GAKking Problem

Santos · **on:** March 11, 2010, 12:38:41 PM

So i put a used GAK/trekker in my tool roll to replace the AKM bayonet. i have only used it twice and its gone from rock solid to huge amount of play (back and forward)

First time was to cut the rubber mounts that holds the muffler and tonight it was to cut the inner section of a car tyre (to get the wire out for a berimbau)
Sounds rough but both jobs weren't really 'hard on the blade' or putting excessive force on the gak. Kind of reminds me why i have always been a fixed blade advocate. Is this just coincidence? i would of thought been military issue they would of coped more abuse than that?

May have to go back to my original idea and get a gerber prodigy

Styerman · **Reply #1 on:** March 11, 2010, 02:28:28 PM

A GAK certainly wouldn't be much of a replacement for an AKM Bayo . Neither would any other folder , except maybe an Extrema Ratio ROA . Sadly the ROA would set you back $500.00 , and while strong , isn't much good for chores .

If I were you I would look at something like a Mora 2000 , inexpensive , readily replaceable etc.

I have found both my GAK and OH Soldier do pocketknife , and light/medium folder chores quite well .

Chris

stressmaster5000 · **Reply #2 on:** March 11, 2010, 06:00:44 PM

Quote from: Santos on March 11, 2010, 12:38:41 PM

So i put a used GAK/trekker in my tool roll to replace the AKM bayonet. i have only used it twice and its gone from rock solid to huge amount of play (back and forward)

I am curious, are you talking about a new style 111mm GAK made by Victorinox or one of those older 108mm GAK's possibly made by any number of different contractors?

Reason I ask is I might understand one of the 108's coming up with a problem like that since not all were well made but if it IS a new 111mm, Hmmmmmmm.........