Gerber 22-47162 Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Fine Edge Knife
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gerber 22-47162 Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Fine Edge Knife
Customer Review: Good Easy Open Knife - Recommended!
Summary: 4 Stars
I bought my first Gerber "Fast Draw" knife to replace a lost Gerber "EZ Out" knife that I carried for almost 15 years, so they had a lot to live up to. While Amazon usually has the best prices (about 2/3 cheaper), I went to a big box "outfitter" store to try out some different models since knives are tools that you really have to hold to see if they are "right" for you. Here are my observations:
Pros:
+ Easy to open one handed, the spring assist is very helpful
+ Positive lock, working to keep it closed and open, which is useful for keeping all of your fingers attached
+ Sharp blade right out of the package and it holds an edge nicely
+ Sturdy belt clip
Cons:
- Somewhat "cheesy" looking grip, I almost passed it up without trying it out because it looked cheap to me
- Mechanism was a little rough, but got much better with use
While I doubt these knives will last as long as my last Gerber, they are very good tools for daily use in our small shop.
Recommended!
CFH
Customer Review: Good Knife
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great knife and I use it all the time. It has a great action, good size, easy to carry, and safe. I really like the ability to take it out of my pocket and open it with one hand. It is a good knife!Customer Review: Good work knife
Summary: 4 Stars
I use this little knife every day as a beat um up work knife. The steel holds an edge pretty well. The scales are a little hard feeling in the hand but acceptable. I rated this tool as a 4 star only because the sliding lock tends to freeze up a little. Maybe it will perform better with extended use.Customer Review: Great Buy for the price
Summary: 4 Stars
The assisted opening bit takes a little getting used to - but once you find the correct angle to apply pressure, the blade opens quickly and easily. The safety can be a little difficult, especially when trying to close the knife with just one hand. However, it is possible that it isn't fully broken in yet.
Overall, though, nice knife - I use it all the time.
Customer Review: Great Knife!
Summary: 5 Stars
The Gerber Fast Draw is a really good knife. It has good grip and a nice fine edge. I recommend this knife over the Mini Fast Draw because this knife is a good size but anything smaller would be hard to get a firm grip on. The thumb stud might take some getting used to but once you get the hang of it its easy.(I can now open it with one hand)Great knife!