Gerber Gear Mini-Fast Draw Knife, Assisted Opening, Fine Edge [22-41526], Black / Stainless

I've owned several Gerbers in the past. I've broken a couple, and they sent replacements without fail. This is a great utility knife, easily fits in pocket or clipped on. I use it like a high grade box cutter and for light duty stuff, but it's strong enough to take a little abuse. It's the baby brother to the other gerbers I've owned. The only catch is that you sometimes need to put some soap and water to them to keep the slide lock mechanism from sticking, but that is just maintenance, not a design flaw.

I recently purchased the Gerber Gear Mini-Fast Draw Knife and it has quickly become an indispensable tool for everyday carry. This knife is compact, yet robust, making it perfect for a variety of tasks, from opening packages to outdoor activities.What really stands out is the fast draw feature, which allows for quick and easy one-handed opening, a real benefit when you need to access the blade quickly and safely. The safety lock is reliable, ensuring that the knife only opens when you intend it to, which provides peace of mind when carrying it in your pocket or pack.The build quality is exactly what you would expect from Gerber—solid and durable. The blade itself is exceptionally sharp and retains its edge even after considerable use, minimizing the need for frequent sharpening. The ergonomic handle fits comfortably in the hand, providing good grip even in wet conditions.For anyone in need of a reliable, easy-to-carry knife, the Gerber Gear Mini-Fast Draw Knife is an excellent choice. It’s tough, dependable, and offers great functionality in a small package. Highly recommended for both everyday tasks and more rigorous outdoor adventures!

Great knife. My only problem was the blade lock would come undone while in my pocket.

I love this knife. I work in an office in IT and carrying a pocketknife is incredibly useful to me, but I can't carry a big, scary looking blade. This knife is completely unnoticeable in my pocket, and even when I am using it, it is small and discreet.The FAST technology makes it easier to operate to completely one-handed than any other knife I have used. Most knives with thumb studs are easy to open one-handed, but the safety/lock switch makes it easy to close with one hand as well. Initially, it was a little difficult to get it to snap open, but after playing with it a while, it loosened up just a little bit and I developed the proper muscle memory to be able to deploy it quickly and easily.If I am sitting around at home I often have it in my hand, snapping it open and closed. It's really fun to feel that satisfying snap as the blade flies into it's open position.It is a VERY right-handed knife. I am able to operate it with my left hand, but with considerable awkwardness, as the safety/lock switch must be manipulated with index or middle finger. Lefties beware.The blade came razor sharp out of the package, is easy to sharpen, and holds it's edge very well.It is lightweight. Some folks think the handle material feels "cheap," but It gives good grip and is very lightweight. I don't believe weight=quality, and the plastic handle is very durable. I prefer it to a heavier metal or wood handle.It is quite small- about the size of a Bic lighter when closed. I like this aspect, but others may not.

I really thought I was going to like this knife, but I was very wrong. The design is flawed to begin with. There is a spring in there, that is supposed to assist with blade opening. Because of this spring, there is a safety lock on the side of the handle. The safety lock doubles as the locking mechanism, which means that it does not have the liner lock that is common with similar knives. The problems with the design are numerous, starting with the fact that the spring is so weak as to be useless. It is cumbersome to open, and once you get it open, the locking mechanism that is supposed to lock the blade is not reliable. With knives that have the liner lock, the liner snaps into place securely in a manner such that there is no uncertainty whether it is locked or not. With Gerber's goofy locking mechanism you have to make a concerted effort to force the lock mechanism to engage, and even when it is engaged, the only way to be certain that it is, is by trying to close the blade. This is not at all the same as with knives that have the liner lock. It is simply a poorly designed mechanism that does not work adequately well. In addition to the design flaws, there is a curiously large amount of friction when the blade is opened or closed. I had just opened the package sealed at the factory, and was surprised by this. I worked the blade open and closed several times and it didn't get better. It felt almost as though there was some sort of grit inhibiting the motion of the blade. I took out a 10-power magnifying lens and what I saw surprised me very much. The lower part of the blade, close to and around the pivot, was covered with metal shaving and assorted grit, especially in the narrow space between the thick part of the blade and the liner on both sides. The knife had been assembled and packaged without having gone through any cleaning step. Of course I can clean it, but I shouldn't have to. And even if I cleaned it, I couldn't be certain that the metal shavings aren't coming from the interior of the pivot and that the pivot isn't going to grind itself away in short order. What a disappointment. I'm sending this knife back to Amazon and will probably look for another similar knife. It probably won't be another Gerber.

I have the first cousin to this knife (partially serrated blade], rates as “All 5-Stars), then ordered this one with the fine-edged blade, the blade was out of alignment with the handle which caused the release catch to stick, perhaps a “Made on Monday” syndrome? Just my $.02 That said, I am and will be a Gerber fan, as I’ve been since the mid 1970’s, plus carried their different kit with my USGI issue for my 20-years in uniform. Better Q.C. Please.