Got an Octane and Strata today...

Zack · **on:** January 28, 2010, 11:35:29 PM

More to come later.

Gareth · **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:05:12 AM

OK it's a bit later now.

Zack · **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:20:36 AM

I'm working on a mini first impression review as we speak, hopefully will have it up later tonight.

Gareth · **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2010, 12:30:08 AM

Cool.

donvito · **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2010, 10:44:51 AM

oh and pics

Tsquare · **Reply #5 on:** January 30, 2010, 03:27:31 AM

And tell us where you were able to find one.

Zack · **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2010, 04:28:23 AM

I had to go to two different REI's. But they had a lot of them. Still working on my review but my initial impressions are good. The Octane is more of a light use tool, and I'm not crazy about the liner lock. There is no break in for the lock as it has already traveled all the way across the blade, so when the metal does start to slowly wear it will develop blade play. I like the Strata more than I thought, seems very solid, and the drivers are actually useful. As soon as I stop fighting my serpentine belt and thermostat on my car I will take some pics and a more detailed review.

DaveK · **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2010, 04:29:48 AM

Sounds promising Zack - looking forward to your thoughts on these.

Tsquare · **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2010, 04:37:47 AM

Best of luck on the automotive problems. Just out of curiousity which REI's were they?

Zack · **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2010, 04:39:05 AM

One in Kennesaw and one in Atlanta.

Tsquare · **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2010, 04:42:27 AM

Was hoping you were going to say Pineville or Charlotte. If you grow tired of the octane we may can work a trade.

Zack · **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2010, 04:46:14 AM

I never planned on keeping these, so send me a PM and we can work something out, I just need them for a few more days to finish my pics and review.

Tsquare · **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2010, 05:03:55 AM

Look forward to the review.

PyroJames · **Reply #13 on:** January 31, 2010, 01:20:26 AM

Wow, they're out already??! Looking forward to your reviews, Zack!

Tsquare · **Reply #14 on:** January 31, 2010, 02:44:03 AM

I think that is good marketing on Gerber's part to have the tools released so close after the shot show. It means hardly any waiting and a big head start on the competition. Maybe the others will catch on and all the companies will release early in the year.

Zack · **Reply #15 on:** February 03, 2010, 02:22:13 AM

Both reviews can be seen with plenty of pics in the review section.

Tsquare · **Reply #16 on:** February 13, 2010, 06:07:32 AM

Zack here is a pic. Is this what you were looking for?

Zack · **Reply #17 on:** February 13, 2010, 12:21:50 PM

That would be the one.

Tsquare · **Reply #18 on:** February 13, 2010, 05:55:46 PM

I found one of these in the collection as well.

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