Fully ‘Stocked’ Gerber Gator
Cabela’s updates a proven favorite with a new Bell & Carlson handle treatment and premium blade steel.
Those who know me best understand that I am a minimalist. To me, less is better than more. I like my game care tools simple, straightforward, with as few “bells and whistles” as necessary. And this holds true for my knives. For these reasons, I tend to favor fixed-blade models. I don’t have to fool around getting a blade out, or for that matter, folding it back into the handle. You might think this is an easy chore, but try it when the temperature outside reaches negative numbers.
Some years ago the folks at Gerber brought out their line of Gator knives, both fixed-blade and folding. These were about as simple as it gets, consisting of a full-tang, flat-ground blade and a thermoplastic handle. No pins or screws to come loose, everything was one-piece and even the folders were simplistic in design. A review of their current cutlery offerings reveals that they still carry these knives. Even though quality stainless blade steel is used, it’s really the handle grip where the knives shine. Gerber begins with a relatively hard, glass-filled nylon base that is chemically bonded to a resilient Santoprene rubber outer surface. The result is an enhanced hand-to-knife-handle grip.
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