The Gerber Profile Folder

[Slowstarter]

I just bought a Gerber Profile Folder. I paid about 30 dollars for it. It´s big an d solid but it is just a piece of junk? The steel is unknown and the rubber handle feels quite (comfortqble but) cheap. But suprisingly, it´s rock solid, no blade play and the liner lock seemes quite strong. Anyone?

http://www.academy.com/index.php?pa...et_knives&start=8&selectedSKU=0366-01083-1297

 

[JD Mandrell]

I've had one for several months, used it around the house as a beater and carry it every so often.

I believe the steel is 440A with a TiNi coating.

I'm not a big Gerber fan, but the profile and the new Metolius have both seemed better than a lot of their stuff.

 

[PayetteRucker]

I have the fixed blade version and it's a good rough use field knife, for prying etc. 440A doesn't hold the best edge, but it also sharpens real fast. I like the blade design, and yes the rubber grips feel cheap. It's a real user though, I have definitely got my money's worth out of that knife.
I also do not like Gerbers, their TiNi coating seems to CAUSE rust, as gerbers are the only SS knives I have ever had that rusted on me. Their QC and materials just plain suck.

 

[GWashington1732]

It's okay. It's worth the money and is pretty tough. As for the cheap feeling handles, they hold up pretty well.