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The L.S.T. story began about twenty-five years ago when Pete Gerber pushed
for the design of an synthetic-handled knife that could rightly be described
as "Light-Strong-Tough." Later on, the prevailing wisdom was that
Gerber should update that concept to include new features that count for something
with outdoorsman.
That's why the L.S.T. II has thumb studs to allow easy one-handed opening.
And Softgrip® handle inserts that increase comfort and improve the grip.
Sure, the somewhat more organic architecture of the L.S.T. II is a little fancier
than its predecessor. But it's still the same little rugged bugger that the
boss had in mind when he set out to offer something truly revolutionary for
folks who carry pocketknives.
Gerber LST II - Grey, Fine Edge Features:
- SoftGrip
- One-hand opening
- Attaches to keychain
Specifications:
| Overall Length: |
6.32" |
| Length Closed: |
3.78" |
| Length of Blade: |
2.67" |
| Weight: |
1.4 oz. |
| Blade Material: |
420HC Stainless Steel |
| Handle Material: |
Glass-filled nylon |
| Blade Style: |
Drop Point |
| Blade Type: |
Fine |
| MSRP: |
$32.00 |
More Details & Definitions:
420HC - An improved form of 420 that works well with high production
tooling; commonly used by Gerber and other major brands. Content: Carbon 0.5-0.7%,
Manganese 0.35-0.9%, Chromium 13.5%.
Drop Point - A blade design made popular in handmade hunting knives
by Bob Loveless beginning about 1969, used earlier by Randall and others. Characterized
by a slow convex-curved drop in the point. The drop-point format lowers the
point for control, but leaves the point extremely strong. It's usually coupled
with plenty of belly for slicing, making it ideal for hunting knives. An extremely
good all-around format that also shows up on tactical and utility knives.
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