What am I missing? Is there any difference between this model and 31-001098? Wrong picture? Different steel?
1141509
Honestly, I think it's the same knife from different sellers. The picture looks the exact same. In any case, it's a pretty good knife, a little tight to open, but that's better than too loose. I don't think Gerber offers the same style knife in different steel qualities. I bought the one certified by Amazon just in case it was wrong and I had to return it. That's usually the safest bet. Good luck!
1141510
Not sure. I looked up the model number you provided and it looks to be same knife. I could only guess. Wish I had a better answer for.
1141511
Check the dimensions. The 1098 is 9.6 x 5.5 x 0.2 inches, and 6.4 oz, and the 0433 is 5.1 x 1.8 x 0.8 inches and 4.8 oz
444954
dunno about the "global parts". i believe the steel is sandvik steel, which is a swedish company. how "local" are you trying to get?
1956287
Check with cold steel for what I know and I have bought two of these that there is a cosmetic problem and that is the reason they are selling cheap there maybe imitations out there but so far I have received what I paid for so you can make up your own mind
353064
Hi. I'm from Victorinox Swiss Army. The blades are EXACTLY the same. The three differences are 1.) the packaging an 2.) the handle and 3.) The 40520 is NSF approved. The knife usually arrives in a red and white cardboard box. The handle is more tapered than the 40520 and is designed to be more ergonomic. It has a slightly different texture applied to the handle as well, but both are gritty and slip-resistant. The 40520 was designed for commercial kitchens and is NSF approved for food safety in commercial ktichens. The 6.8063.20 was designed for the home chef who does not need that certification on the knife. Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks, Tracey
327806
Each color has a different model number:White: 405.72122310Black: 405.72129310Stainless Steel: 405.72123310
2027314
Its been awhile since i bought mine, but I remember that there were two that were very much alike. the only difference I could find is that one was a little more "tailored" with nicer lines on the handles and a nice scoop in the lid below the handle so your hand could fit into the handle better. A bit more refined, which is why I chose it. Look closely and you will see. Again, I am going by memory, and not by the model name.
94558
Guessing. Maybe one made out better steel,or could have more carbide making it be sharp longer. Hope this helps
274883
It looks like the handle of the 1015SPS is 2-piece (maybe to reduce shipping? Other than that, I see no difference, and IMO the structural integrity of the 1015P would be preferable.
378557
The only difference I can see between the two are maybe the finishes. One looks like it has a matte finish, while the other one is just the standard stainless steel.
935755
two different types of steel for the blades. the one you are looking at has aus 8a. the other one is san mai 3. the san mai 3 is supposedly a better steel. I have owned one of each. I loved the aus 8a, but wanted to try the san mai 3. That being said, I haven't had the san mai 3 long enough to tell you that it truly is better, but for the slight price difference I would recommend you go with the san mai 3. Did quite a bit of reading on it, and it appears to be the better blade. (I'm not sorry I upgraded so far)
1747685
If the text says plain edge then I would assume it is the plain edge version. I got the serrated version and am bery happy with it. If your getting h1 steel, get the serrated.
1622516
It's ATS 34. The original one is ATS 34. Buck May have switched the steel for this one. They make several models of this knife with different steels. I own the ATS 34 one and one in Bucks 420HC
391415
The blade on mine is hollow ground and 154CM steel. I'm not sure when they made the switch to S30V steel, but I would guess that it was a couple of years ago since I bought mine during the period in which they were advertising one steel on the website, and listing another on the spec sheet included with the knife.I still love the knife, and carry it about 80% of the time. A SOG Aegis comes out when I don't want the weight of the Manix2 (walking, biking, wearing sweatpants, etc.).
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I looked at the Victorinox catalog and it appears the only difference is that the 40520 was "Tested and certified bei NSF-International." They both are authentic Victorinox. This model, 6.8063.20 on page 104, appears to be the same blade as the other with different ergonomics on the handle. Being $7 cheaper from Amazon but nearly identical knife, this seems the way to go.
757226
Not sure-- All I know is they had a thinner walled one, and their new one is thicker walled-- not sure of model numbers etc.
935754
They both have good steel. The first uses VG-1 steel which has a very hard core, the second uses AUS8A which is very slightly less hard. Pick the one in your price range, with the color you like. One caveat many black blades get marred with use and the inner steel shows through.
1481005
As far as what???? Their both good steels...u wouldnt know the differwnce..