Gerber 06 Manual Folder: Shocked. Stunned. Thrilled.

JeremiahWeaver09 said:
do they even make these anymore, i think they may be discontinued.
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They are still being made, the fine edge and serrated models.

Serrated: http://www.gerbergear.com/Military/Knives/06-Manual-Combat-Folder_30-000308

Fine: http://www.gerbergear.com/Military/Knives/06-Combat-Folder-Fine-Edge_30-000462

They are scarce on the internet as you need military/LE credentials to purchase them. The fact you need credentials to purchase this folder makes no sense. In my opinion Gerber needs to get the 06 in the hands of knife lovers everywhere, their opinion of Gerber may change, mine sure did.
 
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bradytx said:
They are still being made, the fine edge and serrated models.

Serrated: http://www.gerbergear.com/Military/Knives/06-Manual-Combat-Folder_30-000308

Fine: http://www.gerbergear.com/Military/Knives/06-Combat-Folder-Fine-Edge_30-000462

They are scarce on the internet as you need military/LE credentials to purchase them. The fact you need credentials to purchase this folder makes no sense. In my opinion Gerber needs to get the 06 in the hands of knife lovers everywhere, their opinion of Gerber may change, mine sure did.
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i actually have this knife, i bought a few years back though, they were available at all the big knife selling stores online. they dont seem available anymore, the website doenst seem to show a way to order one or add it to your cart like their other products that are in stock. theres a couple available on amazon, but it looks like new old stock. these are decent knives.

are the LE/military credentials needed for the automatic versions? i dont see why you would need them for the manual version.
 
The prices you see for the plain-edge manual are ludicrous. Compared to, for example, a Manix S110V? Or on the other end, a Buck Vantage Pro?

But it is a step in the right direction, I guess.
 
Ace Krampus said:
The prices you see for the plain-edge manual are ludicrous. Compared to, for example, a Manix S110V? Or on the other end, a Buck Vantage Pro?

But it is a step in the right direction, I guess.
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I'm not sure how comparision with the Manix S110V and Vantage Pro is valid. The Manix has unlined FRN handles. The Vantage Pro has almost no protection against the hand sliding forward to the blade when thrusting. Neither have a strike pommel, the same length and breadth of blade, a button lock, nor a design to be used with gloves.
 
I have this knife. Its a beast, in both good and bad ways...

Its very tough and I would have no hesitation to use it for almost any task. The problem is the weight... For only one more ounce of weight you could carry an ESEE 4 fixed blade!
 
In terms of the design being out of date, a good design is timeless.

I do agree that Gerber needs to get this out in the market place for $70 bucks. Possibly replace s30v with 154CM, I think you would see a lot of heads turn.

The 06 fits my hand better than the Emerson Commander and MIni CQC15 so your opinion on greater ergos with the Emersons are moot to me.
 
I would consider one but I want to hold it in my hand it first.

If they come out with one that is a little cheaper in price, I might buy it sight unseen. Keep it US made though.
Give it FRN scales and 154CM steel. Or Sandvik steel. :D
 
rje58 said:
Like maybe, lowest bidder that can meet the governments specs?
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Do you have evidence that Gerber was chosen as a military supplier because they outbid other manufacturers, or are you simply repeating a cliche about how government contracts are awarded? Even if Gerber was the lowest bidder, it doesn't necessarily say anything about the objective quality of their supplied products. That would depend entirely on how thorough the requirements are.
 
Ive always been amazed that gerber seems to often ignore plain edge buyers. A few gerber autos id buy if i could get a plain edge without having to do major work to it myself to have a plain edge. I have to assume they have market research galore. So i guess im in the minority on wanting plain edge folders. So be it, lots of other makers.

Op thanks for sharing. Still a nice knife.
 
dano said:
Is it still being made?

Also, I wonder if it will accept an auto spring, as their is an auto model available that looks identical.
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Absolutely will not take an auto spring because the blade is not locked closed.

bradytx said:
I'm not sure who designed the 06.

Their is a circular cutout on the blade where the plungelock fits in the groove thus locking the blade. When the plunge lock is pressed the lock moves over and the blade can be released.

The 06 can be a gravity knife, but I tightened the pivot on mine.

Honestly, I'd take this Gerber over any ZT or Emerson.
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Yes, there is a blade cut-out,but with a bevel edges for the plunger so the blade can be opened via thumbstud and when closed the plunger sits in the cut-out and blade ricasso/choil area sits against an internal handle stop pin like a Rick Hinderer XM-18.

When locked open the button lock plunger sits in the blade cut-out and against the blade stop pin.
 
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bradytx said:
I would have preferred the fine edge version, but they are quite hard to come by. I simply cannot tell you how thrilled I am with this knife. The fit and finish, quality of materials, ergonomics, etc. are all top notch. This goes to show you, Gerber is a great knife company, but their bean counters choose to market and produce the majority of their knives overseas.
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I also own the combo edge version,it is one of my favorites even though it is a bit large and heavy but it's undeniable that it fits nicely in the hand and I would also would like to own the plain edge version.I did find a dealer that has some, I placed an order for two @ $103.95ea but unfortunately my order was later cancelled because they do not ship to Canada.
 
JeremiahWeaver09 said:
i actually have this knife, i bought a few years back though, they were available at all the big knife selling stores online. they dont seem available anymore, the website doenst seem to show a way to order one or add it to your cart like their other products that are in stock. theres a couple available on amazon, but it looks like new old stock. these are decent knives.

are the LE/military credentials needed for the automatic versions? i dont see why you would need them for the manual version.
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I finally got my hands on one of the plain edge versions of this knife, though I suspect that it was "new-old-stock". I've been part of the group of people here who likes to tease/knock Gerber for some of the goofy stuff they try to pass off on the knife community. However, I see Gerber as being the prodigal knife company in the USA, and they are at least trying to make some stuff here (Decree, Order, and the other one). I bought this knife because the price at around $110 was fair for what it is, if no undervalued. Gerber needs to step up production of the 06 PLAIN edge folder.

My question for you guys who own either the plain or partially serrated version of this knife is: Does yours have machining marks in the aluminum handles? Mine has a line on the far non-clip (left) side of the knife, closer to the glass breaker.
 
jstrange said:
If its anything like the lock on the Hogue EX-03 then it can still be operated fairly easily left handed by using the left index finger instead of the thumb.
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I carry a couple of righty autos in a lefty configuration a lot. I actually prefer the lock on the index finger side. It allows for what feels like a more solid grip.
 
So I've been playing with this (06 Manual, not auto) a little bit and I have noticed a few initial things:

#1: The knife is well built, because Gerber allegedly only sells them to people with "credentials" (what ever that means. These knives are/were available through normal e-commerce channels). In terms of quality I would place this knife above 95% of the other Gerbers, on par with Buck and Benchmade, and below ZT and Spyderco. It fits it's street price range well.

#2: The aluminum panel on the side with the push button lock is slightly off of the steel liner. This can clearly be seen, and the panel even shifts in place a little bit when you push the edges with your finger.

#3: The blade seems to have a serial number on it. This number was on my box when I bought the knife. Internet stock photos don't show this serial number, which might mean it is a feature of the newer knives/last knives produced. My serial number is on the "Made in USA" side.

#4: The Clip seems to be well thought out. The design rides low in the pocket and is not flashy.
 
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