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Gerber Knives came in...
retroxler58
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C&P from the original thread...
http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=630557quote:Originally posted by Viktor
quote:Originally posted by Kenthetoolman
Victor I carry the same thing minus the sharpened back edge. How do you carry that in your pocket without it cutting you or do you carry on a belt?
It came with a cordura belt holster that can either hang vertically, or horizontally on a belt. I've never used the vertical mounting loop. Also, the knife itself has a belt/pocket clip on the back (that I've never used).
quote:Originally posted by retroxler58
quote:Originally posted by Viktor
My daily carry knife: Gerber Rex Applegate/W.E. Fairbairn Combat Folder, with the back edge of the blade sharpened. I've been carrying it almost every day since early 2006.
Now, ya done gone and made me buy one... Jake. [B)]
I got the shorter "Covert" model...
Improving the economy one picture at a time.
Whoever said it was bad to covet they neighbor's goods never took an economy class. It's OK to covet your neighbor's goods, as long as you don't acquire your neighbor's goods. Coveting means you'll eventually buy what it is you're coveting, thereby improving the economy.
Well the five Gerber Rex Applegate/W.E. Fairbairn Covert Folders (NOT the Combat) came in...
I ordered five to use as CHRISTmas gifts this coming CHRISTmas Holiday.
I was honestly not too pleased with the quality and workmanship...
And quickly found out why... "Made in CHINA" [:(!]
The sales writeup didn't indicate these are made in China and since the Combats are made in the USA...
AND...
Based upon much discussion and even this website sales pitch LINK (NOT Gerber's website I admit...)
I greatly mistook that most ALL Gerber knives are made in the USA... Not so. [V]
Specifically, the Covert model I bought... (See above sales pitch link that 'claims' Made in the USA.)
I agree with Jake that we need to work at improving "our" economy...
SO... I've already printed out a return label to send it back.
At least some return goods clerk is gonna get some benefit of my returned purchase.
I'll order the Combat version in a few days when my refund gets applied.
Fortunately, the illustration and text write up clearly shows... "Made in the USA"
Here's the "Covert" model I bought and received...
Notice the 'fine' print... On the boxes. [}:)]
Clearly MY error... "Caveat emptor"
http://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=630557quote:Originally posted by Viktor
quote:Originally posted by Kenthetoolman
Victor I carry the same thing minus the sharpened back edge. How do you carry that in your pocket without it cutting you or do you carry on a belt?
It came with a cordura belt holster that can either hang vertically, or horizontally on a belt. I've never used the vertical mounting loop. Also, the knife itself has a belt/pocket clip on the back (that I've never used).
quote:Originally posted by retroxler58
quote:Originally posted by Viktor
My daily carry knife: Gerber Rex Applegate/W.E. Fairbairn Combat Folder, with the back edge of the blade sharpened. I've been carrying it almost every day since early 2006.
Now, ya done gone and made me buy one... Jake. [B)]
I got the shorter "Covert" model...
Improving the economy one picture at a time.
Whoever said it was bad to covet they neighbor's goods never took an economy class. It's OK to covet your neighbor's goods, as long as you don't acquire your neighbor's goods. Coveting means you'll eventually buy what it is you're coveting, thereby improving the economy.
Well the five Gerber Rex Applegate/W.E. Fairbairn Covert Folders (NOT the Combat) came in...
I ordered five to use as CHRISTmas gifts this coming CHRISTmas Holiday.
I was honestly not too pleased with the quality and workmanship...
And quickly found out why... "Made in CHINA" [:(!]
The sales writeup didn't indicate these are made in China and since the Combats are made in the USA...
AND...
Based upon much discussion and even this website sales pitch LINK (NOT Gerber's website I admit...)
I greatly mistook that most ALL Gerber knives are made in the USA... Not so. [V]
Specifically, the Covert model I bought... (See above sales pitch link that 'claims' Made in the USA.)
I agree with Jake that we need to work at improving "our" economy...
SO... I've already printed out a return label to send it back.
At least some return goods clerk is gonna get some benefit of my returned purchase.
I'll order the Combat version in a few days when my refund gets applied.
Fortunately, the illustration and text write up clearly shows... "Made in the USA"
Here's the "Covert" model I bought and received...
Notice the 'fine' print... On the boxes. [}:)]
Clearly MY error... "Caveat emptor"
Comments
And instead, it is that of the "Made in the USA" COMBAT Model, like Jakes...
While, the web site clearly indicates that it IS the covert model... IN the web listing.
Specifically calling it "COVERT MODEL" three different places...
And further listing it's dimensions as that of the Covert Model.
The model number, UPC number, and NSN number are that of the Combat model...
I should have done just a tad bit more research BEFORE hitting the BUY button.
You jus' can't completely trust companies (and some people) to be honest and forthright anymore...
You have to check out EVERYTHING they say and more so what they imply!
"Caveat emptor"
They list the Covert auto open with assist open as Made in USA.
quote:Known as the international best-in-class folding tactical knives, the Covert family takes another leap forward this year with the addition of the Covert Auto. Our popular Applegate-Fairbairn S30V steel blade folder gets quicker with a new spring-loaded auto release that rapidly deploys the S30V tactical blade with the push of a button. The addition of this knife is a perfect way to complete a collection, while also owning a perfectly balanced auto-opening knife. Proudly made in U.S.A.
But also says you need to submit certification.???????
The lower-end Buck knives are the same way, but at least the 110s are still US-made.
On a side note, I found a Buck 110 a couple weeks ago that I thought I had lost years ago, and have since "replaced." So I now have two practically new Buck 110s. One with finger "grooves" in the grip, one without.
Hint go to the Gerber web site in the search area put in "Made in USA" it only comes up with 154 out of all they make.
They list the Covert auto open with assist open as Made in USA.
quote:Known as the international best-in-class folding tactical knives, the Covert family takes another leap forward this year with the addition of the Covert Auto. Our popular Applegate-Fairbairn S30V steel blade folder gets quicker with a new spring-loaded auto release that rapidly deploys the S30V tactical blade with the push of a button. The addition of this knife is a perfect way to complete a collection, while also owning a perfectly balanced auto-opening knife. Proudly made in U.S.A.
But also says you need to submit certification.???????
Grump...
I took your advise and did TWO searches...
- One : "Made in the USA" and found the knife I 'thought' I had purchased... LINK
And immediately thought... I was duped with a Chinese 'Knock Off'... [:(]
- Two : "Covert" and then found the one I actually purchased... LINK
And realized I wasn't duped... But... Maybe I need new glasses... [}:)]
I found this "Mini Covert Folder" under the 'Made in the USA' search... LINK
While, I like it well enough... It's identified as "Made in Taiwan"... [B)]
But believe this one is made in the USA
*** he doesn't post here anymore [:(] ***
Great knife. But I want a smaller, "dress" pocket knife. Like when I'm wearing light wool slacks on Easter . . .
Maybe a KERSHAW, LEEK, SERRATED, MODEL 1660ST
Sandown Forge Knives
quote:Originally posted by grumpygy
I've got this one but after looking at it close made in Taiwan.
I have that same knife. I bought it with the intention of having it be a beater knife, and it has held up fairly well. It has definitely been brutally 'beaten' on numerous times! It's also been lost (and subsequently found) twice. Once in a snow bank (found in the spring), and the second time in the mud on the road (found when grading the road the following spring). Both times it survived pretty well overall...which is a credit to its durability I guess. It is now on its 3rd time being 'lost'.
I certainly wouldn't consider it a prized knife though. It gets used to cut hay bales, dig trenches, pry pallets apart and chip ice. Doesn't stay sharp very long, but I'm not real nice to it either.
Pretty good testament, actually FCD... [;)]
And Formosa exists only in the pages of communist china school books.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackie_Collins
Taiwan is NOT China. They will be quick to tell you.
And Formosa exists only in the pages of communist china school books.
Agreed, Taiwan actually makes some very good quality tool steels. China really does export a lot of crap though.