Now here's a knife with some mighty impressive roots. It was brought to market back in 1980 by none other than the man whose last name goes on each of our products. Pete Gerber was the first knife creator to envision the merits of using all-synthetic materials in the handle. He and knife designer Blackie Collins aimed to deliver lightweight performance that had not been seen before in a knife this all-out rugged.
The Gerber L.S.T. is the smoothest of operators. With a mechanical action that just feels good and satisfying when you open and close the blade, which happens to be made of 400 series stainless steel.
But lets get back to the topic of lightweight performance. The heaviest of the four legendary L.S.T. models musters a mere 1.2 ounces on the scales. Yet, when you feel that easy grip, there's no question that Pete Gerber's big idea is one for the ages.
Zytel Handles
A nylon polymer that is lightweight and extremely durable, Zytel can be shaped and textured to provide excellent grip.
Lockback
The lockback system has been used for many decades. It can usually be found on the knife spine and it provides a strong lockup that will wear well.
I’ve got a slew of great name brand folding knives. But the LST is the go to most every day. I carried the mini version all over the world (see my review on the ultralight page). But had a KA bar then for big jobs. Now, in the everyday world, this bigger (medium) size is a perfect stand alone EDC. And like it’s little brother holds up to fairly hard use more than you’d think for its amazing light weight. Which, makes it a joy to carry. The 420HC steel isn’t a knife world darling, but is easily sharpened & wears well. The grip is also hard to beat. The checking makes for a secure receipt between your thumb & forefinger. At the price, you can have a few in reserve, if one’s lost or you do manage to damage one of these proven work horses. I’ve tried many, but no other knife is a rival in terms of grip, size, and price. No sharp edges, and easy in the pocket. Smooth enough and sized to easily one-hand open with just a little practice. And made in USA. I’ve tried to update my EDC, but come back to this jewel agin and again.
Inexpensive but not cheap. Strong, slim, small, sharp, easy to carry in your pocket. Great for everything from peeling an apple to opening a box to cutting through those annoying plastic containers that holds stuff like tools etc. Large enough for almost any use. I've been carrying this knife since the 1980's and is still my favorite. I have the brand name knife that cost $200 but afraid of losing it so it stays in a box at home. This knife for 20 bucks if lost won't break the bank. I'd recommend buying 2 so if you do lose one, you won't have to be inconvenienced with being without one. Holds a sharp blade. I've had knives that when I pulled out to use people freak out. This knife, people don't even really notice. Can't recommend this knife strongly enough. They also have a smaller version which would go on a keychain. For me that one is too small. Gerber's best knife!
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