Gerber Gear Fast Draw Pocket Knife - 2.99" Plain Edge Blade Assisted Opening Folding Knife - EDC Gear and Equipment - Stainless Steel

This knife is great, but doesn't do EVERYTHING it is supposed to, it looks like you should be able to open it with a flick of your index finger (like the joker knife), but the metal ridge is BELOW the plastic case, so you can basically only open it with your thumb, and using leverage against the knife case, it is a very nice knife, and once you get the "trick" down opening it is very easy, I like the thumb "safety" it is very easy to use, and the knife opens very quickly, but the opening layout could use a makeover (I'm tempted to file out the top of the knife so that I can open it with a flick of my index finger, a nice knife overall.

Excellent Quality knife, play with it for a few days to get the hang of its safety lock feature, this knife will last a long time, hold a sharp edge to!

Very sharp blade Well made Sturdy Great looking to boot

This Gerber "Fast Draw" knife is replacing my lost Gerber "EZ Out" knife that I carried for almost 15 years, so it has a lot to live up to. While Amazon usually has the best prices (about 2/3 cheaper), I went to a big box "outfitter" store to try out some different models since knifes are tools that you really have to hold to see if they are "right" for you. Here are my observations: Pros: + Easy to open one handed, the spring assist is very helpful + Positive lock, working to keep it closed and open, which is useful for keeping all of your fingers attached + Sharp blade right out of the package and it holds an edge nicely + Sturdy belt clip Cons: - Somewhat "cheesy" looking grip, I almost passed it up without trying it out because it looked cheap to me - Mechanism makes a grinding sound when the blade is closed, but I'm hoping that it is just a wearing in issue While I doubt this knife will last as long as my last Gerber, it is a very good tool for daily use in our small shop. Recommended! Also, there is a Gerber 22-41525 Mini-Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife (see my comparison picture in "Customer Images"). CFH

Works like a charm! Second one bought

I've owned Gerber knives forever, and in particular, their different spring assist knives. They are very handy in the warehouse when you get in a bind and need to cut a strap but one hand is already busy. They are also nice simply as a self defense weapon. This one, however, didn't live up to the ones I've lost before. I returned the first one, didn't want to open smoothly, the second one was better but still the action simply sucks compared to the older Gerbers. Not sure if it is made in China, but that is the feel I got from the knife. Really, the price should be half or less for this quality. Again, not remotely like the Gerbers of old. I hope they haven't lowered the quality on their whole line this way. Generously giving three stars in the hope this was a bad batch.

A really decent knife for not a lot of money. It won't attract too much attention. The release and safety takes getting used to but once, that's done a great everyday pocket knife.

works well. assisted opening is strong and blade came very sharp. only downside is the price, have bought this exact knife a few times over the years and it has gotten much more expensive.

Navaja muy práctica por su tamaño moderado y hoja con buen corte, pero sólo para tareas muy ligeras. La primera vez que se me ha caído al suelo abierta se le ha roto el mecanismo de apertura asistida y la navaja ya no sirve para gran cosa...