Pics of Pairs--Large and Small Versions of the Same Model

Ok one more, back in the 80s Gerber International was one of the top manufacturers of quality cutlery. They had some pretty good designers workin' for them back in the day. Any of these names sound familiar, Blackie Collins, Pete Kershaw, Al Mar? All these guys went on to design and manufacture their line of knives a few years later.

This pair of Gerber Silver Knights has Al Mar written all over it. One of Gerber International's Premium lines made in Seki Japan it without a doubt set the bar for Gerber back then. If you've never held one I advise pickin' a few up while you can still find 'em at an affordable price. They came wrapped in everything from Delrin and G10 to Stag and wood but the ones from the 80s, the first generation are the ones to get. Over the years Gerber re released these in multiple blade versions, the best ones are the original single blade versions which came in 3 sizes, the smallest bein' a slip joint.

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Ok my last one, (I think ;) ) a herd of Equal End Jacks from the giant Camillus model 23 to the little Hammer Brand Key Jack, all true Jack's with the 2 blades on the same pivot.

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T. Erdelyi said:
Ok one more, back in the 80s Gerber International was one of the top manufacturers of quality cutlery. They had some pretty good designers workin' for them back in the day. Any of these names sound familiar, Blackie Collins, Pete Kershaw, Al Mar? All these guys went on to design and manufacture their line of knives a few years later.

This pair of Gerber Silver Knights has Al Mar written all over it. One of Gerber International's Premium lines made in Seki Japan it without a doubt set the bar for Gerber back then. If you've never held one I advise pickin' a few up while you can still find 'em at an affordable price. They came wrapped in everything from Delrin and G10 to Stag and wood but the ones from the 80s, the first generation are the ones to get. Over the years Gerber re released these in multiple blade versions, the best ones are the original single blade versions which came in 3 sizes, the smallest bein' a slip joint.
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Those are some pretty impressive names and may have had something to do with why Gerber cutlery was so much better back in the day.

You've posted some really interesting stuff in this thread, Ted, and it's been a pleasure following your contributions and looking at your knives. I'd be surprised, though, if you really were all played out. You say "last one" in your next post, but the wink is telling….
 
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So here's two different sizes of the same model knife that started out as the same size. Maybe fifteen years ago I bought a Buck Adrenalin for someone's Christmas gift, but ended giving him something else instead. The Buck ended up in my pocket and became my EDC and work beater knife. I broke the tip off twice and reground it so much that I couldn't get a decent edge on it anymore. I still carried it for a beater for years, though, and used it every day for something un-knifelike on the job.

Fast forward to last year when I bought an EdgePro. I used the old girl for practice and finally was able to get the edge to an apex at the so-called tip. As much as that knife was nothing special to begin with and terribly abused, it's still an old favorite that I'm greatly attached to. The other Adrenalin was bought as a replacement, but I don't think I ever carried or used it.

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These 2 aren't a perfect match, but I blame that on Benchmade for not making an axis mini. They both have the oval thumb hole anyway so I figured I'd pair them up for a pic.

806 customized Axis AFCK
814 Mini AFCK II

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That large AFCK Axis is a beauty, Corey. Are they very rare?
 
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ChazzyP said:
That large AFCK Axis is a beauty, Corey. Are they very rare?
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Not necessarily rare, but they are hard to find at a descent price. That one is an 806D2, which was a standard production model for a couple years, but there were also a few limited edition 806's as well.
 
The milled out finger grooves in the handles was done by a previous owner of the knife, along with removing the black coating from the blade. Whoever did the work on it did a fantastic job and I've never seen another one like it.
 
There was also the 805 TSEK with thumb studs that was a standard production model for a couple years. I think I recall 1 or 2 limited versions of it. I was gonna save these for tomorrow, but I'll find another pair :). Here it is with an 813 Mini TSEK.

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-Corey- said:
These 2 aren't a perfect match, but I blame that on Benchmade for not making an axis mini. They both have the oval thumb hole anyway so I figured I'd pair them up for a pic.

806 customized Axis AFCK
814 Mini AFCK II


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As usual Corey, beautiful beautiful stuff my friend!!
I think those blade shapes are one of the nicest BM has produced! I love that slim sexy shape!! Probably why I love the 477-1 and the 470 so much!!
Graceful yet deadly comes to mind!
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Joe
 
ChazzyP said:
Those are some pretty impressive names and may have had something to do with why Gerber cutlery was so much better back in the day.

You've posted some really interesting stuff in this thread, Ted, and it's been a pleasure following your contributions and looking at your knives. I'd be surprised, though, if you really were all played out. You say "last one" in your next post, but the wink is telling….
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Another 👍🏽 for each of Ted's contributions! Love the stuff you e posted Ted as I rarely get to see that kind of stuff!
And I also don't believe you for a second about that being the last one!!!
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Joe
 
Yea the AFCK is one of my favorites, it's very much like a 710....big blade in a slim easy to carry handle. I love em.
 
Really can't tell from pics. I thought they were smaller blades......now I'm liking them even more!!
Also!!!! Have to say it again Corey, this must be the 20teenth time I've said it.....you have an absolutely fantastic collection and I always look forward to your posts!!
Keep em coming!!
😄😄
Joe
 
palonej said:
Really can't tell from pics. I thought they were smaller blades......now I'm liking them even more!!
Also!!!! Have to say it again Corey, this must be the 20teenth time I've said it.....you have an absolutely fantastic collection and I always look forward to your posts!!
Keep em coming!!
😄😄
Joe
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Thanks Joe, I'll try to keep em coming as long as I can.

I posted some comparison pics in another thread where you can see how big it is next to a LFTI, 710, and Contego. http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php/1419004-Looking-for-a-new-benchmade
 
Wow!! Looks like it's as big as the 710!!
Never would've thought that!
Is the exclusive one that was only sold in Russia the same size blade?? Fell in love with that one, but was slow with the trigger finger. See them pop up for sale now and then for $400 and above.
Gorgeous knife!
 
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