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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife
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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife

Item # 738183

$37.95

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The blade on the EVO™ is constructed of 440 stainless steel, topped off with a coating of titanium nitride for corrosion-resistance.

  • Thumb stud allows smooth operation; integral finger guard provides an extra measure of safety
  • "Seamless" design begins at the back of the blade and continues along the length of the upper edge of the handle for a straight spine look
  • Slanting oval openings in the anodized aluminum handle reduce the overall weight of the knife to near nothingness
  • Strong serrated-edge blade is made of 440 stainless steel and coated with non-reflective titanium nitride for added durability

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Item 738183

Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife Specs

Specification

Description

Weight2.8 ounces
Closed length4.61 inches
Length of blade(s)3.43 inches
Handle materialAnodized aluminum
Blade material440 stainless steel
Blades1
Blade typeSerrated

Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife Customer Reviews

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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife
 
4.2

(based on 12 reviews)

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Sharp blade (10)
  • Comfortable grip (8)
  • Durable (7)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Backcountry camping (7)
    • Campgrounds (7)
    • Day trips (6)
    • Road trips (6)
    • Survival (6)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Avid adventurer (9), Casual adventurer (3)

    Reviewed by 12 customers

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    Jan

    31

    2008

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Good for an inexpensive folder

    By Caerdwyn

    from San Jose, CA

    About Me Casual/ Recreational

    Pros

    • Comfortable Grip
    • Sharp Blade

    Cons

    • Difficult to sharpen
    • Stiff opening action

    Best Uses

    • Campgrounds
    • Day Trips
    • Every-day carry
    • Road Trips

    Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

    I'm very picky about my knives, so for me "average" is good praise.

    As a basic pocket knife, this is a good inexpensive tool. It is indeed slim and light, sharp out of the package, and has a nice feel to it. There are significant compromises in its design and materials compared to premium knives, but given the price, this is to be expected.

    1. The blade material, 440C Stainless, is on the soft side, and will lose its edge more quickly than harder alloys.
    2. The blade itself is thin, and will not stand up to heavy abuse.
    3. The pivot will work itself loose after a while.
    4. Opening one-handed is difficult (and a little dangerous... if you're pushing hard to open it with the thumb-bolt and it opens suddenly, if you slip you've got a LOT of force driving your thumb against that blade). This will get better with time, but at the direct cost of a tight lock-up.
    5. Compound edges (part serrated) are notoriously difficult to sharpen without harming the serrated portion of the blade.

    That being said, it's certainly unfair to compare this to a nice Benchmade costing four times as much. It's a fine light-duty knife, aesthetically pleasing, unlikely to alarm co-workers, and is useful for daily around-the-office tasks. I'd definitely want something sturdier in the back country, particularly if I were carrying only a single knife.

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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    Jan

    27

    2008

    (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

     
    2.0

    Fine blade but poor hex screws

    By jimmyjoebob

    from Philadelphia, PA

    About Me Avid Adventurer

    Site Member

    Pros

    • Sharp Blade

    Cons

    • Falls apart quickly

    Best Uses

      Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

      For the first 3 months, I enjoyed the knife immensely - has a great blade, shape and it is light weight. Unfortunately it fist started to rattle, then quickly fell apart as the hex screws came loose. If you look at the knife you can understand my difficulty in fixing it. I then swapped it out for another one (same model) but the exact same thing happened, but this second time I threw it out instead of sending it in for a replacement. So beware.

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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      Nov

      25

      2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      reliable knife

      By philmont matt

      from Philidelphia, Pennsylvania

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Pros

      • Durable
      • Reliable lockingmechanism
      • Sharp Blade
      • Smooth Locking Mechanism

      Cons

      • Dulls Quickly

      Best Uses

      • Camping
      • Home

      Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

      I have draged this knife through the deserts of New Mexico, the mountains of colorado, the appalaition trail, and through the swamps of jersey, this is a tough, light reliable knife. the only thing I have bad to say is that it does dull quickly, and you probably couldn't fight off wolverines with it.

      • Gift:
      • No

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      Sep

      14

      2007

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Amazing Knife!

      By Kromos

      from Atlanta, GA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Comfortable Grip
      • Durable
      • Excellent Design
      • Sharp Blade

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Backcountry Camping
        • Campgrounds
        • Day Trips
        • River Trips
        • Road Trips
        • Survival

        Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

        This knife is extremely light, sleek, and opens with one hand with a finger flick. It is not an assisted opening device, which is a good thing. The liner lock allows for one handed closing as well. I am really impressed with this strong and simple knife. So much so, it is my primary camping blade now!

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        Aug

        4

        2009

         
        1.0

        over rated

        By logotico

        from Bay Area, CA

        About Me Avid Adventurer

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Deep pocket clip
        • Lighter than others
        • Protective coating
        • Quick deployment
        • Smooth Locking Mechanism

        Cons

        • Blade play
        • Dulls Quickly
        • Poor Craftsmanship

        Best Uses

        • Every Day Carry
        • Home

        Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

        A previous reviewer said he had difficulty opening it with the thumb stud. This knife is designed to be opened by using your index finger on the switch on the opposite side of the thumb studs. I also want to clarify that this is not at 440c blade. It is a 440a blade, which is softer and not as high quality as 440c.

        My knife was a bit stiff to open at first, but then loosened up. After flicking the knife open for a couple of minutes the action loosened and the blade opened and locked readily. However, in the open position the thumbstuds rest on the handle to hold the blade in place. The finish on my knife was poor and the thumbstuds rested on the aluminum handle rather than the interior steel liner. The aluminum quickly wore and the blade now has unrepairable vertical play. I returned the knife and looked at the handle finish on other Evo's at REI. Most of them didn't have the handle and the liner well aligned. Over time, you will most likely end up with vertical play on this knife due to its design and poor build quality.

        You don't have to sacrifice quality for affordability. For a cheap every day carry knife I recommend the Benchmade Mini-Pika. It has a 2.9 inch 440C blade, weighs 1.8 ounces, and has a much better quality finish for half the price of this knife on-line. Of course, there's other options too, and it all depends on what you're looking for.

        • Gift:
        • No

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        May

        9

        2009

         
        5.0

        Great value

        By Spartan Green

        from Seattle

        Site Member

        Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

        If you want a decent knife but dont want to drop a lot of $$$ becuase you are afraid you will lose it, like me, then this is the knife for you.

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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        May

        21

        2008

         
        5.0

        Serious Little Knife

        By ShoreviewSwede

        from Minnesota

        About Me Casual/ Recreational

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Comfortable Grip
        • Easy open
        • Sharp Blade

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Backcountry Camping
          • In your pocket

          Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

          This is a serious blade for a little knife. Great blade.

          Handle feels safe when you're cutting.

          Handle looks like it would be flimsy, but it is not; it's really stiff.

          It is compact, really slim, so it fits into pocket or backpack just fine.

          It's a very good, classic (single purpose) knife.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          May

          2

          2008

           
          5.0

          Great Knife

          By d0bhran

          from Austin, TX

          About Me Avid Adventurer

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Comfortable Grip
          • Durable
          • Sharp Blade

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Backcountry Camping
            • Campgrounds
            • Day Trips
            • River Trips
            • Road Trips
            • Survival

            Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

            I have the fine edge version of this knife and I NEVER, EVER, under any circumstance, leave the house without this in my pocket. I always carry this knife with me. Perfect size for almost any job, be it work or play. Fits my hand wonderfully. The finger flip on the back end opens it up quickly and easily. The lock has never come close to failing on me. Super easy one handed operation. I have had Kershaws, Bucks, Schrades, Cold Steels, and Spydercos, but this is the only knife I carry with me anymore.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Nov

            25

            2007

            (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            great knife

            By xrayjeff

            from sac, ca

            About Me Avid Adventurer

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Comfortable Grip
            • Durable
            • Sharp Blade

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Backcountry Camping
              • Campgrounds
              • Survival

              Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

              this knife is great. not only does it look cool but it is very durable and easy to maintain. i like the grip and was very easy to clean when dropped in the sand. this is my primary knife to carry anywhere.

              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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              Sep

              14

              2007

              (0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

               
              5.0

              Great Backpacking Knife

              By Kman

              from West Palm Beach, FL

              About Me Avid Adventurer

              Site Member

              Pros

              • Comfortable Grip
              • Durable
              • Sharp Blade

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Backcountry Camping
                • Campgrounds
                • Day Trips
                • River Trips
                • Road Trips
                • Survival

                Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

                Very light knife for backpacking, good craftsmanship, a great buy.

                Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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