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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife

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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife

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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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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife Customer Reviews

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Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife

4.3

(based on 16 reviews)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Sharp blade (12)
Comfortable grip (11)
Durable (10)
Smooth locking mechanism (4)

Cons

Dulls quickly (3)

Best Uses

Camping (11)
Survival (8)
Backcountry camping (7)
Day trip (6)
Road trips (6)

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- Avid adventurer (11), Casual/ recreational (4)

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Jan

2008

(9 of 10 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Good for an inexpensive folder

By Caerdwyn

from San Jose, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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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.

Aug

2009

(4 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

1.0

over rated

By logotico

from Bay Area, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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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.

Jan

2008

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Fine blade but poor hex screws

By jimmyjoebob

from Philadelphia, PA

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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.

Nov

2008

(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

reliable knife

By philmont matt

from Philidelphia, Pennsylvania

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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.

Sep

2007

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Amazing Knife!

By Kromos

from Atlanta, GA

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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!

Dec

2011

5.0

Daily carry material

By Trekking Taylor

from Idahp

About Me Professional/Guide

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Lightweight
One-handed operation
Secure clip
Sharp Blade
Sturdy blade

Cons

Screws can work lose

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Survival

Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

I purchased this knife to replace a gerber paraframe which disappointed me when the frame screws came loose in the backcountry, I have carried every variety over the years and this has come to be the knife on my hip everyday.

As a knife for general use, cutting rope, wood, wire, rubber, plastic, metal it holds up surprisingly well. As with any blade it does dull over time, but a properly done resharpening occasionally will keep it in working condition.

It never leaves my side on extended (10+) day treks and is extremely reliable. The pivot screw comes from the factory very stiff, but after some use it becomes a smooth reflex.

If you should notice potential problems with the frame screws, pull them all out, coat them in loctite, then retighten. The only detriment to the design is that oversight which over time can result in the frame becoming loose

Nov

2011

5.0

My everyday pocketknife

By Genek

from Phoenix,Az

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Pros

Cons

Best Uses

Hunting

Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

I received this knife as a gift about a year ago and it hasn't left my pocket since. Opens smoothly and stays sharp for a reasonable ammount of time. Perfect size for everyday use. Not too big and not too small.

Feb

2011

5.0

Incredible knife

By hendrix923

from Boston MA!!!!

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Durable
Sharp Blade
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Best Uses

Camping
Home
Hunting
Survival

Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

Have had this knife for 4 years. Carry it for daily use in the city, country, woods and in my rifle range bag. Still smooth to open and stays sharp for a long time. Easy to clean and has taken a beating especially as a bottle opener. Can't beat this for its price, I have relied on this knife for years and highly recommend it and I try to push the limits of my tools.(I never write reviews but I'm buying a smaller Gerber for my girlfriend and saw my knife here and couldn't resist saying how awesome it is).

Dec

2009

3.0

isnt all its cracked up to be

By Dylan L.

from Hillsboro OR

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable Grip
Smooth Locking Mechanism

Cons

Difficult To Close
Dulls Quickly

Best Uses

Camping
Home

Comments about Gerber EVO Titanium-Coated Serrated Knife:

I have used this on searches multiple times and around the house. Ive had to sharpen it twice since i got it in September 2009, it came with the coating over the blade which made it extremely ineffective and first.