This may be a stupid question but

[Superchickenn]

Gerber evo v gerber suspension

What's the difference apart from a price difference?? Currently £15 on amazon

The only thing I can see is the design on the handles..

Is there different metals to justify the difference ??

Sorry I've been curious for a few days

Thanks all

[Gareth]

There is no difference other than the look of the handles.  Personally I am not a huge fan of them but if you have a good deal going and you fancy it, go for it.

[Taxi Dad]

there's no such thing as a 'stupid question' Chicken, not ask for answers is the stupid bit. people here are really helpful, and there is a wealth of knowledge to be had 

[Superchickenn]

Cheers guys,

Was looking out of interest and couldn't figure out why there was a £15 difference..

Crazy.. Thanks

[Grant Lamontagne]

There are a number of identical models from Gerber that come with different handles- the Suspension, Evo, Ripstop and Resolve are the four that come to mind easily, although I am certain there are a few more.  The Suspension was the first one, and the rest were done in response to demand from big box stores to have an exclusive model.  Rather than design new tools, costs were kept down by building the same tools but with different looking handles.  Otherwise they are all identical.

As for the stupid question bit, well, if you are wondering about it, then chances are others are too, which means that maybe it wasn't quite as stupid as you thought in the first place.  If this forum ever gets to the point where we crap on people for asking questions then I will personally fly to Holland (where the server lives) and burn it down.



Def

[Superchickenn]

There are a number of identical models from Gerber that come with different handles- the Suspension, Evo, Ripstop and Resolve are the four that come to mind easily, although I am certain there are a few more.  The Suspension was the first one, and the rest were done in response to demand from big box stores to have an exclusive model.  Rather than design new tools, costs were kept down by building the same tools but with different looking handles.  Otherwise they are all identical.

As for the stupid question bit, well, if you are wondering about it, then chances are others are too, which means that maybe it wasn't quite as stupid as you thought in the first place.  If this forum ever gets to the point where we crap on people for asking questions then I will personally fly to Holland (where the server lives) and burn it down.



Def

Lol thanks dude,

I wondered why they done it.. Makes sense now you've said that..

Thanks   

[bmot]

As for the stupid question bit, well, if you are wondering about it, then chances are others are too, which means that maybe it wasn't quite as stupid as you thought in the first place.  If this forum ever gets to the point where we crap on people for asking questions then I will personally fly to Holland (where the server lives) and burn it down.



Def

Just give me a call, I'd be happy to save you the flight, if needed 
(though I'd prefer not having to do that, by the way)

[Grant Lamontagne]

You and me both Tom! 

Def

Sent from a digital multitool

[dks]

There are a number of identical models from Gerber that come with different handles- the Suspension, Evo, Ripstop and Resolve are the four that come to mind easily, although I am certain there are a few more.  The Suspension was the first one, and the rest were done in response to demand from big box stores to have an exclusive model.  Rather than design new tools, costs were kept down by building the same tools but with different looking handles.  Otherwise they are all identical.

Also some slightly modified ones come branded as Bear Gryllis too, I hear.

[Grant Lamontagne]

I thought there was just one BG version?  That was the orange and grey BG Suspension?

Even so, it was quickly replaced by the BG Strata.

Def

[dks]

I do not know as I have no BG products and only a few Gerber products.

I was just adding to what you said regarding Gerber selling similar products with different branding.

[Gareth]

The original BG full sized MT was indeed just a standard Suspension in a different jacket.  However the original mini-MT was a modified Clutch with a serrated blade replacing the nail file.

[Grant Lamontagne]

Since we are getting into the details....

The BG Suspension was never really planned to be a BG Suspension.  When Gerber won the right to produce the BG line they needed a multitool to include, and the Suspension was the easiest to customize so they went with it until they could put the time into creating something more fitting, which eventually became the BG Strata.

So it was more a stopgap measure to buy Gerber some time than it was ever expected to be a full member of the BG lineup.

Def

[tosh]

Since we are getting into the details....

The BG Suspension was never really planned to be a BG Suspension.  When Gerber won the right to produce the BG line they needed a multitool to include, and the Suspension was the easiest to customize so they went with it until they could put the time into creating something more fitting, which eventually became the BG Strata.

So it was more a stopgap measure to buy Gerber some time than it was ever expected to be a full member of the BG lineup.

Def

So BG Strata ?? is that referred to as BG Ultimate??

[Grant Lamontagne]

It could be, I'm not sure.  To be honest I haven't been following it that closely.

Def

Sent from a digital multitool

[AimlessWanderer]

Since we are getting into the details....

The BG Suspension was never really planned to be a BG Suspension.  When Gerber won the right to produce the BG line they needed a multitool to include, and the Suspension was the easiest to customize so they went with it until they could put the time into creating something more fitting, which eventually became the BG Strata.

So it was more a stopgap measure to buy Gerber some time than it was ever expected to be a full member of the BG lineup.

Def

So BG Strata ?? is that referred to as BG Ultimate??

I think the BG Suspension was the "Ultimate Survival Multitool", whereas the Strata was part of the "Ultimate Survival Pack". I don't believe the BG Strata has been marketed seperately (i.e. without the torch, firesteel and fancy sheath)

[Grant Lamontagne]

I wasn't aware of all that.  Thanks for filling in the blanks! 

Def