Gerber Metolius Folder: Any Good?

[DrOpPoInT1110]

I've been thinking about getting a Gerber Metolius folder. It's not very expensive and its gotten positive reviews for the most part but if its not worth it, i could put that money towards an even better knife. Does anyone have any long-term experience with USING the knife? how does it hold up? thanks!

 

[TheCarbideRat]

I sent the one I received back for a refund. A screw fell out of the handle upon opening the package and it wouldn't screw back in, YMMV. I took it apart first, as I wanted to keep the knife but I discovered a very crappy set-up, workmanship, and materials. Total fail, the sheath was a fail too. Save yourself some time and effort and go for something else, but as i said YMMV.
I read some glowing reviews on this knife myself, but just watch as this knife will become known as a lemon over time.

 

[JD Mandrell]

I like mine, here's a review I posted online after getting it.

I'm not usually a Gerber fan, but the Metolius folder I got is pretty solid.

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The handle is really well done, comfortable and the non-slip texture works great. Solid lock up and the blade would shave out of the box. At first, it didn't open really smoothly, but with use got better. It's definitely not a "flip" open knife.

It's a beefy folder, here it is next to a Buck 110 for size.

I had some tree branches in back of the house from a recent storm, so used one to test with.

I then drove the tip into the branch and twisted and pried around with it for a few minutes, with no damage.

After some time hacking and carving the branch, even I was surprised it would still shave, because I have not always been impressed with Gerber knives and their edge holding. (They compare the Chinese steel in these to 154CM)