Gerber 22-48484 Mini Paraframe Knife, Serrated Edge |
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Gerber 22-48484 Mini Paraframe Knife, Serrated Edge
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The GerberÆ Mini-Paraframe has a 2in surgical stainless steel serrated blade, innovative frame-lock design and pocket clip. Limited lifetime warranty. Application : Paraframe, Blade Size (in.) : 2, Material : Surgical stainless steel, Foldable : Yes
I’ve been carrying one of these as my everyday pocketknife for a couple of years now, and if I ever lost it I know I would immediately replace it with another. Blade is sharp, and I find the serrated edge very useful for a wide variety of typical day to day tasks. The lock is simple and in my experience reliable and strong. And the belt clip isn’t some dinky plastic thing that’s going to break off after a few months of wear.
This is clearly a knife for righties – the clip will be primarily useful when it’s carried on your right side, and due to the clips placement I find it quite difficult to open one handed with my left hand (even though I’m actually left handed). Indeed, one handed opening! In contrast to several other reviews on this item, I find my knife easy to open one handed and do so habitually. I can’t remember the last time I had to use both hands to open it. However, it took some practice to get the motion down, and I could see how it might be difficult if your hands were particularly large (or covered in oil or something else slick), so perhaps counting on this ability isn’t wise.
I bought one, loved it so much I bought one for a half dozen co-workers and friends. They all found this a very useful and handy tool that is small enough and convenient enough to carry anywhere. The problem with many small knives is the blade locking mechanism rarely holds well, and when one places the knife under stress the blade will, “Wobble”. The Paraframe knife locks so well it exibits none of that problem, and is simply ‘un-locked’ with a fingernail. It could hardly be any easier !
Cabela’s wisely sold them to me, then yesterday, on my way through Pennsylvania on business, I stopped to purchase a few more, and they no longer carry this m odel knife. They carry only the large 3″ bladed version at this point. That is what brought me to Amazon, so I can order the knives here instaed. Gerber made a simple knife, even better. You won’t be disappointed in owning this knife. Typical Gerber sharpness, durable, and the serrated edge comes in handy on opening boxes made with thick cardboard, or fastened with stubborn tape, and plastic strapping.
I love this knife! I bought one for light use around the house and at work, and I would have to say this is the best money I have spent in a long time. The knife came very sharp and the blade does not dull out as quickly as many other knives tend to do, especially those around this price range. The handle is surprisingly sturdy, the screws came incredibly tight, the clip will never worry you, and the handle fits perfectly in your handle. I have never once feared the blade would come loose even during heavy use, and I never have to worry about the blade coming out in my pocket.
The only thing I don’t like about this knife is that, especially with gloves on, the blade is very tough to get out with only one hand. I know most fingernail-release blades like this are the same way, but if the opening was slightly bigger, then the problem would be solved.
I’m a fan of small, compact knives and this one fits the bill. The one dislike I have is that the blade doesn’t have as much un serrated cutting edge as I’d like. I should have looked at the picture more closely before buying
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I bought this knife at a public store. I have had it for two years and I love it! I use it with my flint, and it makes huge sparks! I highly recommend this knife for kids in boy scouts, and camp a fair amount. Overall this is a very good knife.