GERBER LST Fine Edge Folding Blade Knife

Now here`s a knife with some mighty impressive roots. It was brought to market back in 1980 by none other than the man whose last name goes on each of our products. Pete Gerber was the first knife creator to envision the merits of using all-synthetic materials in the handle. He and knife designer Blackie Collins aimed to deliver lightweight performance that had not been seen before in a knife this all-out rugged.

The Gerber L.S.T. is the smoothest of operators, with a mechanical action that just feels good and satisfying when you open and close the blade - which happens to be made of 400 series stainless steel. The L.S.T. Fine Edge musters a mere 1.2 ounces on the scales. Yet, when you feel that easy grip, there`s no question that Pete Gerber`s big idea is one for the ages.

FEATURES -

Lightweight synthetic handle
Tactile texturing on handle
Lock-back design

420HC STAINLESS STEEL - An improved form of 420 that works well with high production tooling. Content: Carbon 0.5-0.7%, Manganese 0.35-0.9%, Chromium 13.5%.

DROP POINT - A blade design made popular in handmade hunting knives by Bob Loveless beginning about 1969, used earlier by Randall and others. Characterized by a slow convex-curved drop in the point. The drop-point format lowers the point for control, but leaves the point extremely strong. It`s usually coupled with plenty of belly for slicing, making it ideal for hunting knives. An extremely good all-around format that also shows up on tactical and utility knives.

PETE GERBER - Founder Joseph Gerber`s son, Pete ran Gerber from 1951 until 1987. Under Pete`s leadership the hunting line of knives grew, while the company continued to produce knives for the military. The Mark II is probably Gerber`s most famous military knife.


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