Gerber GDC Zip Blade [31-001742]

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Utility Knives

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Gerber GDC Zip Blade [31-001742]

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B

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Pros & Cons

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Pros

The blade is pretty sharp and it’s easy to deploy and close. Blade is thicker than expected- much thicker than the snap off box cutter blades and the point isn't so sharp so no safety issues.

I find it to be very handy for opening plastic packaging. The only downside is the quick release connector. I would probably buy again, knowing the downside to the locking mechanism.

Goes great on a zip ends of your favorite edc bag or even on a jacket. Looks very slick as well. My only complaint is that i actually forget i'm carrying the darned thing since it's so small.

Cons

A combination of an extremely strong framelock and limited torque (because of the small lever arm due to the small length of the blade) makes it difficult to open. Locked in the wrong direction after the very first opening. Still, the only way i can g... Read More

My favorite pocket knife for the last 20 years is my gerber, but this knife is garbage. The locking mechanism is great, that is if you want a knife that never closes.

Straight out of the box defective! Had to send it back. Looked so cool it clouded my judgement and sanity.

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Quality

Size and build quality is very good.

I’m very impressed with the simplicity, compactness and design of this product.

It doesn't wipe off and doesn't seem to affect the blade, but is something that makes it appear used or 2nd rate quality.

Not sure why anyone says it’s poor quality.

Shipping

Shipping and handling was great, no issues.

Packaging/appearance

I find it to be very handy for opening plastic packaging.

I'm amazed at the blade, unbreakable and holds it's edge, in 4 years i've never had to sharpen it other than a lite steel touch... Read More

The reason for a docked star is that even though the packaging was sealed and in an apparent new state, the blade was discolore... Read More

Overview

How are reviewers describing this item?
open, little, great, sharp and small.

Our engine has profiled the reviewer patterns and has determined that there is minimal deception involved.

Our engine has discovered that over 80% high quality reviews are present.

This product had a total of 3,281 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 21 2023.