One of my favorite models of all time from any production knife company has always been this very model of slimline folding Sportsman by Gerber. This is a knife made sometime in the 80's based on the color of the box it came in. (blue) I bought it a few years back on ebay and after having it in the safe for quite a while I finally got around to doing something to it I've been wanting to do ever since I did one for a customer at his request years ago this same way. Some have asked since I made changes to what I'll do in the way of work if I still do these mods shown here. The answer is yes I'll still be offering these smaller jobs. I'm mostly sticking with smaller jobs I can fit in between others I have going on more often like my pocket clips. It gives a little variety to my day.
I have five of these folding Sportsman I models by Gerber, all new in the box just the way they shipped from them and thats not counting this one I picked to modify. I picked this one because I have another in a blue box just like it and because I thought it was the latest one done. In other words its the newer of all my models.
Anyway, the Gerber safety pause (basically a 'half stop' on the lock back) has little affect for how easy and convenient this little gem of a folder is now after I upgraded it to one hand opening and installed a custom made pocket clip on it. It opens quite nicely and since I've rounded off the edges with a bevel unlike the sharp crisp corners from the factory its more comfortable in the hand now also.
This is right up town here folks and much more conducive to everyday carry for a knfe this small that weighs this much. 3.6 ounces here! Compared to the Buck 501 at 2.4 ounces that is actually a longer blade model this is a chunky folder. Anyway, these are from back when Gerber still did things right and here in the USA. A knife from yesteryear brought up to present day standards! Love it!
STR
