Gerber dumps Zumbo.

[Edgeofthewoods]

Don't know if this has been posted but I got this today from Gerber.

For Immediate ReleaseContact: Jason KintzlerPhone: 307.857.4700[email protected]
Gerber Cuts Ties with Jim Zumbo Portland, OR, February 21, 2007:

Gerber Legendary Blades reacted to Jim Zumbo's recent public statements moving to sever all sponsorship ties withthe long-time outdoor writer and hunter, effective immediately."After careful evaluation and consideration, we have made the decision todiscontinue our relationship with Jim Zumbo," said Brendon Weaver, Directorof Brand Management at Gerber. "At Gerber, we value the hunting heritageand cherish our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms."While we respect the opinions of sponsored professionals, customers andend users of our products, Mr. Zumbo's recent statements are not consistentwith Gerber's culture and ideals as advocates of the hunting industry.For more information please email Jason Kintzler at [email protected]# # # #

 

[Outlaws]

I got that PDF in an email today too. Guess they wised up.

 

[Owen]

I think they still need to feel some pain. They took too long. I figure they noticed they were the only ones left, and felt lonely.

 

[lance22]

I was very happy to get their email this morning. I wasn't sure if they were going to make a stand but am very pleased that they pulled the plug on the traitor. I *think* that was the last of his major sponsors ...

 

[scout26]

Owen,

Sometimes lawyers and accoutants take a while reviewing contracts to make sure that they have legal standing to pull the plug and then that they don't have to hand over piles of cash to the guy they pulled the plug on. 4 days is not the same as 4 weeks or 4 months. Give Gerber a break, they still pulled the plug and someone had to be last.

 

[Art Eatman]

We don't need a blow-by-blow account of each and every hickey that hits Zumbo in his billfold...

, Art