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If you're looking for camping pocket knives that are truly worthy to take camping, look no further. We are about to go in depth with a few of Gerber's camping pocket knives to bring you exactly what you are looking for.  The knives that will be discussed are the Gerber Paraframe II, the EVO camping pocket knife, and the EVO Jr. camping pocket knife.

The Gerber Paraframe II™

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The Gerber® Paraframe II™ is the big brother in the Paraframe family, featuring a unique handle design that cuts down on the already low weight of the knife. The Paraframe II is a stylish knife. Among so many camping pocket knives; this knife has a partially serrated blade 3.53" in length with an overall length of 8.27" and weight of 4.2 oz.

The Paraframe II has a clip point blade style, made from high carbon stainless steel. The clip point blade style makes the Paraframe II easy to handle and cut with in close quarters; this is an area where other camping pocket knives may fall short. Another strong point; the Paraframe II has over other camping pocket knives is the unique cut-a-way handle, which makes for easy cleaning.

The Gerber EVO™ Camping Pocket Knives

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If you like the cut a way design of the Paraframe but are looking for a straighter spine, the Gerber® EVO™ will stand out more than any other camping pocket knives by Gerber®. Because of its seven slanted cut outs and the aluminum handle, these knives weigh a mere 2.8 oz., making them perfect for the long walks through the woods.

The EVO knives have an overall length of 7.95" and a blade length of 3.43". The blade is a partially serrated, high carbon 440 stainless steel, clip point style, nitride coated work of art. The EVO easily fits in with all other camping pocket knives because of the corrosion resistance and stainless steel attributes, plus an easy one hand opening style.

The Gerber EVO Jr.™

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As you might have guessed the Gerber® EVO Jr.™ is related to the EVO camping pocket knife and is smaller indeed, but don't let its size fool you. The EVO Jr. can hold its ground among the other camping pocket knives by Gerber®. With an overall length of 6.35", a blade length of 2.75", and weight of 1.8 oz. the EVO Jr. is the ideal knife to have when it comes to small jobs around the campsite.

The handle of the EVO Jr. is aluminum and also has seven cut outs just like its larger version the EVO camping pocket knife. The EVO Jr. is all around the same exact knife as its larger version; the blade is high carbon stainless steel with a titanium nitride coating for corrosion resistance on those rainy days. So if you're interested in camping pocket knives that will literally fit in any pocket, the EVO Jr. is the knife for you.

When it comes to camping pocket knives, we know you have choices. Gerber® has been around for years and knows the knife business inside and out.


So you're looking for the best Gerber fixed blade knives for those unexpected pack up and go outings. Ultimately you want the tools to make those specific outings better and more enjoyable than ever before. Gerber fixed blade knives could possibly make your trip unforgettable. Okay a little exaggeration, but they are really nice knives.

Gerber Fixed Blade Metolius™ Hunter Knives

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Speaking of unforgettable the Gerber Metolius™ has a style and look that will make it hard to get over. These knives have a blade length of 3.75", with an overall length of 8.5", and weight of 7.70 oz. The Metolius™ comes fully loaded with the steel of the blade extending all the way through the handle, making the Metolius™ knives super sturdy and well equipped for heavy use.

The Gerber Metolius™ knives have a handle made of plastic augmented with glass (glass-filled nylon) with comfortable finger grip cutouts and divots along the back to improve thumb traction. The Metolius™ blade is a drop-point, curved tip style that will wield a Rambo worthy sharpness, for those times you need to carve a steak, whittle branches, or take on a bear.

The Metolius™ knives come with a stiff nylon sheath properly wearable on your right hip, so all the lefties out there, you might have to get crafty. Metolius™ Gerber fixed blade knives are also available with OR without a gut-hook for the big game hunters. The Metolius™ Fixed Hunter is the real deal; a solid useful knife that should prove itself in any condition.

Gerber Freeman™ Hunter Gut Hook Fixed Blade Knives

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The Freeman™ Gerber fixed blade knives are knives worthy of work, and lots of it; designed to be a working knife capable of skinning small and large game with ease and in a short amount of time, the Freeman™ Hunter Gerber fixed blade knives features a blade length of 3.25", an overall length of 8.25", and weight of 4.1 oz. The handle is made of pear wood, with indentations and finger grips for perfect comfort.

These Gerber fixed blade knives come with a nylon sheath so that you can show off that sweet knife with ease. There are different kinds of Freeman™ Gerber fixed blade knives; some of which do not include the gut hook, and go for a more conventional look with just a plain blade style.

The Gerber Freeman™ knives were designed by hunters for hunters. All the attributes that this knife comes with, were thought of with safety in mind. The Freeman™ Hunter includes a true finger guard, and finger grooves that serve as positive blade indexing indicators. These Gerber fixed blade knives are great knives for anyone who likes a knife with its own style of flare, and a blade that can back it up.

Gerber Gator™ Fixed Blade Knives

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The Gator™, of all other Gerber fixed blade knives is very versatile with an overall length of 8.86", a blade length of 4.02" and weight of 6.6 oz. These knives have a handle that is glass filled nylon, bonded to Santoprene® rubber, which creates a soft comfortable tactile grip, called the Gator grip™. This lies over the very strong nylon undersurface.

The blades on these knives are made of 420H stainless steel, and are available in three different styles; gut hook, partially serrated, and plain. These knives are also great for hunting and general purpose uses. Lastly, they include a sheath made of ballistic nylon with a molded plastic insert for safety.

Gator™, of all the Gerber fixed blade knives are one of a kind with a grip that will just about mold to your hand, and a blade that will never let you down. So when things get sticky, remember that Gerber Gator™ will always be there for you, even if it's not fighting off a bear.


Finding A Camp Axe You Can Depend On

Posted by: SWGK Admin

Tagged in: camp axe

Have you been looking for a camp axe that will take whatever you try to throw at it? We're sure you want a camp axe that is durable and one that you can rely on. Now you already know the Gerber name will hold up to just about any kind of abuse you can dish out, so why not try one of Gerber's Camp Axes?

The Gerber® Camp Axe

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The Gerber® Camp Axe is balanced and weighted for efficient impacts, giving you one of the best tree busters in the woods. The blade length is 3.12", made from forged stainless steel with high edge retention. This Gerber Camp Axe has an overall length of 17.52", and weighs 38.0oz. making it handy and less reluctant to swing.

This axe has a standard glass filled nylon handle like many of Gerber's knives that are nearly impossible to damage. The design of these Gerber Camp Axes alone will have you coming back for more and more Gerber gear.

This hand held Camp Axe is an important part of any outdoor adventure with the versatility of a full sized axe all in a handy, easy to swing, useful design. The compact design makes these camp axes perfect for around the tent areas or the fire pit, and they are toolbox friendly too.

The Gerber® Extra Large Camp Axe

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Another excellent camp axe Gerber offers is the Extra Large Camp Axe; as you might have guessed it's not as small as the Gerber Camp Axes above, but with size comes power and you've got to love the power… This axe has an overall length of 28.43" with a weight of 49.8 oz.; making this axe the ideal camp axe if you happen to need to get the job done fast.

The blade length of this aggressive axe is 4.07" helping you create the best bond fire in the woods. This axe is worthy of the Gerber name, for its overall durability and beautifully crafted handle, that will easily keep up with you even through the falls, dents, dings, and whatever else you put it through.

Honestly, if you expect to get your money's worth out of an axe, why not make it a Gerber camp axe? You already know the name will insure you the best quality; so why not use that quality in exactly where Gerber® designed their camp axes to be used, the great outdoors.


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