Gerber Kick Axe?

[artcrymes]

http://dustbowl.files.wordpress.com/2009/01/kick-axe.jpgWhere did this cool lil thing go?
Wheres there a recall because of malfunction/reliablity issues?
Was it just discontinued?
Anybody have one?

any light shed on this would be appreciated.

[Richard Simmons]

From what I've read on Bladeforums it was deemed a POS before anyone even held one in their hand. AFAIk that opinion was never challenged.

[AJ Dual]

I suspect that the Kick Axe was a personal injury/liability attorney's wet dream come true, and that's why it was canceled.

I probably shouldn't buy an axe or hatchet on looks alone, but I'd be tempted... :supergrin:

[wavedrop]

Yeah, I would bet it was a liability. If your going to be swingin an axe it might as well be a fixed handle. Although I think the concept is nice and handy I'd rather have a fixed handle. With that said I really like the quality of Gerber Knives (http://gerberknivesoutlet.com) made in the United States. Of there was a problem with this product then it could have damaged the reputation. Safety always comes first.

[wavedrop]

It would have to be really sturdy in order for it to be more convenient than a fixed handle axe.