Gerber 22-41022 Obsidian Serrated Edge Knife With Screwdriver and Bottle Opener
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Product Details
Manufacturer: GerberModel: 22-41022
Product features:
- Stainless steel 7CR17 blade
- Strong glass filled nylon handle
- Plunge lock design, lock open and closed
- Screwdrivers unfold from rear of handle
- Can opener unfolds from rear of handle
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gerber 22-41022 Obsidian Serrated Edge Knife With Screwdriver and Bottle Opener
Customer Review: Essential Tools & Thoughtful Design
Summary: 4 Stars
After some shopping around for a pocket knife with the "essential" tools, I decided to go for the Gerber Obsidian. The full-blown multi-tools have more than I really need; a knife with both Philips and flat screwdrivers covers 90% of my on-the-go tool needs. I think a tool that's a knife first also results in better overall ergonomics.
Pros:
1. Sturdy, well made. Everything from the knife to the screwdrivers to the pocket clip is beefy and solid. I don't expect it to break. If it does, it's covered by Gerber's lifetime warranty.
2. Ambidextrous, mostly. I'm left-handed and have no trouble with quick one-handed opening and closing of the blade with either hand using the thumb stud. I said "mostly" because the pocket clip, plunger, and safety slide are really positioned for the right-handed person. If you want to operate the blade quickly out of your left pocket, it's not going to work because the pocket clip won't orient it properly on your left side. It's perfectly oriented for that kind of access from the right pocket.
3. I like the plunger lock better than the liner lock on the comparable Leatherman models. With a liner lock, you have to put your thumb in the path of the closing blade which would seem to make one-handed closing tenuous at best. With the plunger lock, I can safely close the blade with one hand, left or right.
4. Speaking of the comparable Leatherman models, the Obsidian feels rather thin in comparison. I don't have the thickness of the Leatherman, but having handled one in a store it just felt too thick. The Obsidian is about 5/8" at the thickest part, not including the pocket clip.
5. It feels pretty light in my pocket.
6. The safety slide is a pretty good idea. It just prevents depressing the plunger and accidentally releasing the blade onto your hand. That can happen with a normal grip. I already had one occasion where I inadvertently pressed the plunger. Nothing bad happened, but I think I'll use the safety. Maybe. :)
7. Obviously, I like the mix of tools. There's also a file on the side of the Philips screwdriver and a bottle opener on the flat screwdriver.
Cons:
1. The nylon part of the handle is too smooth. Fortunately the ergonomics of the handle shape provide a good grip, but a deeper waffle pattern would be an improvement.
2. Careful, the screwdrivers don't lock. It'd probably add weight to add that, and then I'd probably say it's too heavy. :)
3. The knife isn't as sharp as I expected. I have a Gerber Ultralight LST, and it's awesome sharp. I'm sure the Obsidian will sharpen to that level, but I really think it should have come that way. To be fair, the serrated edge is really sharp. I can't comment on how well it will hold its edge. (See the update below.)
I'm happy with my choice of a knife over a multi-tool, and with the Obsidian. I have no problem recommending it.
Update: I've had this knife for a few weeks now and want to note that I haven't been able to sharpen the blade to anywhere near as sharp as my little Gerber Ultralight (which I've never even needed to sharpen). And after I sharpen it (with a diamond sharpener block), the edge seems to dull quickly. Now I'm not a sharpening expert, so maybe I'm doing a poor job at it, but it should have come from the factory a lot sharper than it did. So I'll just keep trying to sharpen this one until the steel is gone. Maybe by then there will be an alternative besides the comparable Leatherman knives (with the scary liner lock and the uncomfortably oversized width) that do not interest me at all.
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Description of Gerber 22-41022 Obsidian Serrated Edge Knife With Screwdriver and Bottle Opener
Gerber Obsidian Serrated Folding Knife matches a high - grade blade with a few always - handy tools. 440 stainless steel blade with dual thumb studs for one-handed opening and a safety-style lock ensuring the blade stays open or closed when you need it to. Add in cross point and flat head screw drivers, a file, and a bottle opener and you've got yourself a perfectly useful everyday carry Knife. To the point: 7" overall; 3" blade; 4" closed; 5 ozs. Serrated 440 stainless steel drop-point blade; Durable glass-filled nylon handle. Order yours today! WARNING: You must be 18 or older to purchase Cutlery. Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; D.C.; MA; Miami-Dade & Sarasota counties, FL; Canada or Puerto Rico. Please check your State, County and City laws for restrictions before ordering Cutlery. Gerber Obsidian Serrated Folding KnifePocketknives Tools
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