| Well the future is here; that's right it's 2010 and | | | | can clip it right to your pack and not worry about fitting |
| everything is better, flying cars, free energy, endless | | | | it in your pocket. One of my favorite features is the |
| food, and world peace! Okay, maybe not, but what is | | | | open frame, especially for camping and backpacking. |
| new and improved are Gerber Legendary Blades' new | | | | When I'm in the outdoors my knife becomes my go to |
| products for 2010. Gerber never disappoints; with a | | | | tool for pretty much everything so having an open |
| history of quality and dependability the Gerber name | | | | frame makes it really easy to clean out the salami and |
| has become synonymous with pocket knives and | | | | cheese bits after I stop for a snack on the trail. |
| outdoor tools of every kind. The new lineup for 2010 | | | | My final pick is the Icon with the Tanto blade. This knife |
| lives up to all expectations with some great, versatile | | | | is a little larger than both the Crevice and Descent but |
| pocket knives that will meet your needs. I've gone | | | | offers my personal favorite blade style, the Tanto. I |
| through the new products, picked our favorites, and | | | | have several Tanto blade folders of my own and |
| given you the rundown for summer 2010. | | | | have found that this shape is probably the most |
| First up is the Crevice. The Crevice is my top pick for | | | | all-around useful. The Icon features an all black blade |
| summer 2010 because I love small, easy to carry, | | | | with choice of regular or combo edge, an aluminum |
| versatile pocket knives. The Crevice not only looks | | | | handle with textured inlays, and a thumb stud for easy, |
| super cool with an angular design and textured | | | | one-handed opening. I chose this tactical folder as one |
| aluminum handle but comes in your choice of straight | | | | of my top picks for summer 2010 because it is an all |
| or combo edges. This pocket knife makes a great | | | | around great knife. I chose a knife very similar to this |
| everyday carry; compact, lightweight and fits easily in | | | | as one of my first purchases years ago and still use it |
| your pocket. It features a low-rise pocket clip and | | | | constantly. |
| carabiner that doubles as a bottle opener. I always | | | | All in all I would have to say that I am pleased with the |
| have a knife in my pocket and have to say that I've | | | | new line up that Gerber released for 2010. It seems like |
| become almost totally reliant on the small, lightweight, | | | | in "the future" everyone is looking for change. I, for one, |
| multi-use type knives. I use mine constantly while | | | | am happy to say that I am satisfied with more of the |
| working around the house, barbecuing, or camping. | | | | same, from Gerber Legendary Blades that is. More |
| Next up is the Descent with the blue aluminum handle. | | | | versatile products that we can trust with innovative |
| Much like the Crevice, the Descent is a compact knife | | | | styling and quality materials. So, get out there and |
| with a some great features. Another cool design from | | | | enjoy the simple pleasures that the outdoors offer, a |
| Gerber makes this knife a top choice for 2010. The | | | | cool breeze, the sound of the wind in the trees, and a |
| blue anodized aluminum handle just looks cool and | | | | quiet piece of nature, whether it be the back country |
| keeps the weight down. Also featuring a carabiner clip, | | | | or the back yard. |
| this knife is perfect for the backpacker or climber. You | | | | |