I purcahsed a new Gerber Silver Trident recently from Jim Behrig at www.treemanknives.com. The service I recieved was excellent. Now more about the Trident.
My Trident has the combo edge. There are what I would call Spyderco type serrations on the main edge and serrations similar to those found on the Chris Reeve Green Beret knife on the top edge. My knife is VERY sharp. Both the top and bottom edges are sharpened. The grind lines are very nice and symmetrical. The blade has a black finish that appears to be very tough but not very thick. It has a very nice flat smooth look to it . Very business like. On one side of the blade is the Gerber sword and stone and the marking "Portland OR USA. On the other side it is marked WATSON-HARSEY SILVER TRIDENT 154cm stainless steel.
The handle is very comfortable and has multiple "bumps" on it to give a good grip. It also has grooves on the top and bottom. The double guard is made from plastic but seems to be a tough plastic that would be very hard to break. It will bend a little but it feels like it is along the lines of the material a Glock frame is made of. The handle also has a steel butt that could be used for hammering. The handle has four hex screws which I would think attach to the tang which should make the handle attachment quite strong.
The handle is very comfortable and in my opinion feels alot more firm than say kraton. It gives very little but is not rock hard either.
The sheath is by Blackhawk and has a tab at the top of the liner that fits a groove in the guard making the knife sort of snap into the sheath. I like it very much.
I have'nt really cut much with it as this is the most expensive knife I have bought so far ($145.00) and am a little afraid to. But I do plan on using it as it is just too nice a knife not to use.
Overall I would rate the Silver Trident very highly. It is one of those knives that I think that I would wish I had if Gerber discontinues it. So I am glad I was able to get one. I also think that this knife is best appreciated when seen in person and handled.
Well I know that is not the best review but I would be glad to answer any questions you guys might have! Thanks for reading.
One thing I was wondering. Do you guys think that a kydex sheath could be made for this knife? Since it has a plastic guard would the kydex melt the guard as it was being molded to it?
John "JTC" Crites
My Trident has the combo edge. There are what I would call Spyderco type serrations on the main edge and serrations similar to those found on the Chris Reeve Green Beret knife on the top edge. My knife is VERY sharp. Both the top and bottom edges are sharpened. The grind lines are very nice and symmetrical. The blade has a black finish that appears to be very tough but not very thick. It has a very nice flat smooth look to it . Very business like. On one side of the blade is the Gerber sword and stone and the marking "Portland OR USA. On the other side it is marked WATSON-HARSEY SILVER TRIDENT 154cm stainless steel.
The handle is very comfortable and has multiple "bumps" on it to give a good grip. It also has grooves on the top and bottom. The double guard is made from plastic but seems to be a tough plastic that would be very hard to break. It will bend a little but it feels like it is along the lines of the material a Glock frame is made of. The handle also has a steel butt that could be used for hammering. The handle has four hex screws which I would think attach to the tang which should make the handle attachment quite strong.
The handle is very comfortable and in my opinion feels alot more firm than say kraton. It gives very little but is not rock hard either.
The sheath is by Blackhawk and has a tab at the top of the liner that fits a groove in the guard making the knife sort of snap into the sheath. I like it very much.
I have'nt really cut much with it as this is the most expensive knife I have bought so far ($145.00) and am a little afraid to. But I do plan on using it as it is just too nice a knife not to use.
Overall I would rate the Silver Trident very highly. It is one of those knives that I think that I would wish I had if Gerber discontinues it. So I am glad I was able to get one. I also think that this knife is best appreciated when seen in person and handled.
Well I know that is not the best review but I would be glad to answer any questions you guys might have! Thanks for reading.
One thing I was wondering. Do you guys think that a kydex sheath could be made for this knife? Since it has a plastic guard would the kydex melt the guard as it was being molded to it?
John "JTC" Crites
