CIVOPS sees problems with the Gerber 06 Auto, but has a happy ending
The Gerber 06 Auto is simply an icon in the operator based knife world. Designed and contracted by the US Military, the Gerber 06 is quite literally a tank of a knife. In todays world of steep knife competition, however, I think this knife could be redesigned and built more simply and efficiently. To field strip this knife is a nightmare and the action is simply unimpressive out of the box. If you’ve struggled with your 06 Auto, you are NOT alone. Despite struggling for more than two days to reassemble this knife, we did achieve very positive results when finally putting it back together. #TOO MUCH DAMNED RED LOCTITE!!!!! #gerbergear. #crkt. #boker. #knifecenter
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I know three guys, two in special forces, who loved the 06 Auto and used it extensively on deployment. Finally was able to get a used one and it’s a beast. No complaints whatsoever.
Had mine for 10 years, no issues till the spring gave .
I got issued mine for a 2007 deployment to Iraq. Used and abused for the past 17 years. No problems whatsoever. Btw I noticed some differences between your knife and mine, so maybe the ones they're selling today might be slight variants of what was made in '06.
Thank you for your honest review and for letting us know about the red loctite. I have never taken any of my 80+ knives apart. But I only use them as gentlemen folders so no need to. But I do carry a knife daily. I was considering buying one but always considered them overpriced. After your review, I think I'll pass. I own three SOG Seal XR knives and really love this beast of a knife. A good alternative to the 06. Check it out.
@dsk357
2 ай бұрын
Thank you for your comment, buddy. That SOG XR is a great knife, I completely agree. And even though I got the 06 working well, nobody should have to take it apart to make it work well so I can’t recommend it. Stick with those SOGs my friend.
Im typing this before watching the full video Same issue i don't own it yet might give it back to the guy slightly stripped blade stop screw on the button side and the damn thing is worse now i got real good oil in it nyoil ii which typically is magic on pivots and it just further proves to me gerber is a waste of fucin money Remember when gerber was good? I don't i was born in 97
Mine opens slow and the button creeks when you push it in. I'm not impressed.