Gerber Gator 154CM Folding Knife, Fine Edge, Drop Point [06064],Black

Ottimo coltello molto equilibrato. La meccanica non ha nessun tipo di gioco ed è molto scorrevolea. Acciaio 154cm, tra i migliori per resistenza e mantenimento del filo. Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, consiglio l'acquisto ad occhi chiusi. Confrontandolo col Victorinox Hunter Pro, il Gerber risulta più leggero ed ergonomico, lo preferisco.

Gerber Messer in gewohnter guter Qualität. Liegt satt in der Hand. Versand hat etwas lange gedauert. Trotzdem meiner Meinung nach eine klare Kaufempfehlung.

Pêche chasse parfait acier de qualité

The Gerber Gator Drop Point has to be one of the best values in a US-made folding knife. Kershaw has some outstanding affordable US knives, like the Skyline, & there’s great traditional makers like Buck, Case & Utica, but typically you have to spend significantly more for an American-made knife. (Knives & tools made overseas are often great, but given the chance, I like to support US labor, & companies whose workforce has some rights & protections. ) As a longtime outdoorsman & tradesman, I have a few really nice knives, from Benchmade, GEC, Kershaw, even a Busse & a Garcia Skookum Bush Tool. I got the Gator as a lightweight knife for hiking, not expecting much. It’s a well made knife; mine has no gaps, flashing or flaws. The factory edge was nice and shallow & sharp. I was surprised how much I love it. •The main reason is the handle. Slim, flat knives are great in your pocket, but never comfortable to use for extended time. Like a Stanley 99, a hunting, Bushcraft knife or a decent kitchen knife, the Gator has an ovoid shaped handle that is fairly thick. Small hands may find it uncomfortable, but most will find it perfect. Some people will complain about the lack of a pocket clip; any clip would ruin the ergonomics of the handle. The knife is a bit wide for carrying in most jeans anyway. (If you love the knife but need a clip, you could easily install one. I use some EZ-lock threaded inserts.) The handle is covered with Santoprene, (like a fine PB Swiss Grip screwdriver.) normally I don’t care for rubberized handles, but this works well. If you don’t use the sheath, it keeps it in place in a pocket or pack, provides decent purchase if your hands are wet & great purchase if they’re cold. Santoprene is also pretty durable, if my PB screwdrivers are any indication. I thought the finger cutout might be annoying, but it’s not. The handle has a fairly neutral grip, suitable for a variety of grips, replicating a good hunting knife as was intended. •The 154cm drop point blade is great. The shape is so versatile, it is equally at home for hunting, cooking, camp tasks or use on a job site. It doesn’t have the ideal grind or steel for Bushcraft, but with the comfortable handle, it’s a pretty good choice, especially for $50. 154cm steel at this price is a bargain. I’m sure some steel nerds believe it’s obsolete, but they’re wrong. For a hunting knife, it was a great choice. For the tasks it’s likely to be used for, it’ll perform very well. A more expensive steel wouldn’t improve this knife. (The knife industry is a bit detached from reality; the trend in steels is completely opposite all the data on blade performance. “Super steels” are essentially micro-serrations in brittle metal.) The heat treatment seems good; perhaps a touch softer than a Benchmade 154cm, but I’m not really sure. It certainly sharpens & polishes as well as any 154cm I’ve used, and the edge retention is very good. Making the edge retention seem even better is the geometry; this thing is a slicing machine. The blade isn’t too thick, and the width and full flat grind leads to a fairly thin edge, (excellent for a $50 factory knife.) The factory grind was shallow, and mildly polished, which is perfect for hunters & most users. If you’re picky, for general use, you may want more polish. The bead blasted finish helps keep the cost down, & isn’t the best for preventing corrosion or reducing friction, but it’s fine at this price. A few minutes with Flitz or a buffer & it’ll be a nice semi-polished blade. •The lockup is very good, not exactly a Triad Lock, but certainly good enough for most tasks. I feel comfortable using it for anything a folder is suited for. Despite the lack of thumb studs or hole, I can easily open it one handed, as the blade is wide & the spring isn’t overwhelming. You can also “shake” it open quite easily. • Size & weight are great: the 3 3/4” blade is long enough to be used a general belt knife without being too big when folded. 5.4 oz isn’t featherweight for UL hikers, but considering the versatility, ergonomics & sturdiness of the Gator, I think it’s quick good. You’re not getting a comfortable handle & blade this size in a lighter weight, at any price. •Maintenance is easy; all the materials are corrosion resistant, so just keep it clean, don’t put it away wet, sharpen & lubricate when needed. When I consider the price & design intent of the Gator, I have 0 complaints about it. I bought it as a kid on a budget, without great. expectations. All these years later, it’s become a trusted companion.

Die Gummiartige Schicht ist schön griffig Das Messer sehr scharf geschliffen und schnitthaltig! Ich verwende diese Messer meist in der Firma für Kartone zerschneiden... Andere Messer sind da schnell stumpf geworden dieses nicht! Mfg Christian