Gerber

UPDATE (5/23/2018) UPGRADED TO 5-STARS:I have owned this knife for almost 5 years now. My preferred EDC at the time was the following: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00322HR2C/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1. It is a good knife that I still own today and still carry from time to time; however, after carrying both knives for a short time, the Gerber quickly became my favorite. It is a bit smaller, just as sharp and useful as the Cold Steel, but it has a better feel to it... a bit heavier, and sturdy, not that the Cold Steel isn't sturdy. The CS just feels really light for what it is, which isn't necessarily a bad thing.Note that I'm an avid kayaker, and this knife has been in and out the water (fresh water) throughout the years, with no issues. In my original review (see below), I made mention of the one-handed opening operation to be a bit rough. It has since broken in, and has not been an issue for years. It took maybe a year of EDC and usage, but even though it can snap open easily with just one hand, the blade is still tight.After almost 5 years, however, the pocket clip just got so worn out from using it every day, that it began failing to hold the knife to my pocket. It would come loose and either fall off and into my pocket from bending over throughout the day or just falling out onto the floor. The Gerber carries a LIFETIME WARRANTY, so I figured I'd put in a request to see if the clip was covered. Within 12 hrs of submitting a claim on their web site, I received an email confirmation with tracking number for the replacement clip. AMAZING!!!! I didn't expect as much as a response or at most a "sorry, not covered" message, but I was pleasantly surprised! Gerber stands behind their products, and they respond quickly! UPGRADE TO 5 STARS!===================================================================ORIGINAL REVIEW (2013-2014) 4-STAR REVIEW:I use this knife as my safety knife for kayaking, so this is the context of my review.* The BLADE is comparable to any other knife I've owned; sharp and strong.* The LOCKING MECHANISM is good. When engaged, the blade will lock, similar to other knives with the same mechanism. It uses a tension bar that automatically slides to the right to lock the blade in the open position. The fold the blade into a closed position, you need to manually slide the tension bar to the side so that the knife can fold. I have no clue if this is better or worse than traditional buck-knife style locking mechanisms.* The CLIP is great for clipping onto your pant pocket for every day use; tight enough to not slip out, but not so tight that it's difficult to slide on or off.* The HANDLE is comfortable for my (medium sized) hands.My observations about the knife:One-hand operation (opening/closing the knife) is possible, but not easy. There is a thumb tab to push on, but either the angle or the tightness of the blade doesn't allow a quick wrist snap + thumb pressure to open the knife. I also tried silicon spray to see if this helps but in my case, it did not. Two hands, there is no problem, but in a quick emergency situation where one hand is ideal, this knife wouldn't be my first choice. Perhaps after some wear, the blade will open much more smoothly, but as of now, quick one hand operation is not so simple. This is the main reason for dropping 1 star as I feel that this is the most important feature for a knife for MY USE.Closing the blade is pretty simple when you understand how the locking mechanism works.When holding the knife with blade open, I slip my index finger through the hole and it's very comfortable. Even gives me a sense of comfort knowing that the knife won't slip. I actually love this feature about the knife.The CLIP is not strong enough to remain on my PFD's lash tab. I understand that it wasn't designed for that, but it would have been ideal for my use if it were, but if that were the case, it wouldn't be so great when just clipping to your pant pocket. No issues when wearing in my pant pocket as it comes out of the box. I use a caribiner to hold the knife to my PDF. It just clips into the large finger hole and the blade can still open/close with the carabiner on.All around, it's a good knife, but I would try something else if you're looking for a quicker one-hand operating knife. Like I said, in time, the blade may open quicker/easier, but out of the box and after a month of use, it's still tough. The hole is a great feature for putting your finger through while the blade is open to ensure (or at the least, give you peace of mind) that the handle will not slip out of your hand.

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Had one of these for a while but recently lost it so I had to get a new one. I have to say it is worth the price, it is extremely comfortable, rust resistant, and its easy to use due to the light weight but sturdy metal. I like to keep the knife hanging out the side of my pocket its not to long and fits just right.

I love the design. I have rheumatoid arthritis and my finger dexterity isn’t what it used to be and my grip strength too. I don’t drop it. Only reason for 4 stars is that I replaced it with one I previously owned that held an edge better, but I still think that it’s a good value for the $$$$

Very nice knife.

The media could not be loaded. I've had this knife for about 2 months now. It took a few days to loosen up the opening and closing action, but it's working smoothly now. Note that this is a right-hand spring closure. I tried closing this with my left hand and it was a no-go.I've used this knife for many cutting and opening tasks and the blade is still holding its edge. The grip is good and that and the ring at the base of the blade make holding on to this knife easy. All in all, I'm very happy with this purchase and I recommend it.

I like knives that I can carry on walks, bicycle rides, or to train with. If the knife is easier to hold on to, that's another big plus. I also like knives that aren't too big or too small. This Remix checks those boxes and more.I've been involved in Filipino Martial Arts(Escrima/Arnis) for over 35 years. This knife works well for limb destruction techniques or as a strike enhancer with the blade closed. It can be used like a Kubotan, but with the added bonus of it having a blade if necessaryThe action on it initially was a bit stiff but a little bit of oil and it loosened up. It feels solid. I have the older version of this knife(shown on the left side of the pictures). And though the older version is not bad, I like this version better. It just feels sturdy and easier for me to get a good grip on.(My palm width is about 4 inches.)I have a few different Gerber knives, folders and fixed blades. The Gerber Freeman model is one of my all time favorite Gerber knives. I have the fixed blade and folding versions.There are lots of choices for knives under $35. This is a good value in my humble opinion.

Quality is high. Pleased with this knife as well as other gerber products.