Gerber ULTRALIGHT LST Legendary classic knife, designed by Pete Gerber himself and launched in 1980. At the time, no one knew it would be a knife that would revolutionize the knife industry. As the first knife maker ever, Pete was aware of the importance of using synthetic materials when making knife handles. Pete Gerber, along with designer Blackie Collins, intended to come up with a durable and lightweight knife for everyday use, the likes of which the knife world had never seen before. It must be said, they were successful. The Gerber Ultralight L.S.T. is the most refined multi-purpose knife Gerber has to offer. The graceful opening and closing gives the user a great feeling of quality craftsmanship that the knife definitely has. Bottom line, the Ultralight L.S.T. is a super lightweight knife with a simple design that offers a surprisingly good grip. This product from Pete Gerber undoubtedly has a place among the best closing knives even after almost 40 years since its introduction. Main features of the Gerber ultra-light L.S.T. ultra-light version of the L.S.T. blade made of durable 420HC steel smooth blade lightweight synthetic handle handle texture provides a great grip reliable lockback safety launched in 1980 and still at the top of the charts Try this legendary piece and see that it still has something to offer after more than 30 years. Please see above the price tag for current availability in our stores.