GERBERGear Ripstop I Knife, Fine Edge [22-41614], Stainless Steel

Exceptional pocket knife, superior quality lasts forever, great for work, play or any reason..Gerber's premier quality pocket knife p at an great price..Why pay more elsewhere! Recommended for any age, 14 - 94.This is THE pocket knife for your daughter, mother, brother or son.. Your father can get his own...I have given these away to Admin assistants gals at offices for opening boxes.They love it and would never ever consider giving it to their husbands or boyfriends.So Buy it and us it, you will love it.Update:There are two knives from Gerber which are stellar in value and performanceThe Gerber Ripstop I Knife, Fine Edge [22-41614]is really good, sharp and is a great knife for carry by man or woman.. I have bought over 10 of theknives and given them away as presents to my children and even the USPS mail lady. Everyone love it.The Gerber Paraframe I Knife, Fine Edge, Stainless Steel [22-48444]is just simply exceptional in size, sharpness and function...This knife if for a person with a large hard so it is not suited well for a small woman or child, where the Gerber Ripstop I Knife, Fine Edge [22-41614]is the best choice.Needless to say these are my choice knives and I have bought many to figure out which is best for me.You will not go wrong with the purchase of either.Hank Freeman

It is the perfect size to carry and weighs nearly nothing. The blade is just the perfect length to do just about anything you need, unless of course you are Crocodile Dundee, or looking strictly for a hunting knife. The blade is high carbon steel and holds an edge for a long time. With it's un-serrated edge it can be sharpened the entire length. I really don't care for serrated blades unless it's on a steak knife. It came out of the package sharp enough to shave arm hair. While closed, the knife is just perfect for pocket carry without being bulky, heavy, or making your pockets bulge. I carry a lot of stuff with me at all times and I don't need any extra weight or bulk in my pockets. The only drawback is that it is so lightweight that you might not notice when you have forgotten to put it back in your pocket. When I say lightweight I don't mean flimsy. This thing is solid! Once broken in, it's a snap to open and close one (right) handed and locks into place securely. The finish isn't shiny or "chrome", so it keeps up it's appearance even if carried with other junk in your pocket. After years of carrying this knife, it still looks great and I still have people ask me to see it. I don't leave home or even put my pants on in the morning without this knife. You could buy a more expensive knife. I don't know what more you could get from spending more money since this knife does exactly what it's supposed to do. I've had some pretty expensive knives in my time and this cheap one performs well. If you're looking for a cheap knife that won't upset you if lost or broken, this may be a good option.

-Pros-I am very pleased with this knife. The blade doesn't bend or wobble at all, it is built very well. The para-frame design is easy to clean as others have said. The finish is alright, might get smudgy if you look close but a knife is meant to do work right? It's perfect sized and lightweight enough to carry in your pocket comfortably.-Cons-Others have said that this knife is extremely sharp. Just to be clear, out of the box this knife will cut things if you try to cut them... but razor-sharp this is not. If you compare this knife out of box to a hand-sharpened razor-sharp knife (sharp enough to shave hair) this is dull by comparison.I tried to sharpen this blade with my stone but due to the short blade, and the placement of the thumb-stud... it's nearly impossible to properly sharpen without removing the thumb stud. I got a decent edge of the last 2/3's of the blade, but the part of the blade closest to the handle will have to stay dull unless I can figure out how to get the thumb-stud off.Just wanted to say that this is a great knife, looks good, sturdy, and I would recommend this knife to anyone. However, it is NOT razor-sharp, or anywhere close to it.