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Im wondering, are cadets allowed to have K-Bars. I just did SIC and was planning to get one but i don't know if ill get in trouble or not. Thanx.
Why do you hate Gerber? I've had no problems with mine at all over the past 2 years.PPCLI MCpl said:Multi-tool is the way to go. But my hatred of the Gerber prompts me to mention my personal favorite, the Victorianox Swisstool.
One of the best investments I have ever made.
condor888000 said:Why do you hate Gerber? I've had no problems with mine at all over the past 2 years.
No its not. The only thing a Ka-Bar would be useful for in cadets is to be used as a machete
Alright cool. Is it possible that the issue Gerbers just aren't up to snuff though? I had a bit of minor surface rust that stopped once I actually started to make sure it was clean every night after I used it, right after I read some of the stuff in the other thread as a matter of fact. I never have had mine fold back when I'm using the tools, and I find the flip down pliers are really easy to access and get out in a hurry. Clump thing I noticed too when it was new. Playing with it right now.......no, none of mine clump together when I pull them out. Interesting. Maybe once it gets broken in they come out easier or something.......Interesting. Each their own I suppose. For me, I love my Gerber. Wouldn't trade it without making sure I'm getting a far better tool before hand.PPCLI MCpl said:I have found all three issued versions of the Gerber flimsy, prone to corrosion and tend to fold back on your fingers when subjected to any forceful use. Also, I dislike that you have to open the pliers to access the tools, and when you attempt to pull out one tool, you get a clump you have to sort through.
The new SOG is no better. I've had my Swisstool for almost 8 years, and it's never let me down yet.
Having said that, some of the new Leatherman's are not that bad.
ARMYboi69 said:There's no use for one, although it might come in handy for certain things and certain weekends. However, I have a Gerber Multi-Tool and a 6-inch floding blade pocket knife, and that's all you'll need
A real man carries a dirk, or better yet, a claymore.