New knives & stuff at Wally-World

Yeah, the Recoil is not the best multi-tool in the world, but not bad for $40 bucks. It certainly will not replace a Leatherman, but it's fun to use. ;)

I was finally able to acquire the Gerber Mini Covert folder at Walmart today.

Pic is from Knife Outlet.com
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Priced just under $35 bucks at Wallyworld, it's the smallest member of the Applegate/Fairbairn series (2.94 inch spear point partially serrated blade) and is made in Taiwan. The handle is made of glass-filled nylon with a lanyard hole and dual stainless steel liners. A nicely designed matte finished pocket clip is present which allows it to be carried deep in the pocket. The pocket clip is also removable for those who don't care for clips. Just like the larger Covert and Combat Folders, the blade features Applegate's and Fairbairn's signature image, but Gerber's logo is stamped on the pocket clip. Unlike the Covert folder, this one does not have the Lake & Walker safety feature.

To be honest, the workmanship on this little pocketknife seems better than it's larger American made brethren. Again, the quality of this little Taiwan-made piece ranks up there with the likes of CRKT and Timberline. Of course, it does not have an ATS-34 steel blade like the Covert, but for such a small well made and inexpensive little pocketknife, who cares? It's plenty sharp and should be very easy to sharpen. One of the things I like about it is that the dual thumbstuds are positioned just right for left or right hand opening and don't get in the way when cutting and also, they don't snag when pulling the knife out of your pocket. In the closed position, the blade is perfectly centered in the handle and there is no blade wobble in any direction. The linerlock engages securely and applying moderate pressure on the blade's spine produced no ill effects.

Despite the fact that it's has a partially serrated edge, I really like the Mini Covert and find that it makes a great EDC in areas that have a 3 inch blade limit. It's a sharp, lightweight and attractive little pocketknife that is solid, very comfortable to use and a breeze to carry. If you're on a budget and want to have a small, sharp cutting companion, or if you're just looking for another small folder to rotate your EDC, take a serious look at the Mini Covert.
 
I bought the Paraframe and two of the "mini-me" models of it. The clerk was suprisingly helpful and warned us not to buy one until we were sure of the lock...we went through three of them. I was pretty impressed with the knife, being from China and all. Good blade shape, easy to sharpen (it needed touching up on my Spyderco Tri-Angle) and it carries and opens well. So far so good...we'll keep you informed!
 
I just called my Walmart and found out that they have the new models in stock. I'm going tomorrow morning to check out the taclite.
Matt
 
My local Wal-Mart sucks!! They don't even have the actual knives on display. They have this huge carboad display in the case with a picture of all the knives, there specs and there price. So you can't even see the knives in person and forget new models. They haven't changed the cut out with the models in the year or so I have looked there. :(
 
Don't feel so bad TBG our Wal-Mart is the same way. I think almost all of them have gone to the cardboard display. In fact, they recently changed the display but then the guy told me that they did not even have 50% of what was shown in the new display and had no idea when and if they would ever get them.:rolleyes: :rolleyes:
 
Here's my walmart report. I just got back with 2 knives in hand: Buck mini Taclite and a mini Gerber paraframe. The Buck does indeed have some thin liners but the lock up is very solid. If anything is wrong with this knife it is that the blade tang needs to be radiused a bit more to prevent wear. I have cut down 3 heavy cardboard boxes and have noticed that the liner is moving.:grumpy: However the lockup is still very solid so I'm going to wait a bit before any further judgement. The Gerber paraframe is a very nice little surprise. As the Chunk mentioned it very much mimics the lines of the Kershaw vapor but has a nice little bowie style clip. The mini that I have is bout the size of an Umfaan and locks up just about as securely. The action is a bit gritty and I miss a thumb stud but overall the knife is a winner. For 10 bucks, can't go wrong. Unfortunately, Walmart didn't have the new Gerber mini-tool but I hope to pick one up as soon as they become available (~14 bucks). The Schrades did look pretty crappy with the exception of a large slipjoint trapper with jigged bone scales. VERY nice fit and finish and a very nice polished edge. All for about 30 dollars, looks like the pick of the lot. I might get one next trip.
Have fun,
Matt
 
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