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Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife

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Item # 727696

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The Fast Draw uses a patented, forward action spring technology (F.A.S.T.) to deploy blade quickly and confidently.

Partially serrated blade is constructed of surgical stainless-steel for durability
Cross-bolt safety lock keeps blade securely in place
Hard, textured nylon handle ensures a firm grip
Stainless-steel pocket clip makes it easy to carry

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Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife Customer Reviews

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Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife

4.0

(based on 20 reviews)

75%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable grip (19)
Sharp blade (18)
Durable (14)
Smooth locking mechanism (14)

Cons

Difficult to close (4)

Best Uses

Camping (18)
Home (15)
Survival (9)
Hunting (5)
Backcountry camping (3)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Avid adventurer (8), Casual/ recreational (8)

Reviewed by 20 customers

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May

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

fantastic knife

By sjkraska

from Baltimore, MD

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Fishing
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife:

An amazing knife with a razor sharp blade. Perfect for anything from spreading peanut butter at a campsite to cleaning a freshly caught fish. Fun to use, quick to get out. The sliding lock prevents accidental opening as well. Easy to close with 2 hands, difficult with one

Sep

2007

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Crazy Fast

By R6 Rider

from Seattle, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Fast Draw
Sharp Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Backcountry Camping
Campgrounds
Day Trips
River Trips
Road Trips
Survival

Comments about Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife:

You will end up sitting around playing with this knife because it is so much fun to open. Opens very fast and without much input, but it is safe at the sametime because it requires positive input to open. One time I was messing around with it and it kinda suprised me because there is a point at which it will spring open and I didn't think that I was at that point yet. I ended up dropping the knife on the ground because I didn't have control of it so be careful!

Apr

2010

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Quick and Useful

By Mahooganah

from Boston

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Easy to close
Easy to open
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Difficult to repair

Best Uses

Everywhere and Everything

Comments about Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife:

This is a great pocketknife. It isn't large and doesn't stick out when folded, has a smooth mechanism, and gets the job done. It's ligtweight and easy to bring into action from your pocket in two simple motions. When ordered, the blade is sharp enough to slice cardboard; afterwards, it loses that consistancy and must be sharpened. The serrated edge remains sharp and good for sawwing, but the points eventually wear out. It can be easily opened and closed with one hand. Once, the knife jammed, and it was stuck open. It did, however, fix itself in a few days. The knife I got had a loose handle, which was totally impossible to tighten. Even the REI store did not have a small enough 'star' screwdriver to tighten it. I lost it the next weekend when it fell out of my pocket, but I plan to buy a new one as soon as possible.

Dec

2009

(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great knife

By adventureman

from Clarksville, TN

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism
Stability of Blade

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Hunting
Survival
Work

Comments about Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife:

I bought this knife about a year ago for a long camping trip. Knowing that I usually loose knives in the woods, I didn't want to spend a lot on it. I was immensely satisfied with this knife from the moment I opened it. I have had to resharpen it a few times, but that is from the nature of its use. The belt clip has broken off recently though and it leaves me in a tough spot. All in all, a great knife.

Jun

2008

(2 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

An amazing knife for all of three weeks

By Greenik

from Atlanta, GA

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Poor Craftsmanship

Best Uses

Camping
Home

Comments about Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife:

I was in love with this knife from the moment I bought it. Until the F.A.S.T. quickdraw system broke. Now the blade dangles limply from the handle and doesn't lock in place in either the closed or open positions.
I'm taking it back to REI this minute and getting the more expensive version, hoping for better quality.

Aug

2010

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Can be excellent knife price is excellen

By Big Dog

from El Cerrito, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

2nd time I got a good one
Comfortable Grip
Durable
I check MY knife at store
I got one made on a Tues
REI backs up their stuff
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Some are bad out of box

Best Uses

Camping
Everyday I carry this
Home

Comments about Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife:

I owned one of these for about 5 years. Very happy with it. But YOU MUST DO THIS AT STORE, actually open knife after purchase. Check the child safety on/off switch which lets you open it. After it meets your satisfaction you have a knife I paid[$] at REI 5 years ago. Gerber just seems like their knifes leave the box either perfect forever or defective. After 5 years I always carry the knife in right pocket. The clip got caught on a desk and was ruined so I took it back for a repair. The would not repair it just gave me all my money back! So I now could spend $10 for the next step up in Gerber awesome knifes. But once again I got a bad one out of the box when I checked it at store. Just went back and exchanged. Having knife on right side always is like a extension of my arm. I love this knife. I call her Sweetness.

Dec

2011

4.0

great durable knife

By Ian R

from Philadelphia, Pa

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Pocket clip becomes loose

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Survival

Comments about Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife:

overall great knife except the pocket clip becomes loose overtime.

Oct

2011

5.0

Awesome One Handed Knife

By Soulmisfit

from Oakland, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Light Weight
Not Bulky
One Handed Open
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism
Tight Clip

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Everyday Back Pocket Use
Fishing
Home

Comments about Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife:

I got an REI Gift Certificate and I was long over due for a new knife.
After researching several knives and purchasing another Gerber and returning it I settled on this one based upon Price, Blade Quality, Ease of Use, Size and Weight.
NOTE TO REI: Unfortunately at an REI store you cannot hold the knives and try them from a display case. So this leads to buying, opening, trying and returning if it doesn't feel or work right for you. This is frustrating.

I really wanted to have a knife I could keep in my back pocket for day to day use and for recreation when on the road, out fishing and you never know but protection.

This knife has not let me down great for box opening, mis. cutting and has been especially great while fishing off the beach with rod in one hand and having to cut line with the other. Not having to use 2 hands to open a knife is important. One hand seems to always be holding something to be cut. Collapsing it I hold the button and push the knife closed with the back of the blade to my leg or use 2 hands.

I have larger hands and this knife feels and fits great.
This knife is subtle and discrete, it does not bother me in my back pocket. You don't feel it while sitting on it in the car, I've slept with it in my pocket many a time on the road and have been in out of many a bar and club with no hassels except once but it was a bouncer with an eagle eye. The blade is serrated on the inner blade and sharp on the end so some sawing can be done and cutting and carving is easy.

I've had the pocket clip loosen but nothing a quick Torx bit use can't tighten up. The clip is tight so the knife has never fallen out of my back pocket.

I haven't done it yet but I'm pretty sure the whole knife can be broken down with the same Torx bit and cleaned. I like self servicable items.
Sand or fine dirt can sometimes jam up the mechanism but quick maintenance and blow out will keep it functional.

I've encountered plenty of other friends' knives and find them a pain to open or close. I keep it to myself and not brag but this knife is far superior for quick access and use. I've never had a problem with having it stay open or stay closed.

I'd say best knife for it's price range as well.
So far remains sharp.

Jan

2011

5.0

"All For It!!!"

By david the extreme

from Charlotte NC

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Easy to open
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism
Stays Sharp

Cons

Clip bends when caught
Clip catches on objects

Best Uses

All purpose
Camping
Home

Comments about Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife:

I absolutely love this knife. I carry it every day, every week, every month, every year. You won't find me without it. I use it from cutting tape, to slicing an apple. I think it is amazing. There is no better knife, unless you are a hunter!
Just be careful not to catch the clip on a seat belt or something, or it bends, and is nearly impossible to repair.

Dec

2010

5.0

AWESOME KNIFE!

By DMW

from Alton, IL

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Gerber Fast Draw Serrated Locking Knife:

its a great knife very sharp and very fast to open! its good lookig its comfortable. and there are a few problems after extensive use of the knife for many months but hey thats what you get for [$], if you want better quality than spend more money thats how it works. all in all this is a great knife and i love using it.

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