New Gerber fighter - What do you think?

I think it looks alot like the camp knife too, I heard alot of negatives about that knife. I think the size is good but it is overpriced for the steel.
 
i think i could get a much nicer knife for that kind of money.

the handle looks like it would be pretty comfortable. but it's the combo edge just completely kills it for me. either a plain edge (preffered) or a serrated edge (they have their uses). NEVER a combo edge imho.
 
00max00 said:
Green beret is S30V...
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yeah but to me it's no reason to pay such prices.
I like (for example)the Bravo2 better for a cheaper price(in Europe).and it has formidable steel.
is S30V tough?does it hold up as well as 1095 or A2 steel when put under stress?

dberry said:
I think it looks alot like the camp knife too, I heard alot of negatives about that knife. I think the size is good but it is overpriced for the steel.
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a lot of negative things?can you name them?
 
The reason it looks like the yarburough is that they were both designed by harsey. Its not arip off, i too would like it much better without the serrations but people seem to go gaga over combo edges.
 
razorsdescent said:
The reason it looks like the yarburough is that they were both designed by harsey. Its not arip off, i too would like it much better without the serrations but people seem to go gaga over combo edges.
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yes but what i heard from 'someone 'working at SOG the combo plain/serrated knives are the ones most prefered by Joe Public.

I also prefer them without the serrations.but what can you do when the masses choose other..

I for example really love the Ka-Bar in D2.
but same there.only with serrations .
it is still a wonderful knife though.
 
not happy with the serrations--even less happy with 420--sorry gerber,not the knife for me.
 
Looks like perhaps an okay combat/camp knife. Calling it a "fighting knife" is being overly charitable.
 
Gday guys,

I've had this knife or a little while now, and I think it's a good purchase - IF you're primary intent is for Defence/back up weapon/tactical for deployment in hostile territory with the military (which it is, for me).

I did a video review on it, and posted a little blurb on this post:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752153

It's definitely not for everyone, and there are far better alternatives for camping/outdoor lovers. But as a combat knife, it serves the purpose well. My 2 cents.
 
It's overpriced for the steel used, and is that an integral lock on the sheath?
The knife is clearly made for the military where soldiers use their knife for everything, when 420 HC is properly treated it produces a good general purpose knife steel with good corrosion resistance and edge holding ability.
Now this needs to be a no maintenance knife without a extreme high RC edge (to prevent chipping), and it will probably be sharpened on a grinder or a rock. Soldiers will use it to open MRE, cut or chop wood, open cans, and use it for prying and cutting all sorts of stuff.
So does G.I. Joe really needs a high polish CMP S30V or VG10 blade? 95% will probably don't care either.
Still a lot of dollars ( high royalties?) for 420 HC, but maybe we are just spoiled steel fanboys (and girls).
When i was "active" my collegues liked my knives a lot but thought i was an idiot for paying 150$ for a spyderco folder. They spend their personal money on leisure, not equipment. Most used what the governement provided them with, and said "if the governement wants me to use a 200$ knife they should provide them with one". I tried to convince them about the benefits but most didn't care, or said " i'll take your knife when your shot and dead " :D
 
If $200 is the MSRP maybe the actual retail would be a bit less.

I am weary of the 420 but apparently Buck does good things so who knows.

The design does look familiar but I cant place my finger on it.


I don't know why everyone hates the serrations so much. Some of my knives have partial serrations and it comes in handy sometimes. I have had to cut things where the straight edge just wasnt doing it and the serrations cut through like a hot knife through butter.
 
DoctorDan said:
Gday guys,

I've had this knife or a little while now, and I think it's a good purchase - IF you're primary intent is for Defence/back up weapon/tactical for deployment in hostile territory with the military (which it is, for me).

I did a video review on it, and posted a little blurb on this post:
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=752153

It's definitely not for everyone, and there are far better alternatives for camping/outdoor lovers. But as a combat knife, it serves the purpose well. My 2 cents.
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After watching your review,this seems like a pretty darn good knife to me.And the serrations are short enough to not get in the way and be occasionally useful.Though you did admit they seemed to be on the wrong side.I wouldnt pay $200,but for around $100. i would consider this a good value.
 
Seals said:
I wouldnt pay $200,but for around $100. i would consider this a good value.
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Gday Seals,

Please, don't take it the wrong way - I'm certainly not promoting it - I'm just giving a bit of info for people out there that wanted to know more about the Gerber LHR knife.
Yep, the serrations actually work quite well - I'm thinking about getting the ESEE-4 in combo blade JUST to compare the serrations' cutting abilities (I was informed by another member that the serrations on the ESEE knives also work quite well).

Oh, BTW the prices I quote are in Australian dollars - I got this knife through knifecenter.com for about $100US at the time. When I shopped around there were no stores that actually ahd them retailing at US$200 - all were around the $100 mark. With delivery, it worked out about AUS$130'ish. The local dealers in Australia are selling them for $200!!! WTF??!!
 
D R E said:
Marketing Stuff:

Straight from the spec sheet: The knife is made from 420 high carbon steel and with a blade length of 6.87″ and an overall length of 12.25″. It weighs 11.20 oz. Made in the USA. MSRP $200

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Looks familiar huh? Please Gerber, NO SERRATIONS!!!!
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I know I have seen this design before???:confused: Let me think...















Oh yeah, my Reeves Harsey...:eek:
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Jos said:
I think it looks a lot like a Chris Reeve Green Beret knife.

Kind regards,

Jos
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Actually - I thought it was based on the Pacific.

Not a style I go for and from the posts - not something the majoriy of you would either. Irrespective of what you think of the design and materials used, it has the Chris Reeve/Bill Harsey design creds and I would hope they would know a thing or two about knives by now. Furthermore, the sheath retention system is what sets this knife apart and there appear to be valid reasons for going down this route

Whatever you think of it - this knife was designed for combat first, utility second. Whether or not it succeeds in this role only battle-testing will tell.
 
I broke down and picked up this knife and so far it dosent seem to bad. I have yet to really put it to hard use, and I think they may have put a thick edge on it to compensate the steel. The sheath is "interesting". The knife will most definetley never come out by accident and with a little practice, it isnt too much of a hinderence except for the limitation on mounting.
 
babakanoosh45 said:
I know I have seen this design before???:confused: Let me think...




Might I refer you to this post ?

#14 10-08-2009, 06:27 AM
Tenbeers
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The CRK look in this case is due to Chris Reeve being one of the knife's designers.

Here is the info from the Gerber site.

The L.H.R:

In the urban warfare environment, soliders recognized the need for a close quarter combat knife. After studying and interviewing hundreds of real life hand-to-hand combat encounters, MACP Close Quarter Combat expert Matt Larsen worked with award-winning knife makers Chris Reeve and William W. Harsey Jr. to create the L.H.R. The quick-release sheath has a built-in safety release that can only release the knife by the wearer. The textured TacHide™ handle provides sure grip in wet conditions. Proudly made in U.S.A.

Available February 2010.


Not meaning to advertise for them, just addressing the knockoff comments.
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Oh yeah, my Reeves Harsey...:eek:
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Tostig
 
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