I have to admit I was not expecting much but this knife is now one of my favorites. Build quality is really nice and it’s sharp and solid. Very happy with it, worth every penny.
I have now had this knife for a week. I know that's not a very long 'time of possession' to write a review about, but I will add a 'one year later' sort of thing. So. Down to business.
Pros:
Non-serrated blade. My old Gerber had a half serrated blade, and it just made it harder to whittle and harder to whit out of your pocket and cut a bag open or something like that. A half serrated blade is also just not long enough to saw anything.
Not spring assisted. I feel like a spring assisted blade (Like my old Gerber) just makes it harder to close and overall makes the knife less smooth.
Size and weight. Coming in a jaw-dropping 8 inches (My old Gerber was 7) and a staggering 4.5 ounces (My old Gerber was 3.5) this knife has a good heft to it.
Locking mechanism. My old Gerber (Once again!) had a button locking mechanism which is not as safe as this one.
Hilt. My old Gerber (Suprise! Suprise!) did not have a hilt, and it was a constant worry that my hand would slip and cut open my palm.
Color/Pattern. I got the woodland green and I think it looks awesome!
Plus, I now wear a W.W.J.D. KG bracelet and my water bottle has a new sticker!
Cons:
Hmmmm
Well, at first glance the handle appears to be made of plastic, but when you feel it's weight you know it's a metal handle with a covering of plastic.
Hmmmmmmm
Well it, no, that doesn't work. Hmm
Aha! There is one thing. While this locking mechanism is safer, it also is less safe. The reason is because the latch is right where the blade goes. Consequently, about three hours after it arrived I had a deep cut in my finger. Nothing a couple band-aids couldn't fix.
Overall, I would definitely recommend this knife! Thanks KG!
#Jesus#GrayGang
P.S Did any of you actually read the entire review?
I bought this shirt for my son. It is really nice! It fits well, and is the perfect weight. It has quickly become a favorite of his. It also shipped and arrived quickly, which was a huge boost to his excitement!
Great knife. So far I’ve used it to skin a bird, and whittle sticks into spears. Ready to use it during Turkey Season!!
