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Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife

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Big Rock camping knife features an ergonomic, contoured SoftGrip overmold handle with textured grip points for a secure, comfortable grasp.

Full tang, drop-point, partially serrated fixed blade is constructed of surgical stainless steel for durability
Finger guard protects finger from knife edge
Lanyard attachment hole at handle end
Nylon sheath with protective insert included

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Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife Customer Reviews

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Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife

4.5

(based on 47 reviews)

96%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable grip (46)
Sharp blade (42)
Durable (40)
Finish (9)
Good weight (9)

Cons

Best Uses

Camping (40)
Survival (35)
Backcountry camping (20)
Day trip (19)
Hunting (15)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (20), Casual/ recreational (17), Casual adventurer (4), Outdoor professional (3)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (9)

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Jul

2008

(17 of 21 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Honest Review

By Jeff W.

from Eugene, OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Survival

Comments about Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife:

This was the first "big" knife that i bought. It works great. With a little bit of time on a whetstone and it was sharp enough to shave with--even though there is no good reason to have a knife that sharp... unless you need to shave, I guess.

In all honesty it is as diverse of a knife as I can imagine a fixed blade to be. I have scaled and gutted fish, whittled spears, killed a real ticked off rattle snake, and prepared food with this knife. And after a year of solid use it is as good as new.

Sure the sheath is not the most amazing sheath of all time, though I have not had any real problems with it, but if you want a good knife, you cannot go wrong with this one.

Apr

2009

(13 of 13 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Knife! Bargain!

By Shadmin

from Blackfoot, Idaho

About Me Outdoor Professional

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Finish
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife:

I wanted an all around knife which wouldn't cause a stroke if I lost it or something but would also perform the tasks I needed without breaking or falling apart. I have had positive experiences with Gerber products in the past so I bought this one which was designed for Gerber by William Harsey Jr., a well known custom knifemaker! I purchased the knife for a very reasonable price and used it to cut meat, rope, wood, gut fish, cut plastic and wire leader! It was shaving sharp out of the box and is a nice heavy duty mid sized knife! Ergonomics of the handle are great, cut all day with it without discomfort or blisters! The blade didn't dull up quickly and resharpened with ease. The sheath was ok, would have preferred a better quality leather sheath but the knife was good enough so the sheath doesn't detract from it. This knife outdid some knives I have had which cost much much more! Buy a couple of these knives and keep them handy cause they are definitely worth more than the price they are being sold at! One of the better production knives on the market today!

Oct

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

great knife for the price

By BooLob Backpackers

from Chicago, IL

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Compact
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Poor sheath construction

Best Uses

Backpacking
Camping
Survival

Comments about Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife:

Great knife for the price. It is light for a fixed blade and is very sturdy. Nice and sharp and can be used for prying. great fit on a backpack or on a belt. If you want a great knife without paying a lot

Jul

2008

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great Knife

By Manny521

from Brooklyn, NY

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Survival

Comments about Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife:

I ordered the Big Rock Camp Knife from REI for camping/survival use. I used it last week while I went on a backcountry excursion and it worked well. I used it to cut branches, split 4 in. diameter "logs", preparing food, cutting rope/cord, etc. However, the best use for this was for fire starting. Using the serrations to strike a fire steel, it produced a shower of sparks that ignited dry grass, maya dust, lint, and the like. In 5 mins. I had a fire ready for cooking, boiling water, and for comfort. Using the knife for this will tarnish it, but the tarnish will wipe off. The serrations however, will get damaged. The damage will consist of the points "melting off." The serrations will still be there, the the points will be rounded and warped. But remember, this knife is for rugged use not for show, so don't be afraid to use it and beat it up.
The sheath is all right for what I paid, but its design could be better, but I will try to improve of it like others have.
All in all, this is a great knife, worth well over its retail price and dependable for years of hard use.

May

2008

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Excellent Big-Knife

By ScreaminEagle

from San Francisco, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Balanced
Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Sheath could be better

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
River Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife:

I have this knife strapped on whenever I head into the backcountry. It has proved its worth over and over again, from cleaning fish and dressing game, to cutting ropes and branches to build a shelter. This is an excellent, no-frills, survival knife. Only get's four stars because of the sheath. It is floppy and likes to slide around on a belt. I was able to improve on the design by sewing on nylon straps at each end that could be adjusted in length to either wrap around the thigh or calf, or as I like to carry it, attached to my pack's shoulder strap for quick and easy deployment.

Sep

2007

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Knife!

By mustanglax21

from Colorado

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Nothing

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
Survival

Comments about Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife:

Right when I opened this knife I knew it was a good product. The trusted name of Gerber knives was the reason I bought this, and after using it for a couple months I still love this knife. The blade is very sturdy, and the edge is very sharp still. The sheath is nice, I would have liked a leather sheath, but it does the job nicely. Overall this is a great knife to go camping with, and would possibly be a good "man vs. wild" knife.

Mar

2009

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Awesome knife

By John

from California

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Finish
Sharp Blade

Cons

Cheap sheath

Best Uses

Camping
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife:

I have beat the heck out of this knife and it's still going strong. The full tang construction makes it very sturdy and the rubber grip makes it stay in your hand even if wet. I have literally cut small (~7 inch diameter) trees down with this thing by banging on the back of the blade with another stick. The blade obviously dulls after that but after a quick sharpening it's good as new. The sheath however is pretty cheap. It's sufficient, but barely. Overall, yes.... buy this knife.

Jan

2009

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Knife!

By Andbar

from SLC

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife:

An amazing knife at a a good price. I have had mine for a year now and it still looks brand new!

Dec

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

A Real Knife

By Denver-Rocks

from Denver, CO

About Me Casual Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife:

Now this is a real knife. It feels great in your hands, and stays sharp. It's not the lightest knife, but the weight is very well distributed. I'm all about saving weight when I backpack, but have never been happy with light weight or folding knives. When you just need a real knife that does not compromise anything, this is the knife you want.

Sep

2008

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Great knife for the price

By J-Eva

from Worcester, MA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade

Cons

Sheath is lacking

Best Uses

Backcountry camping
Camping

Comments about Gerber Big Rock Serrated Knife:

Just finished a week long backpacking trip in Maine's Baxter Park. Used this knife for rope/paracord cutting, wood splitting, branch cutting. Still sharp enough to slice through steak and chicken, peel potatoes, chop peppers and onions. Felt very comfortable in my hands.

Sheath is very flimsy when attached to belt or pack straps.