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http://www.gerbergear.com/product.php?model=22-01830

I carry a pen knife all the time, and probably use it 6 times a day on a slow day. Dull knives are a drag, and who really has time to sharpen them? I think Gerber has solved my problem: a small, attractive knife with a replaceable blade.

<$10, available at Walmart and other fine sporting goods retailers.

3fingers wrote:Dull knives are a drag, and who really has time to sharpen them?

The Spyderco Sharpmaker (and probably similar gadgets) makes sharpening pretty easy.

Folding utility knives that take those blades are all over the place now, but it looks like Gerber has stripped it down and made it less bulky. If it really goes for under $10 it's also no more expensive than the brands at Lowes or wherever.

man , that thing will do whatever you would need to do in a given day ,I just like a nice knife.

GoDogGo! wrote:Folding utility knives that take those blades are all over the place now, but it looks like Gerber has stripped it down and made it less bulky. If it really goes for under $10 it's also no more expensive than the brands at Lowes or wherever.

Less bulky and more of the blade is exposed and useable. Weight is about 2 oz....feels quite a bit lighter and about half the length of folding utility knife from Lowes.

Pinky wrote:The Spyderco Sharpmaker (and probably similar gadgets) makes sharpening pretty easy.

Do you own one? Satisfied? Can they be found cheaper than the $48 on Ebay?

Forgive me, but what makes this so special? I have Husky blades like this from Costco that ran 20 bucks for a three pack. They're great, but what makes the Gerber one worth paying Gerber geeters for?

*Edit* I missed its low cost due to high velocity speed reading.

3fingers wrote:

Pinky wrote:The Spyderco Sharpmaker (and probably similar gadgets) makes sharpening pretty easy.

Do you own one? Satisfied? Can they be found cheaper than the $48 on Ebay?

I own one and like it a lot. I paid around $45-50 for mine, and I don't think it goes for much less.

Why is anyone taking knife advice from someone called 3fingers?

BucketHead wrote:Why is anyone taking knife advice from someone called 3fingers?

Trust me, amputation with a dull knife is no fun. Amputation with a roller chain and sprocket is even less fun.

3fingers wrote:

BucketHead wrote:Why is anyone taking knife advice from someone called 3fingers?

Trust me, amputation with a dull knife is no fun. Amputation with a roller chain and sprocket is even less fun.

Are you one of those dumbasses who puts hands into moving objects?

MarcoFP wrote:Are you one of those dumbasses who puts hands into moving objects?

No, but I had a co-worker who is one of those dumbasses who resets breakers without checking to see if someone's re-assembling a chain.

3fingers wrote:

MarcoFP wrote:Are you one of those dumbasses who puts hands into moving objects?

No, but I had a co-worker who is one of those dumbasses who resets breakers without checking to see if someone's re-assembling a chain.

So you're the dumbass who didn't lockout/tagout/isolate all potential energy?
Does everyone at the plant laugh at your face or behind your back?

You're thinking too big; no OSHA regulations on family-owned farms employing family members. We can cut off each others fingers without fear of lawsuits.

3fingers wrote:You're thinking too big; no OSHA regulations on family-owned farms employing family members. We can cut off each others fingers without fear of lawsuits.

I can generate some sympathy for you on that then.
What a bad deal.

Pffft: not looking for sympathy, it's just a username that I can remember.

3fingers wrote:You're thinking too big; no OSHA regulations on family-owned farms employing family members. We can cut off each others fingers without fear of lawsuits.

Lockout/tagout is still a good idea for retaining digits and limbs, even if lawsuits aren't a possibility.

Funny world.

My father just purchased one of those knives today.

After carrying an EAB for a while, I am now less impressed. For some reason, the blade was often not razor-sharp when I pulled it out, even when it should have been (because it was a new blade.)

I finally realized that the proportions are slightly off. If the spine of the blade is not pushed up hard against the back of the slot when you tighten the screw, then the edge will touch the inside of the blade cover when you close it. This is a bad thing for the edge.

And even if it is tight to begin with, it's possible for it to move over time, and once again the edge is rubbing against the stainless steel surface and the edge gets murdered in short order.

So I like the tiny size and the minimalist construction, but there is definitely a problem. I'll write to Gerber and see what they say.

The irony of the thread being started by 3fingers should be to much for anyone to miss:


Gerber Legendary Blades Recalls Pocket Knives

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.


Name of Product: Gerber EAB (Exchange-A-Blade) Pocket Knives

Units: About 154,000

Importer: Gerber Legendary Blades, of Portland, Ore., a division of Fiskars Brands Inc., of Madison, Wis

Hazard: During use, the back of the blade of the knife can slide past the blade support, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Gerber has received eight reports of individuals cutting themselves while using the knife, including several individuals who required stitches.

Description: The recall involves Gerber EAB Pocket Knives, model numbers 22-41548, 22-41548CDIP, 22-01548W and 22-41548W. The knives are small, folding utility knives that can be clipped to the owner’s pocket. The knives are marked with the “Gerber” trademark.

Sold at: Retail stores nationwide, including Wal-Mart, and through on-line stores from September 2006 through August 2007 for about $11.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled knives immediately and contact Gerber to receive instructions on how to return the knife for a free replacement knife.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Gerber Legendary Blades toll-free at (877) 204-5510 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.gerbergear.com