Made of glass-filled nylon and covered in the ‘Gator Grip’ trademark rubberized overmould that the company term as having an ‘alligator skin like texture for a tacky, comfortable grip’, these knives are well suited to use in typical UK weather conditions. The acclaimed Gator Grip handle, draws people to any knife it graces. The 154CM stainless steel blade is much deeper than others in the Gator series which I feel sets it apart from other models and will be a major selling point. It measures 4.96” in the closed position, has a blade length of 3.76”, when fully deployed it has an overall length of 8.54” and it weighs a reasonable 5.4oz. This latest model is designated the Gerber Gator 154CM, Drop Point, Fine Edge. As Gerber say ‘Who could have guessed that the feel of reptile scales would be so satisfying?’ There’s little doubt it offers a very reassuring, reliable and comfortable grip. Undeniably it was the unique advanced thermoplastic handle design with an alligator skin like texture that won people over. Gator Folders date back to 1991, when the original model shown at the USA Blade Show was voted, the ‘Most Innovative Knife of the Year.’ Since then, the range has developed and altered little from the early models, and even fourteen years later they are still popular. The test knife joins the ever growing roster of Gator designated knives to make a total of seven models in the range.
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