Recommended Uses For Product | Surgical |
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Brand | GERBER |
Model Name | G6079 |
Special Feature | Foldable |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | G6079 |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Color | Black |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | Serrated Edge- Clip Point |
Blade Length | 376 Inches |
Power Source | AC/DC |
Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only |
Item Weight | 5.4 Ounces |
Blade Shape | Clip Point |
Blade Edge | serrated |
Item Length | 8.5 Inches |
Manufacturer | Gerber Gear |
Part Number | 06079N |
Item Weight | 5.4 ounces |
Country of Origin | China |
Item model number | GER06079 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Material | Other |
Item Package Quantity | 1 |
Number Of Pieces | 1 |
Special Features | Foldable |
Batteries Included? | No |
Batteries Required? | No |
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Gerber Gear 06079N Gator Folding Knife, Serrated Edge, Clip Point
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Recommended Uses For Product | Surgical |
Brand | GERBER |
Model Name | G6079 |
Special Feature | Foldable |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Included Components | G6079 |
Handle Material | Stainless Steel |
Color | Black |
Blade Material | Stainless Steel |
Style | Serrated Edge- Clip Point |
About this item
- Serrated 3.75-inch blade
- Weighs 5 ounces
- Patented Gator grip handles set them apart from the competition
- Surgical stainless steel blade
- Limited lifetime warranty
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ASIN | B00004WA4U |
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Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #60,382 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #216 in Folding Hunting Knives |
Date First Available | July 2, 2004 |
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With an iconic design, the Gator series has become synonymous with craftsmanship and field-tested durability. A portable folding application partners with the patented Gator Grip handle to offer unsurpassed comfort and ease of use.
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The Gerber Gator Folding Clip Point Serrated Edge Knife features a unique thermo plastic comfort grip handle designed to offer maximum grip in both dry and wet conditions. The knife also features a drop-point blade with a convex curve bending towards the point of the blade that offers an ample amount of effective edge for slicing, making it an ideal choice as a hunting knife. The knife locks open for safety, comes with a limited lifetime warranty, and includes a black Cordura belt sheath.
From the Manufacturer
All Gator Folding knives feature a stainless steel blades and patented Gator grip handles that set them apart fro the competition. Gerber revolutionized knife grip technology when it introduced the Gator in 1991, winning Blade Magazine's "Most Innovative Knife of the Year" award. This combination of thermo plastics delivers comfort and feel, and is designed to offer the maximum grip for dry or wet conditions.
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Customers like the comfort, grip, and ease of sharpening of the knife. For example, they mention it's comfortable in their hand, the rubberized nonstick surface makes for a great grip, it stays sharp, and it performs great. Customers are also impresseded with the value, edge, weight, and quality of the product.
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Customers find the knife easy to sharpen. They say it's a great knife for any application, with a super sharp blade and ergo handle. Customers also mention that the knife arrived sharp and with s case. They also say it works great as a perfect work day knife and is a very nice folding knife to have in your car. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...do yourself the favor of getting the half serrated edge, the serrations are razor sharp, and actually the best I've had for a factory serrated edge." Read more
"This is a very nice folding knife to have in your car if need be. Came extremely sharp and it’s very easy to open and close without too much effort...." Read more
"...I use it mainly for deer. The super sharp blade and ergo handle just works great for cutting thru the hide; and once inside the cavity it's small..." Read more
"...The factory edge was nice and shallow & sharp. I was surprised how much I love it.•The main reason is the handle...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the knife. They mention that it is very well built, holds a great edge, and is solidly made. The knife is stable and can be trusted in use. Customers also say that it's a truly outstanding product and is belt worthy.
"...Came in a nice durable cloth protective pouch, and was easy to not only flip open but to cut whatever that you needed to get at...." Read more
"...Santoprene is also pretty durable, if my PB screwdrivers are any indication.I thought the finger cutout might be annoying, but it’s not...." Read more
"...It's not finished to win any beauty contests, but it's quite solid and free of play, opens without friction, and has a detente to protect fingers..." Read more
"...It is one of my every day carry knives. Stays sharp and it's rugged." Read more
Customers like the grip of the knife. They mention that the nonstick surface makes for a great grip, and the rubberized handle is comfortable and durable. The grip is slip-resistant, and has a finger groove that locks it into their hand.
"...is easily accessible and fits on a decently wide belt, the grip seems more durable and a little bit more comfortable surprisingly...." Read more
"...The handle has a fairly neutral grip, suitable for a variety of grips, replicating a good hunting knife as was intended...." Read more
"...The fat, grippy handle which makes it so good for those purposes, makes it bad for pocket carry, to the point that Gerber skipped putting a clip on...." Read more
"...Comfortable in my hand, the rubberized nonstick surface makes for a great grip and it’s comfortable to use...." Read more
Customers like the value of the knife. They say it's a good quality knife for the money, and the blade is one of the best budget-oriented steels out there.
"...Well worth the buy if you need a sharp everything knife, do yourself the favor of getting the half serrated edge, the serrations are razor sharp,..." Read more
"...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...." Read more
"...It's simple, with few parts to break, and really a lot of knife for the money. It's mainly a question of whether it's more knife than you want...." Read more
"...The price was right (they want a bazillion dollars for a new Bear Grylls "signature" series now) and the reviews on Amazon were good...." Read more
Customers find the knife comfortable in their hand with a rubberized nonstick surface and a firm, good feeling grip. They say the build is very snug but still operates smoothly without much effort. Some mention that the knife fits snugly in their pocket and has a detente to protect fingers on closing.
"...Lightweight, comfortable, reliable, easy to open with a flick of the wrist and keeps a decent edge, although sharpening it to a 19 degree edge takes..." Read more
"...n’t have the ideal grind or steel for Bushcraft, but with the comfortable handle, it’s a pretty good choice, especially for $50...." Read more
"...solid and free of play, opens without friction, and has a detente to protect fingers on closing...." Read more
"...I really enjoyed it. Comfortable in my hand, the rubberized nonstick surface makes for a great grip and it’s comfortable to use...." Read more
Customers like the edge of the knife. They mention that it holds a great edge, is easy to maintain, and is very rust resistant. Some say that the factory edge was pretty good but not perfect.
"...reliable, easy to open with a flick of the wrist and keeps a decent edge, although sharpening it to a 19 degree edge takes some regular..." Read more
"...The factory edge was nice and shallow & sharp. I was surprised how much I love it.•The main reason is the handle...." Read more
"...pretty as a large Folding Hunter, it's much easier to grip and holds an edge better. That's the niche where this knife belongs, and where it excels...." Read more
"...This knife is strong and retains a great edge. It’s lightweight enough to mount on a sling or backpack strap...." Read more
Customers like the weight of the knife. They say it's not heavy, but substantial. They also say it is light enough for everyday carry in jeans or dress slacks. The knife is made of light weight materials and is well weighted. The handle is slightly bulky and makes grasping the knife a pleasure even when wet. The tension and blade weight is dialed-in for a quick, one-handed, wrist-snap.
"...Lightweight, comfortable, reliable, easy to open with a flick of the wrist and keeps a decent edge, although sharpening it to a 19 degree edge takes..." Read more
"...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.)..." Read more
"...The tension and blade weight is dialed-in for a quick, one-handed, wrist-snap opening." Read more
"...This knife is strong and retains a great edge. It’s lightweight enough to mount on a sling or backpack strap...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the knife. They mention it's a good working knife, functional, and durable. The sheath works well, and it serves you well. The build is snug, but still operates smoothly without much effort. The blade and ergo handle work great for cutting through the hide, and runs like a fixed blade. It's rugged in the hand and works great in wet conditions.
"...The super sharp blade and ergo handle just works great for cutting thru the hide; and once inside the cavity it's small enough to handle and cleanly..." Read more
"...For the tasks it’s likely to be used for, it’ll perform very well. A more expensive steel wouldn’t improve this knife...." Read more
"Best gerber I've purchased in the last 5 years. Works great, perfect work day knife. Or if you enjoy the outdoors, great for bushcraft" Read more
"...The sheath works well, but is larger than it needs to be. I can only recommend this knife if you can get it on sale for 35 bucks or less...." Read more
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You must train with it, the grip opens and though it's a folder, unfolded it sort of handles like a fixed tang blade. Lightweight, comfortable, reliable, easy to open with a flick of the wrist and keeps a decent edge, although sharpening it to a 19 degree edge takes some regular maintenance.
I lost my original blade to a lake because I violated a cardinal rule in fishing. I had my knife on my lap while my line was in... "Sploosh." In it went. I went for years without one and only bought another pocket knife because I felt naked. I ended up not using the new knife because it didn't feel as sturdy, didn't feel comfortable and just felt subpar though it was a good quality blade. That's when I realized I was spoiled thanks to my handy Gerber folder. So, I just bought this one and have noticed nothing but improvements! The case is easily accessible and fits on a decently wide belt, the grip seems more durable and a little bit more comfortable surprisingly. Otherwise it's just as handy and trusty as my last one...
Gerber blades are well crafted and I was glad to see my blade was made in the USA as I'd heard a rumor a few years back that they were moving knife production out of country... Thankfully that rumor is apparently wrong. Well worth the buy if you need a sharp everything knife, do yourself the favor of getting the half serrated edge, the serrations are razor sharp, and actually the best I've had for a factory serrated edge.
This is a great knife, and though many will either say that this is a great knife or not, and there are other brands I’m sure that you can mention that cost more and so forth, this one definitely the bill. As long as he can open, those tough wrappers especially when you have that craving in the car, this knife cuts right through the package like butter.
Very satisfied with this knife.
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.
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La lama non è fissa, ma pieghevole... Gerber è il brand outdoor di Fiskars, affilatura assicurata!
Mi sembra un ottimo tuttofare. Il coltello è "made in USA". La fondina (made in China) è in tela sintetica nera ed è dotata di generosa fibbia da cintura sul retro.
Più che soddisfacente, nonostante l'elevato prezzo.
Reviewed in Italy on January 15, 2019
La lama non è fissa, ma pieghevole... Gerber è il brand outdoor di Fiskars, affilatura assicurata!
Mi sembra un ottimo tuttofare. Il coltello è "made in USA". La fondina (made in China) è in tela sintetica nera ed è dotata di generosa fibbia da cintura sul retro.
Più che soddisfacente, nonostante l'elevato prezzo.
Reviewed in Italy on January 19, 2019