As a lefty. I might work on it to fit me. Because I love the blade shape and I'm only going to mess up a twenty something knife. Thanks for showing me this JB.
I like the design of this one. Gerber seems to be showing up more this year with a couple nice offerings. Their USA-made knives are starting to improve with the Savvy. Give that one a look JB! You might dig it! It's a 20CV crossbar-locking knife. Definitely a step-up from their Bugout-esque Sedulo and into more premium territory. It's also part of the 'Gerber Reserve' program for USA-made small-batch knives. ✌
I dropped Gerber a while back but recently have been buying them again. The QC and designs have improved. Can you do an episode on the importance of high end steels? I think we are putting way too much weight on super steels. Most people just need a simple blade that they can sharpen
This knife is complete. Pos for lefties! I purchased 2 and returned them both! On the first one ,the Reversible thumbstud was stripped by the factory. On the second, the pocket clip screws were stripped!
Thank you for for the review. As someone who can’t afford a Manix, PM2, or even an Elementum, having a review on something my wife wouldn’t use to flay me because I spent too much on a knife.
Definitely caught my eye at tractor supply from the blade shape always been a fan of tanto blades but I haven’t seen too many in reverse I also don’t totally dig the pocket clip also I don’t have jumbo hands even then I find it extremely difficult to slide my thumb onto the ramp to actually get it to open
For the price, not bad. To me, it seems like a good starter knife for someone who is thinking about starting a knife collection. My first knife was really inexpensive, but it got me interested.
@@BigRedEDC it's a waste of money and no one cares about your collection other than your own, your family members judge you secretly. Everyone else who collects knife might be excited about your collection but only to fuel their own addiction? Ultimately it's a materialistic way of spending.
A more premium materials version would probably sell well as it’s it’s own unique entry in the Gentleman’s dress knives category. I bet they could run Ti scales with m390 for at or under $100.
If I’m doing a lot of repetitive cutting I like a lot of the handle sticking up like that… but that is a rare occasion. Otherwise seems decent. Thanks for sharing, JB.
I tried reversing my thumb ledge thing because gerber said it was reversible. It is not. Carful with the pocket clip screws. Mine were lock tighted pretty and stripped one.
@@BigRedEDC yep i am going to add it to my EDC along with my thrunite archer mini , and my pilot g2 pen, im a mechanic and the light and pen are a daily carry for me but i needed a small knife, this one seems to fit the role perfect
You know I love that blade style almost like a straight razor flat...yeah I really do like this one! And what a deal on the price! Yeah I think this is one I'll get! Thanks for sharing this one Mr.JB! Ticks most the boxes! Dig it! Cheers, Kimmers and Jerbs #22ADAY I'll never quit quitting 👍🏻🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏻
I have the pledge, and yes, the thumb stud will reverse mine is im a lefty. I reversed both the stud and the pocket clip. For being a cheap knife id recomend it to any one. I've had great luck with it & I'm not easy on knives. This knife will do 6 the average person needs it to do. You can sit here and find or make up some reason to complain about any knife. But those are things that will never affect the average person. Now, this isn't a fighting knife that you're going to war with ofcoarse. But no one claimed it to be. Its a great cheap knife for the average persons EDC
I'm left handed and did the thumb stud or clip have any troubles switching them to left handed carry? Saw someone else say their knife got stripped trying to switch it over.
@@spaea2062 mine switched over just fine. I wish we could add pictures to youtube comments, id show you mine. I always add a dab of blue lock tight to all the screws when I get a knife. Even after doing that I decided to switch everything around and none of my screws stripped or got jacked up. Just make sure you use the proper size torx bit and you'll be fine
Like the thumbstud on this one. Though cheap Gerbers are usually bad news in my experience. The pivot is weird, I like the different shape, but then just having the plain screw on the other side looks weird.
@@BigRedEDC I figured out I got the 7cr steel version. There is a d2 version that’s better but more expensive. I don’t know what the difference is but I know the one I have is really bad.
Good price would b a great beater work knife 4sho w that blade -- their fixed blades n the auto that has been deployed alot...(can't remember model)- other than that gerber been off the radar - great vid tho my man
Someone gifted me one of these models (I transferred the coin, of course). I don't like it. It's too big for my EDC style. It takes up a LOT of real estate in your cargo pant pocket. Also, if you need to flick it open in a hurry...you are gonna cut your thumb on the blade. The motion to open with a flick is too slow thanks to the long blade. That means you comeback to the frame to flick again and your thumb will run along the blade under the 'thumb ledge'. I think a blade this long needs always be a top flicker (pointer finger), not a thumb flicker. Sorry but it goes in the re-gifting drawer.
Was a big Gerber guy, UNTIL.... I bought this absolute trash knife. Thumb stud screws broke off with zero effort, won't stay sharp for nothing, and I deal with knives daily, both sharpening and cooking. Don't waste the money. Quality is nonexistent
I think it's a nice looking design. I'd carry that one! Cheers, buddy!
Right on David!
As a lefty. I might work on it to fit me. Because I love the blade shape and I'm only going to mess up a twenty something knife. Thanks for showing me this JB.
Right on Paul! Thanks for watching
Love the sleekness of the knife the only issue I have with it is that it comes open too easy while in your pocket
Never had that issue
mines the oposite, i can barely flip it open.
I like the design of this one. Gerber seems to be showing up more this year with a couple nice offerings. Their USA-made knives are starting to improve with the Savvy. Give that one a look JB! You might dig it! It's a 20CV crossbar-locking knife. Definitely a step-up from their Bugout-esque Sedulo and into more premium territory. It's also part of the 'Gerber Reserve' program for USA-made small-batch knives. ✌
Nice! I will have to give it a look! Thanks for checking this one out!
I agree that it has a great profile. For the price it'd be very hard to beat.
It was definitely worth taking a look at!
Can't beat that price. Fan of the blade shape too.
Not bad at all!!!
Definitely a righty only, despite the reversible stud and clip. I removed the pocket clip completely and got a very comfortable utility tool.
Very good
I dropped Gerber a while back but recently have been buying them again. The QC and designs have improved. Can you do an episode on the importance of high end steels? I think we are putting way too much weight on super steels. Most people just need a simple blade that they can sharpen
I say that very thing in almost every video...lol
Great looking knife! I like that slim design!
I do as well Mike!
The bladeshape reminds me of the Gerber straight lace. Not a Happy Hand pocketclip. For the money it's decent enough. Thank you JB.
I would agree Jeroen! Was worth checking out!
This knife is complete. Pos for lefties! I purchased 2 and returned them both! On the first one ,the Reversible thumbstud was stripped by the factory. On the second, the pocket clip screws were stripped!
Well that's a bummer
Fawk all the lefties😂
@@Malcomb35 You into lefty kink?
I'm left handed and throught about getting this
Looks good to me, JB! I like the thumb stud, wish it extended to the other side though, for symmetry if not for the lefties.
Thanks Dave!
Thank you for for the review. As someone who can’t afford a Manix, PM2, or even an Elementum, having a review on something my wife wouldn’t use to flay me because I spent too much on a knife.
LOL....check out my Bargain Bin playlist! Some great inexpensive!
Definitely caught my eye at tractor supply from the blade shape always been a fan of tanto blades but I haven’t seen too many in reverse I also don’t totally dig the pocket clip also I don’t have jumbo hands even then I find it extremely difficult to slide my thumb onto the ramp to actually get it to open
Thanks for taking a look
Interesting design on this one.
Different... but not too bad!
For the price, not bad. To me, it seems like a good starter knife for someone who is thinking about starting a knife collection. My first knife was really inexpensive, but it got me interested.
I agree with you!!!
Why collect when you can just use one knife
@ZeOnexify why use one knife when you can collect?
@@BigRedEDC it's a waste of money and no one cares about your collection other than your own, your family members judge you secretly. Everyone else who collects knife might be excited about your collection but only to fuel their own addiction? Ultimately it's a materialistic way of spending.
@ZeOnexify you may think it's a waste of money...I dont! I work for my money and spend it how I want.
A more premium materials version would probably sell well as it’s it’s own unique entry in the Gentleman’s dress knives category. I bet they could run Ti scales with m390 for at or under $100.
That would be nice!
is it spring assist?
No it's not
Not a bad looking knife for the money. Thanks for sharing this one JB.
Not at all Tim!
Can you move the pocket clip to the other side.. would it make a difference!?
You can switch it but then its left hand carry. I'm right handed
If I’m doing a lot of repetitive cutting I like a lot of the handle sticking up like that… but that is a rare occasion. Otherwise seems decent. Thanks for sharing, JB.
Not bad at all!
I tried reversing my thumb ledge thing because gerber said it was reversible. It is not.
Carful with the pocket clip screws. Mine were lock tighted pretty and stripped one.
Yeah...that's not good!
Thanks for the heads up, I'm left-handed too.
It's a nice looking knife I like to see alternative options when it comes to thumb studs great video man 👍
Very good David!
It feels like if they made a ziltch XL
Right on!
Maybe not every day carry for, but I wouldn't mind for a letter opener!
Right on Pedro!
Great review, very fair. 👍 Thanks
Thanks for watching
I like it! If I see one I’ll pick it up👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Right on!!!
walmart had these on clearance with the mullet pocket tool included for 9.99, i snagged me one, dont regret it.
Right on!
@@BigRedEDC yep i am going to add it to my EDC along with my thrunite archer mini , and my pilot g2 pen, im a mechanic and the light and pen are a daily carry for me but i needed a small knife, this one seems to fit the role perfect
You know I love that blade style almost like a straight razor flat...yeah I really do like this one! And what a deal on the price! Yeah I think this is one I'll get! Thanks for sharing this one Mr.JB! Ticks most the boxes! Dig it! Cheers, Kimmers and Jerbs #22ADAY I'll never quit quitting 👍🏻🇺🇸🔥🔪🔥🇨🇦👍🏻
Awesome Jerb's! Hope you enjoy if you pick one up!
I have the pledge, and yes, the thumb stud will reverse mine is im a lefty. I reversed both the stud and the pocket clip. For being a cheap knife id recomend it to any one. I've had great luck with it & I'm not easy on knives. This knife will do 6 the average person needs it to do. You can sit here and find or make up some reason to complain about any knife. But those are things that will never affect the average person. Now, this isn't a fighting knife that you're going to war with ofcoarse. But no one claimed it to be. Its a great cheap knife for the average persons EDC
Thanks for checking it out
I'm left handed and did the thumb stud or clip have any troubles switching them to left handed carry? Saw someone else say their knife got stripped trying to switch it over.
@@spaea2062 mine switched over just fine. I wish we could add pictures to youtube comments, id show you mine. I always add a dab of blue lock tight to all the screws when I get a knife. Even after doing that I decided to switch everything around and none of my screws stripped or got jacked up. Just make sure you use the proper size torx bit and you'll be fine
Nice looking blade. Not a huge fan of the thumb bar/thumb half disk. Not bad for under $20 when on sale. Thanks for the review JB
Yeah...I had to check it out for the price and glad I did
I'm curious if you could reverse the thumb stud.
Sure looks like you can Shamus
Nope. It hits the scales
@@johndaley6392I reversed mine. No issues.
I just bought one! Under US$25 in Singapore
👍👍👍
Like the thumbstud on this one. Though cheap Gerbers are usually bad news in my experience. The pivot is weird, I like the different shape, but then just having the plain screw on the other side looks weird.
Thanks for taking a look Caldren
I don’t mind steel. It’s more about edge geometry for me. But maybe that’s because I only use my knives for one thing once a day. 🤷🏾♂️
Lol...for average every use, it's not too bad
Is it easy to sharpen. I just got a gerber knife that I can’t get sharp at all
That's not good
@@BigRedEDC I figured out I got the 7cr steel version. There is a d2 version that’s better but more expensive. I don’t know what the difference is but I know the one I have is really bad.
Interesting!
Glad you think so!
Good price would b a great beater work knife 4sho w that blade -- their fixed blades n the auto that has been deployed alot...(can't remember model)- other than that gerber been off the radar - great vid tho my man
Thanks as always Chad!!
Someone gifted me one of these models (I transferred the coin, of course).
I don't like it. It's too big for my EDC style. It takes up a LOT of real estate in your cargo pant pocket.
Also, if you need to flick it open in a hurry...you are gonna cut your thumb on the blade. The motion to open with a flick is too slow thanks to the long blade. That means you comeback to the frame to flick again and your thumb will run along the blade under the 'thumb ledge'.
I think a blade this long needs always be a top flicker (pointer finger), not a thumb flicker.
Sorry but it goes in the re-gifting drawer.
Thanks for watching!
I like it but I like my zilch better though
Right on
For a cheap EDC knife that you can abuse and easily replace. In my opinion you can’t go wrong with this knife.
Right on Jesse!
Seems like Gerber has a way to go before they will be well respected among knife people. Little bit at a time, I guess.
Thanks Tyler!
Gerber leaves a bad taste in my mouth it’s a hard pass but thanks for sharing JB
Thanks for taking a look Grim!
@@BigRedEDC You’re welcome JB
The clip logo is mighty tacky
I do appreciate the video. But a Gerber? I will pass.
Right on TD!
Was a big Gerber guy, UNTIL.... I bought this absolute trash knife. Thumb stud screws broke off with zero effort, won't stay sharp for nothing, and I deal with knives daily, both sharpening and cooking. Don't waste the money. Quality is nonexistent
Right on!
Interesting knife, not for me though.
Right on Rusty