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swatsurgeon 04-02-2010 15:14

Gerber LHR Review Anyone??
 
It has been several weeks since the Gerber LHR knife has been available to the general public....anyone pick one up do some field work with it and willing to write an opinion/review?

Thought we'd hear more about it....sheath system, knife in general, etc.

I handled one at SHOT that Bill had (Bill, did you bring the knife back to the Gerber booth where it 'disappeared' from?). The knife is virtually locked into the sheath and a fairly fine/maybe gross motor skill must be employed to remove it. The knife itself was 'hefty' with a solid grip that gloves will easily hold onto, 6" blade I believe. Personal bias, the Green beret knife felt better in my hand. But for a less expensive second cousin twice removed (to the other Harsey/Reeve knives), not a bad item at all.

Other opinions.........

ss

x SF med 04-05-2010 09:08

SS-
I haven't had a chance to beat up on the LHR yet... but the weather has turned and I will be doing much more yard work, trimming and cutting.... We'll see....

Sean 04-08-2010 11:57

I have one of these, but have yet to really take it through its paces. I like the design/feel of the blade in the hand, but the sheath system really limits carrying options. It seems a little too big and the unsheathing (as SwatSurgeon noted) is a bit too fine of a motor skill to be an instant "go to" blade in a very-close-quarters situation, especially if worn in a "drop leg" fashion.

x SF med 04-08-2010 14:14

I'm not going to comment on the sheathing except to say, the blade won't accidentally drop out.

I've found the blade stays very keen even when beating up on tree limbs, the serrations will part rope nicely.

The handle is nice when held in a fighting grip (forward or reverse) but is abit tiring when used as a 'general' field knife for chopping/ splitting - the handle is designed for the fighting grips, and drops off a little too much and thins a bit too much for my not very large hand at the glass breaking end when used for extended periods. I've discussed this with the H in LHR...

Don't let these commens dissuade you from using the knife - overall it is a great knife - and it was designed as a general figher, not a true field knife. On a cost/quality/usability scale it rates up in the low 90's on a 100 point scale.

I love it and am going to keep testing since the H in LHR has asked me to try to break it.... and what Bill asks me to do to one of his designs, I try to accomodate - I'm not holding my breath on the final outcome.

I need to see how it works as a pry bar...:lifter

zeke 04-08-2010 22:30

The sheathing system looks perfect for a upside down cross draw on the shoulder strap of a backpack/rucksack.

I'm hoping to handle one at OKCA and then make the purchase decision. This site has turned me into a knife junkie and made for some financial discussions with the wifey.

The Reaper 04-09-2010 07:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeke (Post 324608)
The sheathing system looks perfect for a upside down cross draw on the shoulder strap of a backpack/rucksack.

I'm hoping to handle one at OKCA and then make the purchase decision. This site has turned me into a knife junkie and made for some financial discussions with the wifey.


Why would you want to carry a knife like that?

TR

zeke 04-09-2010 08:34

I was thinking for quick access as opposed to on a belt since a pack waist belt would be in the way. We have an increase in cougars here in the NW and my hiking buddy has seen cougar sign on one of the trails we hike. I guess a drop leg setup would be better? Maybe the LHR would be a bit too big for the shoulder strap or just a bad idea.

I don't have any experience carrying like that, just trying out different ideas. Any input is appreciated. Should just get my CCW and start carrying.

x SF med 04-09-2010 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by zeke (Post 324647)
I was thinking for quick access as opposed to on a belt since a pack waist belt would be in the way. We have an increase in cougars here in the NW and my hiking buddy has seen cougar sign on one of the trails we hike. I guess a drop leg setup would be better? Maybe the LHR would be a bit too big for the shoulder strap or just a bad idea.

I don't have any experience carrying like that, just trying out different ideas. Any input is appreciated. Should just get my CCW and start carrying.

If you are going to use a knife against cougars as your only line of defense, you have crossed that fine line between hard and stupid IMHO.

If you carried LHR the way you noted above, you would have a few issues due to the sheathing system - and a few bruises, scrapes and dings on your person.

Meet me in the Christiansen or Spartan area, I'll bring my LHR for you to see... and check out the sheathing system. You may want to look at spending a little more money on a different knife - Pacific, GB, Trout, or one of the Spartans - I am negotiating with HH6 for a purchase of the "Golden Blade of Death" (Horkos in flat Dark Earth with the tan Micarta handles) - a true Zombie exterminator.

I like the LHR, but in the hiking situations you're talking about, there are better choices. In Cougar infested areas, a boomstick is better than a sharp pointy.

zeke 04-09-2010 10:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by x SF med (Post 324658)
In Cougar infested areas, a boomstick is better than a sharp pointy.

Agreed. Thank you x SF med and TR for pointing out my error in thinking. Just trying to justify the LHR purchase in my own mind.

Back to lurking now instead of speaking/typing and proving my ignorance. Swatsurgeon, sorry for the thread highjack .

Bill Harsey 04-09-2010 11:55

Man Kills Cougar With Pocket Knife
 
A retired friend of the family lives on Vancouver Island and told me about this a while ago: http://www.igorilla.com/gorilla/anim...vancouver.html

Man killed cougar with his pocket knife. Graphic image included.

x SF med 04-09-2010 21:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Harsey (Post 324694)
A retired friend of the family lives on Vancouver Island and told me about this a while ago: http://www.igorilla.com/gorilla/anim...vancouver.html

Man killed cougar with his pocket knife. Graphic image included.

This might be the last time I try upsell your product line...;)

Zeke, see if you can find a Lone Wolf/Harsey T-1 or T-2 :munchin nice folders, probably good for cougars... hope you have good insurance. ( Bill, just for you :p)

PLAZ 10-16-2011 02:47

out of curiosity ...
 
Has anyone modified an LHR?

I mean besides me? For example : hacking off that palm bruiser of a glass breaker at the back end and erasing the lanyard hole does wonders for its suitability as a fighting knife ... more of the energy from your stroke is transfered to the tip of the blade in a down stroke or thrust...plus it eliminates that nasty kick it usually delivers low in your hand just forward of your wrist.

Anyone else try that?

Streck-Fu 02-13-2012 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by x SF med (Post 324513)

I love it and am going to keep testing since the H in LHR has asked me to try to break it.... and what Bill asks me to do to one of his designs, I try to accomodate - I'm not holding my breath on the final outcome.

I need to see how it works as a pry bar...:lifter

Did you ever get the LHR to break?

I was looking at this knife as a more value focused (cause I'm not that rich) utility knife and have read a few claims that they have been broken.
Not wanting to rely on unfamiliar internet forum claims, I thought I'd revisit this thread to see if the knife is holding up.

Any other users try out the LHR? What is your experience?

Thank you,

x SF med 02-13-2012 15:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Streck-Fu (Post 434872)
Did you ever get the LHR to break?

I was looking at this knife as a more value focused (cause I'm not that rich) utility knife and have read a few claims that they have been broken.
Not wanting to rely on unfamiliar internet forum claims, I thought I'd revisit this thread to see if the knife is holding up.

Any other users try out the LHR? What is your experience?

Thank you,

I have not broken it - but have had to sharpen it a few times in the past year... it does nice work on blalckberry canes, small poplars (range clearing), hempocks, cedars.... you get the idea. Really Fine work, well, notsomuch. Batoning kindling, peachy fine cool and groovy; normal camp chores, yeah buddy. It does open crates, boxes, corrugated and waxed materials expediently.

It's my yard work backup to the kukri machete too....

Streck-Fu 02-13-2012 16:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by x SF med (Post 434890)
I have not broken it - but have had to sharpen it a few times in the past year...

Sounds like it is well worth the price at <$100.

Thank you,


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