Gerber EAB Utility Knife, EDC Pocket Knife, Replaceable Blade, Original

According to the banner that greeted at the top of this listing, I first bought a Gerber EAB in 2014... and I honestly think it was my second; I think I had the EAB Lite first! Whichever I bought first whenever I bought it, I have carried it every day since. The earlier EABs had kind of a crappy pocket clip that constantly broke. In the last couple of years, though, Gerber has fixed that issue. This is my EDC knife; the only reason I have more than one is because I keep one in my tool bag, another in a belt pouch of tools I carry at work, there's one in my glove box, another in my office at home and I rotate between an EAB and EAB Lite in my right front pants pocket (I use whichever I grab first usually). Even though I often have other knifes on me, the EAB is my first choice for most jobs because I don't have to worry about sharpening it or breaking the blade, the handle (which admittedly looks like it would be uncomfortable) is really easy to grip tightly and if something bad does happen (like I end up dropping it into some horrible abyss and can't retrieve it) IT WASN'T EVEN TEN BUCKS! This is by far the best darn $10 knife I have ever owned. I use it to strip wire, open boxes, cut cabling with reckless abandon because I don't worry about ruining the blade, trim plastic model parts with it, shave kindling for starting fires and so much more. Is it my first choice for a good ol' fashioned knife fight? No (but I trust it more than most folding knives). Will it replace my Leatherman? No, but it takes care of jobs that might screw up my Leatherman. Would I use it to cut a steak? If I had to... but I'd probably put in a clean blade first! AND THE BEST PART ABOUT THIS KNIFE: if I accidentally leave it in my pocket and go somewhere that won't let me bring it inside, I can whip out a dine or penny, unscrew the single screw, ditch the blade only and save myself a walk back to the car and another wait in the line to get in!

I bought this Gerber so that I would not scratch or nick any of the knives in my collection. I refuse to use knives from my collection for cutting everyday things. My knives are for enjoying, and not for abuse. This folding knife/cutter fits the bill. If it gets dull, I do not even need to sharpen it, I just replace the blade. I read most of the negative reviews on this Gerber, and all of them except for one, cannot be verified if they even own one. I use this everyday, and it will cut almost anything and is very ergonomic. I have an extensive collection of Spyderco, Benchmade, Zero Tolerance, Buck, Kershaw and boxes of other folders, so I know what an excellent folding knife can do. And this can do it. This can cut and slice just as smooth as any Spyderco or Benchmade. Since I can easily change the blade, it is always razor sharp and ready to take a beating. Since I got this, even my Victorinox Swiss Army Knives have seen little action except for the screwdriver and micro tools. I use this if I need to cut something. Pros: 1. Opens smoothly. 2. Locks into place. 3. Compact, slim and portable 4. Literally cuts like a razor blade. 5. Very easy to replace the blade. 6. Very inexpensive for the Tool and replacement blades. Cons: 1. I wish they made one that didn't look so Spartan. Summary: This cuts just like my $100-250 dollar knives. And once it is dull, I just replace the blades to get it back to razor sharp. So, if you just need something that will cut anything and is portable, this can do it.

My favorite Every day blade. This is the third one I've bought, I lost the other two. one thing I would change or add is a piece or two of grip tape, makes it that much easier to open and close one handed. I use this by flicking out the blade, the weight is good enough so that it doesn't need too much force to open and close and I can one-hand the open close process. The trick is releasing it enough from the closed position to flick it out. Super smooth and works every time. body/handle is too smooth and has an awkward feel to it, Really not comfortable to grip, but I don't hold it for very long so it doesn't bother me too much, you just figure a way to hold for whatever you're doing. Certainly not ergonomic for a hand grip. The belt/money clip portion had gotten so loose on my last one that it just came off, I had to bend it so that it would stay on, but it would still come off again, so this one I'm careful of what and where I clip it, nothing too thick, like the pocket of my jeans. That's really where I'd prefer to keep it but that's where I kept my last one all the time and likely why the clip bent out so much. One thing I like about it is the minimalist design, there isn't much waste here, the weight is good and the best quality blade is included with it, I've switched out blades on my last two a few times, but I would come back to the thick heavy duty blades these come with. You have to look up the model number to get the right ones though. I think that info is in the Q&A section. Another negative is the way the blade is held in, if you lose that screw, good luck finding one that fits the same. also I would like to grind down the screw face to be flush with the surface, although I use my middle finger to push against the screw to open the blade, I'd rather have a flat piece of grip tape to assist in this. I don't want to mess with this screw if I don't have to so it won't get loose and get lost. The price is also great, I really hated to lose the last two but it's not so bad to replace it. One more thing, I had to make a "key" to open my last one to lube it. and I have no idea if there is some sort of commercial screw driver you can purchase for this. But when you need to open it you will likely want to find the right tool for the job instead of having to make one like I did. Also I will never be able to find this key I made the next time I need it so I'll have to just make another, why not just use allen keys(hex) like most other manufacturers? Just one of the lame things about this knife, not a deal breaker but annoying.

This is hands down the best EDC (every day carry) you can get on a budget. I am a knife enthusiast and when looking for a light folder I purchased this, along with a number of other knives such as the Sheffield12115, Bessey DBKWH, Gerber EAB Light, Gerber Superknife, and KR Tools Elite. The Gerber EAB Light is less comfortable than in in my opinion and the weight savings is insignificant. This knife is incredibly light already, and the blade is held securely by a screw that can be adjusted with most coins. If you need to change the blade and don't have any coins, and you are *careful*, you can quite easily use the back of the blade you're going to put in to unscrew the old blade. As stated in my Bessey/Sheffield review, I very much prefer liner locks over lock-back knives since I feel they are much safer and secure for varying grips and knife handling methods. The finger hold just below the blade feels great in the hand, and I don't feel that you could slip forward onto the blade if you're using this properly (or even improperly). Since a utility blade is not shaped like a puncturing point (tanto, etc) it is easiest to use a can-opener motion to carve into something (cardboard or plastic packaging for example). As long as you put pressure in the wide angle range behind the blade with a secure grip you will be fine. I personally prefer the Lenox Gold blades and Stanley Carbide blades in this knife. I feel that carbides are a little sharper, but the tips can chip much more easily than the Lenox. The price premium over the "cheap" brands is negligible compared to anything other than knife blades. The "expensive" blades are 40 cents each and the cheap ones are 14 cents each? So what? That bottle of coke I drank instead of the water I should have drank cost me $2.00. How quickly will I go through 5 blades if I decide to drink from the water fountain instead? My opinions is that if you're not management trying to save a buck, you shouldn't be using "cheap" blades. All blades are cheap.

Amazing little knife, folds down so flat and small with a solid clip. Seems very strong, has a great feel both closed and open, nice sized handle. Deploying the blade is simple but releasing the catch to fold it back is recessed into the mechanism too far and is way too stiff, for me and two other men who tried it, this isn't a knife for opening & closing routinely, requires two hands. The blade is a box cutter blade fully exposed, seems like it would be easy to cut yourself by accident (i haven't). It will NOT close by accident which is the point I'm sure. I cannot see the average woman being able to do it, tho, nor wanting to. This is a purpose-built box cutter, it will not adequately replace my Kershaw Leek knife (which I lose so often, decided to try a $14 replacement) but the Kershaw is $70. Definitely keeping it, people who hold it closed or open marvel at it until they go to close it.

Best EDC knife I own. I have 3 of them, and they have all held up to years of abuse. And that's the key word,"abuse." A knife is meant to be used. I see people dropping $100s of dollars on high end blades they carry around, but all they ever use them for is cutting envelopes or snipping a stray string off coats. What good is a knife if all you do is polish it and keep it shiney. No, a knife is meant to be used. And with cheap replacement blades and a compact money clip design, you can't beat this knife. Especially at under $10. I cut everything with it. I scrape at concrete and dig in the dirt woth it. I pry open stuff with it. And I've even intentionality snapped off the tip of a blade to use it as a screwdriver in a pinch. Side note: this model is far superior to the newer "lite" model. Yes, I know the other one is more ergonomic. But I'm not spending 3 hours widdling a toy figurine with it. Obviously in those situations you want a knife intended for that purposed. So if this model is less ergonomic, then why is it better? One reason. STEALTH! It doesn't look like a knife when closed. It looks like nothing more than a money clip. I've clipped a few bills to it and it never gets a second glance when going through security at concerts, sporting events, etc. And if one day someone does catch on, I don't have to worry about tossing an expensive knife or having to walk back to my car. I simply can remove the blade, and then it really is nothing more than a money clip. Also great for airline travel. Simply remove the blade before going through security, and then just pick up a fresh blade an any local convenience store once you reach your final destination, and you'll always have your favorite knife on hand.

PROS: - No Blade Sharping - Clip That Holds It To Your Pocket Often Needs To Be Re Bent After 6 Years Of Heavy Abuse - Easy To Change Blade CONS: -Gerber Customer Service Is Slow And Or Never Responds ADVICE: - Use A Decent Brand Of Blades! REVEIW: As you can tell from above I've had this knife for six years. This thing has traveled all over the world and has been through heavy abuse. Going from America, to Africa, Japan, Italy, France, Australia, and more!! It gone from gutting deer to repairing a humvee power steering line in the field this thing has done it all. I've use this knife to gut a number of animal including but not limited to deer, frogs, gators, snakes and a few fish in it's time. We had knife throwing compitions, and I have used this knife to repair multiple humvees that our out on the front line protecting our freedom. RAH!!! This knife fits perfectly on the molle of the flack and if your in the military or know some one going in. Well this is a perfect inexpensive gift for them. Also this can be engraved at most jewelry stores for a low cost fee. This knife is extremely sharp and can cut through a seat belt quite easily with a new blade. I've done it. So who knows this knife might save your life or some one else's. It's also great for cutting steak in the chow hall. My only complaint is Gerbers costumer service. I have needed new bushings or washers for this knife for quite some time now and have gotten little to no response from them and I've reached out a numerous of times. So although the gerber customer service is below par, I still give this knife a 5 out of 5 because this is the best knife out there. So if your in the military, a prepper, a survivalist or human. Well get your self one! Also I use diablo blades from homedepot!!

Awesome little knife works like it should

Wie schon in einer anderen Rezension hier geschrieben. Diese (alte) Form entspricht meinem Geschmack mehr, als das aktuell neue Modell. Ich hatte beide gekauft und das mit dem modernen Styling dann verschenkt. Das Messer an sich ist toll. Sehr gut verarbeitet, ein Handschmieger, den ich auch sonst, neben der Tastatur liegend, gerne mal in die Hand nehme. Mitbestellt hatte ich mir Wolfcraft-Ersatzklingen. Und hier ist Vorsicht geboten. Die Klingen haben sehr wohl Normmass, nicht jedoch Normdicke. Die Originalklinge ist doch deutlich dicker, als die bestellbaren Wechselklingen (die dennoch einwandfrei passen). Wem dies wichtig ist, der muss hier aufmassen. Falsch machen kann man mit dem Messer nichts. Ich kann es empfehlen.

I’ve owned a few Gerber products and they can be hits or misses but the last few has been misses including this. The liner lock is too stiff and makes closing the knife a painful experience for the fingers at best and positively dangerous at worst.

I have to say to hold this knife in your hand whilst closed it really is a thing of beauty. I know it sounds strange to say this about what is in essence a folding Stanley knife (box cutter) but it just looks and feels fantastic. On opening the knife as you can see in the picture there is a index finger guard on the underside of the blade which feels rock solid and I was more than happy to rest my finger on it without fear of cutting myself. The guard / holder on top of the blade is also solid. Overall the whole knife feels very well made. I have a huge hands and was worried this knife would be too small or end up hurting my palm as is the case with many small knifes however this knife fits perfectly into my hand and with the finger rest / guard described above it just feels like a very natural extension of my hand. The pocket / belt clip did not bother me at all which with other knifes that feature a clip it often gets in the way or digs into the inside of the hand when using the knife but Gerber seems to have cracked this. I use a blade of some type every day for lots of every day stuff like opening post (mail), cutting up boxes for recycling, opening parcels / deliveries from the likes of Amazon and Ebay so this is the perfect tool to have around. All in all it's a beautifully designed knife that I will look forward to carrying everyday and safe in the knowledge it's legal in the UK where I live.

Es de tamaño reducido, plegable, hoja bloqueable y con un clip para poner en el cinturón. Las cuchillas son intercambiables.

Ce mini couteau à lame interchangeable reversible (lame triangulaire de cutter) est tout simplement genial. Il est equipé d'un clip pour le mettre à la poche. Il est particulièrement solide et comme les lames sont jetables , je n'hésite pas . On peux y mettre toutes les lames triangulaire , notamment les lames avec une pointe en forme de crochet . Il est léger et la V2 l'est encore plus pour quelques euros de moins.