I have a couple of Gerber LSTs from the 80's. I have used them and survived to tell the tale....They work just fine when space and weight are important, but you need a cutting tool.

I also have a Gerber Ultra Infinity light - small, dependable, reasonably rugged, with good run time. I actually prefer it to the earlier versions made by CMG, mostly because it sports a more advanced LED.

My experience with Gerber stuff is that they work well enough, butt they definitely don't qualify as bling or man jewelry. What that they have made is "crap" and why?