RIP Pete Gerber

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RIP Pete Gerber

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Pete brought a lot of innovation to the knife world
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Rest In Peace Pete Gerber.
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Very sad news.
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Condolences to family and friends.

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That guy had a large impact on our hobby. He also helped some big names get a start and influenced many. Yes, condolences to his family.

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There was a time a few years back that I really liked some of Gerber's stuff. I do offer my condolences to his family and friends. I'm sure he was a great guy.
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RIP.

It was Gerber, collaborating with Blackie Collins, that came out with the very first Zytel (FRN)-handled lock back knife (the Gerber LST) in 1981.

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I have two of the classics - The Paul knife and more modest Gator
May he rest in peace!
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Condolences to family and friends. Really enjoyed my Coho fillet knife. A great design.
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A true legend of the knife world has left us.

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Sorry to hear of this loss to the Knife World. Best wishes to Mr. Gerber's family and friends.
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One of the 1st nicer knives I bought was a Gerber Mk 1 dagger. Still have one of the old Loveless Daggers buried in my stuff. Carried a Gerber Gator for a bit in the Army.

Rest in Peace.
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RIP Mr Gerber...
I will dig out all my Gerbers, and raise a toast with a drop or two of Glenmorangie...
Salud!
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Thank you, Mr Gerber.
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Sad news!
May he rest in peace.
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