Gerber 22-47161 Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife
- Overall Length 7.13″, Close Length 4.17″, Blade Length 2.99″, Weight 3.6 oz.
- Tactile texturing on nylon handle
- High carbon surgical stainless steel blade
- Fast Draw folding knife deploys quickly and easily with one hand.
- Sturdy pocket clip keeps it close.
Product Description
F.A.S.T. Forward Action Spring Technology. A revolutionary new blade-opening mechanism developed and patented by custom Oregon knife maker Butch Vallotton and available exclusively from Gerber. The surgical stainless steel blade of the Fast Draw folding knife deploys quickly and easily with one hand allowing it to spring into action. The pocket clip keeps it close. Ready to draw. FAST. Overall Length: 7.13″ Closed Length: 4.17″ Blade Length: 2.99″ Weight: 3.6ozManufacturer: Gerber Blades. Manufacturer#: 22-47161. Approximate Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.35.Amazon.com Product Description
Whether you’re finishing up a weekend project in the garage or heading up a mountain rescue operation, Gerber’s Serrated FAST Draw 22-47161 Folding Knife is ready to help you take on the challenge. Strong yet lightweight, this fun and easy-to-use knife features the patented F.A.S.T. blade opening technology that is pleasingly easy to open with just one hand. … More >>
Gerber 22-47161 Fast Draw Spring Assisted Opening Stainless Steel Serrated Knife
I’ve owned this for almost 6 months now, and I’m still very pleased with its performance.
I had read some reviews that suggested that the Gerber FAST spring-assist would sometimes open in the pocket. I’m happy to report that this has never happened to me. I’ve carried this in my pocket in tight- and loose-fitting pants/shorts, and I’ve never had any problem with unanticipated opening.
I was a bit worried that the spring would wear out over time, but it shows no signs of weakening yet.
UPDATE:
I’ve now had this knife for over a year and it is still holding up great. I have honed the forward (non-serrated) portion of the blade a couple of times and it takes and holds an edge well. The serated part of the blade is still sharp and cuts well, but if I were to buy another, I would get the non-serrated version .
I expect alot from my knives and the Gerber F.A.S.T. delivers on all counts. This is my first “assisted opening” knife and now I wouldn’t have anything else for an everyday carry. The knife is very solid and the blade opens and locks with an impressive “click”. The grip is comfortable, tough and impervious to elements. A (removable) pocket clip makes one handed use a cinch. The serrated edge is long enough to be useful and cuts 50# braid like butter leaving no frayed ends. The safety lays comfortably under your thumb and the thumb stud is positioned exactly where it should be. The knife is of sufficient size that I don’t feel naked without my fixed blade while in outdoors situations, yet fits easily and comfortably in my front pocket. Comes sharp. Takes and holds a good edge. This knife is a keeper!
I really liked this knife, for about 3 weeks, at which time the spring mechanism broke, rendering this knife useless as it won’t stay open. I hate to leave a bad review on a product, but just wanted to let others know that if you purchase this knife, you’re kind of at the mercy of the assisted opening mechanism. If it goes out, the knife is nothing more than a paperweight. When you’re looking for an EDC knife such as this, you need it to perform anytime and every time. And this one might fail. Hopefully not, but I don’t want to take that chance.
I originally bought this knife from a gun show here in California for $50 OTD (out-the-door) new made in Taiwan and it came in a blue box. Bought another one from here, Amazon, thinking it would be the same but its not. The version from Amazon is made in China and comes in plastic blister packing. Overall construction of the two versions are similar but not exactly the same nor do they open the same. Placement of the thumb stud, higher on the blade, Taiwan version is better for the thumb when exerting pressure downward on the blade IMO. Logo printing on blade and pocket clip are clearer/better on the Taiwan version. Blade release works fine for both finger and thumb stud on the Taiwan version. China version requires the strength of Godzilla’s son to release the blade with a finger, release with the thumb stud is noticeably slower.
The internal release mechanism needs to be reworked if your so inclined otherwise I feel overall the Taiwan version to be superior even at the higher price. Blade quality is lower than that of Spyderco and others but IMO the serrations need to cover more area on this Gerber. A smooth blade will get dull fast with a utility knife IMO, the serrated part of the blade is needed for most cutting.
Unique and bargain priced perhaps. Highly functional, no.
I love gerber knives but this model has a very small and slippery handle. The thumb notch on the back is waaaaaaaaay to smooth. Is seems to be made more for looks than use.