Replacement blade for a folder

[Charlie_K]

I have an old Gerber Paraframe as my all around beater knife because that's what it does, it takes a beating and I don't want to spend a lot of money on something that might get lost.

That's all well and good but I've recently needed to sharpen it frequently to keep it sharp. Obviously not a sign of good steel. So what about dealing with it directly?

Does anybody know what kind of price tag I'd be facing if I asked somebody to create a new knife blade to the same measurement parameters out of something like 1050 or 1095 carbon steel? Would I be better off just investing in a new knife?

 

[ApocSurvivor713]

You'd be much better off just buying a new knife. In my experience, the Paraframe 2 has problems in more than just the blade. I recommend anything by Kershaw, really.

 

[jkwithawave]

Definitely Kershaw, they have plenty of great choices in that price range.

 

[Ernie1980]

New knife hands down. I would recommend a rat 1 for an inexpensive knife that is pretty good

 

[Boozoo Chavis]

I have an old Gerber Paraframe as my all around beater knife because that's what it does, it takes a beating and I don't want to spend a lot of money on something that might get lost.

That's all well and good but I've recently needed to sharpen it frequently to keep it sharp. Obviously not a sign of good steel. So what about dealing with it directly?

Does anybody know what kind of price tag I'd be facing if I asked somebody to create a new knife blade to the same measurement parameters out of something like 1050 or 1095 carbon steel? Would I be better off just investing in a new knife?

It would cost you several times the original price of your knife to have someone make and fit a blade for for the paraframe. As others have said, look at the Chinese made Kershaws for a beater - they are good quality knives for the money, and the 8cr13Mov is similar to 440C, and is a better steel than what is in your Gerber.