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 Gerber E-z-out Jr. 2 3/8" Ss Gerber Folding Knife By: Gerber Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 1 More Information good knife for the money  On: 2007-02-09Ive had this knife for 5 years. It was sent back to Gerber once because the rubber inserts in the Zytel handle loosened, after 3 years. They replaced the handle, sharpened the knife, and returned it promptly, for free. Keep in mind that the knife rode in my front pocket every day, and whenever I moved furniture or something heavy at work the knife caught the brunt of the contact on my hip. You can buy an alloy handled knife if triple redundant sturdiness is a huge concern, but Zytel is an incredibly tough plastic, and the significant weight reduction makes it preferable in daily carry (not trench warfare or whatever some knives are marketed for) situations. If a knife is annoyingly heavy, you wont carry it, and you wont have it when you need one. The thumb hole in the blade is better than a thumb stud because it doesnt dig into your hip. One handed opening is no problem, even with large hands. The full size half & half serrated is large enough to be noticed if it falls out of a pocket, which doesnt happen often if you keep the clip tight. Its very comfortable to carry and use at this size, and a lot safer than fumbling with a tiny pen knife. The blade holds an edge very well, and the lock has remained tight. The Jr. version is less secure in a jean pocket than the full size, because of the reduced length, but it might be preferable for people with small hands. Dont buy the Jr. solely for weight considerations, since the full is very light. Its an excellent compromise between a crappy unsafe $5 throwaway for work and a high dollar overbuilt Benchmade (or equivalent) thats way too easy to lose. Lifetime guarantee. |