Hey Steve.... I'm afraid I really don't know as I've never used a German one. However, my british one does have a solid grey/green plastic case it was issued with.
My Mum and Dad bought me a cheapy one when they went on a walking trip a few years ago (bless them
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)...it's still in it's bag all spanking new... I might take it to Ashdown at the end of the month along with my issue one and have a dig off....see which fails first....(sweep stake anyone?) lol
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I'll need a partner to dig against....any offers?
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): They are identical in desigh...but not in build!!!! :rolmao:
I've not seen the Gerber one and for some reason I don't like the sound of it...I dont' know why and have nothing to base my feeling on, odd really as I do rate Gerber gear very highly, I have two of their axes and 3 or 4 of their knives and find them very good...and very good value.
Hope that helps....
Bambam.