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Need Gerber info...........
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 5:37 pm
by knife7knut
Picked this up at a pawn shop the other day for $10.Wondering if it is a USA made Gerber or an offshore model.No ID marks as to model.Looks like a decent knife;any ideas? I'm not really into tactical knives per se but thought this one wasn't too bad.
Re: Need Gerber info...........
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:12 pm
by orvet
I don't know Ray, I have not seen that one.
If I had to guess I would think Off-shore.
I did checking in a 2011 catalog, and found the Gerber Icon Tanto.
gerberknivesdirect.com lists it as:
Introducing the new Gerber Icon Tanto Blade. The Icon is a large, strong tactical folder. This tactical folding knife offers one-handed opening and a liner lock design for easy use. The Aluminum handles have large textured inlays for extra grip. Get a new Icon Tanto Blade today at Gerber Knives Direct.
Special Features
Aluminum handle with textured inlay for extra grip
Liner lock mechanism
Dual thumbstuds for one-handed opening
Technical Specs
Model: 31-000372
Blade Length: 4.25"
Overall Length: 9.55"
Closed Length: 4.30"
Weight: 4.68 oz
Handle Material: Aluminum with Textured Inlay
Retail Price: $50.00
YOU SAVE $19.05
YOU PAY $30.95
Walmart.com is out of stock but they say:
List price - $31.25
Online price -$21.53
Judging from the above info, I would say definitely made off-shore
Re: Need Gerber info...........
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 7:36 pm
by knifetime
Fake
Re: Need Gerber info...........
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2014 10:18 pm
by knife7knut
knifetime wrote:Fake
OK;what am I looking for that would verify that it is in fact not produced for or by Gerber? Seems that it wouldn't be economically feasible to fake a knife that retails for $50 or less.
Re: Need Gerber info...........
Posted: Thu Apr 24, 2014 12:14 am
by jerryd6818
knifetime wrote:Fake
I don't think so either Phillip. It has Gerber's new tang stamp on it and here's the knife on Gerber's web site. Same knife. I do however agree with Dale that it's most likely made off shore. You would need to message Gerber to find out for sure.
http://www.gerbergear.com/Tactical/Kniv ... _31-000372
Re: Need Gerber info...........
Posted: Thu Dec 04, 2014 3:05 pm
by kobun
It is a Gerber, sorta. It's Gerber/Fiskars, you know, the folks that should stick to making pruning shears and lopers. I have a knife of similar construction with a clip blade and the full sword in stone TM. It is a discontinued peice and I got it from SMKW so I know it's real, $4.00. It' isn't a POS, but close.