Gerber Paraframe I Knife - Serrated
The mid-sized member of the Paraframe™ family, this knife has a 3-in. clip-point blade that's contained within an innovative, lightweight frame-lock handle.
- Partially serrated blade is forged from high-grade surgical stainless steel
- Handle is cut from 314-grade stainless steel with an ergonomic design that makes it lightweight and strong
- Non-reflective black titanium nitrate finish on both blade and handle
- Frame lock holds the blade securely in place
- Design allows smooth, easy 1-handed opening
- Features a stainless-steel pocket clip for quick access
Imported.
View all Gerber Pocket Knives| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Knife Blade Type | Partially Serrated |
| Locking Blade | Yes |
| Number of Blades | 1 Blade |
| Max Blade Length (in.) | 3 inches |
| Closed Length | 4.1 inches |
| One-Handed Opening | Yes |
| Handle Material | Stainless steel |
| Blade Construction | Stainless steel |
| Weight | 2.7 ounces |
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It is a knife in your pocket
As you can see on the product photos, the fold-in sheath of this pocket knife is more of a framework with 3 gaps that surrounds the blade when folded up. It turns out that the middle gap is well large enough to slice your index finger on when fumbling in your pocket for your keys; ask me how I know. The funny part is I bought the knife because it was at least "designed" in Oregon. The irony is that while the construction of it is solid, and the blade is sharp, the design is the only element I would consider flawed and it ruins the knife for me and my index finger.
College must
I use this knife to make triscuits and cheese in my dorm at 3 am like every night and I must say it’s exceptional.
Great dependable knife - lightweight & easy to use
I purchased this knife approx. one month ago, and love it! It's very lightweight, and easy to use & has great one-handed action from the thumb-stud with positive locking every time. The only constructive criticism I can think of, is that the thumb-stud extends out from both sides of the blade, and the stud on the clip-side can catch on your pocket when trying to pull the knife out of said pocket... Some people may actually like this as it may help prevent the knife from accidentally coming out/off the clip, but I prefer a smooth pull out of my pocket. UPDATE: Ground down the thumb-stud next to the clip and smoothed it out - way better!
Good knif until trying to open a Coconut
For the price, this is a great knife. Sadly, it does dull quicker than I would have hoped. If you are an avid adventurer and use your knife regularly, I would recommend going with a little bit nicer of a blade. BUT, if price is an issue, this is a great gift or "beginner" knife for those young adventurers. And, you don't have to worry about loosing it because it is so inexpensive. The knife served me well until I tried opening up a Coconut, and then it failed me and the locking mechanism broke :( So, to correct the problem I went back and bought the "Gerber Big Rock", a more manly knife capable of opening Coconuts!
Folding?
The knife is very sharp and very light so that is satisfactory. However I’m not sure whether it is a folding knife or not. I cannot find the release mechanism, and It’s not pictured on the diagram on the back of the package.
These other people don't know knives
Don't listen to the other posts. I have 372 knives. This, out of the box, can shave hair. If that's not sharp enough please tell me what is. It's a test I use and have a large patch missing on my left arm from testing sharpness. Cuts everything. Was hesitant about the belt clip as this is my first but it's built well enough that the clip sits high enough and is long enough to hold fast in rough and tumble situations. It also has a very low profile. You really have to try to reach the blade through the frame. Safe enough to not mistakenly cut yourself but for little kids probably not good. It's a gerber, it's light, sharp and you can't beat a dual purpose knife. Fantastic deal at [$]. Look around...everyone else sells this type of blade for [$]+. Can't fail. Buy it and enjoy it!
2 years and going stron
Bought the knief 2 years ago for a trip up to the BWCA and have used it a ton since then. It has survived two trips to the BWCA, two trips to Rocky Mountain National Park and one trip to Alaska among everyday use in between. Blade requires sharpening every couple months, but I use it for everything; camping, hiking, work, and chores around the house. It's clipped in my pocket everyday! Some have complained about the thumb knobs are to big or wear out the material on pant pockets, but I've never run into that problem. Love this thing!
good knife for the price
Fits good in my hand. Was pretty sharp right out of package. A little hard to shut as others have mentioned, but I’m also super weak to be fair. Cut right through paper. Clip is very tight so I’m not afraid of losing it. I clipped it to my shirt bc I don’t own jeans with decent pockets. (The woes of being a female lol). Not too heavy, not too light! Can’t wait to take this hiking with me or just for every day protection. I’ve owned very expensive knives, and this one is great.
Excellent Value
Maximum bang for the buck. I've taken this on several overnight backpacking trips, solo and with the fam and it's absolutely dependable. Super sharp and versatile with the serrated edge. I like it for these reasons and also that's it has taken everything I've thrown at it. It's also very light weight. The clip on the handle is strong and puts a death grip on my belt but slides off rather easily. It definitely punches a few notches above it's price point. It's just a sharp, stripped down knife that will do what you ask of it. It's quite minimalist which I think is its best feature. The tight blade release reviewers keep mentioning just takes a little breaking in I didn't think it was bad.
Quality Product
I bought myself this knife as an early Christmas present, and after a month of good use I have a lot of likes and a few small gripes. The knife feels solid and balanced in your hand, and the frame-lock design is awesome. I like the sturdy pocket clip. The gripes: the easy-to-clean design is also easy to get dirty, and the frame design makes it difficult to slip the clip onto your pocket. It doesn't ever get caught when you pull it out of your pocket, just when you put it in. Overall, though, this knife offers great bang for your buck.