I really think that Gerber has upped their game here lately. They use to be a pretty big player in the knife industry and then faded a bit, but now I think they are back again. As always, thanks for your great and insightful reviews.
A few comments on crap steel. It’s $35 bucks. It’s nice for the dough. Go spend BIG BUCKS ON THE CUSTOMS you’ll never carry or just show off. That’s a waste. And worse cut a box or lose. I’ll pull the trigger on one thanks for the great review.
This would be a great compliment to the mess kit. Perfect implement for camping solo or with the family. I can see a ton of camp tasks performed with this.
I needed a pocket knife that was large enough for me not to forget to put it back in my tool box. I’ve left 2 out and they both disappeared. The cleaver style blade is perfect for slicing rubber hose with a fabric weave on the inside for reinforcement. 👌🏻
I have lots of spendy and lighter knives but I find myself carrying it more often. I carried it overseas and loved it. . . . . . Granted if I needed to stab ,pry or generally heavy use I used my gerber strong arm
Great review. I love the look of clever folders. My favorite budget clever-ish folder is the CRKT Pilar. But This Gerber one looks pretty cool. I also like the compact pocket clip on this knife.
These aren’t bad for the price. I find myself carrying lower steels these days because they’re simply easier to touch up after hard use. For a big, thick blade cleaver this isn’t bad at all. Bronze washers, tight lock up, and a centered blade make this a nice pickup imo. I did have to give my edge a little tlc out of the box, so not Gerber’s best effort there. Just to add a quick note, the finish on the blade and handle is called a tumbled finish. 👍
Looks to be a nice slim design. Also these squared off designs tend to be a little better at rough use as most people like to abuse the tips of there cutlery.
I have the spyderco roc and got the to carry to work (landscaping) and I've gutted 2 deer with it this year so far zero issues.. and it's a hollow ground blade so it is actually a good slicer idk why you say it's not.. but very good for 28$ and the clevers work well for me..I haven't found a situation where I could have accomplished something with my spyderco tenacious and not with a clever style blade either
Got mine for $15 since it had the old cardboard packaging!!! Keep an eye out for the outdated packaging. I find retail stores like to mark the knives down based merely on packaging you usually throw out anyways.
You might have gotten one on sale or clearance. However you might also have bought the first version of the Flatiron. It underwent a redesign due to customer feedback. The one in this video is the latest version. They changed the location of the logo, the thumb hole, and changed the over travel disc to a plate held to the frame with two screws.
A hollow ground blade is actually a very good slicer. Especially if it’s a high hollow like this knife is. So I don’t understand what you are talking about with this knife not being a good slicer or cutter
That Gerber Flat Iron would be good for Cutting a seat belt without hurting the person. A bit big but I would use it to hunt Mushrooms. Good Review as always.
I like it but I didn't like the price,,Finally got one and love it..Too bad there's no sharp edges to strike Fire Rod(Never use blade to strike fire rod) but overall nice 👍 blade..I was looking for this kind of knife and it was made..Power of Thought 💭 puff.. 😂
Yeah, its cool. I haven't done any hard use, just opening boxes. The pocket clip is kinda short, tight, and weird. The blade steel isn't awesome, but the style is neat, and a good conversation starter.
Personally I have this knife. Guys dont waste your money. Poor steel. Very hard to deploy. And after time my frame lock gets stuck after every deployment. Save up and get the spyderco roc.
I know I don’t want it but if I did, yes I’d be a bit of a steel snob. I just don’t see any of the #cr#mov types of steels being worth more than 12-20 bucks.
Lets be real, most of us use our pocket knives for opening boxes/ mail/ some meal prep. I love this thing.
This could also work in a self defense situation.
I really think that Gerber has upped their game here lately. They use to be a pretty big player in the knife industry and then faded a bit, but now I think they are back again. As always, thanks for your great and insightful reviews.
campfire52 Agreed, certainly some nice pieces coming out in the last few years.
Seriously Malfunctioned I think it has started to ship, yes.
A few comments on crap steel.
It’s $35 bucks. It’s nice for the dough.
Go spend BIG BUCKS ON THE CUSTOMS you’ll never carry or just show off. That’s a waste. And worse cut a box or lose.
I’ll pull the trigger on one thanks for the great review.
Can't see myself spending big money on a high-end cleaver, but this one I've been looking at just to add a cleaver blade to my collection.
This would be a great compliment to the mess kit. Perfect implement for camping solo or with the family. I can see a ton of camp tasks performed with this.
Damnit! If I keep seeing this thing I’m going to have to buy one
Im happy with mine. Folks are impressed. I've given 2 as gifts, and both people were very happy
I needed a pocket knife that was large enough for me not to forget to put it back in my tool box. I’ve left 2 out and they both disappeared. The cleaver style blade is perfect for slicing rubber hose with a fabric weave on the inside for reinforcement. 👌🏻
I like the cleavers. Excellent review
Just got mine today and no regrets!! Great choice and it’s simple and practical
Looks more like a straight razor than a clever.
I like it. I’ve never seen it before but I like it.
I have lots of spendy and lighter knives but I find myself carrying it more often. I carried it overseas and loved it.
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Granted if I needed to stab ,pry or generally heavy use I used my gerber strong arm
Great review. I love the look of clever folders. My favorite budget clever-ish folder is the CRKT Pilar. But This Gerber one looks pretty cool. I also like the compact pocket clip on this knife.
Love the pillar, little heavy for the size but super sharp
These aren’t bad for the price. I find myself carrying lower steels these days because they’re simply easier to touch up after hard use. For a big, thick blade cleaver this isn’t bad at all. Bronze washers, tight lock up, and a centered blade make this a nice pickup imo. I did have to give my edge a little tlc out of the box, so not Gerber’s best effort there. Just to add a quick note, the finish on the blade and handle is called a tumbled finish. 👍
Looks to be a nice slim design. Also these squared off designs tend to be a little better at rough use as most people like to abuse the tips of there cutlery.
Great vid! I’ve been eyeing this, but was hesitant. Now gonna have to go for it 👍
Just got one with G10 - really like it, highly recommend.
I have the spyderco roc and got the to carry to work (landscaping) and I've gutted 2 deer with it this year so far zero issues.. and it's a hollow ground blade so it is actually a good slicer idk why you say it's not.. but very good for 28$ and the clevers work well for me..I haven't found a situation where I could have accomplished something with my spyderco tenacious and not with a clever style blade either
Got mine for $15 since it had the old cardboard packaging!!! Keep an eye out for the outdated packaging. I find retail stores like to mark the knives down based merely on packaging you usually throw out anyways.
You might have gotten one on sale or clearance. However you might also have bought the first version of the Flatiron. It underwent a redesign due to customer feedback. The one in this video is the latest version. They changed the location of the logo, the thumb hole, and changed the over travel disc to a plate held to the frame with two screws.
I carry this knife daily, I like it. The blade wont do well for puncturing or stabbing. But it's still nice.
I think I may buy one of these and replace the washers with bronze/phosphor ones. That should make it fly open for about 1 dollar in parts
Adam Morgan it had bp washers already
Very cool knife great review
Very unique blade design... love it
Looks cool for food prep! After watching the video I just bought one!
Cool cooking knife for sure, thanks for the review. Uniqueness is key
A hollow ground blade is actually a very good slicer. Especially if it’s a high hollow like this knife is. So I don’t understand what you are talking about with this knife not being a good slicer or cutter
I have the same one and I agree, it is very addictive.
i like the cleaver look and looks pretty stout , not a bad price for a heavy duty utility kind of blade !
atb john
That Gerber Flat Iron would be good for Cutting a seat belt without hurting the person.
A bit big but I would use it to hunt Mushrooms.
Good Review as always.
Great review, these are at my local Walmart for 27.00
It's my straight razor "To shave-a the face"
Ouch
Looks like galvanized finish!
They should put a thumb stud on the flatiron so it can open more easily.
2nd gens are easy to open.
That would be great for cooking around the fire
I like it, very cool knife.
Hi,
I just watched the video and I guess you already answered my question, but would you recommend that to a fellow lefty? Thanks
I have this one, the only problem is that it’s super hard to close
Good shave👍
I really like that!!! It looks cool LOL
I like it but I didn't like the price,,Finally got one and love it..Too bad there's no sharp edges to strike Fire Rod(Never use blade to strike fire rod) but overall nice 👍 blade..I was looking for this kind of knife and it was made..Power of Thought 💭 puff.. 😂
Hell No for $35.........BUT...... I got one for $17.49 at Meijer today.......Hell Yes!!
And is it good ?
Yeah, its cool. I haven't done any hard use, just opening boxes. The pocket clip is kinda short, tight, and weird. The blade steel isn't awesome, but the style is neat, and a good conversation starter.
I love it
Personally I have this knife. Guys dont waste your money. Poor steel. Very hard to deploy. And after time my frame lock gets stuck after every deployment. Save up and get the spyderco roc.
Or get the version I’m showing here that isn’t hard to deploy at all.
@@livingsurvival I have the gen2 and it's perfect, opens fast, strong and cuts very well
I believe the blade is acid washed
Mine came with bad up and down bald play
Anyone found a deep carry pocket clip that will work with the flatiron
Thank god you got the 2nd version because the first production was awful
Junk steel excellent design I personally carry a esee cr 2.5
I wanted ti ask you about a spoon/fork kit, do you have a recomendation?
I use a Keith titanium spork. Anything works though, light my fire plastic or ti sporks, sea to summit, snow peak etc.
@@livingsurvival thank you
I know I don’t want it but if I did, yes I’d be a bit of a steel snob. I just don’t see any of the #cr#mov types of steels being worth more than 12-20 bucks.
Looks pretty cool not going to lie but to be honest when I see this I think of a straight edge razor.
Out of the package the flatiron is the dullest knife I have ever owned. I love the way it looks but I am not impressed with the blade so far.
Sharpen it…
I’ll save my money an keep ordering custom knives
Not for me
Made in the wrong country
$35 for 7cr??? no thanks
Designed for those who need some attention I guess. I cannot remember a more gimicky knife design.