GERBER Paraframe I Knife, Fine Edge, Grey [22-48446]

I usually use it to open boxes by slicing through postal tape, but I've also used it to open food packages. This leads me to my first benefit - This knife is incredibly simple to maintain. After chopping through dozens of bags of poultry, it gets pretty filthy, but the skeletonized scales make it easy to clean. Cross-contamination is never a concern for me. Contamination caused by a piece of food becoming lodged in the liner. I considered switching to a CRKT M16 series knife, but the Paraframe's design is simply more open. They're also a lot less expensive, which is my second favorite feature of the knife (I had this exact model before and misplaced it). It would have been a real bummer to lose a $100 Benchmade or Spyderco, but losing a paraframe was more of a minor annoyance. There's a sense of tranquility in the air. If I bend the tip or chip the blade, I have the kind of mind that comes with not actually caring about your knife. Whatever the case may be, I'm out fifteen dollars. I'd be pretty irritated if I ruined some nice M90 or S30V steel. br>And that, I suppose, brings us to the blade steel and the first disadvantage. On BladeHQ, I was successful in locating a paraframe. 7cr17mov. com was advertised on the internet. Now, I'm not sure if that means all paraframes are made of that steel, but I'm confident it's something similar. I'm not going to lie: sharpening this thing once a week gets old fast. It won't be difficult; I'll just watch some YouTube videos while I'm gone. I'm sitting with my whetstone, minding my own business. However, it is infuriating when your knife struggles to slice through cardboard after only a few days of use. I frequently use the serrations to saw through boxes, but this poses the problem of sharpening the serrated portion of the blade. If Gerber is reading this, please produce a limited run of Paraframes with better blade steel. br>br>Other drawbacks: br>Opening the knife takes some effort, and even when well lubricated, deploying the blade requires a good flick of the wrist. The skeletonized frame provides a little extra grip, but it doesn't simply fall open like some higher-end models. Knives of excellent quality br>I think the tip-off is a good idea. a down design for a chef's coat's large, sloppy front pocket However, I can understand why some people would prefer a tip-based system. up carry. The thumb stud spins freely within the blade on my current one. This didn't happen with my previous paraframe, so I'm guessing it's just a minor quality control issue. It's not like it's going to fall out or anything. It's safely tucked away in the blade. However, it gives the knife an unappealing appearance. br>There is no deep carry with the pocket clip. Personally, I don't mind if a half-inch of metal protrudes from my pocket. However, some people are picky and will spend $80 on aftermarket pocket clips, so I suppose this is a disadvantage. br>br>Other advantages include: It's got a nice weight to it. br> Some knives (Bugout, for example) are so light that they feel like a toy. When you hold this knife in your hand, however, you know you can throw it across the room without fear of it chipping or snapping due to cheap polymer. It has the feel of a solid tool, but it isn't a 12-ounce monster. You could still fit it in a backpack without it being too heavy. br>With the exception of the thumb stud, nothing has come loose after months of use. After being beaten on, all of the screws holding it together are still snug, and the action is still factory-fresh. fresh. br>br>While the Paraframe has an undeserved reputation as a "beginner's knife," there are plenty of reasons to carry it instead of your $500 auto with s35vn steel and gold-plated hardware. plating on the hardware Gerber is an excellent business. I would recommend this as an EDC to anyone in the food service industry. However, anyone looking for a good beater knife for under $20 will love this.

Raylan Vega

| Jan 19, 2021

After two days of regular use, it's still great. People who don't know how to handle tools, especially sharp ones, appear to be the source of the negative reviews. This is a tool that you can customize to meet your specific tension needs. To adjust the through bolt tension to the desired level for your personal needs, you'll need a Torx driver of the appropriate size. The blade will then open with the ease you desire; because the open bolt is close to the pivot bolt, I had to lower the tension than usual, but it works well when I use my thumbnail to push the blade open. br>br>According to one review, the "unprotected" blade caught their fingers. He has "small hands," as the saying goes. Despite the fact that I am 5'6" tall and have small hands, I have had no problems. Instead of fiddling with beads or other objects, I walked around with it for most of the day, simply opening and closing it. That's how I came up with the Torx option. I couldn't get my fingers in the way of the closed device either. br>br>It's quite sharp right out of the box. However, I'll have to put it to the test for a while before deciding whether it's worthy of a 5, or should be demoted to a 3. br>br>So far, the WEIGHT and STYLE are exactly what I'm looking for in a small but capable pocket knife, and I have a lot of them because knives are a hobby of mine. If it keeps its edge, this will be my go-to carry.

Mary Kirk

| Nov 13, 2021

Even if they had just made one slightly larger solid place in the frame to apply pressure, carefully closing the blade while trying to get work done took a lot of time and concentration. br>br>In the end, I went with the "br>Smith" option. SWA24S Wesson Extreme Ops 7. 1in S. Knife with three blades that can be folded. 1in Serrated Clip" is the EXACT same size as the 1in Serrated Clip but without the finger loop. danger of chopping I'd also tried the "GVDV Pocket Folding Knife with Safety Liner-Black" Lock, Tactical Knife" has a lovely wooden handle, but it's a bit big and heavy, so I was glad to find the Smith $ Wesson instead to keep the same form factor.

Uriel Middleton

| Oct 19, 2021

Design flaws. I cut my finger on it when it was closed, and it was a dangerous knife. Even when closed, the knife's open sides expose parts of the blade. I got a nasty gash on my index finger while picking it up off the table. br>br>I've spent my entire life in the presence of knives, and this is the first time it's ever happened to me. The open sides and light weight appealed to me as a good EDC option. This is incorrect.

Giana Lambert

| Sep 25, 2021