Gerber 31-000345 E.A.B. Lite Pocket Knife, Fine Edge
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Product Details
Manufacturer: GerberModel: 31-000345
Product features:
- Contractor-grade replaceable utility blade
- Deep finger grooves for secure fit
- Handle also doubles as pocket or money clip
- 5.10-inch open length, 2.285-inch blade length, 2.85-inch closed length, 2.5-ounce weight
- Handle made from stainless steel
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Gerber 31-000345 E.A.B. Lite Pocket Knife, Fine Edge
Customer Review: An amazing little knife, may require some thought.
Summary: 5 Stars
I absolutely love this little knife. I have to admit, I was a little disappointed when I first got this knife for two reasons. However, both of them I was able to resolve pretty easily.
1- The blade holder did not line up in the center of the handle when the knife was closed. Actually it was pretty far off and bad enough that the blade itself would slide against the inside of the handle when opening and closing. To fix it, I removed the blade and screw, put the blade holder in a clamp, and applied pressure to the handle til the two were properly aligned. 2 minutes. I then had to tighten up the pivot screws as the plastic compressed a little leaving it a bit loose. I didn't have a bit handy to fit the screws, so I bent a paper clip and gripped it with some pliers. 2 more minutes. Now the blade fits perfectly in the center.
2- I found, like other people, that when closed the blade edge contacted the handle. At first I was pretty upset, but then thought about it for a minute and solved the "problem". Before you tighten the blade screw all the way, the blade has a lot of play in each direction. Just hold the knife with the blade edge facing up when you tighten the screw, and you will have plenty of clearance. Also, I have never found the tip of the blade to stick out as others have said, but this type of adjusting the blade position would likely solve their issue.
The blade screw can easily be used to open the knife with your thumb. However, the blade that comes with the knife is fairly thick, and if you replace it with a thinner blade, not only will the screw be more recessed, the slot in the head will be angled in the wrong direction (it's amazing how well that slot catches your thumb when it's angled right). I have a generic blade in there now, but will probably buy a pack of heavier blades soon.
Use a penny to change blades it's fast and really easy. I don't use mine enough to change blades more than once a week, but if I was using it all day long, and had to change several times a day, it might get a little old. If that were the case, I'd probably have a bigger utility knife.
There have been a couple of people who have had the clip brake. I don't think it's much of a risk if you're just clipping it in your pocket. I wouldn't recommend clipping it on to your belt, as it's a bit too tight for that. The clip is not welded or riveted in place. It basically clamps itself on, so if you wanted to remove it, you probably could, and if it ever broke, there wouldn't be a broken edge left behind, and Gerber would certainly replace it for you.
I believe someone posted a negative review about the position of the clip and the direction of the blade opening, saying the blade could open in someones pocket, or snag on something in someone's purse. That will never happen. There is a bearing/divot retention mechanism to keep the blade closed, and there is absolutely nothing on the blade part of this knife to snag and pull it open (it will not just flop open on it's own either).
My only complaint about this knife, and I think it's this way with all of them, on the pivot end of the knife, when closed, there is a really ugly grinder mark on the blade holder. This is between the two sides of the handle, so you would really have to be looking in order to find it, but it's there, and it is ugly. It took me a day to notice it. I don't know why they didn't at least make it a straight edge.
I would certainly recommend this knife. Hopefully you won't have to tweak the alignment on yours like I did, but if so, it really wasn't a big deal. Well worth $10-$15.
Description of Gerber 31-000345 E.A.B. Lite Pocket Knife, Fine Edge
Razor-sharp EAB utility folding knife is a pocket-size, folding box-cutter-style knife ideal for a variety of tasks, from opening boxes to slicing rope. Very comfortable to hold, this knife is contractor-grade with a secure liner-lock mechanism and a tapered shape with rounded edges. Deep finger groove provide a sure grip and a threaded fastener securely holds the blade. WARNING: You must be 18 years or older to purchase cutlery. Cutlery cannot be shipped to Marin, Napa, Ventura and Yolo counties, CA; D.C.; MA or Puerto Rico. Please check your state, county, and city laws for restrictions before ordering cutlery.Comfortable to hold and easily pocketable, the Gerber E.A.B. Lite features a utility blade that's replaceable with either 2-1/4-inch contractor grade or standard size utility blades. This pocket-sized cutter is great for a variety of tasks--from opening boxes to slicing rope. Offering a tapered shape with rounded edges, the E.A.B. Lite has deep finger grooves that for a secure grip, and it sports a stainless steel handle that also doubles as a pocket or money clip. When open, the E.A.B. Lite measures 5.1 inches, and it closes down to 3.6 inches. It's nicely lightweight at just 2.4 ounces. Backed by a limited lifetime warranty.
Pocket-sized, folding box-cutter-style (view larger).
Clip on the rear (view larger).
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