Gerber Knives- any of them worth the money??

[troutman]

Having been looking for a new part serrated locking folder I had a look at the Gerber range. Thing is people either seem to love their Gerber knives (and multi-tools) or hate them! I think I have read more negative than good on their knives- falling apart, steel of a poor quality etc etc.

So what's your opinion on them? is it a case of only their expensive products being any good?

thanks
troutman

 

[Perrari]

Had 3 folders and a couple of fixed blades over the years, I always thought that for the money they were good value.

 

[troutman]

Thanks, some people just seem to love them or hate them!

 

[dwardo]

The older gerber multi-tools were brilliant (10years ago) more recently the quality has dropped some. I have examples of both era.
The knives such as the gator are great tools for the money. None of their tools are expensive these days but work horses and still good for the cash.

 

[Dingo]

i have a couple of 'Gators' i find them very robust, and being stainless they are good in the 'DAMP' and the rubberised handle makes for a good non slip grip, they hold thier edge well. so all round a good tool in my opinion.

Adam

 

[baitman]

i have a couple of small gerber lock knives and they are excellent quality.

 

[swright81076]

I swear by my fiskars billhook (fiskars and Gerber being one and the same). Great edge retention, well designed and all round workhorse.

touched by nature

 

[British Red]

I've owned multi tools and folding knives by Gerber - I won't buy another one

 

[bonzodog]

I have an E-Z-OUT been with me best part of twenty years,does all I ask of it.

 

[baitman]

i have a couple of small gerber lock knives and they are spot on.

 

[santaman2000]

The only Gerber I've ever owne is an old (36 years to be exact) Mark I. It's solidly built, easily conceable and a great back-up weapon. But as far as their other more conventional knives; I've never owned one but the reviews are less than impressive.

 

[k9trev]

I've got the bg ultimate survival fine edge it's awesome I've beaten the hell out of mine it's as tough as hell.£53 to your door hell ive even hammered nails in with the pommel I love it and wouldn't hesitate to buy another .

 

[sxmolloy]

Another option are Ontario Rat Knives. I have had the Rat 1 plain edge for about a year, use it most days and it's still solid and sharp. I've only ever read good things about the Rat 1's.

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