber gaters in 154cm/ATS 34. I am new to the knife internet world. What is wrong with Gerber knives? All of mine seem fine for what I paid for them?
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I'd LIKE to be able to have a good folder that I can also use for dressing deer. If the Gerber S30V is able to get a good enough edge and retain it, I might go with the Gerber folder since it would be easier to carry around than a fixed blade. If you really like the Benchmade Hunter fixed blade that much more than the Gerber blade, I will probably pass on the Gerber S30V (but may still pick up a standard blade (440) Gerber Freeman for everyday pocket carry). I really like the look and design of the Gerber Freeman folders. I really like a big belly on my drop point blades.

Your input would be appreciated. Thanks
 
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nickE10mm,
If you want a folder, the Gerger S30V would be much better than their standard steel knife. Consider the Cabelas Buck 110 in S30V. I have bought two of those at $59.95 for gifts. They are really!! sharp and very high finish quality.
 
Ron Athay said:
nickE10mm,
If you want a folder, the Gerger S30V would be much better than their standard steel knife. Consider the Cabelas Buck 110 in S30V. I have bought two of those at $59.95 for gifts. They are really!! sharp and very high finish quality.
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Thanks a lot for the reply!
 
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