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Oct 25, 2017
Good for its specific purpose
1 of 1 found this helpful First of all, know you are buying a "dagger," not a conventional knife. This type of knife is very poor at cutting and is meant to be a stabbing weapon. Despite sometimes being marketed as a "survival knife," the Gerber Mark II would be a very poor choice for a survival, work, or camp knife. As a personal defense item, however, it excels.
PROS:
-Excellent penetrator. It pushes extremely easily through cardboard boxes and meat. This is important because the dagger will be able to stab through a thick coat should you need to use it to defend yourself.
-Made of stainless steel, so it does not need a lot of oil maintenance and will be very resistant to rust.
-USA-made with a warranty.
-Very well balanced, comfortable, and good grip.
-Good "deterrent." While the serrations on the blade are not of much practical use, they make the dagger look very scary. You should know how and be prepared to use any weapon you carry, but the Mark II, especially when drawn, will deter a lot of attackers who expected an "easy target." The best way to win a fight is to avoid one entirely.
CONS:
-Stainless steel is harder to sharpen than high carbon steel, and is more brittle, so is more prone to breakage. I chipped the tip of my Mark II pretty easily by accidentally dropping it on a glass table.
-Daggers are meant for stabbing and not cutting. The Mark II specifically has a rhomboid cross pattern with a large angle (this is to create a large wound cavity when stabbing), so even when properly sharpened, it is poor for slashing attacks compared to a curved knife such as a classic KA-BAR.
-Aside from intimidation, the serrations are pointless. They were added to the Mark II during the Vietnam Era to "disguise" it as a "survival knife," after it had been criticized for being "too brutal." This not a knife you are going to use to saw through rope or cut your steak.
ALTERNATIVE: if these cons deter you from buying the Mark II, a good substitute dagger for about the same price is the KA-BAR EK 44. Its blade does not have serrations, and it is made of high-carbon steel, and so is more durable and easier to sharpen. This is at the cost of having to oil the knife periodically, and dry and oil it after every time it gets wet so it does not rust.
CONCLUSION: for a quality weapon, I think the Gerber Mark II is a good value...when it is reasonably-priced. The dagger seems to jump from $75 to $105 in cost, and I personally believe over $80 is too much. These tools ARE very collectible, however, and will hold their value over time.
Nov 16, 2009
Another perfect album for fans of "sci-fi metal"!
Many people have not heard of Avesta, Sweden's Scar Symmetry, as they are not one of the popular melodic death metal bands on the scene right now. Their lack of popularity should not be taken for lack of talent, however, as Scar Symmetry of the most unique, creative, and talented metal bands on the planet!
Scar Symmetry's sound could best be described as "sci-fi" metal. The riffs, the lyrics, and even the names of the songs invoke a "futuristic" feeling. Each song on Dark Matter Dimensions is completely original and draws you in immediately, making you feel like you've traveled to the future and become enlightened. This should be essential listening for anyone who appreciates metal.
For those already familiar with the other Scar Symmetry albums, Dark Matter Dimensions is more progressive and pioneering than the previous albums. Though some qualities of the music will be reminiscent of the previous albums, much of the music is evolved and completely new, so no Scar Symmetry fan will be bored by it! Many fans doubted the status of the band after the departure of vocalist Christian Älvestam, but the two new vocalists Roberth Karlsson and Lars Palmqvist do a great job filling in. Lars has a deeper voice than Christian, but his vocal style fits very well with Scar Symmetery. Roberth's growls sound almost exactly like Christian's, so there is nothing lacking in his department. Anyone who liked the previous albums will not be disappointed.
If you like any sort of metal, you really owe it to yourself to listen to this album. If you don't believe me, look up a sample on Youtube or a related site and listen for yourself!
Dec 05, 2019
A very good quality knife from CRKT
CRKT has a reputation for making high quality knives. Their knives are made in China, and while most Chinese knives you will buy are of very poor workmanship, every knife I've ever ordered from CRKT has come sharp, evenly-evenly ground, and with a good finish. Their Chinese factory has very good quality control, so do not discount this knife just because of its origin!
The Dragon has a solid build: it is full tang with a thick spine,which tapers down to a very thin, sharp edge. The blade shape is designed to make deep, strong cuts all the way to the tip, and the tip is sharp enough to easily pierce things. It is marketed as a defense knife, but also does very well cutting into boxes or chopping food, and would work as a good camp prep knife.
Some downsides: note the dimensions, as the knife is actually quite small for a fixed blade. Thus, the handle only fits small to medium hands, and is also quite flat so it can be carried low profile. I imagine these things will make it a poor choice for someone with large hands. The sheath isn't perfect: the knife rattles a bit, though it is well-retained and will not fall out. Still, I don't think these are enough of a problem to take a star away.
On CRKT's website and on Amazon, these are $65-$80, and I definitely don't think a knife of this size is worth that much. However, on ebay that can be found from $25-$30, and for that price I think they are a pretty good value.