User Review: Gerber Big Rock Camp Knife

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March 5, 2011
updated May 15, 2012

Callahan
234 reviewer rep

Rating:
Source: bought it new
Price Paid: $39.45

Summary

Meant to slice and dice

Pros

strong
durable
440A SS
not too big
durable sheath

Cons

benefit to have a flat (sqare) butt for hammering
clasp needs maintenance
could easily be a little 1/2" bigger

Excellent strength and durability, especially with the knife being one plate of steel all the way through the tang to the super strong lanyard hold hole.

The overmolded handle is very nice, almost gripping your hand as much as your grip it. A very good fit. Altogether the knife is just the perfect (relative) size.

Sheath, is also a great fit for the knife with a belt loop that holds it just right at slightly above belt height. The clasp / press stud lock will need a little maintenance to reduce corrosion and is at a perfect position for quick release with thumb.

For any improvements,

it could have a sharpener pouch with stone built into the sheath.
the blade could benefit by being 1/2" long to then be 5" long
A flatter end section on the butt, for hammering and the lanyard tie underneath or recessed a little

Yes, I do recommend and would buy again at REI.