Gerber Gear EVO Jr. Folding Knife - Fine Edge [22-41492]

I had one of these before but forgot it was in my pocket while waiting to go through airport security. Needless to say, I had to toss it, unfortunately. In the meantime, I had picked up a Gerber Paraframe fine blade which is a great knife too, but a bit wider and not as sleek as this one.Pros:I prefer the fine blade over the serrated because they're easier to sharpen.This knife is great to have in your pocket because it's not too cumbersome and doesn't get in the way.I absolutely love the assisted open knob (for lack of a better term) that protrudes from the back when the knife is closed. It makes it easy to flick open into the fully extended/locked position with one swift press of my index finger. The first knife I had took some time to loosen up to this point of ease, but this latest one came out of the box already "broken in" so to speak.No cons to speak of. Each person might have different initial results but this knife is well worth the purchase.

Comes with a decent edge. Bought this for my 12 yr old son. The blade retention is kinda tight so he had a bit of trouble getting the blade to come out. Once he got it figured out it’s been a great first knife and if he looses it it’s not going to break the bank.

ProsLove the style and fit, even in my husbands big hands. Functional one hand open. Strong pocket clip. Easy to sharpenConsHad to re grind the edge to a useable and symetric angle. The steel dulls after a few cuts.He Would really like for this to be his main knife but is starting to look for a blade with better steel. Again he likes the feel and functionality, but doesn't want to sharpen it daily. The stars it lost is for usability. He cant use an ever dulling knife for much.

I have carried this thing in my pocket for a few years, and use it every day for little things like opening boxes, cutting string, cutting up fruit, poking holes in the top of coffee lids, cutting paper, even cutting up big cardboard boxes to put in the trash. It is light and small in my pocket. The clip makes it fit in a pants pocket securely, and you don't notice that you are carrying it, but it is easy to access. The flick-open ability is nifty-- if you practice, you can make it snap open like a switch blade with just a little flick of your wrist. I have to lubricate the hinge once in a while so that the blade will snap open smoothly, and sharpen the blade once a year or so, which I think is to be expected if you use it a lot like I do.

I've read a lot of the reviews citing hard to open or difficult to keep sharp, and honestly, that has not been my experience. I've carried this for ~8 years as part of my EDC and it has been a solid performer for me. The action on mine is smooth, the finger nub is easy to use for 1 handed opening (honestly I'm not sure how I would open with 2 hands since there isn't a good place to grab the blade), and the release catch is easy to use once you get accustomed to it. I do agree that the clip is tight and that can be a problem with thin fabric shorts or pants, but I prefer the tight clip for retention. I also really like the size - people don't freak out when they see you carrying it or pulling it out like they might with larger tactical knifes. And the Gerber steel holds an edge when sharpened and I have had no corrosion issues.

The larger version of this knife was highly recommended by a person I respect for every day carry, so for ~$15 or so, I figured the smaller version would be great for my Boy Scout to have.I am not a knife connoisseur, so I will not be discussing metallurgy or anything technical. However, I can say that this knife has a nice weight to it without being heavy, and the metal handle only reaffirms the sense of quality. The coating on the handle seems to help reduce a loss of grip, and the flipper becomes a nice, prominent guard when the blade is deployed.The blade itself is reasonably sharp - something one expects from a new knife, though I haven't the experience to compare to more expensive knives (save for my kitchen knives, which are definitely sharper). When opening or closing the knife, the blade seems to give a positive 'snap' into the fully opened or closed position, which is something I appreciate.The liner lock is fine for me, but a bit too stiff for my son to operate - but then, they all are. Something for him to aspire to.I will likely be purchasing the larger version for myself to add to my rotation of carry knives.

I am an Eagle Scout so I've gone through literally hundreds of knives in my life.ProsLightweightVery tight clipComes sharp and stays sharpConsSmallVery tight clipYou notice that I put tight clip in both categories. Its a good thing because I lose some knives because the clip is loose. It's a bad thing because if you aren't wearing a substantial article of clothing (ie jeans) it will tear the pocket up. It's also smaller than I expected. I ordered the Evo Jr for its size but it's REALLY small. I don't have very large hands but it's kind of hard to open with one hand due to its small size. Other than that its awesome.

This knife is slim, light, well-shaped and excellently designed. It has knobs on either side so I can conveniently flip it open with either hand and locks safely. It comes ridiculously sharpened as my finger will now attest to (advice: exercise caution when idling playing with knife in jacket pocket during meetings), and is now a reasonable sharpness after a few months of hacking at every which thing with it (boxes, vegetables, string, wood, stubborn food containers, etc). I got this after borrowing my boyfriend's full version of this knife (the 8" Gerber Evo) for backpacking. I love the small size of the Evo Jr as it fits perfectly into my girljean pockets or purse and is nifty for my smaller hands. I definitely recommend this little guy for handiness, and strongly recommend the full version if you want an amazing knife to bring into the wilderness/miscellaneous urban adventure purposes!