Gerber chopper knife9/22/2023 ![]() This is a good knife made of good materials for a good price. The metal bits are not terrible, but it’s not something you’ll enjoy if you buy this expecting more than the price warrants. It’s heavy and finished nicely, but isn’t something that left us saying “WOW” how did Gerber manage such a great knife a such a low price. The steel used throughout the knife is nothing to brag about. But, we’d probably opt for the G10 against that if it were available. The slightly better spec’d D2 steel version does offer a nice denim Micarta handle material. The aluminum does tend to show wear, which is why we opted for the tan version. The single side scale design offers a choice nicely anodized aluminum or tan G-10. The Flatiron is an excellent example of this talent. Gerber does a great job when it comes to making an affordable knife look high end through expert use of finishes and materials. It’s a pretty cool idea… even though we’re partial to the classic switchblade comb of the 80’s. As in a version that you can use to comb your hair. The final thing we want to point out about the blade – there’s a comb version. It’s affordable, adequate, and familiar when it comes to processing. In fact, Chinese knife makers churn out 7Cr17MoV blades en masse. The steel under the finish is far from exotic. A stonewash finish does a great job to reduce the appearance of wear marks, scratches, and staining. The other good part about the Flatiron blade is the blade steel and finish. ![]() It’s well suited for a lion’s share of the cutting tasks the average person encounters each day. Overall, this blade is extremely utilitarian with way more pros than cons. Between the edge and spine the blade is hollow ground to decrease thickness and make slicing easier. This makes for a great slicer that’s virtually stab free. The sharpened edge remains flat from the finger choil all the way to the tip. 15 inch thick spine that runs the entire length of the blade – like a cleaver. But, before we get into our review… let’s take a quick look at the specifications and features. Gerber’s cleaver continues to impress, but as you probably expect there is room for improvement. We’re sold on the “trend” and are ready to share what we’ve learned since the Flatiron hit the market and one landed in our daily carry rotation. ![]() The blade’s profile and hollow grind look wonderful from any angle. And they look great! You can’t deny that it draws inspiration from the classic straight razor. ![]() They’re versatile, safe, and incredibly utilitarian. And, now that the Gerber Flatiron is backed by an outstanding sales record we can confidently say – these blades are here to stay.Įxpect to see these more frequently in the next few years. These blades combine classic good looks with practical cutting efficiency. The Flatiron is Gerber’s entry into one of the latest trends in everyday carry – cleavers. A good budget option in the booming cleaver niche – our first hand Gerber Flatiron review. ![]()
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